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Medicine*Bloom/Smith, Brief Mental Health Interventions for the Family Physician † . . . . . . . . 1

Biersack (Eds.), Thyroid Cancer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Daniel, Rhinoplasty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Evans (Eds.), Pancreatic Cancer (M.D. Anderson Solid Tumor Oncology Series) . . . . . 2

Faist (Ed.), Immunological Screening in Critically Ill Patients with Abdominal Infections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Fotter (Ed.), Pediatric Uroradiology (Medical Radiology Diagnostic Imaging) . . . . . . . 2

Gardner (Eds.), ART and the Human Blastocyst (Serono Symposia Series) . . . . . . . . . . 3

Gerber (Eds.), Lasers in the Musculoskeletal System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Goulding/Flower. Glucocorticoids (Milestones in Drug Therapy) (Birkhäuser) . . . . . . 3

Mendelow (Eds.), Brain Edema XI (Acta Neurochirurgica Supplement 76). . . . . . . . . . 4

Michaels/Hellquist, Ear, Nose and Throat Histopathology 2nd ed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Miyoshi (Eds.), Contemporary Neuropsychiatry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Pinto Prades (Eds.), Economic Evaluation (Colección Econom¡a de la Salud y Gestión Sanitaria). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ryden (Ed.), Prevention of Disease Progression Throughout the Cardiovascular Continuum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Sganga et al., Infections in the ICU: Implications for the Clinician (Topics in Anaesthesia and Critical Care). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Sharma/Schumacher, Carbohydrate Expression in the Intestinal Mucosa(Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology 160) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tamraz et al., MRI Principles of the Head, Skull Base and Spine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

*Varon/Fromm, Jr., Handbook of Practical Critical Care Medicine † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Walenkamp (Eds.), Bone Cements and Cementing Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Biology/BiomedicineAugustin (Eds.), Vascular Morphogenesis in the Female Reproductive System

(Cardiovascular Molecular Morphogenesis) (Birkhäuser) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Bamberg (Eds.), Reviews of Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology . . . . . . . . . . 7

Beyreuther (Eds.), Neurodegenerative Disorders: Loss of Function Through Gain of Function (Research and Perspectives in Alzheimer’s Disease) . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Goot (Ed.), Pore-Forming Toxins (Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology 257) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Hauber (Eds.), Nuclear Export of Viral RNAs (Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology 259) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Kontermann (Eds.), Antibody Engineering (Springer Lab Manuals) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Schlichting (Eds.), Data Mining in Structural Biology (Ernst Schering Research Foundation Workshop 34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Schomburg (Eds.), Springer Handbook of Enzymes 2nd ed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Takada (Ed.), Epstein-Barr Virus and Human Cancer (Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology 258) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Ecology/Environmental Science*Gergel (Eds.), Learning Landscape Ecology † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Mathematics/Statisticsdi Matematica Pura ed Applicata (Journal). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

*Albert/Bennett, Curve Ball (Copernicus) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

*Alfsen/Shultz, State Spaces of Operator Algebras (Mathematics: Theory and Applications) (Birkhäuser) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Arendt et al., Vector-valued Laplace Transforms and Cauchy Problems (Monographs in Mathematics 96) (Birkhäuser) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Balakrishnan (Eds.), Asymptotic Methods in Probability and Statistics with Applications (Statistics for Industry and Technology) (Birkhäuser) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

*Bohner/Peterson, Dynamic Equations on Time Scales (Birkhäuser) † . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

*Cheney, Analysis for Applied Mathematics (Graduate Texts in Mathematics 208) †. 12

Colombini (Eds.), Carleman Estimates and Applications to Uniqueness and ControlTheory (Progress in Nonlinear Differential Equations 46) (Birkhäuser). . . . . . . . . . 13

Cruzeiro (Eds.), Stochastic Analysis and Mathematical Physics (Progress in Probability 50) (Birkhäuser) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

*Davis, The Math of Money (Copernicus) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

*Debarre, Higher-Dimensional Algebraic Geometry (Universitext) †. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

*Eggermont/LaRiccia, Maximum Penalized Likelihood Estimation (Springer Series in Statistics) †. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Espedal et al., Filtration in Porous Media and Industrial Applications (LN in Mathematics 1734) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Filipovic, Consistency Problems for Heath-Jarrow-Morton Interest Rate Models (LN in Mathematics 1760) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

*Freistuehler (Eds.), Advances in the Theory of Shock Waves (Progress in NonlinearDifferential Equations and Their Applications 47) (Birkhäuser) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

*Glaz et al., Scan Statistics (Springer Series in Statistics) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

*Gutierrez, The Monge–Ampère Equation and Related Topics (Progress in NonlinearDifferential Equations and Their Applications 44) (Birkhäuser) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

*Jänich, Vector Analysis (Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

*Jensen/Cour-Harbo, Ripples in Mathematics – The Discrete Wavelet Transform † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

*Kane, Reflection Groups and Invariant Theory (CMS Books in Mathematics 5) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

*Karapetiants/Samko, Equations with Involutive Operators (Birkhäuser) † . . . . . . . . 17

Koslowski/Melton, Categorical Perspectives (Trends in Mathematics) (Birkhäuser) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

*Kreiss Time-dependent Partial Differential Equations and Their Numerical Solution (Lectures in Mathematics - ETH Zürich) (Birkhäuser) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

*Levin/Lubinsky, Orthogonal Polynomials for Exponential Weights (CMS Books in Mathematics 4) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

*Logan, Transport Modelling in Hydrogeochemical Systems (Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics 15) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Lohninger, Teach/Me – Data Analysis <CD-ROM> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

*Mandelis, Diffusion-Wave Fields † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

*Marchette, Computer Intrusion Detection and Network Monitoring (Statistics for Engineering and Information Science) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

*Matsuki, Introduction to the Mori Program (Universitext) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

*Mikusinski/Taylor, An Introduction to Multivariable Analysis (Birkhäuser) † . . . . . 20

*Okubo/Levin, Diffusion and Ecological Problems (Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics 14) 2nd ed. † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

*Peletier/Troy, Spatial Patterns (Progress in Nonlinear Differential Equations and their Applications 45) (Birkhäuser) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Siegmund-Schultze, Rockefeller and the Internationalization of Mathematics Betweenthe Two World Wars (Science Networks–Historical Studies 25) (Birkhäuser). . . . . 21

*Spencer, The Strange Logic of Random Graphs (Algorithms and Combinatorics 22) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Progress in Mathematical Physics <New Series> (Birkhäuser) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

*Stollmann, Caught by Disorder (Progress in Mathematical Physics) (Birkhäuser) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

*Torquato, Random Heterogeneous Materials (Interdisciplinary AppliedMathematics 16) †. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

*Zagst, Interest Rate Management (Springer Finance) †. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

ChemistryBarnes et al., Polymer Physics and Engineering (Advances in Polymer

Science 154) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Goodenough (Ed.), Localized to Itinerant Electronic Transition in Perovskite Oxides(Structure and Bonding 98) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Weidenbörner, Encyclopedia of Food Mycotoxins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

EngineeringArndt, Information Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Bacciotti/Rosier, Liapunov Functions and Stability in Control Theory (LN in Control and Information Sciences 267) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Banse, et al., Towards the Information Society (Wissenschaftsethik und Technikfolgenbeurteilung 9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

*Benedetto (Eds.), Modern Sampling Theory (Applied and Numerical Harmonic Analysis) (Birkhäuser) †. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

*Christofides, Nonlinear and Robust Control of PDE Systems (Systems and Control: Foundations and Applications) (Birkhäuser) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

*Debnath (Ed.), Wavelet Transforms and Time-Frequency Signal Analysis (Applied and Numerical Harmonic Analysis) (Birkhäuser) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Hirschel (Ed.), Numerical Flow Simulation II (Notes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics 75) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Ichikawa/Katayama, Linear Time Varying Systems and Sampled-data Systems (LN in Control and Information Sciences 265) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

*Katzen, The Quintessential PIC Microcontroller (Computer Communications and Networks) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

*Manevitch et al., Mechanics of Periodic Structures (Foundations of EngineeringMechanics) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Mayinger (Ed.), Mobility and Traffic in the 21st Century. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

*Mees (Ed.), Nonlinear Dynamics and Statistics (Birkhäuser) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Miannay, Time-Dependent Fracture Mechanics (Mechanical Engineering Series) . . . 28

Moheimani (Ed.), Perspectives in Robust Control (LNotes in Control and Information Sciences 268) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

*Muth, Modeling Telecom Networks and Systems Architecture † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

*Romano/Marasco, Scientific Computing with Mathematica for Ordinary Differential Equations (Modeling and Simulation in Science) (Birkhäuser) † . . . . . 29

Stramigioli, Modeling and IPC Control of Interactive Mechanical Systems: A Coordinate-Free Approach (LN in Control and Information Sciences 266). . . . . 29

Physics/Astronomy*Chabal (Ed.), Fundamental Aspects of Silicon Oxidation (Springer Series in

Materials Science 46) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Cline (Ed.), Sources and Detection of Dark Matter in the Universe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

*Enns/McGuire, Nonlinear Physics with MATHEMATICA for Scientistsand Engineers (Birkhäuser) †. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Falkenburg (Ed.), Between Rationalism and Empiricism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

*Inglis, Field Guide to the Deep Sky Objects (Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Jacobson (Eds.), Rolling Contact Phenomena (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences 411) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Landolt-Börnstein, Group 4/Vol. 19/Subvolume A/Part 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

*Lindsay, Tracking Apollo to the Moon †. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Nesterenko, Dynamics of Heterogeneous Materials (High-Pressure Shock Compression of Condensed Matter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

*Petters et al., Singularity Theory and Gravitational Lensing (Progress in MathematicalPhysics 21) (Birkhäuser) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Straughan (Eds.), Continuum Mechanics and Applications in Geophysics and the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Chang (Eds.), Explosive Phenomena in Astrophysical Compact Objects (AIP Conference Proceedings 556) (AIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Thompson/Chimenti, Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation (AIP Conference Proceedings 557) (AIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Aharonian (Eds.), High Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy (AIP Conference Proceedings 558) (AIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Seidel (Ed.), Spectral Line Shapes (AIP Conference Proceedings 559) (AIP) . . . . . . . . 34

GeosciencesErismann/Abele, Dynamics of Rockslides and Rockfalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

*LaMoreaux, (Eds.), Springs and Bottled Waters of the World †. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Ringdal/Kennett, Monitoring the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (Pageoph Topical Volumes) (Birkhäuser) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Schäfer (Eds.), The Northern North Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

EconomicsBeblo, Bargaining over Time Allocation (Contributions to Economics). . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Bianco (Eds.), New Concepts and Methods in Air Traffic Management (Transportation Analysis). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Brand, Money Stock Control and Inflation Targeting in Germany (Contributions to Economics) (Physica-Verlag) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Fleischmann, Quantitative Models for Reverse Logistics (LN in Economics and Mathematical Systems 501) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Fleischmann (Eds.), Operations Research Proceedings 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Florenzano/Le Van, Finite Dimensional Convexity and Optimization(Studies in Economic Theory 13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Koschatzky (Eds.), Innovation Networks (Technology, Innovation and Policy 12)(Physica-Verlag) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Kusuoka (Eds.), Advances in Mathematical Economics, Volume 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Leiviskä (Ed.), Industrial Applications of Soft Computing (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing 71) (Physica-Verlag) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Mares, Fuzzy Cooperative Games (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing 72) (Physica-Verlag) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Riechmann, Learning in Economics (Contributions to Economics) (Physica-Verlag) 39

Schipke, Why Do Governments Divest? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Schröder (Ed.), The New Capital Markets in Central and Eastern Europe . . . . . . . . . . 40

Spahn, From Gold to Euro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Vandenbroucke, Social Justice and Individual Ethics in an Open Society (Studies in Economic Ethics and Philosophy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Welfens et al., Energy Policies in the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Computer ScienceBröcker (Eds.), Spatial Change and Interregional Flows in the Integrating

Europe (Contributions to Economics) (Physica-Verlag) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

*Cantone et al., Set Theory for Computing (Monographs in Computer Science) †. . . 42

*Coutinho, Dynamic Simulations of MultiBody Systems † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cornell/Morrison, Programming VB.NET (APress) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Howlett (Eds.), Radial Basis Function Networks 1 (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing 66) (Physica-Verlag) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Howlett (Eds.), Radial Basis Function Networks 2 (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing 67) (Physica-Verlag) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

*Hunter, An Information Security Handbook (Computer Communications and Networks) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Progress in Communication Networks <New Series> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Jukan, QoS-based wavelength routing in multi-service WDM networks (Progress in Communication Networks 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

*Khoussainov/Nerode, Automata Theory and its Applications (Progress in Computer Science) (Birkhäuser) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

*Palmer, Essential Java 3D fast (Essential Series) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

*Pan, Structured Matrices and Polynomials (Birkhäuser) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Pedrycz (Ed.), Granular Computing (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing 70) (Physica-Verlag) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Piegat, Fuzzy Modeling and Control (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing 69) (Physica-Verlag) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

*Sloane (Eds.), Multimedia Internet Broadcasting (Computer Communications and Networks) † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

*Wilde, Wilde’s WWW 2nd ed. † . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Lecture Notes in Computer ScienceRobertson (Eds.), Self Adaptive Software (LNCS 1936) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Dittrich (Eds.), Objects and Databases (LNCS 1944) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Palanque (Eds.), Interactive Systems. Design, Specification, and Verification (LNCS 1946). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Ajmone Marsan (Eds.), Quality of Service in Multiservice IP Networks (LNCS 1989) 48

Kim (Ed.), Public Key. Cryptography (LNCS 1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Zitzler (Eds.), Evolutionary Multi-Criterion Optimization (LNCS 1993). . . . . . . . . . . 48

Sloman (Eds.), Policies for Distributed Systems and Networks (LNCS 1995) . . . . . . . 49

Wilhelm (Ed.), Informatics. 10 Years Back. 10 Years Ahead (LNCS 2000) . . . . . . . . . . 49

Gelbukh (Ed.), Computational Linguistics and Intelligent Text Processing (LNCS 2004) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Kuchen (Eds.), Functional and Logic Programming (LNCS 2024) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Lecture Notes in Artificial IntelligenceDignum (Eds.), Agent Mediated Electronic Commerce (LNAI 1991) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Dignum (Eds.), Agent-Mediated Electronic Commerce III (LNAI 2003) . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Family Medicine, Internal Medicine,Nursing

For family physicians,general interns, nursepractitioners, physiciansassistants

Level: Monograph

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Plastic Surgery, Resi-dents in Plastic Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology,Maxillofacial Surgery,Oral Surgery

For plastic surgeons,otorhinolaryngologists,maxillofacial surgeons

Level: Atlas

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Oncology, Nuclear Medicine,Endocrinology

For clinicians andscientists

Level: Monograph

Due 6/2001

M.V. Bloom, University of South Dakota, Sioux, Falls, SD;D.A. Smith, Texas A&M University, Brownwood, TX

Brief Mental Health Interventionsfor the Family Physician2001. Approx. 312 pp. 5 figs. Softcover $35.00 (tent.) ISBN 0-387-95235-7

Family Physicians need to be expert and active providersof mental health care. Their rapport with patients andaccessibility enable them to control minor mental healthconditions before these problems become critical. TheHandbook of Brief Mental Health Interventions is anideal resource for Family Physicians. It provides a “refresh-er course” of sensible paths toward resolution of commonmental health problems. It features an easy-to-read style,and well-focused references. The book summarizes thebasic components of brief therapy and reviews how toconduct a brief therapy interview. It also includes chapterson specific clinical conditions and situations that routinelyconfront the family physician. Each chapter includes an

outline, a case example or vignette, and a concise discus-sion of brief therapy strategies for the disorder. Primarycare physicians will find this convenient text an idealhandy reference and review.

Contents: An approach to brief treatment in family practice.- A brief approach to mental health screening.-Depression.- Anxiety.- Panic Disorder.- PTSD.- Somato-form Disorders.- Over Utilizers.- Chronic Pain.- Non-Adherence.- Insomnia.- Substance Abuse.- Habit Problems.-Relaxation Exercise Training.- Crisis Intervention for the Suicidal Adult.- Crisis Intervention for the SuicidalAdolescent.- Behavioral and school problems in the childand adolescent.- Evaluation and Brief Therapy for ADHD.-School Phobia/Separation Anxiety.- Early Intervention forEating Disorders.- Adolescent Substance Abuse.- aritalProblems.- Sexual problems.- Domestic Abuse.- ProblemsAssociated with Chronic Illness: In adults; In children.-Problems in the Nursing Home.- Death: Dying and Grief.-Resolving Problems of Advanced Directives and End ofLife Decision Making.

R.K. Daniel, Newport Beach, CA

RhinoplastyAn Atlas of Surgical Techniques

2001. Approx. 556 pp. 1361 figs. book with video. Hardcover $395.00 (tent.) ISBN 0-387-94458-3

Rhinoplasty: An Atlas of Surgical Techniques provides acomprehensive in-depth approach to primary, advanced,and secondary rhinoplasty. Rollin Daniel, an internation-ally respected pioneer in rhinoplasty, presents his ownsurgical technique in an easily accessible and clinicallyuseful atlas. Clear and concise, the text brings a strongemphasis on designing the optimal operative techniquebased on aesthetics and analysis. Initial emphasis is on thestep-by-step approach to standard cosmetic rhinoplasty,followed by the essential modifications for more difficultprimary cases, and ultimate progression to secondary

cases. The atlas contains more than 1300 exquisitivelydetailed intraoperative photographs and multi-compo-nent illustrations that walk the surgeon through a varietyof different procedures and complex cases, including openstructure techniques, closed rhinoplasty, open and closedtip grafts, and case studies. In addition, the atlas features a special section of step-by-step operative analysis forreduction, augmentation and balanced surgical proce-dures. Daniel presents a challenging case study of an“open-closed” rhinoplasty in a 38-minute videotape thataccompanies the book. This text is a must-have for resi-dents, those learning rhinoplasty, and surgeons at all levelswho wish to enhance their procedures and techniques.

Contents: The Radix.- Dorsum.- Tip.- Nasal Base.- Func-tional Factors.- Grafts.- Primary Rhinoplasty: StandardTechniques (with accompanying videotape).- AdvancedTechniques for the Difficult Nose.- Secondary Rhinoplasty.

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H.-J. Biersack, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität,Bonn, Germany; F. Grünwald, University of Frankfurt/Main, Germany (Eds.)

Thyroid CancerCurrent Concepts in Diagnosis and Therapy

2001. Approx. 272 pp. 86 figs. 4 in color, 35 tabs. Hardcover $99.00 ISBN 3-540-41390-1

The emergence of novel diagnostic and therapeutic con-cepts calls for the publication of a new volume on thyroidcancer. This book describes all current diagnostic techni-ques, including FDG-PET and MRI. In recent years thesemodalities have documented hitherto hidden radioiodine-negative metastases, thus improving surgical therapy. Thewhole gamut of treatment, including surgery, radioiodinetherapy, percutaneous radiation therapy and medicalmanagement, is covered. In some 10% of differentiatedthyroid cancers, the well-known treatment tools of surgeryand radioiodine therapy are not sufficient. New treatment

modalities such as high-dose radioiodine therapy, rediffer-entiation therapy with retinoic acid and recombinant TSHare therefore highlighted. In a special section devoted tomedullary thyroid cancer, new imaging procedures suchas octreotide scintigraphy are described.

Contents: Basics. The changing epidemiology of thyroidcancer. Histopathology, immunohistochemistry, andmolecular biology. Familial differentiated carcinoma ofthe thyroid. The diagnosis of thyroid cancer. The currentsurgical approach to non-medullary thyroid cancer.- Dif-ferentiated thyroid cancer. Radioiodine therapy. Percuta-neous radiation therapy. Treatment with thyroid hormones.Treatment with cytotoxic drugs. Redifferentiation therapywith retinoic acid. Follow-up of patients with well-differ-entiated thyroid cancer. Functional imaging. MRI. Thy-roid cancer in Chernobyl children.- Medullary thyroidcancer. Diagnosis of medullary thyroid cancer. Imaging inmedullary thyroid cancer. Therapy of medullary thyroidcancer. Follow-up of medullary thyroid cancer.

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D.B. Evans, J. Abbruzzese, P.W.T. Pisters, all of Universityof Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX (Eds.)

Pancreatic Cancer(M.D. Anderson Solid Tumor Oncology Series. Eds.: R.E. Pollock)

2001. Approx. 416 pp. 112 figs. Hardcover $169.00ISBN 0-387-95185-7

The MD Anderson Solid Tumor Oncology series presentsthe most cutting-edge surgical treatment and medicaltherapy for specific sites. Each year, more than 26,000people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, also called a “silent” disease because it does not usually exhibit symp-toms early on. This volume, Pancreatic Cancer, defines the current standard on multimodality care: surgery,chemotherapy, immunotherapy, gene therapy, radiothera-py, and a review of the latest research and clinical trials.

It includes sections on:• epidemiology/molecular biology• inherited pancreatic cancer syndromes staging• various surgical techniques and outcomes• multimodality therapy• emerging and future therapies

The individual chapters focus on narrow, specific topicsto produce a reference work of value to those interested inpancreatic cancer from a clinical and translational researchperspective. A must-have for surgical oncologists andgeneral surgeons.

From the Contents: PART I: Epidemiology/MolecularBiology.- PART II: Staging.- PART III: Surgery/Therapeutic Endoscopy/Pain Management.- PART IV:Multimodality Therapy.- PART V: Emerging Therapies.

Diagnostic Imaging

R. Fotter, University Hospital Graz, Austria (Ed.)

Pediatric Uroradiology(Medical Radiology Diagnostic Imaging. Eds.: A.L. Baert,K. Sartor)

2001. Approx. 460 pp. 646 figs. 17 in color.Hardcover $199.00 ISBN 3-540-66511-0

This book describes in detail all aspects of pediatric urora-diology. While the book is written primarily from thepoint of view of the radiologist, it includes vital informa-tion for the pediatrician, pediatric surgeon, and urologistas well. It is specifically designed to aid the clinician indecisions on imaging management. The technique andcurrent value of all imaging and interventional proceduresare presented, and the diverse problems associated withthe changing anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiologyof the patient are explained. The whole spectrum of imag-

ing features of agenesis, anomalies, dysplasia, parenchymaldiseases, neoplastic diseases, stone disease, vascular hyper-tension, renal failure, renal transplantation and genitouri-nary trauma is covered. Throughout, additional informa-tion is provided on operative options, postoperative com-plications, and clinical and radiological normal values.This book is a valuable resource for any doctor involved in caring for children.

From the Contents: Diagnostic Procedures.- MRI.- NuclearMedicine.- Video-Urodynamics (VUD).- Normal Anato-my and Variants.- Anomalies of Kidney Rotation, Positionand Fusion.- Abnormalities of Renal Pelvis and Ureter, the Lover Urinary Tract and Urachus.- Urinary TractProblems Associated with Imperforate Anus.- Epispadia -Extrophy Complex.- Vesico-ureteric Reflux.- UrinaryTract Infection.- Upper Urinary Tract Dilatation in New-borns and Infants.- Prune-Belly Syndrome.- FunctionalDisorders of the Lower Urinary Tract.- Neurogenic Blad-der in Infants and Children.

E. Faist, University of Munich, Germany (Ed.)

Immunological Screening in Critically Ill Patients with Abdominal Infections2001. X, 161 pp. 41 figs. 20 in color, 35 tabs. Softcover $49.95 ISBN 3-540-41148-8

This book is the realization of the idea to focus on theimmune system and its complex activities as the target of diagnostic and individual therapeutical measures forpatients hospitalized in surgical intensive care units.

What must be done when the immune system is “ill” andlife-threatening processes such as systemic inflammation,sepsis, and organ failure are induced?

Today’s intensive care management offers answers to thisquestion based on the comprehensive scientific knowledgeas well as the daily personal experience of the authors.

From the Contents: Risk and prognosis of sepsis - Currentmethods on the assessment of the immunological status.-Introduction.- Markers in inflammation for prognosis and control of therapy in patients with abdominal sepsis -Options for using adjuvant intravenous immunoglobu-lines.- The microbiological findings and antiinfectivetreatment strategies.- Microbiological diagnosis of intra-abdominal infections.- Intensive care management inabdominal surgical patients with septical complications.-Epidemiology and outcome of SIRS, sepsis and septicshock (including MARKOW, neural net).- The doctorsdilemma: Measuring successful adjunctive immunotherapyin critically ill patients.- What is the problem and whyshould it be solved?

Surgical Oncology,General Surgery, Medical Oncology,Radiation Oncology

For surgical oncologists,general surgeons,medical oncologists,radiation oncologists,cancer researchers

Level: Reference

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Radiology, Pediatrics,Urology/Andrology

For radiologists, pediatric radiologists,pediatricians, urologists, pediatricsurgeons

Level: Reference

Due 7/2001

Surgery

For intensive caremedicine, anaesthesiology,immunology

Level: Monograph

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Reproductive Medicine,Obstetrics & Gynecology, Embryology, Physiology

For reproductiveendocrinologists, obstetricians & gynecologists, basicscientists, researchers

Level: Reference

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Pharmacology, Rheumatology, Medicine, Immunology,Endocrinology, Inflammation

For clinicians,researchers, industry

Level: Reference

Due 4/2001

Orthopedics, Surgical Orthopedics,Neurosurgery

For orthopaedists,orthopaedic surgeons/trauma surgeons,neurosurgeons

Level: Monograph

Due 6/2001

D.K. Gardner, M. Lane, both of Colorado Center forReproductive Medicine, Englewood, CO (Eds.)

ART and the Human Blastocyst(Serono Symposia Series)

2001. Approx. 280 pp. 44 figs. Hardcover $149.00 ISBN 0-387-95245-4

The continued debate regarding the stage at which thehuman embryo conceived in the laboratory should beplaced in the mother, combined with recent developmentsin culture media formulations, have brought the role ofthe human blastocyst in ART back into the spotlight.

ART and the Human Blastocyst presents the proceedingsof the International Symposium on ART and the HumanBlastocyst held from March 30- April 2, 2000 in DanaPoint, California. This book brings to the forefront themain issues raised with the transfer of embryos at theblastocyst stage, including the reduction of high ordermultiple gestations and the role of the blastocyst cultureand transfer in facilitating successful single embryo trans-fer. Sections include gamete quality and pregnancy out-come, physiology of the embryo, blastocyst developmentin culture, blastocyst transfer and fate, and implantation.More than 40 illustrations and 25 tables complement thetext.

Contents: PART I. Gamete Quality and Pregnancy Out-come; Part II. Physiology of the Embryo; Part III. Blasto-cyst Development in Culture; Part IV. Blastocyst Transferand Fate; Part V. Implantation.

