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As an industrial process, construction is unique in that the method of procurement of any built asset (building, infrastructure or process plant) defines many of the subsequent management processes that take place during the building phase -- a very different situation to the purchase of goods and services in most other industries. The procurement...

This book provides a comprehensive yet concise and practical guide to the full range of clotting and bleeding disorders encountered in clinical practice. Presented in three sections, this book informs and advises clinicians in all stages of diagnosis, management and prevention of thrombotic and hemostatic disorders. This book offers essential...

This new title provides a basic understanding of the various chemical and physical antisepsis, disinfection, and sterlization methods used for infection prevention and contamination control. It considers the current understanding of mechanisms of biocidal action on microorganisms and describes the less-studied mechanisms of resistance in viruses,...

Fully updated and revised, this 2 nd edition considers older people as major clients of occupational therapy services. It inspires innovation in the practice of occupational therapy with older people, encompasses current theories and challenges, and provides detailed coverage of bodily structures, functions and pathologies. Topics new to this...

Handbook of Agricultural Entomology by Helmut van Emden is a landmark publication for students and practitioners of entomology applied to agriculture and horticulture. It can be used as a reference and as a general textbook. The book opens with a general introduction to entomology and includes coverage of the major insects (and mites) that cause...

This new edition of a core undergraduate textbook for construction managers reflects current best practice, topical industry preoccupations and latest developments in courses and fundamental subjects for students. While the construction process still requires traditional skills, changes over recent decades today demand improved understanding of...