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Proteins in solution and at interfaces are increasingly used in exciting new applications, from biomimetic materials to nanoparticle patterning. This book surveys the state-of-the-art in the field, providing scientists in diverse areas with a comprehensive and modern analysis of the techniques used in protein characterization, as well as insight...

Now in a much-anticipated two-volume new edition, this gold-standard reference stands as the most comprehensive and authoritative text on equine reproduction. Serving theriogenologists, practitioners and breeders worldwide as a one-stop resource for the reproductive assessment and management of equine patients, Equine Reproduction, Second Edition ...

The concepts of veterinary genetics are crucial to understanding and controlling many diseases and disorders in animals. They are also crucial to enhancing animal production. Accessible and clearly presented, Introduction to Veterinary Genetics provides a succinct introduction to the aspects of genetics relevant to animal diseases and production....

This comprehensive text integrates related aspects of wound management, skin integrity and dermatology into a convenient, one-stop resource. It explores the theories underpinning wound management and skin integrity by reviewing the supporting evidence and making practical recommendations for busy clinicians. Wound Healing and Skin Integrity ...

Praise for the First Edition "...fills a considerable gap in the numerical analysis literature by providing a self-contained treatment ...this is an important work written in a clear style ...warmly recommended to any graduate student or researcher in the field of the numerical solution of partial differential equations." -- SIAM Review...

In this book, Optical Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) is approached from a strictly practical and application-oriented point of view. Based on the characteristics and constraints of modern fiber-optic components, transport systems and fibers, the text provides relevant rules of thumb and practical hints for technology selection, WDM system...