N.J. Goulding, R.J. Flower, both of St. Bartholomew’s and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry,London, UK

Glucocorticoids(Milestones in Drug Therapy)


Following 50 years of glucocorticoid use in a clinicalsetting, an international body of expert scientists andphysicians presents the most expansive survey of gluco-corticoid pharmacology to date.

This work traces the history of glucocorticoid biologyfrom the seminal description of glucocorticoid insufficien-cy by Thomas Addison in themid-19th century, up tocurrent advances in elucidating the molecular basis ofglucocorticoid action. Important discoveries are present-ed, as well as milestones in drug development, a survey ofcurrent clinical practice, and prospects fornovel glucocor-ticoid-based therapeutics.

Scientists and clinicians will appreciate the scope of thiswork, which is of special interest to workers in the fields ofendocrinology, inflammation and autoimmune disease.

B.E. Gerber, Clinique de Chirurgie Orthopédique,Neuchâtel, Switzerland; M. Knight, Arbury ConsultingCentre, Rochdale, OL, UK; W.E. Siebert, OrthopädischeKlinik Kassel, Germany (Eds.)

Lasers in the Musculoskeletal System2001. Approx. 450 pp. 340 figs. 91 in color, 56 tabs. Hardcover $179.00 ISBN 3-540-63761-3

Since the introduction of laser technology into medicine, anumber of clinical applications in orthopaedics have beendeveloped. This text is the first to provide comprehensiveguidelines and how-to instructions for the application oflasers in orthopaedics. These cover patient selection anddecision-making as well as the benefits and risks of theclinical application of lasers in arthroscopic surgery, spinesurgery and open surgery. An overview is given on thebasics of laser technology and the various laser types areevaluated in terms of optimal use.

Contents: Introduction.- Basics.- Arthroscopy.- Low LevelLaser.- Spine.

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A.D. Mendelow, A. Baethmann, Z. Czernicki, J.T. Hoff, U. Ito, H.E. James, T. Kuroiwa, A. Marmarou,L.F. Marshall, H.J. Reulen (Eds.)

Brain Edema XIProceedings of the 11th Symposium, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, June 6-10, 1999

(Acta Neurochirurgica Supplement. Vol. 76)

2001. Approx. 400 pp. Hardcover $169.00 ISBN 3-211-83561-X

Brain edema is found in a wide variety of clinical disordersincluding stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoidhemorrhage, head injury, brain tumors andhydrocephalus.

This volume brings together clinical and basic scientistsfrom all over the world. Their expertise in the understand-ing of brain edema and shifts in brain water compart-ments has led to a further significant step in our under-standing of those diseases characterized by brain edema.This book has also drawn on the expertise of the Interna-tional Advisory Board of the Brain Edema Society, whohas carefully summarized each section, thus providing aneasy-to-read summary of the latest advances in eachsubject. The book is therefore much more than a collec-tion of papers: it represents a critical appraisal and putseach paper into modern scientific context.

The greatest advances have come from the rapid develop-ment of modern imaging techniques, especially withmagnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Imaging can nowproduce “water maps” and “metabolic profiles” that bringbrain metabolism and water content into every clinic withaccess to MRI. This book provides the background knowl-edge to understand these pathophysiological changes.

K. Miyoshi, C. Shapiro, M. Gaviria, Y. Morita (Eds.)

Contemporary NeuropsychiatryProceedings of the 3rd International Congress ofNeuropsychiatry held in April, 2000 in Kyoto, Japan

2001. Approx. 480 pp. 47 figs. 3 in color. Hardcover $119.00 ISBN 4-431-70300-4

Neuropsychiatry explores the complex relationshipbetween behavior and brain function from the interdisci-plinary perspectives of psychology, neurology, and psychi-atry. Researchers in the field investigate the psychiatricsymptoms of neurological disorders and study psychiatricillnesses as brain disorders. This book is a collection ofselected papers from the 3rd International Congress ofNeuropsychiatry, held in Kyoto, Japan, in April 2000.Reflecting the broad range of knowledge and experience

of the more than 700 participants at the Kyoto congress,the chapters of the book are organized in major subjectareas that include worldwide collaboration in neuropsy-chiatry; brain structures and functions; neuropsychiatry in children, adolescents, and the elderly; and dementingdisorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, diffuse Lewy bodydisease, and vascular dementia. The book is a rich sourceof information for all who work in neuropsychiatry andrelated fields.

Contents: Worldwide Collaborations and Future inNeuropsychiatry.- Brain Structures and Functions.-Neuropsychiatry in the Elderly.- Neuropsychiatry ofMood Disoders.- Neuropsychiatry of Schizophrenia andRelated Conditions.- Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders.-Epileptic Psychoses and Anticonvulsants.- Sleep Disor-ders.- Biological Aspects of Personality and Behaviors.-Psychooncology and Psychoimmunology.

Second Edition

L. Michaels, UCL Medical School, London, UK; H.B. Hellquist, Linköping University Hospital,Linköping, Sweden

Ear, Nose and Throat Histopathology2nd ed. 2001. Approx. 560 pp. Hardcover $199.00 ISBN 3-540-76142-X

The second edition of Michaels’ Ear, Nose and ThroatHistopathology has been expanded and revised by LeslieMichaels in conjunction with his new co-author Henrik B. Hellquist to include the advances that have been madein the field of ENT histopathology since the First Editionwas published in 1987. The original text has become agold standard in the field of ENT histopathology in theyears since its publication and this new edition will bring a classic text up to date. As well as focusing on ENThistopathology, the text now includes sections on thesalivary glands, and lesions in the neck. Advances inmolecular pathology are included where relevant.

Contents: The ear.- The nose and paranasal sinuses.- The nasopharynx.- The palatine tonsil.- The larynx andhypopharynx.- Major salivary glands.- The neck.

Neurosurgery, Neurology, IntensiveCare Medicine

For researchers, graduate students,engineers

Level: Proceedings

Due 6/2001

Psychiatry, Neurology

For psychiatrists

Level: Proceedings

Due 6/2001

Pathology, Otorhinolaryngology,Oral and MaxillofacialSurgery

For histopathologists,pathologists, otorhinolaryngologists,ENT clinicians

Level: Monograph

Due 5/2001

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Health Care Administration, Economics/ManagementScience

For health management, healtheconomists, students ofhealth economics

Level: Reference

Due 4/2001

Intensive Care Medicine

For intensivists, anaesthesiologists,pratictioners

Level: Proceedings

Due 4/2001

Cardiology, InternalMedicine

For cardiologists,internists

Level: Proceedings

Due 4/2001

J.L. Pinto Prades, G. López-Casasnovas, V. Ortún Rubio,all of Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain (Eds.)

Economic EvaluationFrom Theory to Practice

(Colección Economía de la Salud y Gestión Sanitaria)

2001. 184 pp. 6 figs. 14 tabs. Softcover $29.00 ISBN 84-07-00234-8

Based on the proceedings of the 1st Conference on Economic Evaluation of Health Care held at UniversityPompeu Fabra in Barcelona, May, 1999.

This conference was attended by relevant speakers fromdifferent European countries. Discussions include issuesrelated to the theory and practice of Economic Evaluation

in Health Care: The Role of Economic Evaluation inEvaluating Health Care; The Valuation of Health andSafety for Public Sector Decision Making; The Role ofQuality of Life Measurement in Economic Evaluation and in Clinical Practice; The Use of Quality of Life Instru-ments in Health Surveys; The Transferability of Results of Economic Evaluation Studies; Controversial costs inguidelines; Valuing Health Effects in Contingent Valua-tion Surveys, The Influence of Economic Evaluation inthe Health Care Environment.

Contents: Economic evaluation: General aspects.- Therole of quality of life in economic evaluation.- Method-ological aspects in economic evaluation.- The use ofeconomic evaluation in practice.

This book is written in Spanish

G. Sganga, L. Silvestri, H.K.F. Van Saene

Infections in the ICU:Implications for the Clinician(Topics in Anaesthesia and Critical Care. Ed.: A. Gullo)

2001. Approx. 200 pp. Softcover $59.00 ISBN 88-470-0138-2

The volume belongs to the series Topics in Anaethesia and Critical Care, edited by Prof. Antonino Gullo. Thetitles of this series deal with different topics of critical care medicine. The aim of the volume is to describe themanagement of infections, in particular, the diagnosis and treatment of pneumonia in the Intensive Care Unit;the book also deals with the management of antimicro-bial resistance and microbiological studies in critically illpatients.

Contents: The control of MRSA outbreaks Diagnostictools for ventilator-associated pneumonia infectiouns dueto central venous catheters.- An approach to controllingAcinetobacter outbreaks in the ICUs.- Oral vancomycin in the control of MRSA outbreaks in ICU.- Therapeuticoptions for the treatment of Gram-positive Infections.- Multiply antibiotic resistant staphylococci and entero-cocci Control of Acinetobacter outbreaks with oralpolymyxin.- Prevention of the emergence of resistanceBacterial translocation.- Peritonitis: priorities and man-agement strategies Practical aspects of antibiotic prophy-laxis in high risk patients.- Microbiological studies incritically ill patients.- Cost effectiveness of new technologyto reduce catheter-related bloodstream.- The role ofsurveillance cultures in the management of antimicrobialresistance.- Multi-resistant Gram-negative bacilli: impactof antibiotic restriction.- Diagnostic tools for ventilator-associeted pneumonia.- The Usefulness of SurveillanceCultures.- Required to Detect Carriage: A ProspectiveObservational Cohort Study on the ICU.- Pneumoniamanagement in the ICU: an integrated approach.

L. Ryden, Stockholm, Sweden (Ed.)

Prevention of Disease ProgressionThroughout the CardiovascularContinuumThe Role of Adrenergic Blockade

2001. IX, 120 pp. 53 figs. in color, 26 tabs. Hardcover $44.95 ISBN 3-540-41503-3

Despite remarkable therapeutic achievements in medicine,cardiovascular diseases currently remain a major cause ofdeath.

The cardiovascular disease continuum starts with riskfactors such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus and lipiddisorders, leading to coronary artery disease or left ventric-ular hypertrophy. Left ventricular dysfunction and remod-elling follow after initial myocardial damage (e.g. myocardialinfarction), finally leading to the development of heartfailure.

Contents: The Cardiovascular Continuum-Pathophysio-logy and Targets for Therapy.- Anti-Adrenergic Therapy in Hypertensive Patients with Concomitant Disease.- TheEffects of ß Blockade on the Cardiovascular System - Notall ß Blockers are Created Equal.- The Role of MultipleAdrenergic Blockade in Coronary Artery Disease andMyocardial Infarction.- Epidemiology and Problems withDiagnosis of Heart Failure.- The Future of the Diagnosis of Left Ventricular Dysfunction and Heart Failure.- Are All ß Blockers the Same for Heart Failure? Insights FromClinical Trials and Future Research Directions.- BroadbaseExperience with Anti-Adrenergic Treatment of CongestiveHeart Failure Patients in Daily Practice.- Adrenergic Block-ade in Heart Failure-Official Guidelines and PracticalRecommendations on Optimal Use.- The Future of HeartFailure Management.

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R. Sharma, University of Southampton, UK; U. Schumacher, University of Hamburg, Germany

Carbohydrate Expressionin the Intestinal Mucosa(Advances in Anatomy, Embryology and Cell Biology.Eds.: F. Beck, B. Christ, W. Kriz, W. Kummer, E. Marani,R. Putz, Y. Sano, T.H. Schiebler, G.C. Schoenwolf, K. Zilles. Vol. 160)

2001. VII, 97 pp. 32 figs. 8 tabs. Softcover $69.95ISBN 3-540-41669-2

The studies presented in this monograph concentrate on the glycoconjugate characterization of the mouse andhuman GALT and on the overlying follicle-associatedepithelium (FAE), in order to identify their cell-specificcarbohydrate residues.

Contents: Introduction.- Materials and methods.- Mucosal Responses to diet and flora.- Results and dis-cussion.- Influence of diet and microflora on distributionof enteroendocrine cells.- Peyer’s Patches of SCID miceafter syngeneic normal bone marrow transplantation.- Carbohydrate expression in human and mouse Peyer’sPatches.- General Discussion and conclusions.- References.

J. Varon, R.E. Fromm, Jr., both of Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

Handbook of Practical Critical Care Medicine2001. Approx. 504 pp. 30 figs. Softcover $39.95 (tent.) ISBN 0-387-95165-2

This book has been written for all hospital based physi-cians, as well as those in training, who are engaged withpatients in the intensive care unit. In addition to internistsand surgeons, the primary beneficiaries of this informa-tion are likely to be residents, house officers, medicalstudents and ICU nurses who require a concise, practicalguide with up to date information on the most frequentlyperformed procedures. The chapters follow an outlineformat and are divided by organ system, (neurological

disorders, cardiovascular disorders), while providing thereader with the most essential points on each subject.Also, each chapter, as well as special appendixes, containquick reference guidelines such as drug tables, facts,formulas and lab values.

Contents: Approach to the Intensive Care Unit.- TheBasics of Critical Care.- Cardiovascular Disorders.- Endo-crinologic Disorders.-Environmental Disorders.- Gastro-intestinal Disorders.- Hematologic Disorders.- Infectionsin the ICU.- Neurologic Disorders.- Nutrition.- CriticalCare Oncology.- Pregnancy.- Pulmonary Disorders.- Renal and Fluid-Electrolyte Disorders.- Special Proce-dures and Techniques.- Toxicology.- Trauma.- Allergicand Immunologic Emergencies.- Pharmacologic AgentsCommonly Used in the ICU.- Laboratory Values in theICU.

J. Tamraz, C. Outin, S. Bassam, M. Forjaz Secca

MRI Principles of the Head,Skull Base and SpineA Clinical Approach

2001. Approx. 500 pp. Softcover $115.00 ISBN 2-287-59714-X

In this text atlas of neuroimaging, the author provides areview of the pathologies and diseases that affect the head,brain, skull base, face, spine, and cord. The case presenta-tion format of this handbook covers the important clinicaland neuropathological aspects of the disease process. Thebook contains 350 selected pathologies, represented in 750high resolution MR images. It also covers the aspects ofneurological disorders and the fundamental aspects of thephysics of magnetic resonance, spectroscopy, as well as areview of MR techniques. Given its scope, this book is ofinterest to radiologists involved in MR interpretation, neu-roradiologists seeking an up-to-date review, and all work-ers in the field of diagnostic and therapeutic neurology.

Anatomy, Cell Biology,Biochemistry

For scientists workingin the fields of cell biology and biochemistry

Level: Reference

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Critical Care, InternalMedicine, Surgery,Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, MedicalStudents

For critical care resi-dents, internal medicineresidents, emergencymedicine residents

Level: Handbook

Due 8/2001

Neurology, Radiology,Neurosurgery

For specialists andstudents in the fields of neurology, neuroradiology, radiology, neurosurgery

Level: Atlas

Due 4/2001

Medicine


Medicine

Medicine

Medicine


Appears in Winter 2000/2001Bookstore Catalog


Orthopedics

For orthopedics

Level: Proceedings

Due 5/2001

Human Physiology

For researchers andscientist in the fieldsmotoneuron function,preprotein recognition,translocase of the outermembrane, neuronalexocytosis, neuronalendocytosis

Level: Reviews

Due 5/2001

Developmental Biology,Reproductive Biology,Cell Biology, VascularBiology

For researchers, graduate students

Level: Reference

Due 4/2001

G.H.I.M. Walenkamp, Academic Hospital Maastricht,The Netherlands; D.W. Murray, Nuffield OrthopedicCenter NHS Trust, UK (Eds.)

Bone Cements andCementing Technique2001. Approx. 200 pp. 81 figs. Softcover $59.95 ISBN 3-540-41677-3

The introduction of the new acrylic bone cements Pala-med and Copal has made the collaboration of the expertsin the field a necessity. That collaboration is delivered toyou in this text. Palamed and Copal have been developedby the same people who made the well-known Palacos and Refobacine Palacos. Compared with Palacos, Palamedshows the same excellent mechanical properties and addi-tionally improved handling characteristics. Copal is a newantibiotic-loaded bone cement especially designed forrevision cases. This book presents comparative clinical

and preclinical studies in classical and modern bonecements focusing on properties, techniques, antibiotic-loaded cements, and osteolysis.

From the Contents: Introduction.- Industrial Develop-ment of Bone Cement.- Handling Properties of PMMABone Cements.- Mechanical Properties.- MechanicalTesting of Palamed.- Cementing Technique in Total HipReplacement: Factors Influencing Survival of FemoralComponents.- Bone Cement Porosity in Vacuum MixingSystems.- Efficacy of a New Prepacked Vacuum MixingSystem with Palamed G Bone Cement.- The Use of theKent Hip in Fracture.- Gentamicin Release from PMMABone Cement-Mechanism and Action on Bacteria.- Phar-macokinetic Study of a Gentamicin/Clindamycin BoneCement Used in One-Stage Revision Arthroplasty.- Effectof Type of Bone Cement and Antibiotic Prophylaxis onEarly Revision of Cemented Total Hip Replacement.- TwoStage Revision of Infected Arthroplasty.- Osteolysis Inducedby Radio-Opaque Agents.- Wear and Osteolysis.

E. Bamberg, M.P. Blaustein, R. Greger, H. Grunicke, R. Jahn, W.J. Lederer, L.M. Mendell, A. Miyajima, N. Pfanner, G. Schultz, M. Schweiger (Eds.)

Reviews of Physiology,Biochemistry, and PharmacologyVolume 43

With contributions by R. Heidelberger, K.N. Truscott, N. Pfanner, W. Voos, R.K. Powers, M.D. Binder

2001. Approx. 241 pp. 40 figs. 1 tab. Hardcover $119.00 ISBN 3-540-41474-6

In the series Reviews of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology three excellent contributions by Ruth Heidelberger (Houston, TX, USA) with Electrophysio-logical Approaches to the Study of Neuronal Exocytosisand Synaptic Vesicle Dynamics and Kay Truscott et al.(Freiburg, Germany) with Transport of Proteins IntoMitochondria and Randall K. Powers and Marc D. Binder(Seattle, WA, USA) with Input-Output Functions ofMammalian Motoneurons form another outstandingvolume.

Contents: Electrophysiological Approaches to the Study of Neuronal Exocytosis and Synaptic Vesicle Dynamics.- Transport of Proteins Into Mitochondria.- Input-OutputFunctions of Mammalian Motoneurons.

H. Augustin, University of Goettingen Medical School,Germany; L. Iruela-Arispe, University of California LosAngeles, Los Angeles, CA; P. Rogers, Monash MedicalCentre, Victoria, Australia; S.K. Smith, Rosie MaternityHospital, UK (Eds.)

Vascular Morphogenesis in theFemale Reproductive System(Cardiovascular Molecular Morphogenesis. Ed.: R.R. Markwald)


The field of angiogenesis is one of the most exciting fieldsin contemporary biomedical research.

Angiogenesis in the healthy adult is primarily associatedwith pathological conditions such as tumor growth,inflammation, ischemia, and retinopathies. Physiologicalangiogenesis in the healthy adult is restricted to the organs

of the female reproductive system where it occurs cyclical-ly as well as during pregnancy. The importance of vascularmorphogenetic events in the female reproductive system is increasingly being recognized. For example, it has a vital role in normal ovarian function, endometriosis andplacental function as well as being important in reproduc-tive tumors of the mammary gland, ovary and uterus. The insights gained from studying this system have a more general interest too since they help shed light on the fundamental characteristics and components involvedin the formation of the vascular system and blood vesselsduring development, and during tumorigenesis.

This is the first book that reviews and presents recentadvances in the emerging field of reproductive vascularbiology. It is divided into four parts reflecting the fourfemale reproductive organs (breast, ovary, uterus, andplacenta) and the authors cover both the basic biologicalprocesses involved and also stress their clinical significance.

Medicine • Biology/Biomedicine

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Medicine

Biology/Biomedicine

Biology/Biomedicine



K. Beyreuther, University of Heidelberg, Germany; Y. Christen, Fondation IPSEN, Paris, France; C.L. Masters, The University of Melbourne, Parkville,VIC, Australia (Eds.)

Neurodegenerative Disorders:Loss of Function Through Gain of Function(Research and Perspectives in Alzheimer’s Disease. Ed.: Y. Christen)

2001. XIV, 190 pp. 28 figs. 8 in color. 5 tabs. Hardcover $69.95 ISBN 3-540-41218-2

Different protein aggregation processes may all be ame-nable to a small number of intervention steps based on acommon theme of the modulation of production, turn-over and deposition of the corresponding disease geneproducts. The next few years will prove critical in evaluat-

ing the possibilities of rational therapeutic strategiestowards regaining the loss of function through the amelio-ration of the abnormal gain of function.

From the Contents: The natural history of Alzheimer’sDisease: minding the gaps in understanding the mecha-nisms of neurodegeneration.- Pathological mechanisms inHuntingdon’s Disease and other polyglutamine expansiondiseases.- Prion protein biogenesis: implications for neu-rodegeneration.- The value of transgenic models for thestudy of neurodegenerative diseases.- Pathogenesis andmechanisms of cerebral amyloidosis in APP transgenicmice.- The next step in Notch processing and its relevanceto amyloid precursor protein.- The putative role of prese-nilins in the transmembrance domain cleavage of amyloidprecursor protein and other integral membrane proteins.-ApoE receptor in the brain: novel signaling pathways withpotential relevance for Alzheimer’s Disease.- Homeopro-tein intercellular transport: mechanisms, significance andapplications.- And other contributions.

J. Hauber, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen,Germany; P.K. Vogt, The Scrips Research Institute, La Jolla, CA (Eds.)

Nuclear Export of Viral RNAs(Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology. Eds.: R.W. Compans, M. Cooper, Y. Ito, H. Koprowski,F. Melchers, M. Oldstone, S. Olsnes, M. Potter, P.K. Vogt,H. Wagner Vol. 259)

2001. VI, 115 pp. 19 figs. 1 tab. Hardcover $69.95ISBN 3-540-41278-6

This volume of CTMI provides a timely overview of themechanisms and factors that mediate nuclear export ofviral RNAs. It also covers the structure of nuclear porecomplexes and experimental approaches to investigatingnuclear export.

Contents: Nuclear export of herpes virus RNA.- Nuclearexport of adenovirus RNA.- Nuclear export mediated by the Rev/Rex-class of retroviral trans-activator proteins.- CTE-mediated nuclear export.- Nuclear pore complexarchitecture and functional dynamics.- Methods andassays to investigate nuclear export.

G. van der Goot, University of Geneva, Switzerland (Ed.)

Pore-Forming Toxins(Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology.R.W. Compans, M. Cooper, Y. Ito, H. Koprowski, F. Melchers, M. Oldstone, S. Olsnes, M. Potter, P.K. Vogt, H. Wagner Vol. 257)

2001. IX, 166 pp. 19 figs. 1 tab. Hardcover $79.95ISBN 3-540-41386-3

Pore-forming toxins are virulence factors produced bya great variety of pathogenic bacteria ranging from theGram-positive Staphylococcus aureus to the Gram-nega-tive Helicobacter pylory. The recent studies reviewed inthis volume describe the progress that has been made indissecting the different steps of the mode of action of theseproteins which generally include binding to specific cellsurface receptors, oligomerization into ring like structuresand membrane perforation.

Contents: Pore-forming bacterial protein toxins: an over-view.- The cholesterol-dependent cytolysins.- Aerolysinfrom aeromonas hydrophyla and related toxins.- Staphy-lococcal pore-forming toxins.- RTX toxin structure andfunction, a story of numerous anomalies and few analo-gies in toxin biology.- Helicobacter pylori vacuolatingcytotoxin: cell intoxication and anion-specific channelactivity.- Pore-forming colicins and their relatives.

Neurosciences

For researchers andscientists

Level: Proceedings

Due 4/2001

Microbiology, Virology

For scientists invirology, cell biology,molecular biology

Level: Reference

Due 4/2001

Microbiology

For scientists in thefields of cell biology andbiochemistry

Level: Reference

Due 5/2001

Biology/Biomedicine


Biology/Biomedicine

Biology/Biomedicine

Biology/Biomedicine


Cell Biology, Immun-ology/Allergology, Biotechnology

For researchers (geneengineers in biology,medicine, biochemistryand immunology);advanced students andlaboratory staff

Level: Laboratory Book

Due 5/2001

Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry,Food Sciences

For industrial andacademic researchers

Level: Reference

Due 6/2001

Biochemistry, CellBiology

For scientists in theabove-mentioned fields

Level: Proceedings

Due 6/2001

Springer Lab Manuals - Designed for the Lab Bench

R. Kontermann, University of Marburg, Germany; S. Dübel, University of Heidelberg, Germany (Eds.)

Antibody Engineering(Springer Lab Manuals)

2001. XII, 792 pp. 110 figs. 2 in color. Softcover $115.00 ISBN 3-540-41354-5

Interest in recombinant antibody technologies has rapidlyincreased because of the wide range of possible applica-tions in therapy and diagnosis, especially in cancer treat-ment. The possibility of generating human antibodies thatare not accessible by conventional polyclonal or mono-clonal approaches has forced the development of antibodyengineering technologies even more.

This manual presents a comprehensive collection ofdetailed, step-by-step protocols provided by experts in thefield. All basic methods needed in antibody engineering -not only methods to generate recombinant antibodies, but also protocols for analysis and their use - and recentlydeveloped and emerging technologies are covered.

From the Contents: Introduction.- Generation of recom-binant antibodies from hybridoma.- Generation of anti-body libraries.- Isolation of antibody fragments fromcombinatorial libraries.- Expression and purification ofantibody fragments in bacteria.- Expression and purifica-tion of antibody fragments in eukaryotic cells.- Determi-nation of affinities.- Sequence and structure analysis andmodelling epitope mapping.- In vivo experiments.- Affini-ty maturation of antibody fragments.- Humanisation of antibody fragments.- Antibody engineering to improvestability.- Bivalent and bispecific antibody fragments.- Recombinant antibody-fusion proteins.- Intracellulartargeting of antibody fragments.

