Packed with almost 300 color photos, this volume is a step-by-step guide to complete autopsy procedures. From macroscopic to microscopic approaches, it explores external cadaver examination, organ removal methods, laboratory procedures, microscopy applications, new imaging techniques, pediatric and fetal autopsy, pre- and postautopsy procedures, genetic disease and DNA diagnosis, and autopsy protocol for the examination of the vertebral artery. Using these standardized protocols and with the proper knowledge, training, and experience, pathologists can develop the skill needed to become experts in their field.
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Forensic Science - Law
Pathology
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Exploring the practical aspects of atmospheric optical communication and light detection and ranging (LIDAR), this book details the role of atmospheric structures in propagation phenomena that influence the transmission of optical signals through perturbed atmospheric communication channels. It examines numerous situations in over-the-terrain atmospheric communication channels—including the effects of natural phenomena—and the corresponding features (turbulences and hydrometeors) on optical ray propagation. Bridging the gap between the parameters of optical communication links and signal information data streams, this concise reference addresses line-of-sight (LOS) as well as obstructive non-line-of-sight (NLOS) propagation conditions.
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Digital & Wireless Communication
Telecommunications
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Clearly and concisely written, this book challenges the paradigm that interactions should be considered independently, with little regard to context. Addressing the complex processes at the foundation of ecosystem diversity, the book promotes more rigorous experimental design and opportunities for further research developments in this field. It provides a timely summary of current understanding of the field, with particular emphasis on positive interactions and spatial and temporal gradients. Written by international experts, the text addresses key issues in plant ecology and anthropogenic impacts through reviews, syntheses, and the proposition of new concepts.
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Forestry
Botany
Biodiversity
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It is no longer acceptable for engineers to make spending decisions simply because they make good engineering sense—they must justify these decisions with good business sense. This book covers basic business topics from the perspective of utility engineers, including regulation, ratemaking, accounting, finance, economics, budgeting, strategy, and asset management. The text discusses the idiosyncrasies of utilities, using mathematics and analytical geometry to demonstrate business concepts. This author provides a solid foundation of business theory, describes how to properly apply this theory to utilities, and teaches specific business skills that can be used by utility engineers.
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Business & Management
Power Engineering
Engineering Management
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Based on the authors' ground-breaking research, this book presents a novel approach for automated EEG-based diagnosis of neurological disorders such as epilepsy. The authors have developed an innovative method that has been shown to diagnose epilepsy and detect seizure with an accuracy rate of 96%. Their method is based on the adroit integration of three computing and problem solving paradigms: neural networks, wavelets, and chaos theory. The text introduces each of these computing paradigms along with a number of sophisticated mathematical algorithms. It concludes with applications of the method to epilepsy and to Alzheimer's disease.
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Neuroscience
Biomedical Engineering
Digital Signal Processing
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Written in accessible, understandable prose, this book explains the connection between energy and business performance. It delineates how day-to-day choices relate to the risks and rewards of energy use. Concise, to-the-point chapters explain how energy is invested, preserved, and ultimately positioned to create wealth. Hard-nosed business leaders should appreciate the section with examples that show a strong financial case for energy improvements, including the save-or-buy criterion, the economic penalty for "doing nothing," the break-even cost, and the budget for supporting design and analysis work.
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Facilities Management
Business & Management
Ecology - Environment Studies
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The first edition of Poultry Meat Processing provided a complete presentation of the theoretical and practical aspects of poultry meat processing, exploring the complex mix of biology, chemistry, and engineering involved. Upholding its reputation as the most comprehensive text available, the second edition features three new chapters - Nutritive Value of Poultry Meat, C0-products and By-products from Poultry Processing, and Poultry Processing Under Animal Welfare and Organic Standards in the U.S. Written by acknowledged experts, the text also offers significant updates on important subjects such as risk assessment in raw and cooked products, instrumental methods for quality evaluation, and the latest packaging technology.
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Operations Research
Operations Research
Engineering Management
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Undergraduate

Drawing on the contributions of criminal justice practitioners and academic theorists, this volume offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary study of domestic violence. It explores the phenomenon across different cultures and sexual orientations, examines child abuse and the response of child welfare agencies, and discusses the connection between domestic violence and homelessness and drug abuse. Other topics include spousal violence among police officers, orders of protection, court-ordered treatment, the prosecution and defense of those charged with domestic violence, and the history of domestic violence policy. The book also discusses creating campaigns for domestic violence prevention.
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Forensic Science - Law
Critical Care Medicine
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With perforated pages designed for ease of use, this text is an ideal laboratory workbook for the lab portion of an Introduction to Food Preparation course, taken by nutrition majors or non-majors. This seventh edition includes updated American Dietary Guidelines and the U.S. Department of Agriculture food pyramid. It offers new recipes, more international recipes, and new figures. This edition also features an instructor's manual, available with qualifying course adoptions, that contains tips for conducting labs, and solutions to problems in the text. With useful appendices and updated website addresses, this volume helps build an understanding of the functional and structural properties of the components of foods.
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Nutrition
Product Development
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Including recent developments in the evolving field of shotcrete technology, ranging from mining-related ground control requirements, testing and performance characterization, and durability, to nozzleman education and accreditation requirements, this compendium should appeal to shotcrete technologists and practitioners alike.
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Concrete & Cement
Concrete Structures
Tunnelling & Underground Engineering
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