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A quantitative yet accessible introduction to remote sensing techniques, this new edition covers a broad spectrum of Earth science applications.

A guide to modern scanning electron microscopy instrumentation, methodology and techniques, highlighting novel applications to cell and molecular biology.

This book addresses the timely subject of systems applications in astrobiology.

Laser Fundamentals, published in 2004, provides an introduction to the physical and engineering principles of laser operation and design.

For students and professionals, this covers theory and methods for stochastic modelling and analysis of marine structures under environmental loads.

For students and professionals, this covers theory and methods for stochastic modelling and analysis of marine structures under environmental loads.

Comprehensive 2006 graduate textbook providing an overview of theoretical and experimental methods in nano-optics.

From fundamental concepts to cutting-edge applications, this is an encyclopaedic reference of important terms and effects in optoelectronics and photonics.

This textbook provides a complete and systematic discussion of exploration seismology.

The first textbook on mathematical methods applied to optical science and engineering.

Australia''s most trusted and reliable reference for commercial cookery students and apprentice chefs.

This textbook provides a complete and systematic discussion of exploration seismology.

Australia''s most trusted and reliable reference for commercial cookery students and apprentice chefs.

Presents practical electro-optical applications in the context of the fundamental principles of communication theory, thermodynamics, information theory and propagation theory.

A consistent and systematic review of recent advances in optical antenna theory and practice, written by leading experts.

An accessible, well presented introduction to the theory of optical aberrations, covering key topics that are often missing from comparable books.

Presents practical electro-optical applications in the context of the fundamental principles of communication theory, thermodynamics, information theory and propagation theory.

A consistent and systematic review of recent advances in optical antenna theory and practice, written by leading experts.

An accessible, well presented introduction to the theory of optical aberrations, covering key topics that are often missing from comparable books.

Both a textbook for graduate students with exercises and a reference with code for researchers in computational aeroacoustics (CAA).

Both a textbook for graduate students with exercises and a reference with code for researchers in computational aeroacoustics (CAA).

From fundamental concepts to cutting-edge applications, this is an encyclopaedic reference of important terms and effects in optoelectronics and photonics.

Ideal for researchers and practitioners looking to develop and use computational algorithms for waveform design in diverse active sensing applications.

This book explores and explains fracture processes and fluid transport in the crust, with numerous worked examples, step-by-step calculations and practice exercises.

This book explores and explains fracture processes and fluid transport in the crust, with numerous worked examples, step-by-step calculations and practice exercises.

Written by experts in the ship design field, this book provides a comprehensive approach to evaluating ship resistance and propulsion.

Written by experts in the ship design field, this book provides a comprehensive approach to evaluating ship resistance and propulsion.

Describes and evaluates the basic principles, methods and applications of subsurface sensing and imaging, covering a wide range of techniques.

An exploration of structured surfaces in the context of optical metamaterials for researchers and professionals working in metamaterials and plasmonics.

Covers the concepts, theory and techniques of modern optical amplifier technology, for graduates and researchers in physics, optics and communications.

For several decades it has been widely accepted that human space exploration is the exclusive domain of government agencies.

The pace of space exploration has long been dictated by political motivations.

The pace of space exploration has long been dictated by political motivations.

How did Accor, Cendant, Choice Hotels International, Marriott, and Hilton become the largest hotel chains in the worldand what strategies will they use to continue their growth?

How did Accor, Cendant, Choice Hotels International, Marriott, and Hilton become the largest hotel chains in the worldand what strategies will they use to continue their growth?

A manual of constructional details which shows how successful results in acoustic design can be achieved by correct use of building materials, products and components.

A manual of constructional details which shows how successful results in acoustic design can be achieved by correct use of building materials, products and components.

Professor Brian Cox is among the best-known physicists in the world.

The text comprehensively discusses the implementation of sensor systems using artificial intelligence, quantum device and circuit with artificial intelligence, and biomedical implementation of artificial intelligence-based optoelectronic circuits.

Environmental Management for Hotels is a textbook for hospitality students that covers the relatively new field of environmental management.

Environmental Management for Hotels is a textbook for hospitality students that covers the relatively new field of environmental management.

This text provides a comprehensive look at the fast growing meetings and convention market segment.

This text provides a comprehensive look at the fast growing meetings and convention market segment.

Designed for all students of hospitality and tourism management, the second edition of this best selling text gives a modern approach to front office operations and management using realistic scenarios set in the hotel environmentKey features of this essential text: user-friendly style of writing and accessible page layout enables students to use it as a reference book as well as a textbook updated in the light of recent developments such as global distribution systems and the internet greater focus on increasing yield and expansion of vital management aspects such as staffing and equipment additional extended, practical exercise material.

Designed for all students of hospitality and tourism management, the second edition of this best selling text gives a modern approach to front office operations and management using realistic scenarios set in the hotel environmentKey features of this essential text: user-friendly style of writing and accessible page layout enables students to use it as a reference book as well as a textbook updated in the light of recent developments such as global distribution systems and the internet greater focus on increasing yield and expansion of vital management aspects such as staffing and equipment additional extended, practical exercise material.

The fully revised edition of this well-known text by an experienced author, consultant and educator follows the structure and approach which has proved so successful since its first publication in 1980.

The fully revised edition of this well-known text by an experienced author, consultant and educator follows the structure and approach which has proved so successful since its first publication in 1980.

How can owners and managers ensure that their considerable capital investments will return a competitive return on their investments?

How can owners and managers ensure that their considerable capital investments will return a competitive return on their investments?

This book provides an overview of the Greek legislation applying to space activity under the responsibility of the Greek State, as in line with international space law.