Second Edition

D. Schomburg, I. Schomburg, both of Universität zu Köln, Germany (Eds.)

Springer Handbook of EnzymesOriginally published as D. Schomburg (Eds): EnzymeHandbook. Volume 2. Class 5/6

2nd ed. 2001. Approx. 800 pp.Volume 1 Class 5: IsomerasesHardcover $249.00 ISBN 3-540-41008-2Volume 2 Class 6: LigasesHardcover $249.00 ISBN 3-540-41399-5

The objective of the Springer Handbook of Enzymes is toprovide, in concise form, data on enzymes sufficiently wellcharacterized. Data sheets are arranged in their EC-Num-ber sequence. Each volume comprises one enzyme class,sometimes the enzyme classes have to be divided intoseveral volumes. Considerable progress has been made in enzymology since the publication of the first edition(published as “Enzyme Handbook”): many enzymes arenewly classified or reclassified. In the 2nd edition eachentry is correlated with references and one or more sourceorganisms. New datafields are created: “application” and“engineering” (for the properties of enzymes where thesequence has been changed). Altogether the amount ofdata has doubled so that the 2nd edition will consist ofapprox. 25 volumes. This collection is an indispensablesource of information for researchers in biochemistry,biotechnology, organic and analytical chemistry, andfood sciences.

Contents: Enzyme Class 5; Enzyme Class 6.

I. Schlichting, Max-Planck-Institut für molekulare Physiologie, Dortmund, Germany; U. Egner, Schering AG,Berlin, Germany (Eds.)

Data Mining in Structural BiologySignal Transduction and Beyond

(Ernst Schering Research Foundation Workshop.Eds.: G. Stock, M. Lessl. Vol. 34)

2001. Approx. 220 pp. 32 figs. 1 in color Hardcover $59.95ISBN 3-540-41494-0

This book combines in a comprehensive manner: theresults of biochemical studies, structural biology investiga-tions and small molecule design within some of the pro-tein classes that play major roles in signal transduction;the protein kinases; the growth factor family; and thetranscription factors. It describes how these proteinscommunicate with each other via different signallingpathways. Three-dimensional structures of these proteinsare presented, and their interaction with small molecules

and co-factors are described. The use of these proteins forpharmaceutical research and the design of small moleculesand their selectivity towards such proteins are discussed.

Contents: C.-H. Heldin: Regulation of Kinases by GrowthFactors.- E.A. Nigg: Cell Cycle Regulation by ProteinKinases and Phosphatases.- L. Johnson: Structural Basis ofSubstrate Recognition and Control by Protein Kinases.- A. Levitzki: The Selectivity of Small Molecules TowardsProtein Tyrosine Kinases.- H.H. Grunicke et al.: Elementsof Signal Transduction in Drug Discovery with SpecialReference to Inhibitors of Protein Kinase C.- U. Heine-mann: The Berlin “Protein Structure Factory” Initiative: A Technology-Based Approach to Structural Genomics.-F.K. Winkler et al.: Structure-Based Approaches in Mod-ern Drug Discovery Research.- C.W. Müller: DNA Recog-nition by NFkB and STAT Transcription Factors.- J.-M.Wurtz, D. Moras: Molecular Determinants for Agonistsand Antagonist Binding to Steroid Nuclear Receptors.-J.D. Norris et al.: Estrogen Receptor-Cofactor Interactionsas Target for Novel Drug Discovery.

Biology/Biomedicine

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Biology/Biomedicine

Biology/Biomedicine

Biology/Biomedicine



K. Takada, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan (Ed.)

Epstein-Barr Virus and Human Cancer(Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology.R.W. Compans, M. Cooper, Y. Ito, H. Koprowski, F. Melchers, M. Oldstone, S. Olsnes, M. Potter, P.K. Vogt, H. Wagner Vol. 258)

2001. V, 196 pp. 38 figs. 1 in color, 13 tabs. Hardcover $99.00 ISBN 3-540-41506-8

In this book, outstanding researchers from the US andJapan review recent progress in Epstein-Barr virus research.Most people carry EBV in memory B-cells in a latent stage. Many malignancies such as T/NK cell lymphoma,AIDS-associated B-cell lymphoma, gastric carcinoma andHodgkin’s disease have been causally linked to EBV. Thedevelopment of molecular biology technique has allowedus to study the roles of individual EBV genes that act in themaintenance and disruption of EBV latency.

Contents: Preface.- EBV’s plasmid Replicon: an enigma incis and trans.- Replication licensing of EBV oriP minicro-mosome.- Epstein-Barr virus nuclear protein 2-inducedactivation of the EBV-replicative cycle in Akata cells:analysis by tetracycline-regulated expression.- TwoEpstein-Barr virus glycoprotein complexes.- EBV replica-tion enzymes.- Pathology and molecular pathology ofEpstein-Barr virus-associated gastric carcinoma.- EBV and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma with special emphasis onpyothorax-associated lymphoma.- AIDS lymphoma: itsvirological aspects.- Role of Epstein-Barr virus in Burkitt’slymphoma.- EBV regulates c-MYC, apoptosis, and tumor-igenicity in Burkitt’s Lymphoma.- Epstein-Barr virusinfection of human epithelial cells.- Characterization ofEBV-infected epithelial cell lines from gastric cancer bear-ing tissues.- A new animal model for Epstein-Barr viruspathogenessis.- Adoptive immunotherapy of EBV-associ-ated malignancies with EBV-specific cytotoxic T cell lines.

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Annali di Matematica Puraed ApplicataEditor-in-Chief: R. Conti, Florence

Editorial Board: V. Ancona, Florence; J.M. Ball,Oxford; H. Berestycki, Paris; L.A. Caffarelli,Austin/TX; G. Dal Maso, Trieste; L.C. Evans,Berkeley/CA; G. Gallavotti, Rome; G. Gentili,Florence; E.H. Lieb, Princeton/NJ; P-L. Lions,Paris; A. Quarteroni, Lausanne and Milan;F. Ricci, Turin; S.M. Salamon, Oxford

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Subscription Information 2001:Volume 180 (Series 4) (4 Issues):$252.00 (plus shipping charges)

Founded in 1850, Annali di Matematica Pura ed Applicata,is the oldest Italian scientific journal. Over the years it hasgrown into a reputed international journal, publishingoriginal research articles in English from all areas of math-ematics.

The journal is published under the auspices of the Fon-dazione Annali di Matematica Pura ed Applicata+. As of2001, Springer replaces Zanichelli Editore (Bologna) aspublisher.

LINK now available online: http://link.springer-ny.com

S.E. Gergel, Natural Center for Ecological Analysis &Synthesis, Santa Barbara, CA; M.G. Turner, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (Eds.)

Learning Landscape EcologyA Practical Guide to Concepts and Techniques

2001. Approx. 336 pp. 61 figs. Softcover $39.95 (tent.)ISBN 0-387-95254-3

This new practical guide provides a “hands-on” approachto learning the essential concepts and techniques of land-scape ecology. The fundamental knowledge gained willenable students to address landscape-level ecological andmanagement issues. It is an ideal companion to the text,Landscape Ecology in Theory and Practice by Monica G.Turner, Robert H. Gardner, and Robert V. O’Neill, alsopublished by Springer-Verlag. The book is organized intonine sections comprising 20 chapters, each of which

consists of a lab focusing on an important point in thetext. A variety of approaches are presented: group dis-cussion, thought problems, written exercises, and model-ing. Each exercise is categorized as to whether it is forindividual, small group, or whole class study. Appendicesof additional exercises using specialized technical tools of landscape ecology (for example, GIS) are supplied for instructors with appropriate equipment. The bookincludes a CD-ROM containing spatial data sets andmodeling software for use with a number of the exercises.The exercises in the book are easily adaptable to anycollege’s or university’s facilities.

Contents: Introduction and Concepts of Scale.- Modelsand Causes of Landscape Pattern.- Quantifying LandscapePattern.- Disturbance Dynamics.- Organism Responses toLandscape Pattern.- Ecosystem Processes at Broad Scales.-Applied Landscape Ecology: Integrating Across the Levels

Microbiology, Virology,Oncology

For scientists working in the fields ofmicrobiology, virologyand oncology

Level: Reference

Due 5/2001

Mathematics, Pure andApplied

For students and researchers in mathematics

Level: Journal

Ecology, LandscapePlanning, NaturalResources Management,Landscape Architecture

For senior undergraduate students,graduate students,professional ecologists

Level: Lab Book

Due 8/2001

Biology/Biomedicine • Ecology/Environmental Science • Mathematics/Statistics


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Ecology/Environmental Science

Mathematics/Statistics



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Statistics

For baseball fans whoenjoy statistics andmathematicians whoenjoy baseball

Level: Reference

Due 5/2001

Partial DifferentialEquations, FunctionalAnalysis

For graduate students,researchers

Level: Reference

Due 4/2001

Operator Algebras,Mathematical Physics

For mathematicians,mathematical physicists, graduatestudents

Level: Reference

Due 5/2001

J. Albert, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green,OH; J.M. Bennett, Bellcore, Fair Haven, NJ

Curve BallBaseball, Statistics, and the Role of Chancein the Game

2001. Approx. 448 pp. 159 figs. Softcover $29.00ISBN 0-387-98816-5

The intent of this book is to look at baseball data from astatistical modeling perspective. There is a fascinationamong baseball fans and the media to collect data on everyimaginable event during a baseball game, and to use thisdata to try to understand characteristics of the game. Theproblem is that patterns in baseball data are difficult todetect due to the inherent chance variation that is present.

This book addresses a number of questions that are ofinterest to many baseball fans. These issues include how torate players, predict the outcome of a game or the attain-ment of an achievement, making sense of situational data, and deciding the most valuable players in the WorldSeries.

This book will be directed to a general audience of base-ball fans and does not assume that the reader has any priorbackground in probability or statistics, although a knowl-edge of high school algebra will be helpful.

Contents: Introduction.- Simple Models.- SituationalEffects.- How Do We Evaluate Players.- Clutch Hitting.-Streakiness.- Does The Best Team Win?- PredictingResults.- Wrap-Up.

W. Arendt, C.J.K. Batty, M. Hieber, F. Neubrander

Vector-valued Laplace Transformsand Cauchy Problems(Monographs in Mathematics. Vol. 96)

2001. Approx. 536 pp. Hardcover $109.00 ISBN 3-7643-6549-8

This monograph gives a systematic account of the theoryof vector-valued Laplace transforms, ranging from repre-sentation theory to Tauberian theorems. In parallel, thetheory of linear Cauchy problems and semigroups ofoperators is developed completely in the spirit of Laplacetransforms. Existence and uniqueness, regularity, approxi-mation and above all asymptotic behaviour of solutionsare studied. Diverse applications to partial differentialequations are given.

The book contains an introduction to the Bochner inte-gral and several appendices on background material. It isaddressed to students and researchers interested in evolu-tion equations, Laplace and Fourier transforms, andfunctional analysis.

E. Alfsen, University of Oslo, Norway; F. Shultz, WellesleyCollege, Wellesley, MA

State Spaces of Operator AlgebrasBasic Theory, Orientations and C*-products

(Mathematics: Theory and Applications)

2001. Approx. 360 pp. Hardcover $64.95ISBN 0-8176-3890-3

This work, focusing on the theory of state spaces of C*-algebras and von Neumann algebras, gives a new presenta-tion of the theory of orientation of state spaces of C*-algebras that does not depend on Jordan algebras. Thebook also contains the theory of orientation of normalstate spaces of von Neumann algebras, presented herewith complete proofs for the first time. The theory ofoperator algebras was initially motivated by applicationsto physics, but has recently found unexpected new appli-

cations to various fields of pure mathematics such asfoliations and knot theory, Banach manifolds, and infinitedimensional holomorphy.

It is assumed that the reader has basic knowledge taught instandard graduate courses in real and complex variables,measure theory, and functional analysis. There are com-plete proofs of basic results on operator algebras, so thatno previous knowledge in this field is needed. The book is intended for specialists in operator algebras, as well asgraduate students and mathematicians seeking anoverview of the field.

Contents: Elementary Theory of C*-Algebras and vonNeumann Algebras.- Ideals, Faces and Compressions.-The Normal State of Space of B(H).- States, Representa-tions, and Orientations of C*-Algebras.- Symmetries andRotations in von Neumann Algebras.- Orientations andvon Neumann Algebras.


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N. Balakrishnan, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada; I.A. Ibragimov, V.B. Nevzorov, both of St.Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russia (Eds.)

Asymptotic Methods in Probability and Statistics with Applications(Statistics for Industry and Technology)

2001. Approx. 552 pp. 1 fig. Hardcover $84.99 ISBN 0-8176-4214-5

This book represents thirty-eight extensive and carefullyedited chapters written by prominent researchers, provid-ing an up-to-date survey of new asymptotic methods inscience and technology. The chapters contain broadcoverage of the latest developments and innovative tech-niques in a wide range of theoretical and numerical issuesin the field of asymptotic methods in probability andmathematical statistics.

The book is organized into ten thematic parts: probabilitydistributions; characterizations of distributions; probabili-ties and measures in high dimensional structures; weakand stron limit theorems; large deviation probabilities;empirical processes; order statistics and records; estima-tion of parameters and hypotheses testing; random walks,and applications to finance.

From the Contents: Possitive Linnik and Discrete LinnikDistributions.- On Finite Dimensional ArchimedeanCopulas. -Characterization and Stability Problems forFinite Quadratic Forms.- A Characterization of GaussianDistributions By Signs and Even Cumulants.- On a Class of Pseudo-Isotropic Distributions.- Time Reversal of Diffusion Processes in Hilbert Spaces and Manifolds.- Localization of Majorizing Measures.- MultidemensionalHungarian Construction for Vectors with Almost Gauss-ian Smooth Distributions.

W. Cheney, University of Texas at Austin, TX

Analysis for Applied Mathematics(Graduate Texts in Mathematics. Eds.: S. Axler, F.W. Gehring, P.R. Halmos. Vol. 208)

2001. Approx. 448 pp. 27 figs. Hardcover $49.00 (tent.) ISBN 0-387-95279-9

This textbook is designed for a course at the beginninggraduate level, serving students of mathematics, engineer-ing, physics, and other sciences. Its goal is to provide theanalytical tools, concepts, and viewpoints needed formodern applied mathematics. The book begins with agentle introduction to normed linear spaces and Hilbertspaces, taking the reader as far as the Spectral Theorem for compact normal operators on a Hilbert space. It thendiscusses calculus in normed linear spaces, leading upto topics in the calculus of variations and optimizationtheory.

Next, the book treats various practical methods for solvingproblems that arise in applied mathematics, such as differ-ential equations, boundary value problems, and integralequations. Here the reader finds the Galerkin method, the method of iteration, Newton’s method, projectiontechniques, homotopy methods, and other pragmaticapproaches to the difficult equations confronting appliedmathematicians. To prepare the reader for work in themodern theory of partial differential equations, the subjectof distributions is taken up next. A chapter on the Fouriertransform and its applications follows, and includes asection on Sobolev spaces. Another chapter discussestopics that are related to those in the earlier parts of thebook but are more specialized, such as separation theo-rems, selection theorems, Fredholm theory, and lineartopological spaces. The final chapter provides a conciseaccount of measure theory and integration.

Contents: Normed Linear Spaces.- Hilbert Spaces.- Calcu-lus in Banach Spaces.- Approximate Methods of Analysis.-Distributions.- The Fourier Transform.- Additional Top-ics.- Measure and Integration.- References.-Index.

M. Bohner, University of Missouri, Rolla, MO; A.C. Peterson, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

Dynamic Equations on Time ScalesAn Introduction with Applications

2001. Approx. 320 pp. Hardcover $54.95 (tent.) ISBN 0-8176-4225-0

The study of dynamic equations on a measure chain (timescale) goes back to its founder S. Hilger (1988), and is anew area of still fairly theoretical exploration in mathe-matics. Motivating the subject is the notion that dynamicequations on measure chains can build bridges betweencontinuous and discrete mathematics. Further, the studyof measure chain theory has led to several importantapplications, e.g., in the study of insect population mod-els, neural networks, heat transfer, and epidemic models.

Requiring only a first semester of calculus and linearalgebra, this book uses as an interesting approach todifferential equations via exposure to continuous anddiscrete analysis. Such an approach provides an earlyencounter with many applications in such areas as biolo-gy, physics, and engineering. Parts of the book may beused in a special topics seminar at the senior undergradu-ate or beginning graduate levels. Finally, the work mayserve as a reference to stimulate the development of newkinds of equations with potentially new applications.

Contents: The Calculus on Measure Chains.- Special Func-tions.- First and Second Order Linear Equations.- Self-Adjoint Equations.- Linear Dynamic Systems.- HigherOrder Linear Dynamic Equations.- Differential Inequali-ties.- Linear Symplectic Dynamic Systems.- EigenvalueProblems.- Variational Analysis.- Solutions to SelectedProblems.

Simulation, Experimen-tal Design, AppliedStochastics, OperationsResearch

For professionals,researchers, practitioners

Level: Reference

Due 6/2001

Normed Linear Spaces,Approximation Methods, Distributions,Fourier Transform,Measure and Integration

For graduate mathe-matics students, gradu-ate engineering students,graduate computerscience students

Level: Reference

Due 7/2001

Ordinary DifferentialEquations, NumericalMathematics, DifferenceEquations, Applicationsof Math, Systems Theory

For undergraduate,graduate students,pure & applied mathe-maticians, engineers,physicists

Level: Reference

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Partial DifferentialEquations, ControlTheory, Applications ofMathematics


Level: Reference

Due 6/2001

General Science, Math

For general sciencereaders, investors andfinancial planners

Level: Popular ScienceBook

Due 5/2001

Probability Theory/Stochastic, MathPhysics, Applications of Mathematics, MathMethods in Physics

For mathematicians,graduate students, mathphysicists, physicists

Level: Reference

Due 6/2001

F. Colombini, Universita di Pisa, Pisa, Italy; C. Zuily,Universite de Paris Sud–Orsay, Orsay, France (Eds.)

Carleman Estimates and Applications to Uniqueness and Control Theory(Progress in Nonlinear Differential Equations and Their Applications. Vol. 46)


This work, consisting of expository articles as well asresearch papers, highlights new results on Carlemanestimates and their applications. The material is largely an outgrowth of an international meeting held in Cortona,Italy and has been thoroughly refereed.

Unique continuation, control theory, and inverse prob-lems are the focus of the volume. New results on strong

uniqueness for second or higher order operators areexplored in detail in several papers. In the area of controltheory, applications of Carleman estimates to stabiliza-tion, observability, and exact control for the wave and theSchrodinger equations are given. A final paper presentsopen problems on the controllability of linear and semi-linear heat equations.

From the Contents: Stabilization for the Wave Equationon Exterior Domains.- Carleman Estimate and Decay Rate of the Local Energy for the Neumann Problem ofElasticity System.- Microlocal Effect Measures for Sys-tems.- Strong Uniqueness for Laplace and bi-LaplaceOperators in Limit Case.- Stabilization for the SemilinearWave Equation in Bounded Domain.- Recent Results onUnique Continuation for Second Order Elliptic Equa-tions.- Strong Uniqueness for Fourth Order Elliptic Dif-ferential Operators.- Second Microlocalization Methodsfor Degenerate Cauchy–Riemann Equations.

D. Davis, Professor Emeritus, City University of New York, New York

The Math of MoneyMaking Mathematical Sense of Your Personal Finances


This lively and practical introduction to the mathematicsof money invites us to take a fresh look at the numbersthat underpin our financial decisions. Morton D. Davistalks about strategies to use when we are required to betagainst the odds (purchasing auto insurance) or choose tobet against the odds (wagering in a casino or at the track).He considers the ways in which we can streamline and

simplify the choices available to us in mortgages and otherloans. And he helps us understand the real probabilitieswhen we accept a tip on that “one in a thousand” stock,even when the tip comes from a successful day trader.With a wealth of entertaining and counterintuitive exam-ples, The Math of Money delights as well as informs, andwill help readers treat their financial resources morerationally.

Contents: Investing.- Interest.- Bonds.- Mortgages.-Pensions.- The Psychology of the Market.- MiscellaneousApplications.- Statistics.- Options.

A.B. Cruzeiro, J.-C. Zambrini, both of University ofLisbon, Lisbon, Portugal (Eds.)

Stochastic Analysis and Mathematical Physics(Progress in Probability. Eds.: T. Liggett, C. Newman, L. Pitt. Vol. 50)


Nine survey articles in this volume extend concepts fromclassical probability and stochastic processes to a numberof areas of mathematical physics.

Key topics covered: nonlinear stochastic wave equations,completely positive maps, Mehler-type semigroups onHilbert spaces, entropic projections, martingale problemand Markov uniqueness of infinite-dimensional Nelsondiffusions, analysis in geometric probability theory, mea-sure-preserving shifts on the Wiener space, cohomologyon loop spaces, and stochastic Volterra equations.

The work, an outgrowth of a workshop on stochasticanalysis held in Lisbon, serves as a good reference text forresearchers and advanced students in the fields of proba-bility, stochastic processes, analysis, geometry, mathphysics, and physics.

Contents: Complete positivity and open quantum sys-tems.- Stochastic Volterra Equations w/ Singular Kernels.-Properties of Measure-Preserving Shifts on the WienerSpace.- Singular Limiting Behavior in Nonlinear Stochas-tic Wave Equations.- Mehler-type semigroups on HilbertSpaces and their Generators.- Some Results on EntropicProjections.- Martingale and Markov Uniqueness ofInfinite Dimensional Nelson’s Diffusions.- FunctorialAnalysis in Geometric Probability Theory.- StochasticDiffeology & Homotopy.


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O. Debarre, IRMA - Université Louis Pasteur - CNRS,Strasbourg Cedex, France

Higher-Dimensional Algebraic Geometry(Universitext)


Higher-Dimensional Algebraic Geometry studies theclassification theory of algebraic varieties. This very activearea of research is still developing, but an amazing quantityof knowledge has accumulated over the past twenty years.The author’s goal is to provide an easily accessible intro-duction to the subject. The book opens with preparatory

and standard definitions and results, moves on to discussvarious aspects of the geometry of smooth projectivevarieties with many rational curves, and finishes by takingthe first steps towards Mori’s minimal model program ofclassification of algebraic varieties by proving the cone andcontraction theorems.

The book is well-organized and the author has kept thenumber of concepts that are used, but not proved, to aminimum to provide a mostly self-contained introductionto graduate students and researchers.

Contents: Curves and divisors on algebraic varieties.-Parametrizing morphisms.- “Bend-and-break” lemmas.-Uniruled and rationally connected varieties.- The rationalquotient.- The cone of curves in the smooth case.- Coho-mological methods.- References.

M. Espedal, A. Fasano, A. Mikeli, K.H. Karlsen

Filtration in Porous Media and Industrial ApplicationsLectures Given at the 4th Session of the Centro Internazionale Matematico (C.I.M.E.) held in Centraro,Italy, August 24-29, 1998

(Lecture Notes in Mathematics. Eds.: A. Dold, F. Takens,B. Teissier. Vol. 1734)

2001. VII, 218 pp. Softcover $45.80 ISBN 3-540-67868-9

This book is devoted to the presentation of some flowproblems in porous media which has relevant industrialapplications. The main topics covered are: the manufac-turing of composite materials, the espresso coffee brewingprocess, the filtration of liquids through diapers, variousquestions about flow problems in oil reservoirs and thetheory of homogenization. The aim is to show that filtra-tion problems arising in very practical industrial contextsexhibit interesting and highly nontrivial mathematicalaspects. Thus, the style of the book is mathematicallyrigorous, but specifically oriented towards applications, sothat it is intended for both applied mathematicians andresearchers in various areas of technological interest. Thereader is required to have a good knowledge of the classi-cal theory of PDE and basic functional analysis.

Contents: M. Espedal, K.H. Karlsen: Numerical Solutionof Reservoir Flow Models Based on Large Time StepOperator Splitting Algorithms.- A. Fasano: FiltrationProblems in Various Industrial Processes.- A. Mikeli:Homogenization Theory and Applications to FiltrationThrough Porous Media.

P. Eggermont, V. LaRiccia, both of University ofDelaware, Newark, DE

Maximum Penalized Likelihood EstimationVolume I: Density Estimation

(Springer Series in Statistics. Eds.: P. Bickel, P. Diggle, S. Fienberg, K. Krickeberg, I. Olkin, N. Wermuth, S. Zeger)


This book is intended for graduate students in statisticsand industrial mathematics, as well as researchers andpractitioners in the field. The authors cover both theoryand practice of non-parametric estimation.

The text is novel in its use of maximum penalized likeli-hood estimation, and the theory of convex minimizationproblems, which is fully developed in the text, to obtainconvergence rates. The authors also use, and develop from

an elementary view point, discrete parameter submartin-gales and exponential inequalities.

A substantial effort has been made to discuss computa-tional details, and to include simulation studies andanalyses of some classical data sets using fully automatic,data driven procedures. Some theoretical topics thatappear in textbook form for the first time are, definitivetreatments of I.J. Good’s roughness penalization, monoto-ne and unimodal density estimation, asymptotic optimali-ty of generalized cross validation for spline smoothing,analogous methods for ill-posed least squares problems,and convergence proofs of EM algorithms for randomsampling problems.

From the Contents: Parametric Maximum LikelihoodEstimation.- Parametric Maximum Likelihood Estimationin Action.- Kernel Density Estimation.- Maximum Like-lihood Density Estimation.- Monotone and UnimodalDensities.- Choosing the Smoothing Parameter.- Non-parametric Density Estimation in Action.- Convex Mini-mization in Finite Dimensional Spaces.

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D. Filipovic, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Consistency Problems for Heath-Jarrow-Morton InterestRate Models(Lecture Notes in Mathematics. Eds.: J.-M. Morel, F. Takens, B. Teissier. Vol. 1760)

2001. VIII, 134 pp. Softcover $29.80 ISBN 3-540-41493-2

Bond markets differ in one fundamental aspect fromstandard stock markets; while the latter are built up to afinite number of trade assets, the underlying basis of abond market is the entire term structure of interest rates:an infinite dimensional variable which is not directlyobservable. On the empirical side, this necessitates curve

fitting methods for the daily estimation of the term struc-ture. Pricing models, on the other hand, are usually builtupon stochastic factors representing the term structure ina finite dimensional state space. Written for readers withknowledge in mathematical finance, in particular interestrate theory and elementary stochastic analysis, this researchmonograph has three aims: to bring together estimationmethods and factor models for interest rates, to provideappropriate consistency conditions and to explore someimportant examples.

Contents: Introduction.- Stochastic Equations in InfiniteDimensions.- Consistent State Space Processes.- The HJMMethodology Revisited.- The Forward Curve Spaces H_w.- Invariant Manifolds for Stochastic Equations.- Consis-tent HJM Models.- Appendix: A Summary of Conditions.

J. Glaz, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT; J.I. Naus,Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ; S. Wallenstein,Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY

Scan Statistics(Springer Series in Statistics. Eds.: P. Bickel, P. Diggle, S.Fienberg, K. Krickeberg, I. Olkin, N. Wermuth, S. Zeger)

2001. Approx. 376 pp. 6 figs. Hardcover $84.95 ISBN 0-387-98819-X

In many statistical applications, scientists have to analyzethe occurrence of observed clusters of events in time orspace. Scientists are especially interested in determiningwhether an observed cluster of events has occurred bychance, if it is assumed that the events are distributedindependently and uniformly over time or space. Applica-tions of scan statistics have been recorded in many areas of

science and technology including: geology, geography,medicine, minefield detection, molecular biology, photog-raphy, quality control and reliability theory and radio-optics.

