Programming ArcObjects with VBA: A Task-Oriented Approach, Second Edition adds macros and explanations for the new Geoprocessing object introduced in ArcGIS 9.x. Instead of treating this new feature in separate chapters, the author incorporates Geoprocessing code into the existing chapters. The code appears conveniently in boxes that let readers easily compare sample macros. The companion CD contains 95 complete ArcObjects macros and 33 Geoprocessing macros, along with datasets to execute the code. Each program begins with a short usage description and a list of key properties and methods, followed by the listing and explanation of the code itself.
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Computer Engineering
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This book provides a concise, unified presentation of adaptive design theories, uses SAS and R for the design and simulation of adaptive trials, and illustrates how to master different adaptive designs through real-world examples. It emphasizes the relationships among different methods; presents current regulatory views; discusses the challenges in planning, executing, analyzing, and reporting adaptive designs; and features Bayesian decision theory to optimize adaptive designs and programs. The author also explores controversial issues surrounding statistical theories as well as fruitful avenues for future research and applications of adaptive designs.
• Chapman & Hall/CRC Biostatistics Series
Statistics for the Biological Sciences
Clinical Implementation
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Professional

One of the first books on the topic, Adaptive Design Methods Clinical Trials presents the principles and methodologies in adaptive design and analysis that pertain to adaptations made to trial or statistical procedures based on accrued data of ongoing clinical trials. The book also offers a well-balanced summary of current regulatory perspectives, recently developed statistical methods, and practical guidelines for choosing an optimal design. Providing a broad range of adaptive design methods that use both analytical and simulation approaches, this resource fills the need for a unified, comprehensive, and updated book in the clinical research and development of adaptive design and analysis.
• Chapman & Hall/CRC Biostatistics Series
Statistics for the Biological Sciences
Clinical Implementation
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Professional

Most books on general foundation engineering introduce the basic analysis and design of excavation, but are usually not capable of dealing with analysis and design in practice. With continued economic development and increasing urbanization, excavations go deeper and become larger in scale, and are sometimes even carried out in difficult soils. These conditions require advanced analysis and design methods and construction technologies. This book examines both theory and practical applications, from basic to advanced, and discusses the major methods currently in practice around the world. Each chapter also includes problems and their solutions to develop a practical, real-world understanding.
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Foundations & Piling
Tunnelling & Underground Engineering
Mining, Mineral & Petroleum Engineering
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Postgraduate

As with the original, Forest Hydrology: An Introduction to Water and Forests, Second Edition is a uniquely comprehensive volume that introduces water resources while also exploring the forest-water relation. This new edition ads a chapter on forests and flooding, another on forest and stream habitat, sections on snow vaporization processes and GIS methods in hydrology research, and a new appendix on forest interception measurements. Employing examples and case studies, it provides tools and background to help natural resource managers, including those without hydrology and forestry backgrounds, play an active role in land-use planning
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Forestry
Hydrology
Water Engineering
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Undergraduate

Basada en diez años de investigaciones y en las entrevistas realizadas a muchas de las figuras que se movieron en los círculos más cercanos a Mao -y que hasta ahora no habían hablado- y con casi todo aquel que, fuera de China, mantuvo alguna relación significativa con el líder chino, ésta es la biografía de Mao más seria y autorizada que se ha escrito. Está repleta de revelaciones sorprendentes, hace añicos el mito de la Larga Marcha y nos presenta a un Mao totalmente desconocido: no le impulsaban la ideología ni el idealismo; su íntima e intrincada relación con Stalin se remonta a los años veinte y fue decisiva para alzarle al poder; saludó con buenos ojos la ocupación japonesa de buena parte de China; y labró su camino por medio de conjuras, chantajes y envenenamientos. Después de conquistar China, a partir de 1949 tuvo el secreto objetivo de dominar el mundo. En la persecución de esta fantasía causó la muerte de 38 millones de personas en la mayor hambruna de la historia. En conjunto, bajo el gobierno de Mao perecieron, en tiempos de paz, más de 70 millones de seres humanos.
Combinando una meticulosa investigación histórica con las extraordinarias facultades literarias que la autora ya demostró en Cisnes salvajes, esta biografía nos traslada a la vertiginosa vida de Mao, a las intrigas y las luchas intestinas en que se embarcó para imponer sus impopulares decisiones. La autora nos lleva a las sombrías estancias de su corte y nos deja observar el drama hasta en los rincones más recónditos. La personalidad de Mao y su relación con sus esposas, hijos y amantes salen a la luz por primera vez.

Hybrid and Incompatible Finite Element Methods reduces theory and abstract mathematics into practical tools.  Beginning with an introduction to the variational formulation of finite element methods in solid mechanics, the authors introduce recent advances in the theory and applications of incompatible and multivariable finite element methods. They present a discussion of fundamental theories, laying the theoretical foundation for incompatible elements and their application in plasticity theory and introducing new ideas in the development of hybrid finite elements. The final chapters explore applications to fracture problems and demonstrate the implementation of a finite element analysis program.
• Modern Mechanics and Mathematics
Mathematics & Statistics for Engineers
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Analysis
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Professional

With a focus on strategy and implementation, James Chang discusses business management practices and the technology that enables them. He analyzes the history of process management practices and demonstrates that BPM practices are a synthesis of radical change and continuous change practices. The book is relevant to both business and IT professionals who are presented with an integrated view on how various management practices merge into BPM. This volume describes the many technologies that converge to form a Business Process Management System (BPMS), illustrating its standards and service-oriented architecture.
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Business Information Systems
Databases
Software Engineering & Systems Development
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Professional