Contents: Retrospective Scanning of Events Over Time.-Prospective Scanning of Events Over Time.- Success Scansin a Sequence of Trials.- Higher Dimensional Scans.- ScanStatistics in DNA Analysis.- Approaches Used for Deriva-tions and Approximations.- Scanning N Uniform Distrib-uted Points: Bounds.- Approximations for the ConditionalCase.- Scanning Points in a Poisson Process.- The Gener-alized Birthday Problem.- Scan Statistics for a Sequence ofDiscrete i.i.d. Variables.- Power.- Testing for ClusteringSuperimposed on a Non-uniform Density.- Multi-dimen-sional Case.- Number of Clusters: Ordered Spacings.- Extensions of the Scan Statistic.

H. Freistuehler, Max-Planck-Institut fuer Mathematik inden Natur., Leipzig, Germany; A. Szepessy, MathematicsDepartment, Stockholm, Sweden (Eds.)

Advances in the Theory of Shock Waves(Progress in Nonlinear Differential Equations and Their Applications, Vol. 47)


The six chapters in this work carefully survey recent advan-ces in the theory of shock waves. Written by recognizedexperts in the field, each chapter unfolds from introductorymaterial to cutting-edge results. Major themes are exam-ined in the analysis of nonlinear systems of conservationslaws, and include:

• the stability problem for shock waves in the hyperbolicsetting

• the stability problem for shock waves in the parabolicsetting

• the Cauchy problem for hyperbolic systems of conservation laws

• the fundamental structure of systems with relaxation,particularly the existence of shock waves in suchsystems

• the mathematics of shock waves in General Relativity• the mathematics of shock waves in the theory of

semiconductors

This work should be useful as a reference text for mathe-maticians, physicists, and grad students.

Contents: Entropy Functional and Well-Posedness.- Stability of Multidimensional Weak Shocks.- Analysis of Hydrodynamic Models for Semiconductors.- ShockWaves in General Relativity.- Hyperbolic relaxation sys-tems.- Structure and Stability of Viscous Shock Waves.


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C.E. Gutierrez, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

The Monge–Ampère Equation and Related Topics(Progress in Nonlinear Differential Equations and Their Applications Vol. 44)


The classical Monge-Ampère equation has been the centerof considerable interest in recent years because of its newlyfound role in several areas of applied mathematics. Thiswork reflects these developments, stressing the geometricaspects of this beautiful theory as well as its applications tooptimization in particular.

The book is an essentially self-contained exposition of thetheory of weak solutions, including recent regularity resultsof L.A. Caffarelli. The presentation unfolds systematicallyfrom introductory s, and an effort is made to present com-plete proofs of all theorems. Included are examples, illus-trations, bibliographical references at the end of each chapter,and a comprehensive index.

Concise and useful book for graduate students and research-ers in nonlinear equations.

Contents: Preface.- Generalized Solutions.- Non Diver-gence Equations.- The Cross-sections of Monge–Ampère.-Convex Solutions of D2u = 1 in Rn.- Regularity Theory.-W2, p Estimates.- Bibliography.- Index.

A. Jensen, A. la Cour-Harbo, both of Aalborg University,Denmark

Ripples in Mathematics – The Discrete Wavelet TransformAn Introduction to the Discrete Wavelet Transform

2001. XII, 248 pp. Softcover $39.95 ISBN 3-540-41662-5

This book gives an introduction to discrete wavelet trans-form and some of its applications. It is based on a novelapproach to discrete wavelets called lifting. The first part is a completely elementary introduction to the subject,and the prerequisites for this part are knowledge of basiccalculus and linear algebra. The second part requires someknowledge of Fourier series’ and digital signal analysis.

The connections of filter theory are presented and waveletpacket transforms are defined. The time-frequency planeis used for interpretation of signals. Problems with finitelength signals are treated in detail. MATLAB is used as thecomputational environment for examples and implemen-tation of transforms. The book is well suited for under-graduate mathematics and electric engineering students as well as engineers in industry.

Contents: Introduction.- A First Example.- The DiscreteWavelet Transform via Lifting.- Analysis of SyntheticSignals.- Interpretation.- Two Dimensional Transforms.- Lifting and Filters I.- Wavelets Packets.- The Time-Frequency Plane.- Finite Signals.- Implementation.- Lifting and Filters II.- Wavelets in Matlab.- Applicationsand Outlook.

K. Jänich, Universität Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany

Vector AnalysisTranslated by Leslie D. Kay, VPI & SU, Department ofMathematics, Blacksburg, VA

(Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics. Eds.: S. Axler,F.W. Gehring, K.A. Ribet)


Classical vector analysis deals with vector fields; the gradi-ent, divergence, and curl operators; line, surface, andvolume integrals; and the integral theorems of Gauss,Stokes, and Green. Modern vector analysis distills theseinto the Cartan calculus and a general form of Stokes’stheorem. This essentially modern text carefully developsvector analysis on manifolds and reinterprets it from theclassical viewpoint (and with the classical notation) for

three-dimensional Euclidean space, then goes on to intro-duce de Rham cohomology and Hodge theory. The materi-al is accessible to an undergraduate student with calculus,linear algebra, and some topology as prerequisites. Themany figures, exercises with detailed hints, and tests withanswers make this book particularly suitable for anyonestudying the subject independently.

Contents: Differentiable manifolds.- Tangent vector space.- Differential forms.- Orientability.- Integration on mani-folds.- Open manifolds.- The intuitive meaning of Stoke’stheorem.- The hat product and the definition of Cartan’sderivative.- Stoke’s theorem.- Classical vector analysis.- De Rham cohomology.- Differential forms on Riemannianmanifolds.- Calculating in coordinates.- Answers.- Refer-ences.- Index.

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R. Kane, University of Western Ontario, London, ON,Canada

Reflection Groups and Invariant Theory(CMS Books in Mathematics. Eds.: J. Borwein, P. Borwein. Vol. 5)

2001. Approx. 380 pp. 1 fig. Hardcover $69.95ISBN 0-387-98979-X

Reflection Groups and their invariant theory provide themain themes of this book and the first two parts focus onthese topics. The first 13 chapters deal with reflectiongroups (Coxeter groups and Weyl groups) in EuclideanSpace while the next thirteen chapters study the invarianttheory of pseudo-reflection groups. The third part of thebook studies conjugacy classes of the elements in reflec-tion and pseudo-reflection groups. The book has evolvedfrom various graduate courses given by the author overthe past 10 years. It is intended to be a graduate text,accessible to students with a basic background in algebra.

Contents: Reflection Groups.- Coxeter Groups.- WeylGroups.- Pseudo-Reflection Groups.- Rings of Invariants.- Skew Invariants.- Ring of Covariants.- Conjugacy Classes.-Eigenvalues.- Appendices.

J. Koslowski, Technishe Universität Braunschweig,Braunschweig, Germany; A. Melton, Kent StateUniversity, Kent, OH

Categorical Perspectives(Trends in Mathematics)


Categorical Perspectives consists of introductory surveysas well as articles containing original research and com-plete proofs devoted mainly to the theoretical and founda-tional developments of category theory and its applica-tions to other fields. A number of articles in the areas oftopology, algebra and computer science reflect the variedinterests of George Strecker to whom this work is dedicat-ed. Notable also are an exposition of the contributionsand importance of George Strecker’s research and a surveychapter on general category theory.

This work is an excellent reference text for researchers andgraduate students in category theory and related areas.

Contents: Introduction.- Categories: A Free Tour.- TheFunctor that Wouldn’t Be.- The Emergence of Functors.- Too Many Functors.- Contributions and Importance of Professor George Strecker’s Research.- 10 Rules forSurviving as a Mathematician and Teacher.- Connectionsand Polarities.- Categorical Closure Operators.- Exten-sions of Maps from Dense Subspaces.- Characterizationsof Subspaces of Important Types of Convergence Spacesin the Realm of Convenient Topology.- The Naturals AreLindelÿf iff Ascoli Holds.- Revisiting the Celebrated Thesis of J. de Groot: “Everything is Linear”.- Finite UltrametricSpaces and Computer Science.- The Copnumber of aGraph Is Bounded by [3/2 genus(G)] + 3.- Abelian Groups:Simultaneously Reflective and Coreflective SubcategoriesVersus Modules.

N. Karapetiants, S. Samko, both of Rostov State University, Rostov, Russia

Equations with Involutive Operators2001. Approx. 400 pp. Hardcover $79.95 (tent.) ISBN 0-8176-4157-2

This text demonstrates an important interplay betweenabstract and concrete operator theory. The focus is on the investigation of a number of equations, which, whileseemingly different, are all unified by the same idea: theyare all realizations of some operator equations in Banachspaces. One permeating theme in these equations involvesthe role of the Fredholm property.

The work is carefully written, is self-contained and coversa broad range of topics and results. Key ideas are devel-oped in a step-by-step approach, beginning with the

required background material and culminating in the finalchapters with state-of-the art topics. Experts in operatortheory, integral equations and function theory as well asstudents in these areas will find open problems for furtherinvestigation. Good examples, bibliography and indexmake this text a valuable reference resource as well.

Contents: Notation.- On Fredholmness of Singular andConvolution Operators.- On Fredholmness of OtherSingular-Type Operators.- Functional and Singular Inte-gral Equations with Carleman Shifts in Case of Continu-ous Coefficients.- Two Term Equations (A+QB)µ = f withan Involutive Operator Q; An Abstract Approach andApplications.- Equations with Several Generalized Involu-tive Operators: A Matrix Abstract Approach and Applica-tions.- Application of the Abstract Approach to SingularEquations on the Real Line with Fractional-Linear Shift.


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H.-O. Kreiss, University of California Los Angeles(UCLA)

Time-dependent Partial Differential Equations and Their Numerical Solution(Lectures in Mathematics - ETH Zürich)

2001. Approx. 92 pp. Softcover $24.95ISBN 3-7643-6125-5

In these notes we study time-dependent partial differentialequations and their numerical solution. The analytic andthe numerical theory are developed in parallel. For exam-ple, we discuss well-posed linear and nonlinear problems,linear and nonlinear stability of difference approximationsand error estimates.

Special emphasis is given to boundary conditions andtheir discretization. We develop a rather general theory ofadmissible boundary conditions based on energy estimatesor Laplace transform techniques. These results are funda-mental for the mathematical and numerical treatment oflarge classes of applications like Newtonian and non-New-tonian flows, two-phase flows and geophysical problems.

D. Logan, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

Transport Modelling in Hydrogeochemical Systems(Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics. Eds.: J.E. Marsden, L. Sirovich, S. Wiggins. Vol. 15)


This book develops the basic ideas of transport models inhydrogeology, including diffusion-dispersion processes,advection, and adsorption or reaction. While balancingthe mathematical and physical concepts, it is written in ascientific pedagogical style that is accessible to graduatestudents and researchers in applied mathematics, thegeosciences, civil engineering, and other environmentalsciences. The book is organized into six chapters thatfocus on the diffusion equation, the transport of contami-

nants and other solutes through porous media, the exis-tence of traveling wave fronts in such systems, filtrationtheory, the kinematics and dynamics of ground watertransport, and the flow and reactions in permeable rocks.

Analytic methods for both elementary linear and nonlin-ear partial differential equations are discussed in detail.Appendices develop numerical methods for partial differ-ential equations, including the method of lines and finitedifference methods, and numerical methods for invertingLaplace transforms. Exercises are interspersed throughoutthe book and over one hundred and twenty references arecited. The book serves as an excellent text or supplemen-tary reading in courses in applied mathematics, contami-nant hydrology, ground water modeling, or hydrogeology.

Contents: The Diffusion Equation.- The Reaction-Ad-vection-Dispersion Equation.- Traveling Wave Solutions.- Filtration Problems.- Subsurface Flow Dynamics.- Trans-port and Reactions in Rocks.

A.L. Levin, The Open University of Israel, Tel Aviv, Israel;D. S. Lubinsky, Witwatersrand University, Wits, SouthAfrica

Orthogonal Polynomials for Exponential Weights(CMS Books in Mathematics. Eds.: J. Borwein, P. Borwein. Vol. 4)

2001. Approx. 488 pp. 1 fig. Hardcover $79.95ISBN 0-387-98941-2

The analysis of orthogonal polynomials associated withgeneral weights was a major theme in classical analysis inthe twentieth century, and undoubtedly will continue togrow in importance in the future.

In this monograph, the authors investigate orthogonalpolynomials for exponential weights defined on a finite orinfinite interval. The interval should contain 0, but neednot be symmetric about 0; likewise the weight need not be

even. The authors establish bounds and asymptotics fororthonormal and extremal polynomials, and their associ-ated Christoffel functions. They deduce bounds on zerosof extremal and orthogonal polynomials, and also estab-lish Markov- Bernstein and Nikolskii inequalities.

The authors have collaborated actively since 1982 onvarious topics, and have published many joint papers, aswell as a Memoir of the American Mathematical Society.The latter deals with a special case of the weights treatedin this book.

Contents: Introduction and Results.- Weighted PotentialTheory: The Basics.- Basic Estimates for Q, at.- RestrictedRange Inequalities.- Estimates for Measure and Potential.-Smoothness of ot.- Weighted Polynomial Approximation.-Asymptotics of Extremal Errors.- Christoffel Functions.-Markov-Bernstein and Nikolskii Inequalities.- Zeros ofOrthogonal Polynomials.- Bounds on Orthogonal Polyno-mials.- Further Bounds and Applications.- Asymptotics ofExtremal Polynomials.- Asymptotics of OrthonormalPolynomials.

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Statistics, General,Chemistry, General,Math. Appl. in Environmental Science

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H. Lohninger, Technische Universität Vienna, Austria

Teach/Me – Data AnalysisIntranet Edition in English and German

Windows Version

2001. CD-ROM $250.00 ISBN 3-540-14763-2

An innovative multimedia teaching and learning tool onthe analysis of complex data in science and engineering.The CD-ROM is accompanied by an introductory bookletand is intended to be used primarily by lecturers andteachers. The teachware includes a full and hyper-linkedtextbook on data analysis, while the Intranet Edition givesfull internet and network support including net-basedcourses and exams. Additional highlights include: openarchitecture; interactive examples; self-adapting courses;

course and exam designer for lecturers; protection ofresources by encryption; a powerful full-text indexingmachine; data laboratory with sample data sets and importfunction for hands-on experience. 25 animations and 25fully interactive appletts facilitate “learning by doing”.

Contents: Introduction.- General Processing Steps.- Uni-variate Data.- Bivariate Data.- Multivariate Data.- Statisti-cal Tests.- Math Background.- Exercises.- References &Software.

System requirements:Hardware: IBM PC or compatible with Pentium II pro-cessor, 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended), 16 bit colourgraphics card, CD-ROM drive, network connectivity(modem or network card, 50 MB empty harddisk space.Software: Windows 98, NT or 2000

D. Marchette, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA

Computer Intrusion Detectionand Network MonitoringA Statistical Viewpoint

(Statistics for Engineering and Information Science.Eds.: M. Jordan, S.L. Lauritzen, J. Lawless, V. Nair. for-merly Statistics for Engineering and Physical Science)


This book covers the basic statistical and analytical tech-niques of computer intrusion detection. It is aimed atboth statisticians looking to become involved in the dataanalysis aspects of computer security and computer scien-tists looking to expand their toolbox of techniques fordetecting intruders.

The book is self-contained, assuming no expertise ineither computer security or statistics. It begins with a

description of the basics of TCP/IP, followed by chaptersdealing with network traffic analysis, network monitoringfor intrusion detection, host based intrusion detection,and computer viruses and other malicious code. Eachsection develops the necessary tools as needed. There is an extensive discussion of visualization as it relates tonetwork data and intrusion detection. The book alsocontains a large bibliography covering the statistical,machine learning, and pattern recognition literaturerelated to network monitoring and intrusion detection.

David Marchette is a scientist at the Naval Surface War-facre Center in Dalhgren, Virginia.

Contents: Part I: Networking Basics: TCP/IP.- NetworkStatistics.- Evaluation; Part II: Intrusion Detection: Net-work Monitoring.- Host Monitoring; Part III: Viruses andOther Creatures: Computer Viruses and Worms.- TrojanPrograms and Covert Channels; Appendices: Well KnownPort Numbers.- Trojan Port Numbers.- Country Codes.- Security Web Sites.

A. Mandelis, Mechanical Engineering, University ofToronto, Toronto, ON, Canada

Diffusion-Wave FieldsMathematical Methods and Green’s Functions


This book develops a unified mathematical framework for treating a wide variety of diffusion-related periodicphenomena in such areas as heat transfer, electrical con-duction, and light scattering. Deriving and using Greenfunctions in one and higher dimensions to provide aunified approach, the author develops the propertiesof diffusion-wave fields first for the well-studied case of thermal-wave fields and then applies the methods tononthermal fields. The presentation, largely in the form of case studies directly applicable in a wide range of experi-mental methodologies, is intended for graduate students,professional scientists and engineers working in fields that

involve diffusion waves, including thermal-wave, pho-tothermal and photoacoustic spectroscopies, non-destruc-tive evaluation, semiconductor and electronic device carrierplasma-wave characterization, and biomedical laser tissuediffuse photon density-wave diagnostics. The treatmentrequires no more mathematical background than a coursein advanced calculus and mathematical analysis. Problemsat the end of each chapter complement the main text andsome serve to extend the material to current research.

Contents: Green Functions of One-Dimensional Thermal-Wave Fields.- Thermal Wave Fields in One Dimension.- Green Functions in Three- and Two-Dimensional Carte-sian Thermal-Wave Fields.- Cartesian Thermal-Wave Fieldsin Three and Two Dimensions.- Green Functions of Ther-mal-Wave Fields in Cylindrical Coordinates.- Thermal-Wave Fields in Cylindrical Coordinates.- Green Functionsof Thermal-Wave Fields in Spherical Coordinates.- Ther-mal-Wave Fields in Spherical Coorindates.- Carrier-Density-Wave Fields in Electronic Solids/Semiconductors.- DiffusePhoton Density Wave Fields in Turbid Media and Tissue.


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K. Matsuki, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Introduction tothe Mori Program(Universitext)


The purpose of this book is to give a comprehensiveaccount of what is called Mori’s Program, that is, anapproach to the following problem: classify all the projec-tive varieties X in Pn over C up to isomorphism. Mori’sProgram is a fusion of the so-called Minimal ModelProgram and the Iitaka Program toward the biregularand/or birational classification of higher dimensionalalgebraic varieties. The author presents this theory in an easy and understandable way with lots of backgroundmotivation. Prerequisites are those covered in Hartshorne’sbook Algebraic Geometry. It is the first book in this ex-tremely important and active area of research and willbecome a key resource for graduate students wanting toget into the area.

Contents: Introduction.- Birational Geometry of Surfaces.- Logarithmic Category.- Overview of the Mori Program.- Singularities.- Vanishing Theorems.- Base Point Freenessof Linear Systems.- Cone Theorem. Contraction Theorem.- Flip.- Cone Theorem Revisited.- Logarithmic Mori’sProgram.- Birational Relations among Minimal Models.- Birational Relations among Mori Fiber Spaces.- Bira-tional Geometry of Toric Varieties.

Second Edition

A. Okubo, Formerly of State University of New York,Stony Brook, NY; S.A. Levin, Princeton University,Princeton, NJ

Diffusion and Ecological ProblemsModern Perspectives

(Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics. Eds.: L.P. Kadanoff, J.E. Marsden, L. Sirovich, S. Wiggins. Vol. 14)

2nd ed. 2001. Approx. 450 pp. 134 figs. Hardcover $59.95 (tent.) ISBN 0-387-98676-6

This substantially expanded and updated version of theclassic 1980 book by the late Akira Okubo traces thedevelopments that have flowed from the original work,building on detailed notes he left for revision. The firstedition was a comprehensive treatment of the use of

diffusion models in ecology that integrated rigorousmathematical theory and substantive applications. Enor-mous in scope, covering a wide variety of topics and in-cluding models of spread, critical patch size, and group-ing, it has remained one of the most popular books inmathematical biology and has stimulated extensive re-search in the two decades since its publication. In thisvolume, friends and disciples of Okubo incorporate a widerange of results from their own fields that build upon theframework he first established.

Contents: Introduction: The Mathematics of EcologicalDiffusion.- The Basics of Diffusion.- Passive Diffusion inEcosystems.- Diffusion of “Smell” and “Taste”: ChemicalCommunication.- Mathematical Treatment of BiologicalDiffusion.- Some Examples of Animal Diffusion.- TheDynamics of Animal Grouping.- Animal Movements inHome Range.- Patchy Distribution and Diffusion.- Popu-lation Dynamics in Temporal and Spatial Domains.

P. Mikusinski, M.D. Taylor, both of University of CentralFlorida, Orlando, FL

An Introduction to Multivariable AnalysisFrom Vector to Manifold

2001. Approx. 320 pp. 50 figs. Hardcover $59.95 (tent.)ISBN 0-8176-4234-X

The subject of multivariable analysis is of interest to pureand applied mathematicians, physicists, electrical, mech-anical and systems engineers, mathematical economists,biologists, and statisticians. This introductory text providesgraduate students and researchers in the above fields with

various ways of handling some of the useful but difficultconcepts encountered in dealing with the machinery ofdifferential forms on manifolds. The approach here is tomake such concepts as concrete as possible.

This book takes the reader on a journey through the coretopics in multivariable analysis that are basic for seniorundergraduate and graduate studies in differential geome-try, and for analysis in N-dimensions and on manifolds.

Contents: Preface.- Vectors and Volumes.- Metric Spaces.- Differentiation.- The Lebesgue Integral.- Integrals onManifolds.- K-Vectors and Wedge Products.- VectorAnalysis on Manifolds.- Bibliography.- Index.

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History of Mathematics,Social History

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L.A. Peletier, Leiden University, The Netherlands; W.C. Troy, University of Pittsburgh, PA

Spatial PatternsHigher Order Models in Physics and Mechanics

(Progress in Nonlinear Differential Equations and their Applications. Vol. 45)

2001. Approx. 320 pp. 70 figs. Hardcover $69.95 (tent.)ISBN 0-8176-4110-6

Spatial Patterns offers a study of nonlinear higher ordermodel equations that are central to the description andanalysis of spatio-temporal pattern formation in thenatural sciences. Through a unique combination of resultsobtained by rigorous mathematical analysis and computa-tional studies, the text exhibits the principal families ofsolutions, such as kinks, pulses and periodic solutions, andtheir dependence on critical eigenvalue parameters, andpoints to a rich structure, much of which still awaitsexploration.

The exposition unfolds systematically, first focusing on asingle equation to achieve optimal transparency, and thenbranching out to wider classes of equations. The presenta-tion is based on results from real analysis and the theory of ordinary differential equations.

The book is intended for mathematicians who wish tobecome acquainted with this new area of partial andordinary differential equations, for mathematical physi-cists who wish to learn about the theory developed for aclass of well known higher order pattern-forming modelequations.

Contents: Part I: The Symmetric Bistable Equation:Real Eigenvalues.- Estimates.- Periodic Solutions.- Kinksand Pulses.- Chaotic Solutions.- The Variational Problem.- Part II: Related Equations: The Asymmetric BistableEquation.- The Swift-Hohenberg Equation.- Waves inNonlinearly Supported Beams.

J. Spencer, New York University, NY

The Strange Logic of RandomGraphs(Algorithms and Combinatorics. Eds.: R.L. Graham, B. Korte, L. Lovasz, A. Wigderson, G.M. Ziegler. Vol. 22)

2001. X, 160 pp. 15 figs. Hardcover $49.95 (tent.)ISBN 3-540-41654-4

The study of random graphs was begun by Paul Erdös andAlfred Renyi in the 1960s and now has a comprehensivebody of literature. A compelling element has been thethreshold function, a short range in which events rapidlymove from almost certainly false to almost certainly true.This book now joins the study of random graphs (andother random discrete objects) with mathematical logic.

The possible threshold phenomena are studied for allstatements expressible in a given language. Often there is azero-one law, that every statement holds with probabilitynear zero or near one. The methodologies involve proba-bility, discrete structures and logic, with an emphasis ondiscrete structures.

The book will be of interest to graduate students andresearchers in discrete mathematics.

Contents: Part I. Beginnings.- Two Starting Examples.-Preliminaries.- The Ehrenfeucht Game.- Part II. RandomGraphs.- Very Sparse Graphs.- The Combinatorics ofRooted Graphs.- The Janson Inequality.- The Main Theo-rem.- Countable Models.- Near Rational Powers of n.- Part III. Extras.- A Dynamic View.- Strings.- StrongerLogics.- Three Final Examples.- Index.

R. Siegmund-Schultze, Agder University College, Kristiansand, Norway

Rockefeller and the Internationalization ofMathematics Between the Two World Wars(Science Networks–Historical Studies Vol. 25)


Philanthropies funded by the Rockefeller family have beenprominent in the social history of the twentieth centuryfor their involvement in medicine and applied science.

This book provides the first detailed study of their rela-tively brief but nonetheless influential foray into the fieldof mathematics.

The careers of a generation of pathbreakers in modernmathematics, such as S.Banach, B.L.van der Waerden andAndré Weil, were decisively affected by their becomingfellows of the Rockefeller-funded International EducationBoard in the 1920s. To help promote cooperation betweenphysics and mathematics, Rockefeller funds supported theerection of the new Mathematical Institute in Göttingenbetween 1926 and 1929, while the rise of probability andmathematical statistics owes much to the creation of theInstitute Henri Poincaré in Paris by American philan-thropy at about the same time.

This account draws upon the documented evaluationprocesses behind these personal and institutional involve-ments of philanthropies. It not only sheds light on impor-tant events in the history of mathematics and physics ofthe 20th century but also analyzes the comparative devel-opments of mathematics in Europe and the United States.Several of the documents are given in their entirety.


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Relaunch!

Progress in Mathematical PhysicsEditors-in-Chief: A.B. de Monvel, G. Kaiser

Editorial Board: D. Bao, C. Berenstein, P. Blanchard, A.S. Fokas, C. Tracy, H. van den Berg

Progress in Mathematical Physics (Formerly Progress inPhysics) is a book series encompassing all areas of mathe-matical physics. It is intended for the mathematician,physicist and other scientists, as well as graduate studentsin the above related areas. This distinguished collection ofbooks includes authored monographs and textbooks, thelatter primarily at the senior undergraduate and graduatelevels. Edited collections of articles on important researchdevelopments or expositions of particular subject areasmay also be included.

Forthcoming Title in the Series:Vol. 21: A.O. Petters et al. / Singularity Theory andGravitational Lensing (see page 33)

Previously Released Titles in the Series:Vol. 18: Ablamowicz et al., Hardcover $69.95 ISBN 0-8176-4182-3Vol. 19: Ryan/Sproessig, Hardcover $59.95 ISBN 0-8176-4183-1Vol. 17: Baylis, Hardcover $49.50 ISBN 0-8176-4025-8Vol. 1: Collet/Eckmann, Hardcover $59.95 ISBN 0-8176-3026-0

S. Torquato, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ

Random Heterogeneous MaterialsMicrostructure and Macrostructure Properties

(Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics. Eds.: L.P.Kadanoff, J.E. Marsden, L. Sirovich, S. Wiggins. Vol. 16)


The overall aim of this book is to provide a rigorousmeans to characterize the microstructure and propertiesof heterogeneous materials that can simultaneously yieldresults of practical utility. A unified treatment of bothmicrostructure and properties is emphasized.

The book is divided into two parts. Part I deals with thequantitative characterization of the microstructure ofheterogeneous via theoretical, computer-simulation andimaging techniques. Emphasis is placed on theoretical

methods. Part II treats a wide variety of effective proper-ties of heterogeneous materials and how they are linked tothe microstructure. This is accomplished using rigorousmethods. Wherever possible, theoretical predictions forthe effective properties are compared to available, experi-mental and computer-simulation data.

Contents: PART I Microstructural characterization.- Microstructural descriptors.- Statistical mechanics ofparticle systems.- Unified approach.- Monodisperse spheres.- Polydisperse spheres.- Anisotropic media.- Cell andrandom-field models.- Percolation and clustering.- Somecontinuum percolation results.- Local volume fractionfluctuation.- computer simulation and image analysis;PART II Microstructure property connections.- Local andhomogenized equations.- Variational Principles.- Phase-interchange relations.- Exact results.- Single-inclusionsolutions.- Effective medium approximations.- Clusterexpansions.- Exact contrast expansions.- Rigorousbounds.- Evaluation of bounds.- Cross-property relations.

P. Stollmann, TU-Chemnitz, Chemnitz, Germany

Caught by DisorderA Course on Bound States in Random Media

(Progress in Mathematical Physics. Eds.: A.B. de Monvel,Gerald Kaiser Vol. 20)


The study of disorder has generated enormous researchactivity in mathematics and physics. Over the past 15 yearsvarious aspects of the subject have changed a number ofparadigms and have inspired the discovery of deep mathe-matical techniques to deal with complex problems arisingfrom the effects of disorder. One important effect is aphenomenon called localization, which describes the very

strange behavior of waves in random media–the fact thatwaves, instead of traveling through space as they do inordered environments, stay in a confined region (caughtby disorder). To date, there is no treatment of this subjectin monograph or textbook form. This book fills that gap.

Contents: Introduction.- Bound States versus ExtendedStates.- Ergodic Operator Families: Definition andAbstract Theory.- Some Important Examples.- Our BasicModels (P + A) and (DIV).- Localization and LifshitzTails: The Heuristic Picture.- Lifshitz Tails for (P + A).- Initial Length Tail Estimates.- Wegener Estimates.- Combes–Thomas Estimates.- Changing Cubes.- Idea of the Proof of Localization and Historical Notes.- Multi-scale Analysis.- Exponential Localization.- DynamicalLocalization.- More Models.- Appendix: A Short Story ofSelfadjoint Operators.- Aftermath.- Bibliography.- Index.

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Mathematical Finance

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Inorganic Chemistry,Theoretical and Computational Chemistry

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Polymer Sciences,Condensed Matter andProperties of Materials,Physical Chemistry

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R. Zagst, RiskLab GmbH, Munich, Germany

Interest Rate Management(Springer Finance)


This book addresses the needs of both researchers andpractitioners. It combines a rigorous overview of themathematics of financial markets with an insight into thepractical application of these models to the risk and port-folio management of interest rate derivatives. It can alsoserve as a valuable textbook for graduate and Ph.D. stu-dents in mathematics who want to get some knowledgeabout financial markets. The first part of the book is anexposition of advanced stochastic calculus. It defines the theoretical framework for the pricing and hedging ofcontingent claims with a special focus on interest ratemarkets. The second part covers a selection of short andlong-term oriented risk measures as well as their applica-tion to the risk management of interest rate portfolios.Interesting and comprehensive case studies are providedto illustrate the theoretical concepts.

Contents: Introduction.- Stochastic Processes and Mar-tingales.- Financial Markets.- Interest Rate Markets.- Interest Rate Derivatives.- Risk Measures.- Risk Manage-ment.- Appendix.

J.B. Goodenough, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX (Ed.)

Localized to Itinerant ElectronicTransition in Perovskite OxidesWith contributions by S.L. Cooper, T. Egami, J.B. Goodenough, J.-S. Zhou

(Structure and Bonding. Eds.: A. Bard, I.G. Dance, P. Day, J.A. Ibers, T. Kunitake, T.J. Meyer, D.M.P. Mingos, H.W. Roesky, J.-P. Sauvage, A. Simon, F. WudlVol. 98)

2001. XII, 240 pp. 99 figs. 7 tabs. Hardcover $149.00ISBN 3-540-67522-1

J.B. Goodenough: General Considerations.- J.B. Goode-nough, J.-S. Zhou: Transport Properties.- T. Egami: Local Atomic Structure of CMR Manganites and RelatedOxides.- S.L. Cooper: Optical Spectroscopic Studies ofMetal-Insulator Transitions in Perovskite-Related Oxides.

M.D. Barnes, K. Fukui, K. Kaji, T. Kanaya, D.W. Noid,J.U. Otaigbe, V.N. Prokrovskii, B.G. Sumpter

Polymer Physics and Engineering(Advances in Polymer Science. Eds.: A. Abe, A.-C. Albertsson, H.-J. Cantow, K. Dusek, S. Ed Vol. 154)

2001. X, 235 pp. 75 figs. 9 tabs. Hardcover $149.00ISBN 3-540-41442-8

Contents: J.U. Otaigbe, M.D. Barnes, K.Fukui, B.G.Sumpter, D.W. Noid: Generation, Characterization, andModeling of Polymer Micro- and Nano-Particles.- T.Kanaya, K. Kaji: Dynamics in the Glassy State and Nearthe Glass Transition of Amorphous Polymers as Studiedby Neutron Scattering.- V.N. Pokrovskii: The MesoscopicTheory of the Slow Relaxation of Linear Macromolecules.

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M. Weidenbörner, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen,Germany

Encyclopedia of Food Mycotoxins2001. XII, 295 pp. 96 figs. 9 tabs. Hardcover $99.00ISBN 3-540-67556-6

There are various species of fungi which like to grow onfood, thereby releasing toxins which might bear a healthrisk for the consumer. All foods which have been reportedto be contaminated with mycotoxins are listed, includingdata on the degree of contamination, the concentration ofthe toxins and the country of origin and/or detection ofthe contaminated food.

All relevant toxin producing fungi, their natural occurence,the possible mycotoxicosis, further the biochemical andphysiological effects of mycotoxins, their chemical dataand toxicity are treated comprehensively. For each myco-toxin, reference is given to the food at risk.

A. Bacciotti, Politecnico di Torino, Italy; L. Rosier, Université Paris 11, France

Liapunov Functions and Stability in Control Theory(Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences. Eds.: M. Thoma M. Morari. Vol. 267)

2001. Approx. 220 pp. 6 figs. Softcover $69.80 ISBN 1-85233-419-3

The main purpose of this work is to present a modern and self-contained treatment of the Liapunov method for stability analysis, in the framework of mathematicalnonlinear control theory. We focus in particular on theproblem of the existence of Liapunov functions (converseLiapunov theorems) and their regularity, whose interest isespecially motivated by applications to automatic control(boundedness of state evolution with respect to boundedinputs, stabilization by feedback). Many recent results inthis area have been collected and presented in a systematicway. Some of them are given in extended, unified versionsand with new, simpler proofs.

Contents: Differential Equations.- Time Invariant Sys-tems.- Time Varying Systems.- Differential Inclusions.

C. Arndt, University of Siegen, Germany

Information MeasuresInformation and its Description in Science and Engineering


This book is an introduction to the mathematical descrip-tion of information in science and engineering. The neces-sary mathematical theory will be treated in a more vividway than in the usual theoretical proof structure. Thisenables the reader to develop an idea of the connectionsbetween different information measures and to under-stand the trains of thought in their derivation. As thereexist a great number of different possible ways to describeinformation, these measures are presented in a coherentmanner. Some examples of the information measures

examined are: Shannon information, applied in codingtheory; Akaike information criterion, used in systemidentification to determine auto-regressive models and inneural networks to identify the number of neurons; andCramer-Rao bound or Fisher information, describing theminimal variances achieved by unbiased estimators.

Contents: Abstract.- Introduction.- Basic considerations.-Historic development of information theory.- The conceptof entropy in physics.- Extension of Shannon’s informa-tion.- Generalized entropy measures.- Information func-tions and gaussian distributions.- Shannon’s informationof discrete distributions.- Information functions for gauss-ian distributions part II.- Bounds of the variance.- Ambi-guity function.- Akaike’s information criterion.- Channelinformation.- Deterministic and stochastic information.-Maximum entropy estimation.- Concluding remarks.-Appendix.- Bibliography.

Food Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology

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G. Banse, ITAS Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Germany;C.J. Langenbach, Europäische Akademie GmbH, BadNeuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany; P. Machleidt, Academyof Science Prague, Czech Republic

Towards the Information SocietyThe Case of Eastern European Countries

Editorial board: D. Uhl

(Wissenschaftsethik und Technikfolgenbeurteilung. Ed.: C.F. Gethmann. Bd. 9)

2001. XIX, 212 pp. Hardcover $49.95 ISBN 3-540-41643-9

This workshop provided an overview of the status andperspectives of Technology Assessment (TA) in the individ-ual countries of Central and Eastern Europe. It also showedthe complexity of creation of space for TA type activities inindividual countries - for independent activity of both ex-perts and the public based on individual responsibility. Thebook consists of the final version of the presented papersand new contributions initiated by the workshop. More-over, the authors reflect the ideas and incentives sounded inthe discussions. The book is addressed to researchers in thefields of social science, humanities, information technologyand technology assessment in particular. It may be also beof interest to policy-makers and the wider public concernedwith the information society.

Contents: Introduction.- The Concept.- The ApplicationFields of TA.- The Judgment.

P.D. Christofides, University of California at Los Angeles,Los Angeles, CA

Nonlinear and Robust Controlof PDE SystemsMethods and Applications to Transport-Reaction Processes

(Systems and Control: Foundations and Applications)


The interest in control of nonlinear partial differential equa-tion (PDE) systems has been triggered by the need to achievetight distributed control of transport-reaction processeswhich exhibit strong spatial variations. Drawing from recentadvances in dynamics of PDE systems and nonlinear controltheory, control of nonlinear PDEs has evolved into a veryactive research area of systems and control. This book-the

first of its kind-presents general methods for the synthesis ofnonlinear and robust feedback controllers for broad classesof nonlinear PDE systems and illustrates their applications totransport- reaction processes of industrial interest.

Beginning with an introduction to control of PDE systems,the book discusses nonlinear and robust control of hyper-bolic and parabolic PDEs with fixed spatial domains, andparabolic PDEs with time-dependent spatial domains. Thesynthesis of the controllers is performed by using geometricand Lyapunov-based control techniques. The book includescomparisons of the methods followed for controller synthe-sis with other approaches and discussions of practical imple-mentation issues that can help researchers and engineersunderstand the development and application of the methodsin greater depth.


J. Benedetto, University of Maryland, College Park, MD;P.J.S.G. Ferreira, University of Aveiro, Portugal (Eds.)

Modern Sampling TheoryMathematics and Applications

(Applied and Numerical Harmonic Analysis)


Sampling is a fundamental topic in the engineering andphysical sciences. This new book focuses on recent mathe-matical methods and theoretical developments, as well assome current central applications of the Classical SamplingTheorem. The Classical Sampling Theorem, which originat-ed in the 19th century, is often associated with Shannon,Kotelnikov, and Whittaker. One of the special features ofthis book is an English translation of the pioneering work in the 1930s by Kotelnikov, a Russian engineer.

Following a technical overview and Kotelnikov’s article,the book includes a wide and coherent range of mathe-matical ideas essential for modern sampling techniques.These ideas involve wavelets and frames, complex andabstract harmonic analysis, the Fast Fourier Transform(FFT), and special functions and eigenfunction expan-sions. Some of the applications addressed are tomographyand medical imaging.

Engineers and mathematicians working in wavelets, signalprocessing, and harmonic analysis, as well as scientists andengineers working on applications as varied as medicalimaging and synthetic aperture radar, will find the book tobe a modern and authoritative guide to sampling theory.


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L. Debnath, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (Ed.)

Wavelet Transforms and Time-Frequency Signal Analysis(Applied and Numerical Harmonic Analysis)


The last two decades have produced tremendous develop-ments in the mathematical theory of wavelets and theirgreat variety of applications in science and engineering.

Wavelets allow complex information, such as music,speech, images and patterns to be decomposed into anelementary form called ‘building blocks’ at differentpositions and scales. The information is reconstructedwith high precision. In an effort to acquaint researchers inapplied mathematics, physics, statistics, computer science,and engineering and to stimulate further research, a

regional research convergence was organized at the Uni-versity of Central Florida in May 1998. Many distinguish-ed applied mathematicians and engineering scientistsparticipated in the conference and presented a digest ofrecent developments, open questions and unsolved prob-lems in this rapidly growing and important field. As afollow-up project, this book has developed from chapterswritten by renowned mathematicians and engineeringscientists who have important contribution to the subjectof wavelets, wavelet transforms, and time-frequency signalanalysis.

The carefully selected chapters in this new text will appealto the reader interested in a broad perspective of waveletanalysis and time-frequency signal analysis.


A. Ichikawa, Shizuoka University, Hamamatsu, Japan; H. Katayama, Osaka Electro-communication University,Neyagawa, Japan

Linear Time Varying Systems and Sampled-data Systems(Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences. Eds.: M. Thoma, M. Morari. Vol. 265)

2001. X, 366 pp. 40 figs. Softcover $95.80ISBN 1-85233-439-8

This book gives an introduction to H-infinity and H2 con-trol for linear time-varying systems. Chapter 2 is concern-ed with continuous-time systems while Chapter 3 is devot-ed to discrete-time systems.

The main aim of this book is to develop the H-infinity andH2 theory for jump systems and to apply it to sampled-data systems. The jump system gives a natural state spacerepresentation of sampled-data systems, and originalsignals and parameters are maintained in the new system.

Two earlier chapters serve as preliminaries. Chapter 4introduces jump systems and develops the H-infinity andH2 theory for them. It is then applied to sampled-datasystems in Chapter 5.

The new features of this book are as follows: The H-infinitycontrol theory is developed for time-varying systems withinitial uncertainty. Recent results on the relation of threeRiccati equations are included. The H2 theory usuallygiven for time-invariant systems is extended to time-varying systems. The H-infinity and H2 theory for sam-pled-data systems is established from the jump systempoint of view. Extension of the theory to infinite dimen-sional systems and nonlinear systems is discussed. Thiscovers the sampled-data system with first-order hold. Inthis book 16 examples and 40 figures of computer simula-tions are included.

Contents: Introduction.- Continuous-time Systems.-Discrete-time Systems.- Jump Systems.- Sampled-dataSystems.- Further Developments.- Appendix A - BasicResults of Functional Analysis.

E.H. Hirschel, Zorneding, Germany (Ed.)

Numerical Flow Simulation IICNRS-DFG Collaborative Research Programme,Results 1998 - 2000

(Notes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics. Eds.: E.H. Hirschel, K. Fujii, W. Haase, B. van Leer, M.A. Leschziner, M. Pandolfi, A. Rizzi, B. Roux. Vol. 75)


This volume contains nineteen contributions of worksconducted since 1998 in the French-German researchprogram “Numerical Flow Simulation”, which was initiat-ed in 1996 by the Centre National de la Recherche Scien-tifique (CNRS) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft(DFG). The main purpose of this second publication onthe research program is to give an overview of recentprogress and to make the obtained results available to thepublic. The reports are grouped, like those in the firstpublication, under the four headings “Development ofSolution Techniques”, “Crystal Growth and Melts”,“Flows of Reacting Gases” and “Turbulent Flows”. Allcontributions to this publication were reviewed by a boardconsisting of T. Alziary de Roquefort, H.W. Buggisch, Th.Gallouet, W. Kordulla, A. Lerat, R. Rannacher, G. War-necke, and the editor. The responsibility for the contentsof the reports nevertheless lies with the contributors.

Applied Mathematics,Computer Engineering,Electrical Engineering,Fourier Analysis,Wavelets, Signal Processing

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S. Katzen, University of Ulster, Newtownabbey, UK

The Quintessential PIC Microcontroller(Computer Communications and Networks.Ed.: A.J. Sammes)

2001. Approx. 495 pp. 168 figs. Softcover $39.95 ISBN 1-85233-309-X

The Quintessential PIC Microcontroller looks at one of the central technologies in many embedded computerand communication systems: the microcontroller. Itapproaches microcontrollers as the “intelligence” of smartdigital systems and gives readers the confidence to design,construct and program a real working system using thepopular PIC device as the exemplar. Written specificallyfor students with no prior knowledge of computing,

electronics, or logic design, it is ideally suited as a textbookfor relevant modules on Computer Science and ElectronicEngineering degree courses. It is also relevant to studentscarrying out project work at final year undergraduate andpostgraduate level, and to those on conversion MScs.

Contents: Part I. The Fundamentals: Digital Representa-tion. Logic Circuitry. Stored Program Processing.- Part II.The Software: The PIC16F84 Microcontroller. The In-struction Set. Subroutines and Modules. Interrupt Han-dling. Assembly Language. High-Level Language.- PartIII. The Outside World: The Real World. One Byte at aTime. One Bit at a Time. Time is of the Essence. Take the Rough with the Smooth. To Have and To Hold. ACase Study.- Appendix A. 14-Bit Core Instruction Set.Appendix B. Special Purpose Register Structure for thePIC16C74B. Appendix C. C Instruction Set. Appendix D.Acronyms and Abbreviations.- Index.

F. Mayinger, Bayerische Elite-Akademie, Garching, Germany (Ed.)

Mobility and Traffic in the 21st Century2001. XII, 318 pp. Hardcover $64.95 ISBN 3-540-41612-9

Mobility is a prime need of mankind. It is the basis notonly of economical and technical but also of cultural pro-gress. Many questions arise with respect to the develop-ment and the problems of mobility in the 21st century.This book presents the results elaborated by a project teamconsisting of students of the “Bayrische Elite-Akademie”.They applied themselves to four main topics: - Bimodaltransport system. - Mobility and transport in agglomora-

tion areas. - Analogies of physical and virtual traffic. - How communication technologies influence the future ofmobility. The book is of interest to both the industrial andthe acadamic community and can also be used by students.It is directed at the group of people interested in futuretraffic policy in general and in traffic engineering in partic-ular.

Contents: Intermodal Transport Systems: A Solution forthe Impending Collapse of East-West Traffic?- Mobilityand Transport in Agglomeration Areas - The NurembergRegion in the 21st Century as an Example.- How Commu-nication Technologies Influence the Future of Mobility -New Perspectives in the Field of Telemedicine.- Physicaland Virtual Mobility Analogies between Traffic and VirtualHighways.

L.I. Manevitch, I.V. Adrianov, V.G. Oshmyan, all of Moscow, Russia

Mechanics of Periodic StructuresAsymptotic Analysis of Heterogenous Systems

(Foundations of Engineering Mechanics.Eds.: V.I. Babitsky, J. Wittenburg)


Rigorous presentation of Mathematical HomogenizationTheory is the subject of numerous publications. Thisbook, however, is intended to fill the gap in the analyticaland numerical performance of the corresponding asymp-totic analysis of the static and dynamic behaviors of het-erogeneous systems. Numerous concrete applications to

composite media, heterogeneous plates and shells areconsidered. A lot of details, numerical results for cellproblem solutions, calculations of high-order terms ofasymptotic expansions, boundary layer analysis etc., areincluded.

Contents: Introduction.- Definitions, assumptions andtheorems in homogenization problems of nonhomoge-neous plates and shells.- Application of cell functions for the calculation of binary composite elastic moduli.- Asymptotic study of linear vibrations of a stretchedbeam with concentrated masses and discrete elastic sup-ports.- Reinforced plates.- Problems of elasticity planetheory for reinforced orthotropic plates.- Corrugatedplates.- Other periodic constructions.- Perforated platesand shells with periodic structures.- Concluding remarks:Perspectives and open problems.

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A. Mees, Centre for Applied Dynamics and Optimization,Perth, WA, Australia (Ed.)

Nonlinear Dynamics and Statistics2001. Approx. 496 pp. 120 figs. Hardcover $89.95ISBN 0-8176-4163-7

Recently, a great deal of progress has been made in themodeling and understanding of processes with nonlineardynamics, even when only time series data are available.Modern reconstruction theory deals with creating nonlin-ear dynamical models from data and is at the heart of this improved understanding. Most of the work has beendone by dynamicists, but for the subject to reach maturity,statisticians and signal processing engineers need to pro-vide input both to the theory and to the practice. Thebook brings together different approaches to nonlineartime series analysis in order to begin a synthesis that willlead to better theory and practice in all the related areas.

From the Contents: Section I: Issues in ReconstructingDynamics; Challenges in Modeling Nonlinear Systems: A

Worked Example.- Disentangling Uncertainty and Error:On the Predictability of Nonlinear Systems.- AchievingGood Nonlinear Models: Keep it Simple, Vary the Embed-ding, and Get the Dynamics Right.- Delay Reconstruction:Dynamics vs. Statistics.- Some Remarks on the StatisticalModelling of Chaotic Systems.- The Identification andEstimation of Nonlinear Stochastic Systems; Section II:Fundamentals.- An Introduction to Monte Carlo Methodsfor Bayesian Data Analysis.- Contrained Randomizationof Time Series For Nonlinearity Tests.- Removing theNoise from Chaos Plus Noise.- Embedding Theorems,Scaling Structures, and Determinism in Time Series.- Consistent Estimation of a Dynamical Map.- ExtractingDynamical Behaviour via Markov Models; Formulas forthe Eckmann-Ruelle Matrix; Section III: Methods andApplications.- Noise and Nonlinearity in an EcologicalSystem.


R. Moheimani, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia(Ed.)

Perspectives in Robust Control(Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences. Eds.: M. Thoma, M. Morari. Vol. 268)

2001. Approx. 385 pp. 113 figs. Softcover $95.80 ISBN 1-85233-452-5

This book is based on a workshop entitled “Robust Con-trol workshop 2000”. The workshop was held in Newcas-tle, Australia, from the 6th to the 8th December 2000.Chapters of the book are written by some of the leadingresearchers in the field of Robust Control. They cover avariety of topics all related to Robust Control and analysisof uncertain systems.

D. Miannay, CEA: Nuclear Safety & Protection Institute,Fontenay aux Roses, France

Time-Dependent FractureMechanics(Mechanical Engineering Series. Ed.: F.F. Ling)


Intended for engineers, researchers, and graduate studentsdealing with materials science, structural design, andnondestructive testing and evaluation, this book repre-sents a continuation of the author’s Fracture Mechanics(1997). The discussion of design codes and procedureswill be of use to practicing engineers, particularly in thenuclear, aerospace, and pipeline industries; the extensivebibliography and discussion of recent results will make it a useful reference for academic researchers; and graduatestudents will find the clear explanations and workedexamples useful for learning the field.

The book begins with a general treatment of fracturemechanics in terms of material properties and loading andprovides up-to-date reviews of the ductile-britttle transi-tion in steels and of methods for analyzing the risk offracture. It then discusses the dynamics of fracture andcreep in homogeneous and isotropic media, includingdiscussions of high-loading-rate characteristics, the behav-ior of stationary cracks in elastic media under stress, andthe propagation of cracks in elastic media. This is followedby an analysis of creep and crack initiation and propaga-tion, describing, for example, the morphology and incuba-tion times of crack initiation and growth and the effects ofhigh temperatures. The book concludes with treatments ofcycling deformation and fatigue, creep-fatigue fractures,and crack initiation and propagation.

Problems at the end of each chapter serve to reinforce andtest the student’s knowledge and to extend some of thediscussions in the text. Solutions to half of the problemsare provided.

Applied Statistics,Probability, OperationsResearch, Optimization,Nonlinear Dynamics,Systems Theory

For practitioners,professionals andresearchers

Level: Technical Book

Available

Industrial ProcessMeasurement andControl, ElectricalEngineering, MechanicalEngineering

For scientists, libraries,graduate students,institutes

Level: Proceedings

Due 5/2001

Fracture Mechanics,Materials Science,Aerospace Engineering

For graduate students,engineers, researchers

Level: Reference

Due 7/2001

Engineering


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Communications Technology and Signals,Electrical Engineering

For students and engineers in communi-cations and informationtechnology

Level: Reference

Due 5/2001

Industrial ProcessMeasurement andControl, ElectricalEngineering, MechanicalEngineering

For graduate students,scientists, libraries

Level: Reference

Due 4/2001

Engineering, OrdinaryDifferential Equation,Scientific Computation,Applied Math, Mathe-matica Software, Scien-tific Modeling

For professionals,practitioners andresearchers

Level: Reference

Due 4/2001

T. Muth, Ericsson Utvecklings AB, Alvsjo, Sweden

Modeling Telecom Networks and Systems ArchitectureConceptual Tools and Formal Methods


The book outlines Sysnet Modeling, a method for model-ing systems architecture. The method is particularly wellsuited for telecom networks and systems, although a largepart of it may be used in a wider context. Sysnet Modelingis based on a new modeling language called AML (AbstractSystems Modeling Language), which is also described inthe book. By applying sysnet modeling and AML, a formalmodel of the system is created. This model can be usedfor systems analysis as well as for communicating systemknowledge to a broader audience of engineers in develop-ment projects.

Contents: Introduction to Systems Modeling.- Founda-tions for Sysnet Modeling.- Logical Network Modeling.- Physical Network Modeling.- Protocol Network Model-ing.- Process Control Systems Modeling.- Concepts andNotations for Process Control Systems Modeling.- Appen-dix.- References.- Index.

S. Stramigioli, Delft, The Netherlands

Modeling and IPC Control ofInteractive Mechanical Systems:A Coordinate-Free Approach(Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences. Eds.: M. Thoma, M. Morari. Vol. 266)

2001. Approx. 290 pp. 98 figs. in color. Softcover $82.80ISBN 1-85233-395-2

Robots, and more generally mechanical systems, are typesof a physical system. This is why it is important to studyand control these systems using information about theirparticular structure that describes their particular nature.

In discussing physical systems, concepts like energy,interconnection and interaction, become of substantialimportance. Furthermore, during the modeling and

control tasks, the results we obtain should be independentfrom artificial co-ordinates that people use to analyze the results of their work. This has lead to the concept ofco-ordinate free description and tensors that have beenused a lot in the theory of relativity.

Throughout this book emphasis is placed on the intrinsicdescription of the results reported.

The book describes the modeling and control of roboticsystems subject to interaction. It covers everything frombasic concepts of differential geometry to real robotics.Physics and the geometric interconnection of arts play amajor role throughout the work.

Contents: Rigid Bodies and Motion.- Kinematics of RigidMechanisms.- Dynamics of Rigid Mechanisms.- Intrinsi-cally Passive Control.- A Novel Impedance GraspingStrategy.- IPC in Telemanipulation.- Mathematical Back-ground.- Basics of Bond Graphs.

A. Romano, A. Marasco, both of University of Napoli,Napoli, Italy

Scientific Computing with Mathematica for Ordinary Differential Equations(Modeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology)


Many interesting behaviors of real physical, biological,economical, and chemical systems can be described byordinary differential equations (ODEs).

Scientific Computing with Mathematica for OrdinaryDifferential Equations provides a general frameworkuseful for the applications, on the conceptual aspects ofthe theory of ODEs, as well as a sophisticated use of Math-

ematica software for the solutions of problems related toODEs. In particular, a chapter is devoted to the use ODEsand Mathematica in the Dynamics of rigid bodies.

Mathematical methods and scientific computation are dealtwith jointly to supply a unified presentation. The mainproblems of ordinary differential equations such as, phaseportrait, approximate solutions, periodic orbits, stability,bifurcation, and boundary problems are covered in anintegrated fashion with numerous worked examples andcomputer program demonstrations using Mathematica.

Contents: On the solutions of ODE’s.- Linear ODEs withconstant coefficients.- Power series solutions.- Poincare’sperturbation method.- Outlines of Stability.- Stability inthe Critical Case.- Bifurcation in ODE’s.- The Lindstedt-Poincare method.- Boundary Value problems for a secondorder ODE.- Some applications of the package ODE.

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Y. Chabal, Lucent Technologies, Murray Hill, NJ (Ed.)

Fundamental Aspects of Silicon Oxidation(Springer Series in Materials Science. Eds.: R. Hull, R.M. Osgood Jr., H. Sakaki, A. Zunger. Vol. 46)

2001. Approx. 250 pp. 147 figs. 19 in color. Hardcover $69.95 ISBN 3-540-41682-X

This book brings forth fundamental aspects of siliconoxidation that are key to understanding the nature ofultra-thin oxides used in microelectronics. From the wetchemical pre-cleans prior to oxidation to oxygen diffusionin oxides, the chemical, structural and kinetic elements of oxidation are presented in a tutorial fashion at both anexperimental and theoretical level. Experimental resultsare based on powerful techniques such as photon/electronspectroscopy, ion scattering and electron/tunnelingmicroscopy. The theories, based on first principles, focus

on atomic scale processes related to silicon oxidation. Incontrast to previous books dealing with the structural andelectronic properties of silicon oxide, this book is solelydevoted to the formation and evolution of silicon oxide,including its nitridation.

Contents: Introduction.- Morphological Aspects of Sili-con Oxidation in Aqueous Solutions.- Structural Evolu-tion of the Silicon/Oxide Interface During Passive andActive Oxidation.- Oxidation of H-Terminated Silicon.-Layer-by-Layer Oxidation of Si(001) Surfaces.- AtomicDynamics During Oxidation.- First Principles QuantumChemical Investigations of Silicon Oxidation.- VibrationalStudies of Ultra-Thin Oxides and Initial Silicon Oxida-tion.- Ion Beam Studies of Silicon Oxidation and Oxyni-tridation.- Local and Global Bonding at the Si-SiO2Interface.- Evolution of the Interfacial Electronic Struc-ture During Thermal Oxidation.- Structure and Energeticsof the Interface Between Si and Amorphous SiO2.

R. Enns, Physics, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC,Canada; G.C. McGuire, University College of the FraserValley, Abbotsford, BC, Canada

Nonlinear Physics with MATHEMATICA for Scientists and Engineers2001. Approx. 656 pp. 282 figs. book with CD-ROMHardcover $79.95 (tent.) ISBN 0-8176-4223-4

Nonlinear physics continues to be an area of dynamicmodern research, with applications to physics, engineer-ing, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, biology,medicine and economics. In this text extensive use is madeof the Mathematica computer algebra system. No priorknowledge of Mathematica or programming is assumed.The authors have included a CD-ROM that contains over130 annotated Mathematica files. These files may be usedto solve and explore the text’s 400 problems. This bookincludes 33 experimental activities that are designed to

deepen and broaden the reader’s understanding of nonlin-ear physics. These activities are correlated with Part I, thetheoretical framework of the text.

This work will be a valuable tool for undergraduate andgraduate students as well as a useful resource for workingscientists.

Reviewer comments on the Maple edition of NonlinearPhysics:“An...excellent book...the authors have been able to coveran extraordinary range of topics and hopefully excite awide audience to investigate nonlinear phenomena...accessible to advanced undergraduates and yet challengingenough for graduate students and working scientists... The reader is guided through it all with sound advice andhumor...I hope that many will adopt the text.”

American Journal of Physics

D. Cline, University of California, Los Angeles, CA (Ed.)

Sources and Detection of Dark Matter in the UniverseFourth International SymposiumHeld in Marina del Rey, CA, February 23-25, 2000

2001. XI, 543 pp. Hardcover $174.00 ISBN 3-540-41216-6

Dark matter research is one of the most fascinating andactive fields among current high-profile scientific endeav-ours. It holds the key to all major breakthroughs to comein the fields of cosmology and astroparticle physics. Thepresent volume is particularly concerned with the sourcesand the detection of dark matter and dark energy in theuniverse and will prove to be an invaluable research toolfor all scientists who work in this field.

From the Contents: Overview of cosmological parametersand concepts.- The cosmological constant evidence.- Pre-cision cosmology measurements.- Baryonic dark matter.-Theory of dark matter processes.- Possible evidence fordark matter particles.- Search for dark matter particlesaround the world.- New detectors for the dark mattersearch.- Hot dark matter.

Semiconductors, Surfaces and Multilayers, Thin Films,Materials and Components

For researchers, processengineers

Level: Reference

Due 5/2001

Nonlinear Physics,Computer Applications,Physical Sciences,Engineering, Economics,Biology

For undergraduates/graduate students,physicists/engineers,instructors: target fields,computer scientists

Level: Reference

Due 6/2001

Astronomy/Astrophysics,Gravitation, Relativity,Cosmology, NuclearPhysics and ElementaryParticle Physics

For researchers

Level: Proceedings

Due 4/2001

Physics/Astronomy


Physics/Astronomy

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Physics, General

For physicists

Level: Works of aParticular Author

Due 4/2001

Mechanics, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering,Transportation,Machine Elements

For engineers andscientists involved withcontact problems formechanical componentslike gears, rolling bear-ings, traction-drives,wheel-rail-systems andpneumatic tyres

Level: Proceedings

Available

Astronomy/Astrophysics

For amateurastronomers, astronomy students


Due 4/2001

B. Falkenburg, E. Scheibe, University of Dortmund,Germany (Ed.)

Between Rationalism and EmpiricismSelected Papers in the Philosophy of Physics

2001. VIII, 625 pp. 101 figs. Hardcover $69.95 ISBN 0-387-98520-4

Scheibe is one of the most important philosophers ofscience in Germany. He has written extensively on all theproblems that confront the philosophy of physics: ratio-nalism vs. empiricism; reductionism; the foundations ofquantum mechanics; space-time, and much more. Sincelittle of his work has been translated into English, he is notyet well known internationally. However, this collection ofsome 40 of his papers will remedy this unfortunate situa-tion.

From the Contents: Between Rationalism and Empricism.- The Philosophy of the Physicists.- Reconstruction.- Lawsof Nature.- Reduction.- Foundations of Quantum Mech-anics.- Spacetime, Invariance, Covariance.- Mathematicsand Physics.- Acknowledgements.- Literature.- Index.

B. Jacobson, University of Lund, Sweden; J.J. Kalker,Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands (Eds.)

Rolling Contact Phenomena(CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences.Ed.: C. Tasso. No. 411)

2001. VI, 394 pp. 259 figs. Softcover $76.95ISBN 3-211-83332-3

Contents: Preface.- Rolling Contact Phenomena - LinearElasticity.- Finite Element Methods for Rolling Contact.- Plastic Deformation in Rolling Contact.- Non-SteadyState Rolling Contact and Corrugations.- Modelling of Tyre Force and Moment Generation.- Rolling Noise.- Lubrication.

M. Inglis, Hatfield University, Hartfordshire, UK

Field Guide to the Deep Sky ObjectsHoning Your Observing Skills

(Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series. Ed.: P. Moore)

2001. XI, 324 pp. 60 figs. Softcover $39.95 ISBN 1-85233-630-7

Field Guide to the Deep Sky Objects is a uniquely usableguide for observers. Following detailed descriptive sum-maries of each class of object, it includes extensive lists ofdeep-sky targets which are classified according to type ofobject:

• Stars (bright, coloured, double, triple, quad, multiple)• The spectral sequence• Clusters• Globular clusters• Stellar associations• Stellar streams• Nebulae (emission, dark, reflection, planetary)• Supernovae remnants• Galaxies (spiral, elliptical, irregular)

Each of these groups is organised by month of best visibil-ity, and within that by ease of observing. Simply, thismeans that you can choose a class of object, and for anymonth of the year find an observing list that begins witheasiest through to progressively more difficult targets!

From the Contents: Introduction.- Stars.- Star clusters.- Nebulae.- Galaxies.- Faint, Far Away and Invisible.- Ap-pendices: Light Filters. Books magazines and organizations.

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Landolt-BörnsteinNumerical Data and Functional Relationships in Scienceand Technology - New SeriesEditor-in-chief: W. Martienssen

Group 4: Physical Chemistry

Vol. 19: Thermodynamic Properties of Inorganic Materialscompiled by SGTE (Scientific Group Thermodata Europe)

Editors: Lehrstuhl für Theoretische Hüttenkunde,Rheinisch Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen

Subvolume A: Pure SubstancesHeat Capacities, Enthalpies, Entropies and Gibbs Energies,Phase Transition DataPart 4:

Compounds from HgH<g> to ZnTe<g>2001. LVII, 415 pp. 1660 figs. with CD-ROM. Hardcover $3606.00 ISBN 3-540-41025-2

Contents: Introduction.- Index of Substances in the orderof tabulation (ASCII alphabetic order).- Alphabetic Indexof Substances according to their chemical formula.- Ref-erences.- Tabulated and graphical thermodynamic prop-erties of compounds.

System requirements: Windows 3.X, 95, MAC or UNIX.Ca 4 MB RAM and 8 MB hard disk space needed for theADOBE ACROBAT READER 3.0 with full text searchengine.

V. Nesterenko, Materials Science, UCSD, La Jolla, CA

Dynamics of Heterogeneous Materials(High-Pressure Shock Compression of CondensedMatter. Ed.: R.A. Graham)


This monograph describes the mechanical, physical, andchemical phenomena in powders and other heterogeneousmaterials under high-pressure dynamic deformation. Thediscussion does not take the traditional approach based on the Hugoniot equations, but views the topic from the point of view of nonlinear phenomena and materialsscience, emphasizing those aspects of the behavior that are sensitive to structural details.

Based on experimental observations, the treatment:• focuses on strongly nonlinear phenomena, such as

shock waves, solitons, and localized shear• takes into account effects of materials structure whose

size is on the same order as the scale of parameter var-iation (such as the shock front or shear band thickness)

• concentrates on situations not readily found elsewherein the literature

• presents experimental results in a manner that allowsothers to repeat the experiments or them for validationin analytical or numerical modeling

• introduces models that can be verified by experiments

Contents: Nonlinear Impulses in Particulate Materials.-Mesomechanics of Porous Materials Under Intense Dy-namic Loading.- Transformation of Shocks in Laminatedand Porous Materials.- Shear Localization and Shear BandPatterning in Heterogeneous Materials.- Non-EquilibriumHeating of Powders Under Shock Loading.- AdvancedMaterials Treatment by Shock Waves.

H. Lindsay, High Court of Australia, Canberra, ACT,Australia Australia

Tracking Apollo to the Moon2001. Approx. 320 pp. 270 figs. 64 in color. Hardcover $39.95 ISBN 1-85233-212-3

“Hamish Lindsay has done a marvelous job of telling thestory of manned space flight.”

Christorper C. Kraft, NASA’s First Flight Director andRetired Director of the NASA Johnson Space Center

This is perhaps the most complete, detailed and readablestory of manned space-flight ever published. Beginningwith the historical origins of the dream of walking on theMoon, Tracking Apollo to the Moon is the complete storyof manned spaceflight, from the earliest Mercury andGemini flights through to the end of the Apollo era.

In readable, fascinating detail, Hamish Lindsay - who wasdirectly involved in all three programs - chronicles mankind’sgreatest adventure with a great narrative, interviews,quotes and masses of photographs, including some previ-ously unpublished.

As well as bringing the history of these missions to lifeTracking Apollo to the Moon serves as a detailed refer-ence for space enthusiasts and students. Having seen themanuscript, the Smithsonian requested two copies of thefinished book, and Buzz Aldrin asked for five!

Contents: Foreword.- The Spirit of Apollo.- Mercury.-Gemini.- The Apollo Project.- Apollo 11.- SuccessionSkylab - A Laboratory in Space.- Apollo-Soyuz.- A Quiz.-Appendix 1.- Appendix 2.- List of Authorities.

Landolt-Börnstein

For scientists andengineers in the fields ofphysics, chemistry andphysical chemistry

Level: Reference

Available

Shock Compression,Materials Science

For researchers, engineers

Level: Reference

Due 6/2001

Astronomy/Astrophysics

For space enthusiasts,researchers, historiansand students


Due 5/2001

Physics/Astronomy


Physics/Astronomy

Physics/Astronomy

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Mathematical Physics,Astrophysics, Applica-tions of Mathematics,Quantum Physics

For graduate students,mathematicians, mathematical physicists,astrophysicists/physicists

Level: Reference

Due 5/2001

Astroparticle Physics,Supernovae Explosions,Neutron Stars, BlackHoles

For researchers andgraduate students inastrophysics, particlephysics, and relativisticastrophysics

Level: Proceedings

Due 4/2001

Thermodynamics,Mathematical andComputational Methods, CondensedMatter and Properties of Materials

For researchers, environmental engineering

Level: Monograph

Due 4/2001

A.O. Petters, Duke University, Durham, NC; H. Levine,Brandeis University, Waltham, MA; J. Wambsganss,University of Potsdam, Germany

Singularity Theoryand Gravitational Lensing(Progress in Mathematical Physics. Vol. 21)


This monograph is unique in the literature, the first todevelop a mathematical theory of gravitational lensing.This theory applies to any finite number of deflector planesand highlights the distinctions between single and multi-ple plane lensing.

Introductory material in Parts I and II present historicalhighlights and the astrophysical aspects of the subject.

Among the lensing topics discussed are multiple quasars,giant luminous arcs, Einstein rings, the detection of darkmatter and planets with lensing, time delays and the age ofthe universe (Hubble’s constant), microlensing of starsand quasars. The main part of the book–Part III–employsthe ideas and results of singularity theory to put gravita-tional lensing on a rigorous mathematical foundation andsolve certain key lensing problems. Results are publishedhere for the first time and include the classification andgenericity of stable k-plane lens systems, qualitative localk-plane lensing geometry, and k-plane magnification crosssections.

Previously announced in 2/97 News Previews and Spring 97Bookstore catalog. All backorders have been canceled.(See series description on page 22)

H.-Y. Chang, C.-H. Lee, both of Korea Institute forAdvanced Study (KIAS), Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea;M. Rho, Service de Physique Théorique, Commisariat à l’Énergie Atomique (CEA), France; I. Yi, Korea Institutefor Advanced Study (KIAS), Seoul, Korea (Eds.)

Explosive Phenomena inAstrophysical Compact ObjectsFirst KIAS Astrophysics Workshop

(AIP Conference Proceedings. Vol. 556. Subseries:Astronomy and Astrophysics)

2001. XV, 406 pp. Hardcover $150.00 ISBN 1-56396-987-4

The major theme of this KIAS Workshop encompassesastroparticle physics, astro-hadron physics, and relativisticastrophysics. The Workshop focused on highly explosivephenomena in astrophysical systems explored from awide-ranging vista, such as supernova explosions, gamma-ray bursts, astrophysical jets, and neutron star and blackhole systems which are believed to be the main origin ofthese explosive phenomena.

B. Straughan, R. Greve, H. Ehrentraut, Y. Wang (Eds.)

Continuum Mechanics and Applications in Geophysics and the Environment2001. XIV, 393 pp. 116 figs. 8 tabs. Hardcover $79.95ISBN 3-540-41660-9

This topical volume reviews applications of continuummechanics to systems in geophysics and the environment.Part of the text is devoted to numerical simulations andmodeling. The topics covered include soil mechanics andporous media, glacier and ice dynamics, climatology andlake physics, climate change as well as numerical algo-rithms. The book, written by well-known experts, address-es researchers and students interested in physical aspectsof our environment.

From the Contents: Applied Continuum Mechanics.- SoilMechanics and Porous Media.- Glacier and Ice Dynam-ics.- Climatology and Lake Physics.

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D.O. Thompson, D.E. Chimenti, both of Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Review of Progress in QuantitativeNondestructive EvaluationVolume 20

(AIP Conference Proceedings. Vol. 557)

2001. XXVII, 2022 pp. Hardcover $350.00ISBN 1-56396-988-2 (set) (Note: sold only as a set of twocasebound volumes with CD-ROM)

The Review of Progress in Quantitative NDE is the world’sleading conference in reporting annually new research anddevelopment results in quantitative NDE. The conferencereports on both fundamental and applied advances inNDE and promotes communication between the researchand engineering communities and emphasize currentreporting of work in progress. Attendees include represen-tatives of academia (including students), industry, andgovernment with approximately one-half coming fromthe United States and the other half from overseas. Thisvolume represents the best report of ongoing work that is available anywhere. Connections and overlap with themedical diagnostic community are highlighted.

J. Seidel, Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Berlin,Germany (Ed.)

Spectral Line ShapesVolume 11, 15th ICSLS

(AIP Conference Proceedings. Vol. 559. Subseries: Atomic, Molecular, and Chemical Physics)

2001. XVIII, 570 pp. Hardcover $155.00ISBN 1-56396-991-2

The biennial ICSLS conferences review the most recenttheoretical and experimental advances in both fundamen-tal and applied work dealing with the formation of spec-tral line profiles, the underlying physical processes, andthe use of line shape analysis for diagnostic applications.Spectral line shapes and shifts are affected by the inter-actions between atoms, molecules, ions, electrons andphotons. Therefore, their measurement and interpretationprovides information on the physical properties of allkinds of material systems, from astrophysical and nuclear-fusion plasmas to superfluid helium droplets. Topicsdiscussed in these proceedings include dense plasmas,hydrogen plasma broadening, asymmetry, non-hydro-genic line profiles, plasma-diagnostic and other applica-tions, general theory, high-resolution spectroscopy,alkali-doped helium clusters, molecules and atoms, opticalcollisions, collision-induced effects, doppler broadeningand velocity-changing collisions, and related topics.

F.A. Aharonian, H.J. Völk, both of Max-Planck-Institutfür Kernphysik, Heidelberg, Germany (Eds.)

High Energy Gamma-Ray AstronomyInternational Symposium

(AIP Conference Proceedings. Vol. 558.Subseries: Astronomy and Astrophysics)


This conference was attended by leading experts in thefield of gamma-ray astronomy as well as students andpostdocs from around the world. The symposium con-cerned the basic observational and theoretical topics andthe objectives of the rapidly developing field of gamma-ray astronomy in the energy range above 10 GeV, withemphasis on the connections between physics at GeV andTeV energies by which the most violent processes in theuniverse manifest themselves. The topics ranged fromparticle acceleration in different astrophysical environ-ments, the origin of cosmic rays, and the relativistic astro-physics of jets and winds from compact galactic objectsand active galactic nuclei, to observational cosmology.They comprised almost all known and expected gamma-ray populations and their contributions to the non-ther-mal inventory of the Universe. The symposium was pri-marily concerned with the scientific aspects of the fieldand less with the development of instrumentation.

Materials Testing,Analysis and Characterization ofMaterials, NonlinearAcoustics

For academic, industri-al, and governmentresearchers and development engineersin nondestructiveevaluation and medicaldiagnostics, systemplanners; designers

Level: Proceedings

Due 4/2001

Spectroscopy, Astro-physics, Atomic Physics

For graduate studentsand research scientistsworking in the fields ofoptics and spectroscopy,astronomy and astro-physics, plasma physics,atomic and molecularphysics, earth andatmospherical sciences,combustion and envi-ronmental research(remote sensing)

Level: Proceedings

Due 4/2001

Gamma-Ray Astronomy, High-Energy Astrophysics,Cosmic Rays, Pulsars

For researchers andgraduate students inhigh energyastrophysics, particlephysics, plasma physicsas well as observationalcosmology

Level: Proceedings

Due 4/2001

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Applied Geosciences,Geography, NaturalProcesses/Nature Conservation

For scientists andpractitioners involvedin the prevention ofcatastrophies, scientistsin geomorphology

Level: Monograph

Due 5/2001

Geophysics, Modelingand Simulation

For geophysicists,mathematicians

Level: Reference

Due 4/2001

Geology, Sedimentology,Applied Geosciences

For hydrogeologists in universities andconsulting companies,scientists in the mineralwater industry

Level: Reference

Due 6/2001

T.H. Erismann, Neuhausen, Switzerland; G. Abele

Dynamics of Rockslidesand Rockfalls2001. XVI, 316 pp. 120 figs. 10 tabs. Hardcover $99.00ISBN 3-540-67198-6

Mass movement of rocks in high mountains can severelyinjure the population and damage man-made structures inthese areas. This book focuses on the understanding of themechanisms of rockslides and rockfalls using a quantitativeapproach. The range and velocity of these hazards are cal-culated to serve as a basis for evacuations and other preven-tive measures. Examples from four continents illustrate thenecessity of this kind of information. The book contains awealth of information for practitioners and scientists work-ing in the field of catastrophe prevention.

Contents: Introduction.- Case Histories, MorphologicalFacts: Introductory Remarks; Pandemonium Creek;Blackhawks; Kofels; Val Pola; Vaiont; Huascarán; Synopsisof Results.- Comments on Mechanisms of Release: Caus-es and Signals - A Pragmatical Approach; From Cohesionto Motion; Particular Mechanisms.- Mechanisms ofDisintegration: Static Disintegration; Dynamic Disinte-gration.- Mechanisms of Displacement: Coherent andDisintegrated Motion; Consequences of Velocity-Depen-dent Resistance; Falling, Rolling, Bouncing; UnlubricatedSliding; Lubrication; Fluidization; Various Mechanisms.-From Analysis to Prediction: Some Fundamentals; Howto Determine Velocity; The Size Effect - A Useful Tool;Improvements - Possibilities and Limitations.- SecondaryEffects: Flood Waves; Damming Effects; Various Sec-ondary Effects.- Review of Highlights.- References.

F. Ringdal, NORSAR, Kjeller, Norway; B.L.N. Kennett,Australian University, Canberra, Australia

Monitoring the ComprehensiveNuclear-Test-Ban TreatyMonitoring the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

Source Location

(Pageoph Topical Volumes)

2001. Approx. 428 pp. Softcover $59.95 ISBN 3-7643-6534-X

This volume presents recent advances both in the method-ology of locating seismic events and in the large-scaleinternational regional calibration effort that is now under-way. It is the first of eight volumes about the global verifi-cation system for monotoring the ComprehensiveNuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).

P.E. LaMoreaux, J.T. Tanner, Tuscaloosa, AL (Eds.)

Springs and Bottled Waters of the WorldAncient History, Source, Occurrence, Quality and Use

2001. XX, 340 pp. 151 figs. 37 tabs. Hardcover $74.95ISBN 3-540-61841-4

Springs and Bottled Waters of the World provides in-formation for the general public, legal and scientificprofessionals, and governmental scientists about springs,mineral water, and thermal waters used for municipal,industrial, and agricultural water supplies as well as for the rapidly expanding bottled water industry. The role of springs is described for ancient civilizations, militarycampaigns and, in more recent times, for tourism andhealth spas of the world. In addition, their source,occurrence, and methods for development and use

are described. In the preparation of this book data wereobtained from major hydrogeologic data bases and fromleading hydrogeologists.

This book provides information about springs, mineralwaters, and thermal waters used for municipal, industrial,and agricultural water supplies and the rapidly expandingbottled water industry. The role of springs is described forancient civilizations, military campaigns and, in morerecent times, for tourism and health spas. In addition,their source, occurrence, and methods for developmentand use are described. The book contains data obtainedfrom major hydrogeologic databases and from leadinghydrogeologists.

Contents: Introduction.- Historical Development.- Geo-logic/Hydrogeologic Setting and Classification of Springs.- Extracting Methods for Spring Waters.- QuantitativeAnalysis of Springs.- Uses of Springwater.- In Search of a Uniform Standard for Bottled Water.- Famous Springsand Bottled Waters.- Glossary.- Conversion Tables.

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P. Schäfer, W. Ritzrau, M. Schlüter, J. Thiede (Eds.)

The Northern North AtlanticA Changing Environment

2001. VIII, 500 pp. 230 figs. 32 in color, 43 tabs. Hardcover $149.00 ISBN 3-540-67231-1

The northern North Atlantic is one of the regions mostsensitive to past and present global changes. This bookintegrates the results of an interdisciplinary project study-ing the properties of the Greenland-Iceland-NorwegianSeas and the processes of pelagic and benthic particleformation, particle transport, and deposition in the deep-sea sediments. Ice-related and biogeochemical processeshave been investigated to decipher the spatial and tempo-ral variability of the production and fate of organic carbonin this region. Isotopic stratigraphy, microfossil assem-

blages and paleotemperatures are combined to reconstructpaleoceanographic conditions and to model past climaticchanges in the Late Quaternary. The Greenland-Iceland-Norwegian Seas can now be considered one of the beststudied subbasins of the world’s oceans.

From the Contents: The Environment of the NorthernNorth Atlantic Ocean.- Sea-Ice Conditions in the Green-land Sea.- Constraints on Carbon Drawdown.- ParticleFlux Variability.- Biogenic Particle Sources.- Distribution,Export and Alteration of Fossilizable Plankton.- ModernOcean Current-Controlled Sediment Transport.- Near-Bottom Sediment Transport.- Distribution and Structureof Benthic Faunal Assemblages.- Exchange Processesacross the Sediment Water Interface.- Bentho-PelagicCoupling and Carbon Dynamics.- Fluxes of OrganicCarbon and Biogenic Silica.- Microbial Decomposition ofOrganic Material.

L. Bianco, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy;P. Dell’Olmo, University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Rome,Italy; A.R. Odoni, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,Cambridge, MA (Eds.)

New Concepts and Methodsin Air Traffic Management(Transportation Analysis. Eds.: L. Bianco, A. La Bella)

2001. X, 224 pp. 61 figs. 15 tabs. Hardcover $79.95 ISBN 3-540-41637-4

This volume presents new concepts and methods in AirTraffic Management, in particular: Collaborative DecisionMaking, as it incorporates for the first time airline com-panies in the management process; Congestion Pricing, as many part of the systems are and will remain saturated,hence only leveling of demand can contribute to globalefficiency; Flow Management Methods, as the most im-portant tools in planning and analysis; Models of Con-troller-Pilot Interaction, as deregulation increases theworkload of this communication; Weather Forecast, asairport capacity is strongly affected by weather conditions.

Contents: New Concepts and Methods in Air TrafficManagement

M. Beblo, Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung(ZEW), Mannheim, Germany

Bargaining over Time AllocationEconomic Modeling and Econometric Investigation of Time Use within Families

(Contributions to Economics. Eds.: W.A. Müller, M. Bihn)

2001. X, 139 pp. 3 figs. 12 tabs. Softcover $44.00ISBN 3-7908-1391-5

In this book, time use behavior within households ismodeled as the outcome of a bargaining process betweenfamily members who bargain over household resourceallocation and the intrafamily distribution of welfare. Themodels applied are investigated empirically using data

from the German Socio-Economic Panel and the GermanTime Budget Survey. In view of trends such as risingfemale employment along with falling fertility rates andincreasing divorce rates, a strategic aspect of femaleemployment is analyzed in a dynamic family bargainingsetting. Light is shed on the division of houseworkbetween spouses and the observed leisure differentialbetween women and men.

Contents: Introduction.- Theories on intrafamily timeallocation.- Empirical evidence on intrafamily time allo-cation.- The strategic aspect of female labor supply.- Apanel-econometric analysis of the division of houseworktime.- Leisure - A model on private provision of familypublic goods.- The leisure gap between working parents.- Resume.

Oceanography, Meteo-rology/Climatology,Microbiology

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Population Economics,Econometrics

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C. Brand, European Central Bank, Frankfurt, Germany

Money Stock Control andInflation Targeting in GermanyA State Space Modelling Approach to the Bundesbank’s Operating Procedures and Intermediate Strategy

(Contributions to Economics. Eds.: W.A. Müller,M. Bihn)

2001. VIII, 173 pp. 24 figs. 26 tabs. Softcover $44.00ISBN 3-7908-1393-1

The book considers issues relevant to the European Cen-tral Bank in refining and communicating its strategy. Itoffers a historical assessment of the Bundesbank’s strategyof monetary targeting conducted from 1974 to 1998. In

contrast to several other prominent studies it is arguedthat money played a flexible but very important role in theconduct of its policy. It also explores the implications ofthe identified monetary policy regime in the context ofvarious theories of the money supply process.

The empirical analysis conducted in this study is based ona linear state space modelling approach which offers anappealing and direct representation of common stochastictrends. The framework is less restrictive and it is encom-passing in that it does not construe the persistent dynam-ics as being driven by pure random walk components.

Contents: Introduction.- Measuring monetary policy.- Theoretical framework.- Analysis of time series usinglinear state space models.- Empirical implementation andresults.- Conclusions.

B. Fleischmann, R. Lasch, U. Derigs, W. Domschke, U. Rieder (Eds.)

Operations Research Proceedings 2000Selected Papers of the Symposium on OperationsResearch (OR 2000), Dresden, September 9-12, 2000

2001. XVIII, 537 pp. 110 figs. 82 tabs. Softcover $99.00ISBN 3-540-41587-4

This proceedings volume contains a selection of 85 paperspresented at the Symposium on Operations Research (OR2000), the Annual Conference of the German OperationsResearch Society (GOR), that was held at the DresdenUniversity of Technology, September 9 -12, 2000. Thecontributions cover the broad interdisciplinary spectrumof Operations Research and present recent advances intheory, development of methods, and applications inpractice. Subjects covered are Mathematical Optimization

(continuous, discrete, combinatorial and stochastic),Simulation, Econometrics, Statistics and MathematicalEconomics, Decision Theory, Game Theory, Finance,Banking and Insurance, Artificial Intelligence and FuzzyLogic, Decision Support Systems, Production, Logisticsand Supply Chain Management, Scheduling and ProjectPlanning, Transport and Traffic, Energy and Environ-ment, Marketing and Data Analysis and Didactis of Oper-ations Research.

Contents: Preface.- Continuous Optimization.- Discreteand Combinatorial Optimization.- Stochastic Optimiza-tion and Simulation.- Econometrics, Statistics and Mathe-matical Economics.- Decision Theory and Game Theory.- Finance, Banking and Insurance.- Artificial Intelligenceand Fuzzy Logic.- Information and Decision SupportSystems.- Production, Logistics and Supply Chain Man-agement.- Scheduling and Project Planning.- Transportand Traffic.- Energy and Environment.- OR in Marketingand Data Analysis.- Didactics of OR.- Special Section:GOR Diploma Prizes.- List of Authors and Co-authors.

M. Fleischmann, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Quantitative Models for Reverse Logistics(Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems.Editor-in-chief: G. Fandel, W. Trockel. Vol. 501)

2001. XI, 181 pp. 22 figs. 15 tabs. Softcover $36.00 (tent.) ISBN 3-540-41711-7

Economic, marketing, and legislative considerations areincreasingly leading companies to take back and recovertheir products after use. From a logistics perspective, theseinitiatives give rise to new goods flows from the user backto the producer. The management of these goods flowsopposite to the traditional supply chain flows is addressedin the recently emerged field of Reverse Logistics. Thismonograph considers quantitative models that supportdecision making in Reverse Logistics. To this end, several

recent case studies are reviewed. Moreover, first handinsight from a study on used electronic equipment isreported on. On this basis, logistics issues arising in themanagement of “reverse” goods flows are identified.Moreover, differences between Reverse Logistics and more traditional logistics contexts are highlighted. Finally,attention is paid to capturing the characteristics of ReverseLogistics in appropriate quantitative models.

Contents: Reverse Logistics: An Introduction: Intro-duction.- Reverse Logistics at IBM: An Illustrative Case.- Structuring the Field.- Reverse Logistics: DistributionManagement Issues: Product Recovery Networks.- AFacility Location Model for Recovery Network Design.- Conclusions of Part II.- Reverse Logistics: InventoryManagement Issues: Inventory Systems with ReverseLogistics.- Impact of Inbound Flows.- Impact of MultipleSources.- Conclusions of Part III.- Reverse Logistics:Lessons Learned: Integration of Product Recovery intoSpare Parts Management at IBM.- Conclusions.- List ofFigures.- List of Tables.- References.

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M. Florenzano, C. Le Van, both of MSE-Universite Paris 1,France

Finite Dimensional Convexity and Optimization(Studies in Economic Theory. Eds.: C.D. Aliprantis, N.C. Yannelis. Vol. 13)

2001. XII, 154 pp. 9 figs. Hardcover $49.95 ISBN 3-540-41516-5

The primary aim of this book is to present notions ofconvex analysis which constitute the basic underlyingstructure of argumentation in economic theory and whichare common to optimization problems encountered inmany applications. The intended readers are graduatestudents, and specialists of mathematical programmingwhose research fields are applied mathematics and eco-nomics. The text consists of a systematic development ineight chapters, with guided exercises containing some-times significant and useful additional results. The book is appropriate as a class text, or for self-study.

Contents: Convexity in Rn.- Separation and Polarity.- Extremal Structure of Convex Sets.- Linear Program-ming.- Convex Functions.- Differential Theory of ConvexFunctions.- Convex Optimization With Convex Con-straints.- Non Convex Optimization.- Appendix.

S. Kusuoka, T. Maruyama (Eds.)

Advances in Mathematical EconomicsVolume 3

Eds.: R. Anderson, C. Castaing, F.H. Clarke, G. Debreu, E. Dierker, D. Duffie, L.C. Evans, T. Fujimoto, J.-M.Grandmont, N. Hirano, L. Hurwicz, T. Ichiishi, A. Ioffe, S. Iwamoto, K. Kamiya, K. Kawamata, N. Kikuchi, H. Matano, K. Nishimura, M. Richter, Y. Takahashi, M. Valadier, A. Yamazaki, M. Yano

2001. V, 126 pp. Hardcover $44.95 ISBN 4-431-70307-1

A lot of economic problems can formulated as constrainedoptimizations and equilibration of their solutions. Variousmathematical theories have been supplying economistswith indispensable machineries for these problems arisingin economic theory. Conversely, mathematicians have beenstimulated by various mathematical difficulties raised byeconomic theories. The series is designed to bring togetherthose mathematicians who were seriously interested ingetting new challenging stimuli from economic theorieswith those economists who are seeking for effective mathe-matical tools for their researchers. The editorial board ofthis series consists of following prominent economists and mathematicians: Managing Editors: S. Kusuoka, T. Editors: R. Anderson, C. Castaing, F. H. Clarke, G. Debreu,E. Dierker, D. Duffie, L.C. Evans, T. Fujimoto, J. -M.Grandmont, N. Hirano, L. Hurwicz, T. Ichiishi, A. Ioffe, S. Iwamoto, K. Kamiya, K. Kawamata, N. Kikuchi, H. Matano, K. Nishimura, M. K. Richter, Y. Takahashi, M. Valadier, M. Yano.

K. Koschatzky, M. Kulicke, A. Zenker, Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research, Karlsruhe,Germany (Eds.)

Innovation NetworksConcepts and Challenges in the European Perspective

(Technology, Innovation and Policy. Ed.: FraunhoferInstitute for Systems and Innovation Research (ISI). Vol. 12)

2001. XVIII, 284 pp. 25 figs. 28 tabs. Softcover $58.00ISBN 3-7908-1382-6

Innovation networks are a major source for acquiring newinformation and knowledge and thus for supportinginnovation processes. Despite the many theoretical andempirical contributions to the explanation of networks,many questions still remain open. For example: How cannetworks, if they do not emerge by their own, be initiated?How can fragmentation in innovation systems be over-come? And how can networking experience from market

economies be transferred to the emerging economies ofCentral and Eastern Europe? By presenting a selection ofpapers which address innovation networking from theo-retical and political viewpoints, the book aims at givinganswers to these questions.

From the Contents: Networks in Innovation Research andInnovation Policy.- Innovation by Networking.- Knowl-edge, Innovation Processes and Regions.- InnovationProcesses and the Role of Knowledge-Intensive BusinessServices (KIBS).- Institutions of Technological Infrastruc-ture (ITI) and the Generation and Diffusion of Knowl-edge.- Innovative Links between Industry and ResearchInstitutes.- Implementation of a Network Based Innova-tion Policy in Central and Eastern European Countries -Slovenia as an Example.- Innovation Networking in aTransition Economy: Experiences from Slovenia.- Integra-tion through Industrial Networks in the Wide Europe.-East German Industrial Research.

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Industrial Engineeringand Management,Artificial Intelligence,Operating Procedures/Materials Treatment

For researchers, engineers in paper andmetallurgical industries

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Economic Theory/Mathematical Methods

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K. Leiviskä, University of Oulu, Finland (Ed.)

Industrial Applications of Soft ComputingPaper, Mineral and Metal Processing Industries

(Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing.Ed.: J. Kacprzyk. Vol. 71)

2001. VIII, 227 pp. 118 figs. 27 tabs. Hardcover $72.00ISBN 3-7908-1388-5

Applications of Soft Computing have recently increasedand methodological development has been strong. Thebook is a collection of new interesting industrial applica-tions introduced by several research groups and industrialpartners. It describes the principles and results of industri-al applications of Soft Computing methods and intro-duces new possibilities to gain technical and economicbenefits by using this methodology. The book shows how

fuzzy logic and neural networks have been used in theFinnish paper and metallurgical industries putting empha-sis on processes, applications and technical and economicresults.

Contents: Introduction to Soft Computing Methods.-Applications in Mineral and Metal Industries.- Applica-tions in Paper Industries.- Enhancing Maintainability ofKnowledge-Based Soft Computing Systems.- Fuzzy LogicControl of the Sintering Plant.- Pattern Recognition forBlast Furnace Wall Temperatures.- Temperature Controlof the Smelt Shop.- Adaptive Fuzzy Control of a RotaryDryer.- Soft Computing at a Flotation Plant.- IntelligentModelling of Continuous Pulp Cooking.- Fuzzy QualityControl of a TMP Plant.- Industrial Supervisory Controlof an Industrial Rotary Kiln.- Fuzzy Estimation of TargetValues for Grade Changes in Paper Machine.

T. Riechmann, University of Hannover, Germany

Learning in EconomicsAnalysis and Application of Genetic Algorithms

(Contributions to Economics. Eds.: W.A. Müller, M. Bihn)

2001. XV, 179 pp. 52 figs. 4 tabs. Softcover $44.00 ISBN 3-7908-1384-2

The book is dedicated to the use of genetic algorithms intheoretical economic research. Genetic algorithms offerthe chance of overcoming the limitations traditionalmathematical tractability puts on economic research andthus open new horzions for economic theory. The bookreveals close relationships between the theory of economiclearning via genetic algorithms, dynamic game theory, andevolutionary economics.

Genetic algorithms are here introduced as metaphors forprocesses of social and individual learning in economics.

The book gives a simple description of the basic structuresof economic genetic algorithms, followed by an in-depthanalysis of their working principles. Several well-knowneconomic models are reconstructed to incorporate geneticalgorithms. Genetic algorithms thus help to find genuinelynew results of well-known economic problems.

Contents: Introduction: Learning and ComputationalEconomics.- An Exemplary Introduction to Structure andApplication of Genetic Algorithms in Economic Research.General Analysis of Genetic Algorithms: Methods for the General Analysis of Genetic Algorithms as EconomicLearning Techniques. Economic Applications and Technical Variations: Modifications: Election and Meta-Learning.- Extensions: Variable Time Horizon of Selec-tion.- Algorithms with Real Valued Coding.- A MultiPopulation Algorithm.- Final Remarks.

M. Mares, Academy of Sciences of Czech Republic,Prague, Czech Republic

Fuzzy Cooperative GamesCooperation with Vague Expectations

(Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing.Ed.: J. Kacprzyk. Vol. 72)

2001. XII, 177 pp. 2 figs. 6 tabs. Hardcover $59.00 ISBN 3-7908-1392-3

The book deals with the mathematical model of coalition-al cooperation based on vague knowledge of its expectedoutcomes. This reality is described by the model of coali-tional game (with or without transferable utility) in whichthe expected pay-offs are represented by fuzzy quantitiesor by fuzzy sets of real-valued vectors. This approach tothe fuzziness in the bargaining is new and completes theexisting literature on this topic by alternative views. The

presentation does not demand deeper than elementaryknowledge of linear algebra and some related topics. Thebook can be used as an introduction to the subject pre-senting basic concepts and results.

Contents: Preliminaries: Introduction.- Fuzzy Quantities.- Deterministic Coalition Games.- Vagueness and Its Pro-cessing. Fuzzy Bargaining with Side-Payments: FuzzyAdditivity and Related Topics.- Fuzzy Core and EffectiveCoalitions.- Fuzzy Convexity.- Fuzzy Balancedness.- FuzzyShapely Value. Fuzzy Bargaining Without Side-Payments:Fuzzy Superoptimum.- Fuzzy and Imputational Additivi-ty-Like Relations.- Fuzzy Core and Effectivity in GamesWithout Side-Payments. Alternative Approaches: LinearCoalition Games.- A Modified Model of Domination andSuperoptimum.- Strategic Background of Fuzzy Coopera-tion.- Generation of Fuzzy Quantities. ConcludingRemarks.

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A. Schipke, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Why Do Governments Divest?The Macroeconomics of Privatization

2001. VIII, 141 pp. 14 figs. 14 tabs. Hardcover $49.95ISBN 3-540-41579-3

On an unprecedented scale, nations at all income levelsand across the political spectrum have initiated privatiza-tion programs over the past twenty years. In the course ofthis privatization movement, microeconomic efficiencyarguments have become the standard justification for thedivestment of public assets. This book presents an alter-nate view and argues that short-term macroeconomicconsiderations are often the true motive behind privatiza-

tion programs. Why Do Government Divest? The Macro-economics of Privatization is a comprehensive treatmentof the macroeconomic issues of privatization. In additionto reviewing topics in economic growth and efficiency,this book explores the fiscal, monetary, balance-of-pay-ments, and employment aspects of privatization. Severaldiverse case studies illustrate how the pursuit of suchshort-term political objectives can reduce the benefits ofprivatization.

Contents: Introduction.- Economic Growth and Efficien-cy.- The Politics of Privatization.- Fiscal Considerations ofPrivatization.- Macroeconomic Considerations of Privati-zation.- Modeling the Effects of Privatization.- ComingFull Circle: The Case of Jamaica.- Summary and Conclusion.

H.-P. Spahn, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany

From Gold to EuroOn Monetary Theory and the Historyof Currency Systems

2001. X, 220 pp. 31 figs. 16 tabs. Hardcover $59.95 ISBN 3-540-41605-6

This book shows that the use of money transforms amarket economy into a payment society where productionand employment are subordinated to the logic of assetmarkets. Monetary policy emerged out of private bankingbusiness and was always exposed to the risk of losingcredibility and reputation. The stability of key currencysystems was based on different policy preferences. Asimple game-theoretic macro model explains the working

and the downfall of the gold standard, Bretton Woods andthe European Monetary System. It is shown that waningwillingness to accept foreign leadership in monetary policyaffairs propelled the creation of the euro.

Contents: On the Theory of a Monetary Economy: Market Organization and Monetary Contracts.- Money,Interest and Capital.- Banking and the Rise of MonetaryPolicy: Banks as Creators of Money.- The Emergence of Central Banking in England.- The Evolution of KeyCurrency Systems: A Game-Theoretic Perspective: The Hegemony of Pound Sterling in the Gold Standard.- The Loss of Credibility and Stability in the BrettonWoods System.- The European Paper Money Standard: A “DM Club”.- The Euro in the World Economy: AMonetary Union with a Denationalized Currency.- TheMultiple International Monetary Standard.

M. Schröder, Centre for European Economic Research,Mannheim, Germany (Ed.)

The New Capital Markets in Central and Eastern Europe2001. XX, 518 pp. 96 figs. 131 tabs. Hardcover $74.50 (tent.)ISBN 3-540-41514-9

The study analyses the effects of the EU enlargement onthe capital markets in the most advanced countries of Cen-tral and Eastern Europe and Russia. It also investigates theimpacts on the interactions between Eastern and Westerncapital markets that are due to the ongoing integrationprocess. Therefore, the study should be particularly useful

for financial analysts, institutional investors and academicresearchers who are interested in the economic and insti-tutional developments of capital markets in CEE countriesand are looking for a thorough and comprehensive analy-sis of the future perspectives of these capital markets.

Contents: Economic Background.- The Emerging Regula-tory Framework for Banking and Securities Markets in the CEECs.- Market Structures and Developments.- TheInformation Efficiency of the Stock Markets in Centraland Eastern Europe.- Transformation of External Shocksand Capital Market Integration.- Integration in the Euro-pean Capital Markets.- Outlook and Perspectives: TheFuture Role of CEE Capital Markets in the EuropeanCapital Markets.- Country Summaries.

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Social Policy, Philosophy,Economics

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F. Vandenbroucke, Minister for Social Affairs and Pen-sions in the Belgian Government, Brussels, Belgium

Social Justice and IndividualEthics in an Open Society Equality, Responsibility, and Incentives

(Studies in Economic Ethics and Philosophy. Ed.: P. Koslowski)

2001. XIV, 307 pp. 26 figs. Hardcover $79.95 ISBN 3-540-41636-6

Can the need for incentives justify inequality? Startingfrom this question, Frank Vandenbroucke examines aconception of justice in which both equality and responsi-bility are involved. In the first part of the inquiry, whichexplores the implementation of that conception of justice,the justification of incentives assumes that agents makepersonal choices based only upon their own interests. Thesecond part of the book challenges the idea that a norma-tive conception of distributive justice can be based on that

traditional assumption, i.e. that personal choices are notthe subject matter of justice. Thus, Vandenbroucke ques-tions the Rawlsian idea that the primary subject of atheory of justice is the basic structure of society, and notthe individual conduct of its citizens. For a society to bereally just, the ethos of individual conduct has to servejustice. Non-mathematical readers can skip the formalmodel proposed in Chapter 3 and understand the rest ofthe book.

Contents: Preface.- Introduction.- PART I: Just IncentivePolicies: I. Responsibility-Sensitive Egalitarian Justice.- II. Information, Efficiency, and Morality.- III. Responsi-bility, Well-being, Information, and the Design of JustPolicies.- PART II: Justice and Incentives: IV. Do Incen-tives Justify Inequality?- V. Van Parijs’s “Safeguard”: One-Nation Paretoism.- VI. The Moral Division of Labour,Social Structure, and Rules.- VII. Rawl’s Basic StructureArgument: A Critical Appraisal.- VIII. Publicity, Stability,and the Tasks of Political Philosophy.- Synopsis andConclusion.- Bibliography.- Index of Names.

J. Bröcker, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany; H. Herrmann, University of Kiel, Germany (Eds.)

Spatial Change and InterregionalFlows in the Integrating Europe Essays in Honor of Karin Peschel

(Contributions to Economics)

2001. XII, 267 pp. 39 figs. 26 tabs. Softcover $53.00 ISBN 3-7908-1344-3

Within the broad frame of regional research in an interna-tional perspective, the contributions of this volume pre-sent new theoretical, methodological and empirical resultsas well as political strategies for the following topics:

• economic integration in the Baltic rim• innovation and regional growth• economic integration, trade and migration• transport infrastructure and the regions

Most of the topics deal with the long-term integrationprocess in Europe, with a particular focus on the NorthEuropean and Baltic Sea integration.

From the Contents: Economic Integration in the BalticRim.- Economic Integration, Trade and Migration.-Transport Infrastructure and the Regions.

P.J.J. Welfens, B. Meyer, W. Pfaffenberger, P. Jasinski,A. Jungmittag

Energy Policiesin the European UnionGermany’s Ecological Tax Reform

2001. VIII, 143 pp. 21 figs. 41 tabs. Hardcover $49.95 ISBN 3-540-41652-8

Global warming is a serious threat to the stability of worldclimate and to economic prosperity in some regions. Thebook offers a theoretical analysis which focuses on doubledividend issues. Moreover, the ecological tax reform inGermany and the options of modern energy policy aredescribed and evaluated. The volume presents innovativemodel simulations and analyzes, in the context of themodel, the benefits of a modified tax reform, based on aSchumpeterian approach. Finally, implications for theEuropean Union and other countries are discussed.

Contents: Energy Policy as a Strategic Element of Eco-nomic Policy in Dynamic Open Economies.- Phasing outNuclear Energy and Core Elements of Sustainable EnergyStrategy.- Ecological Tax Reform: Theory, ModifiedDouble Dividend and International Aspects.- The PolicyFramework in Europe and Germany.- Optimal EcologicalTax Reform: Options and Recommendations for an EU-Action Plan.

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D. Cantone, Universita’ de Catania, Catania, Italy; E. Omodeo, University of L’Aquila, L’Acquila, Italy; A. Policriti, Universita degli Studi di Udine, Udine, Italy

Set Theory for ComputingFrom Decision Procedures to Declarative Programming with Sets

(Monographs in Computer Science. Eds.: D. Gries, F. Schneider)


Set Theory for Computing offers an up-to-date and com-prehensive account of set-oriented symbolic manipulationand automated reasoning methods. Mastering today’svariety of systems with crisp, formal tools is a prerequisitefor a high degree of control over sets and aggregates. Themany algorithmic methods and deductive techniques inthis book offer readers a clear view of the use of set-theo-

retic notions in such critical areas as specification ofproblems, data types, and solution methods; algorithmicprogram verification, and automated deduction.

The rigorous and largely self-contained style of presenta-tion addresses readers wanting to complement their setintuition with the ability to exploit it in specification andverification and master it by symbolic, logically basedtechniques. methods. This book will be of interest tograduates and researchers in theoretical computer scienceand computational logic and automated reasoning.

Contents: What is Computable Set Theory?- LogicalBackground.- Axiomatic Views of Aggregates.- SemanticViews of Aggregates.- Sets for Problem Solving.- DecisionProblems and Some Solutions.- Inference Techniques andMethods.- Set/Hyperset Unification Algorithms.- A Syllo-gistic Solitaire.- Stratified Syllogistics.- Quantitative SetReasoning.- Set Theory for Non-Classical Logics.- LogicProgramming With Sets.- Syllogistic Tableaux.

G. Cornell, Apress, Berkeley, CA; J. Morrison, Microsoft,Redmond, WA

Programming VB.NETA Guide for Experienced Programmers

2001. Approx. 400 pp. Softcover $34.95 (tent.) ISBN 1-893115-99-2

In their book, Programming VB.NET: A Guide for Experi-enced Programmers, Gary Cornell and Jonathan Morrisoncarefully explain the features of what is, for all practicalpurposes, a new language. This careful treatment of lan-guage features, patterned on Cornell’s best-selling “CoreJava Volume 1” is necessary because although VB.NETlooks like BASIC, it is really a language in the Java/C#family from a “semantic” point of view. This means all

features of the language will need explaining to the pro-gramming coming from a previous version of VB.

This book carefully explains all the new features ofVB.NET, including Inheritance, Interfaces, Object Con-struction and Destruction, Streams, Multi-ThreadingProgramming, and much more. When readers finish thisbook, they will have a firm grasp on the exciting VB.NETlanguage and will be ready to move on to application-building strategies and concepts.

Contents: Why VB.NET.- The IDE.- Fundamental Lan-guage Features.- Objects and Classes Inheritance.- Inter-faces.- Advanced Use of Objects: Events Exceptions andDebugging Streams and I/O.- WinForms and GUI Devel-opment.- WebForms.-Interoperability.- Multi-threading.-ASP.NET with VB.NET.

M. Coutinho, University of Southern California, Marinadel Rey, CA

Dynamic Simulations of MultiBody Systems2001. Approx. 400 pp. Hardcover $69.95ISBN 0-387-95192-X

This book is a comprehensive introduction to the tech-niques needed to produce realistic simulations and anima-tions of particle and rigid body systems. It focuses on boththe theoretical and practical aspects of developing andimplementing physically-based dynamic simulationengines that can be used to generate convincing anima-tions of physical events involving particles and rigidbodies, such as a jet flow of water pushing dry flowersaway on a patio. It can also be used to produce accuratesimulations of mechanical systems, such as a robotic partsfeeder where parts are dropped on a conveyer belt and are

positioned and aligned as they hit fences strategicallyplaced on the conveyer and used to align the parts to aspecific orientation.

The book was written for computer graphics, computeranimation, computer-aided mechanical design, andmodeling software developers that want to learn andincorporate physically-based dynamic simulation featuresin their own systems.

All mathematical algorithms and implementations aredescribed in detail in the appendices.

Contents: Computational dynamics.- Hierarchical repre-sentation of 3D polyhedra.- Particle systems.- Rigid bodysystems.- Articulated rigid body systems.- Appendices:Useful 3D geometrical constructions- Numerical solutionof ordinary differential equations of motion.- Quater-nions.- Rigid body mass properties.- Useful time deriva-tives.- Convex decomposition of 3D polyhedra.- Linearcomplementarily problem.- Software implementation.

Logic, Logic Programming, Computational logic, SetTheory, Artificial Intelli-gence, ComputationalMath

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R.J. Howlett, University of Brighton, UK; L.C. Jain,University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds.)

Radial Basis Function Networks 1Recent Developments in Theory and Applications

(Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing. Ed.: J. Kacprzyk. Vol. 66)

2001. XVIII, 318 pp. 85 figs. 14 tabs. Hardcover $84.00ISBN 3-7908-1367-2

The Radial Basis Function (RBF) neural network hasgained in popularity over recent years because of its rapidtraining and its desirable properties in classification andfunctional approximation applications. RBF networkresearch has focused on enhanced training algorithms andvariations on the basic architecture to improve the perfor-mance of the network. In addition, the RBF network isproving to be a valuable tool in a diverse range of applica-tion areas, for example, robotics, biomedical engineering,and the financial sector. The two volumes provide a com-

prehensive survey of the latest developments in this area.Volume 1 covers advances in training algorithms, varia-tions on the architecture and function of the basis neu-rons, and hybrid paradigms, for example RBF learningusing genetic algorithms. Both volumes will proveextremely useful to practitioners in the field, engineers,researchers and technically accomplished managers.

Contents: Dynamic RBF networks.- A hyperrectangle-based method that creates RBF networks.- Hierarchicalradial basis function networks.- RBF neural networks withorthogonal basis functions.- On noise-immune RBFnetworks.- Robust RBF networks.- An introduction tokernel methods.- Unsupervised learning using radialkernels.- RBF learning in a non-stationary environment:the stability-plasticity dilemma.- A new learning theoryand polynomial-time autonomous learning algorithms forgenerating RBF networks.- Evolutionary optimization ofRBF networks.

J.M.D. Hunter, Cranfield University, Swindon, UK

An Information Security Handbook(Computer Communications and Networks.Ed.: A.J. Sammes)


Aimed primarily at final year undergraduate courses andMSc courses on Information Systems, Management ofInformation Systems and Design of Information Systems,this textbook aims to provide answers to five questions:- What is security?- What are the security problems partic-ular to an IT system?- What can be done to reduce thesecurity risks associated with such a system?- In a given

situation, what are the appropriate security countermea-sures?- How should one set about procuring an informa-tion system with security implications?

Contents: Introduction.- Technology and Security.- Phy-sical Security.- Personnel Security.- CommunicationsSecurity.- Unix Security.- Internet Security.- RadiationSecurity.- Procedural Security.- Software Security.- SomeNotes on Static Analysis.- Computer Viruses.- The DataProtection Act.- System Administration and Security.- The Management of Security.- Conclusions.- A. UnixSecurity Resources.- B. DoD Computer System EvaluationCriteria.- C. IT Security Evaluation Criteria (ITSEC).- D.An Example System Security Policy.- E. System Threatsand Countermeasures.- F. Example List of Security Coun-termeasures.- Glossary of Information Security Terms.-References and Bibliography.- Index.

R.J. Howlett, University of Brighton, UK; L.C. Jain, Uni-versity of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds.)

Radial Basis Function Networks 2New Advances in Design


2001. XX, 360 pp. 109 figs. 28 tabs. Hardcover $90.00 ISBN 3-7908-1368-0

The Radial Basis Function (RBF) neural network hasgained in popularity over recent years because of its rapidtraining and its desirable properties in classification andfunctional approximation applications. RBF networkresearch has focused on enhanced training algorithms andvariations on the basic architecture to improve the perfor-mance of the network. In addition, the RBF network isproving to be a valuable tool in a diverse range of applica-tion areas, for example, robotics, biomedical engineering,and the financial sector. The two volumes provide a com-

prehensive survey of the latest developments in this area.Volume 2 contains a wide range of applications in thelaboratory and case studies describing current industrialuse. Both volumes will prove extremely useful to practi-tioners in the field, engineers, researchers, students andtechnically accomplished managers.

Contents: An overview of radial basis function networks.- Using radial basis function networks for hand gesturerecognition.- Using normalized RBF networks to maphand gestures to speech.- Face recognition using RBFnetworks.- Classification of facial expressions with do-main Gaussian RBF networks.- RBF network classificationof ECGs as a potential marker for sudden cardiac death.- Biomedical applications of radial basis function net-works. - 3-D visual object classification with hierarchicalradial basis function networks.- Controller applicationsusing radial basis function networks.- Model-based recur-rent neural network for fault diagnosis of nonlineardynamic systems.

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Announcing a New Publications Series

Progress in Communication Networks Ed.: H.R. van As

In the age of networked information - dominated byInternet, optical and mobile communications - a thor-ough understanding of networking principles, relevanttechnologies and networks’ interoperability is essential.

Progress in Communication Networks, a series of booksissued as a result of research and scientific studies at theInstitute of Communication Networks at Vienna Univer-sity of Technology, aims at providing a comprehensivetechnical study of the most recent networking technolo-gies, ranging from fundamental background descriptions

of interest for education and research to the straightfor-ward innovative studies of the future networks for indus-try and network operators.

In this series, each book will be a unique contribution tothe state-of-the-art networking technologies and infra-structure and will impart the future networking visions ofthe global networking of data, audio and video services.

Forthcoming Title in the Series:M. Conte, Dynamic Routing in Broadband NetworksG. Mittenecker, Modelling and Simulation of DistributedMultimedia SystemsK. Bengi, Performance of Photonic Local Area NetworksN.M. Hoang, Mobility Management in Mobile Communi-cation Networks

B. Khoussainov, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; A. Nerode, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Automata Theory and its Applications(Progress in Computer Science Vol. 21)


Automata and Their Applications is a uniform treatmentof the theory of finite state machines on finite and infinitestrings and trees. Many books deal with automata on finitestrings, but there are very few expositions that prove thefundamental results of automata on infinite strings andtrees. These results have important applications to model-ing parallel computation and concurrency, the specifica-tion and verification of sequential and concurrent programs,databases, operating systems, computational complexity,

and decision methods in logic and algebra. Thus, thistextbook fills an important gap in the literature.

Beginning with coverage of all standard fundamentalresults regarding finite automata, the book deals withBüchi and Rabin automata and their applications tooperating systems, temporal logic and communicationsystems, as well as to various logical theories.

The book is self-contained with numerous examples,illustrations, exercises, and is suitable for a two-semesterundergraduate course or a one-semester graduatecourse/seminar. Since no advanced mathematical back-ground is required, the text is also useful for self-study bycomputer science professionals who wish to understandthe foundations of modern formal approaches to softwaredevelopment, validation, and verification.

A. Jukan, Technische Universität Wien, Vienna, Austria

QoS-based wavelength routing in multi-service WDM networks(Progress in Communication Networks.Ed.: H.R. van As. Vol. 1)

2001. Approx. 250 pp. Hardcover $57.00 ISBN 3-211-83625-X

This book focuses on methods for service-differentiatedand constraint-based wavelength routing and resourceallocation for multi-service WDM networks, tailored atneeds of specific network users and adaptable to servicesyet to emerge. A number of unique routing solutions areproposed, and an extensive analysis of dynamically re-configurable multi-service WDM networks impart themajor contribution to the current efforts in standardiza-tion and network operation, and give an inimitable moti-vation for further study and research.

Contents: Introduction.- A QoS-based optical network-ing.- Service-differentiated connection set-up.- The meth-ods based on graph transformation.- Algorithms forQoS-based wavelength routing.- Performance study andnumerical results.- Conclusions and future work.- Refer-ences and further reading.

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V. Pan, Lehman College, CUNY, Bronx, NY

Structured Matrices and PolynomialsUnified Superfast Algorithms


This book covers most fundamental numerical and alge-braic computations with Toeplitz, Hankel, Vandermonde,Cauchy, and other popular structured matrices. Through-out the computations, the matrices are represented bytheir compressed images, called displacements, enablingboth a unifed treatment of various matrix structures anddramatic saving of computer time and memory.

The resulting superfast algorithms allow further dramaticparallel acceleration using FFT.

Contents: Preface. - Computations with Structured Matri-ces: Applications, Basic Properties, and the DisplacementRank Approach. - Toeplitz/Hankel Matrix Structure andAlgebraic Computations. - Matrix Structures of Vander-monde and Cauchy Types and Algebraic Computations. -Structured Matrices and Displacement Operators. -UnitedSuperfast Divide-and Conquer Algorithms for StructuredMatrices. - Newton’s Iteration for Numerical Inversion of Structured Matrices. - Newton Algebraic Iteration andNewton-Structured Matrix Algebraic Iteration. - Bibliog-raphy.

Computer Graphics;Image Processing;Programming Languages, Compilers,Interpreters

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Artificial Intelligence

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Linear and MultilinearAlgorithms, NumericalMathematics, Mathe-matics of Computing,Theory of Computation

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L. Palmer, University of Bradford, UK

Essential Java 3D fast Developing 3D applications in Java

(Essential Series)

2001. VIII, 280 pp. 16 figs. in color. Softcover $29.95 ISBN 1-85233-394-4

Packed with lots of examples and illustrations, includingan 8-page colour section, Essential Java 3D fast is anintroductory textbook for those who want to learn Java3D fast.

The best way to learn any programming language is bywriting programs. In this book, Ian Palmer takes youthrough the steps to write a simple program in Java 3D,and then shows you how to modify and add features tothis program, so you learn the key features of Java 3D.

Learn about:• Writing a simple Java 3D program• Creating Shapes• Defining Appearance• Animation; Behaviours.

The examples in this book assume a working knowledgeof Java and some background in 3D graphics, in order to explain the new concepts in Java 3D.

From the Contents: Introduction.- Our First Java 3D Pro-gram.- Creating Shapes.- Lighting the Scene and DefiningAppearances.- Grouping Objects and Transformations.- Animation.- Interaction and Behaviour.- Advancedtopics.- Appendix A: Source Code Listings.- Appendix B:Example Data Files.- References.- Index.

W. Pedrycz, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta.,Canada (Ed.)

Granular ComputingAn Emerging Paradigm


2001. VI, 397 pp. 122 figs. 47 tabs. Hardcover $102.00 ISBN 3-7908-1387-7

Granular Computing is concerned with constructing andprocessing carried out at the level of information granules.Using information granules, we comprehend the worldand interact with it, no matter which intelligent endeavorthis may involve. The landscape of granular computing isimmensely rich and involves set theory (interval mathe-matics), fuzzy sets, rough sets, random sets linked togetherin a highly synergetic environment. This volume is a firstcomprehensive treatment of this emerging paradigm andembraces its fundamentals, underlying methodological

framework, and a sound algorithmic environment. Thepanoply of applications covered includes system identifi-cation, telecommunications, linguistics and music pro-cessing. Written by experts in the field, this volume willappeal to all developing intelligent systems, either workingat the methodological level or interested in detailed systemrealization.

From the Contents: Interval Arithmetic and IntervalAnalysis.- Interval and Ellipsoidal Uncertainty Models.-Nonlinear Bounded-Error Parameter Estimation UsingInterval Computation.- Random Sets.- Rough Sets andBoolean Reasoning.- Granulation and Nearest Neighbor-hoods.- An Inquiry into the Theory of Defuzzification.- Fuzzy Partitioning Methods.- A Coding Method toHandle Linguistic Variables.- A Formal Theory of FuzzyNatural Language Quantification and Its Role in GranularComputing.- Granularity and Specify in Fuzzy Rule-BasedSystems.- Granular Computing in Neural Networks.

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A. Piegat, Szczecin University of Technology, Szczecin,Poland

Fuzzy Modeling and Control(Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing.Ed.: J. Kacprzyk. Vol. 69)

2001. XIV, 728 pp. 680 figs. 96 tabs. Hardcover $151.00 ISBN 3-7908-1385-0

In the last ten years, a true explosion of investigations intofuzzy modeling and its applications in control, diagnostics,decision making, optimization, pattern recognition, robot-ics, etc. has been observed. The attraction of fuzzy model-ing results from its intelligibility and the high effectivenessof the models obtained. Owing to this the modeling can beapplied for the solution of problems which could not besolved till now with any known conventional methods. The book provides the reader with an advanced introduc-tion to the problems of fuzzy modeling and to one of itsmost important applications: fuzzy control. It is based onthe latest and most significant knowledge of the subjectand can be used not only by control specialists but also byspecialists working in any field requiring plant modeling,process modeling, and systems modeling, e.g. economics,business, medicine, agriculture, and meteorology.

Second Edition

E. Wilde, ETH Zürich, Switzerland

Wilde’s WWWTechnical Foundations of the World Wide Web

2nd completely rev. and enlarged ed. 2001. Approx. 800pp. 100 figs. 20 tabs. Softcover $44.95 ISBN 3-540-41251-4

The World Wide Web is undoubtedly the development ofthe decade in the media world. Since its beginnings in 1990,the WWW has evolved from a rather simple model of re-source names (URL), a transfer protocol (HTTP), and alanguage for the description of interconnected informationpages (HTML), to a far more complex infrastructure. Thisbook gives a thorough technical description of all relevantWWW developments up to the time of writing, including

the latest versions of the transfer protocol (HTTP/1.1) anddescription language (HTML 4.0), the foundations of thedescription language (SGML and XML), style sheets (CSS1),server issues (SSL, CGI, and Apache as an example of aWeb server), and some issues that will be of increasingimportance in future (MathML, VRML, PNG).

Contents: Foreword.- Preface.- Contents.- Introduction.- Fundamentals.-Part I. Basics: Universal Resource Identi-fier (URI). Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). StandardGeneralized Markup Language (SGML). Hypertext Mark-up Language (HTML).- Part II. Advanced: Cascading StyleSheets (CSS). Extensible Markup Language (XML). Script-ing and Programming. HTTP Servers. Miscellaneous.Related Technology.- Part III. Appendices: HTTP/1.1Definitions. HTML 4.0 Definitions. XML 1.0 Definitions.-References.- Glossary.- Index.

A. Sloane, University of Wolverhampton, UK; D. Lawrence, Middlesex University, London, UK (Eds.)

Multimedia Internet BroadcastingQuality, Technology, and Interface

(Computer Communications and Networks. Ed.: A.J. Sammes)

2001. XVIII, 238 pp. 87 figs. Softcover $49.95 ISBN 1-85233-283-2

Multimedia Internet Broadcasting: Quality, Technologyand Interface studies one of the most exciting aspects ofcontemporary Internet use and research: the broadcast-ing of multimedia content. It draws together key researchfindings and directions from around the world, andexplores issues such as: User experience and behavior;Modelling and providing an infrastructure for broadcastevents; Technical developments of underlying protocols,

algorithms and systems; Trends associated with the useand regulation of the Internet around the world.

Contents: Human-Computer Interaction, Quality ofService, and Multimedia Internet Broadcasting.- AdvancedDigital User Behavior Analysis (ADUBA).- The Influenceof Network Quality of Service Factors on the Usability and Effectiveness of Multimedia Internet Broadcasting.- Distributed Global Conferences over HeterogeneousNetworks.- Global360/NICE Video Conference Model.- Towards an Advanced Quality of Service Architecture.- Changes and Challenges: Mass Customized Media andthe Internet.- Regulatory Trends of Webcasting in theUnited States, European Union, and Japan: Focusing on Universal Service.- A Source Adaptive Multi-LayeredMulticast Algorithm for Internet Video Distribution.- An Adaptive Resource Broker for Multimedia Teleser-vices.- The Token Repository Service: A Universal andScalable Mechanism for Constructing Multicast Acknowl-edgment Trees.

Artificial Intelligence,Information Systems/Databases and Commu-nication Service

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Information SystemsApplications (incl.Internet), MultimediaInformation Systems,Information Systems/Databases and Commu-nication ServiceFor web-publishers,web-masters, web-professionals


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Computer Communica-tion Networks, Multime-dia Information Systems

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P. Robertson, University of Oxford, UK; H. Shrobe, R. Laddaga, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,Cambridge, MA (Eds.)

Self Adaptive SoftwareFirst International Workshop, IWSAS 2000 Oxford, UK, April 17-19, 2000 Revised Papers

(Lecture Notes in Computer Science.Eds.: G. Goos, J. Hartmanis, J. van Leeuwen. Vol. 1936)


Self-adaptive software evaluates its own behavior andchanges its behavior when the evaluation indicates thatthe software does not accomplish what it is intended to do or when better functionality or better performance ispossible. The self-adaptive approach in software engineer-ing builds on well-known features like the use of errorsand the handling of exceptions in languages like Lisp orJava and aims at improving the robustness of softwaresystems by gradually adding new features of self-adoptionand autonomy.

This book originates from the First International Work-shop on Self-Adaptive Software, IWSAS 2000, held inOxford, UK in April 2000. The revised full papers present-ed in the volume together with an introductory survey bythe volume editors assess the state of the art in this emerg-ing new field and set the scene for future research anddevelopment work.

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P. Palanque, LIHS University Toulouse 1, France;F. Paterno, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Ghezzano-Pisa, Italy (Eds.)

Interactive Systems. Design,Specification, and Verification7th International Workshop, DSV-IS 2000, Limerick,Ireland, June 5-6, 2000. Revised Papers

(Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Eds.: G. Goos, J. Hartmanis, J. van Leeuwen. Vol. 1946)

2001. X, 251 pp. Softcover $45.00ISBN 3-540-41663-3

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-pro-ceedings of the 7th International Workshop on Design,Specification and Verification of Interactive Systems,DSV-IS 2000, held in Limerick, Ireland in June 2000.

The 14 revised full papers presented were carefully review-ed and selected from 30 submissions. The papers are or-ganized in topical sections on designing interactive distri-buted systems, designing user interfaces, tools for userinterfaces, formal methods for human-computer interac-tion, and model-based design of interactive systems.


K.R. Dittrich, G. Guerrini, I. Merlo, M. Oliva, M.E. Rodriguez (Eds.)

Objects and DatabasesInternational Symposium, Sophia Antipolis, France,June 13, 2000. Revised Papers



This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-pro-ceedings of the International Symposium on Objects andDatabases held in conjunction with ECOOP 2000 inSophia Antipolis, France in June 2000.

The nine revised full papers, two short papers, and onedemonstration presented together with one invited paperand panel discussion statements were carefully reviewedand selected from 21 submissions. The book offers topicalsections on persistence, clustering, schema evolution, datamining and data warehouse, and miscellaneous.


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M. Ajmone Marsan, A. Bianco, all of Politecnico di Torino, Italy (Eds.)

Quality of Service in Multiservice IP NetworksInternational Workshop, QoS-IP 2001, Rome, Italy, January 24-26, 2001, Proceedings

(Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Eds.: G. Goos,J. Hartmanis, J. van Leeuwen. Vol. 1989)

2001. XII, 440 pp. Softcover $61.00 ISBN 3-540-41512-2

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of theInternational Workshop on Quality of Service in Multiser-vice IP Networks, QoS-IP 2001, held in Rome, Italy, inJanuary 2001.

The 26 revised full papers presented together with twoinvited papers were carefully reviewed and selected from39 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sec-tions on connection admission control, statistical bounds,novel architectures for QoS provisioning, QoS for multi-cast traffic, source modeling, IP telephony, router andswitch algorithms, multicast routing, differentiated ser-vices, and QoS in wireless networks.


E. Zitzler, K. Deb, L. Thiele, C.A. Coello Coello, D. Corne(Eds.)

Evolutionary Multi-CriterionOptimizationFirst International Conference, EMO 2001, Zurich,Switzerland, March 7-9, 2001 Proceedings


2001. XIII, 712 pp. Softcover $102.00 (tent.) ISBN 3-540-41745-1

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the FirstInternational Conference on Multi-Criterion Optimiza-tion, EMO 2001, held in Zurich, Switzerland in March2001.

The 45 revised full papers presented were carefully review-ed and selected from a total of 87 submissions. Also in-cluded are two tutorial surveys and two invited papers.The book is organized in topical sections on algorithmimprovements, performance assessment and comparison,constraint handling and problem decomposition, uncer-tainty and noise, hybrid and alternative methods, schedul-ing, and applications of multi-objective optimization in avariety of fields.


K. Kim, Information and Communications University,Taejon, Korea (Ed.)

Public Key. Cryptography4th International Workshop on Practice and Theory in Public Key Cryptosystems, PKC 2001, Cheju Island,Korea, February 13-15, 2001. Proceedings


2001. XI, 423 pp. Softcover $59.00 ISBN 3-540-41658-7

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4thInternational Workshop on Practice and Theory in PublicKey Cryptography, PKC 2001, held in Cheju Island, Koreain February 2001.

The 30 revised full papers presented were carefullyreviewed and selected from 67 submissions. The papersaddress all current issues in public key cryptography,ranging from mathematical foundations to implementa-tion issues.


Computer Communica-tion Networks, SoftwareEngineering, Informa-tion Systems Applica-tions (incl. Internet)


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M. Sloman, Imperial College, London, UK; J. Lobo, Bell Labs, Murray Hill, NJ; E.C. Lupu, Imperial College,London, UK (Eds.)

Policies for Distributed Systemsand NetworksInternational Workshop, POLICY 2001 Bristol, UK, January 29-31, 2001, Proceedings



This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of theInternational Workshop on Policies for Distributed Systems and Networks, POLICY 2001, held in Bristol, UKin January 2001.

The 16 revised full papers presented were carefully review-ed and selected from 43 submissions. Among the topicscovered are abstractions and notations for policy specifi-cations, security policies, access control, implementations,applications, quality of service, and management.


A. Gelbukh, Unidad Profecional “Adolfo Lopez Matsos”,Mexico D.F., Mexico (Ed.)

Computational Linguistics andIntelligent Text ProcessingSecond International Conference, CICLing 2001, Mexi-co-City, Mexico, February 18-24, 2001. Proceedings


2001. XII, 528 pp. Softcover $79.00 (tent.)ISBN 3-540-41687-0

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of theSecond International Conference on Intelligent TextProcessing and Computational Linguistics, CICLing 2001,held in Mexico City, Mexico in February 2001.

The 38 revised full papers and 12 short papers presentedtogether with three invited papers were carefully reviewedand selected from 72 submissions. The books is divided in topical sections on computational linguistic theories,semantics, anaphora and reference, disambiguation, trans-lation, text generation, dictionaries and corpora, morpho-logy, parsing techniques, text categorization, informationretrieval, and structure identification and text mining.


R. Wilhelm, Universität des Saarlandes, Saarbrücken,Germany (Ed.)

Informatics. 10 Years Back.10 Years Ahead(Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Eds.: G. Goos, J. Hartmanis, J. van Leeuwen. Vol. 2000)

2001. IX, 369 pp. Softcover $44.00 ISBN 3-540-41635-8

Informatics - 10 Years Back, 10 Years Ahead presents aunique collection of expository papers on major currentissues in the field of computer science and informationtechnology. The 26 contributions written by leadingresearchers on personal invitation assess the state of theart of the field by looking back over the past decade,presenting important results, identifying relevant openproblems, and developing visions for the decade to come.

This book marks two remarkable and festive moments:the 10th anniversary of the International Research andConference Center for Computer Science in Dagstuhl,Germany and the 2000th volume published in the LectureNotes in Computer Science series.



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H. Kuchen, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster,Germany; K. Ueda, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan (Eds.)

Functional and Logic Programming5th International Symposium, FLOPS 2001, Tokyo,Japan, March 7-9, 2001. Proceedings



This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5thInternational Symposium on Functional and Logic Pro-gramming, FLOPS 2001, held in Tokyo, Japan in March2001.

The 21 revised full papers presented together with threeinvited papers were carefully reviewed and selected from40 submissions. The book offers topical sections on func-tional programming, logic programming, functional logicprogramming, types, program analysis and transforma-tion, and Lambda calculus.


F. Dignum, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands;U. Cortes, Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona,Spain (Eds.)

Agent-Mediated Electronic Commerce III(Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence. Subseries ofLecture Notes in Computer Science. Eds.: J.G. Carbonell,J. Siekmann. Vol. 2003)

2001. XII, 193 pp. Softcover $45.00 (tent.)ISBN 3-540-41749-4

This book presents 12 revised full papers on Agent-Mediated Electronic Commerce: seven papers were initial-ly presented at the AMEC 2000 Workshop and the fiveothers were solicited by the volume editors in order toachieve competent coverage of all relevant topics.

The book is divided in topical sections on electronicnegotiation models for agents, formal issues for agentsoperating on electronic market places, virtual tradinginstitutions and platforms, and trading strategies forinterrelated transactions.


F. Dignum, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands; C. Sierra, IIIA, CSIC, Bellaterra, Spain (Eds.)

Agent Mediated Electronic CommerceThe European AgentLink Perspective

(Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence. Subseries ofLecture Notes in Computer Science. Eds.: J.G. Carbonell,J. Siekmann. Vol. 1991)


This book documents the efforts undertaken by the EGAgentLink Special Interest Group on Agent MediatedElectronic Commerce, SIG AMEC.

First and foremost, the book presents a roadmap of re-search and current technological development in the areaof agent mediated electronic commerce. A particularlyinteresting part of this roadmap is the joint perspective onfuture developments.

The book also contains a number of papers that fill in partsof this roadmap in a European context. Some of the paperspresent significant current R&D results while other papersindicate some clear directions for future research. Thebook is structured in topical sections on negotiation, mar-kets, user preferences, and security.


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