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Natural catastrophic events such as volcano eruptions have greatly affected environments in wide regions around the world. Ash and gases impelled by these eruptions into the atmosphere carry large volumes of particles of different sizes (nanometer and ultrafine) that are scattered around the earth. However, the greater accumulation of different grain size was observed in the range of 10 kilometres from the centre of the volcano, causing devastating effect. The most important consequences of this type of event are loss of habitats for flora and fauna. This book discusses the triggers of volcanic eruptions, as well as environmental effects and the role they play in climate change.

Prions, probably the most fascinating proteins ever studied, have been in the spotlight for the last 30 years. This book discusses the development of prions and their various diseases.

Discusses advances in child and adolescent health with research findings to be published in the year 2012.

Modern day's electronic structure theory of molecules, solids, materials, biomolecules, and more heavily depends on the astounding success of density functional theory (DFT). This book presents some of the advanced developments that took place in DFT, of late.

Discusses advances in child and adolescent health with research findings published in the year 2011.

Examines the problem of suicide around the world and how suicide can be prevented. This title presents discussions of issues that have been of particular concern, such as whether antidepressants precipitate suicidal behaviour in some people as well as preventing it in others and the complex issues involved in physician-assisted suicide.

Presents original results on the leading edge of computer science research. This book includes topics such as: e-science machine learning and knowledge discovery in databases; intuitive human-robot interaction; virtual laboratories in physics education; and linear dimensionality reduction and feature selection for visual object recognition.

Presents research in the study of the threats, ecological impacts and control methods relating to invasive species. This title includes topics such as: thermochemical processing of wood from invasive arboreal species for sustainable bioenergy generation; invasive rodents in the U S; invasive Buprestid beetle species monitoring; and, more.

Geothermal energy is reliable, sustainable and environmentally friendly with less greenhouse emission. This title presents a diversity of topical case studies in geothermal energy, technology and geology.

Examines the FDA's efforts to improve oversight and protection of imported seafood; and focuses on enhancing efforts to detect and prevent economic adulteration of food and medical products that could affect the public health.

Presents original study results on the leading edge of neuroscience research. This book covers topics such as: regulation of neuronal morphology and plasticity by small GTP-binding proteins and its implication in autism and mental retardation; processing magnitudes within the parietal cortex; and cognitive impairment in system lupus erythematosus.

As concentrations of greenhouse gases and heat-trapping particles increase in the atmosphere, it is becoming ever more urgent to understand and prepare for the resulting changes in climate. This book presents an overview of the national strategy and progress that the federal government is taking in adapting to climate change.

Hearing loss is a chronic and often lifelong disability that can cause profound damage to the development of speech, language, and cognitive skills in children, especially when commencing before the critical period of language development in infancy.

Cardiovascular disease has evolved into an epidemic health concern. Considerable effort has been made to develop novel and safer therapeutic options. This book gives insights into the general principles of gene transfer as well as therapeutic strategies including stem cell therapy as an alternative approach to gene therapy.

Presents research in the study of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the testes. This title includes such topics as: the roles and regulatory mechanism of proton pumping V-ATPase in spermatozoa and epididymis physiology; oxidative stress as a converging mechanism of testicular damage; and, more.

Reviews research on suicidal behaviour among adolescents from ethnic minorities; the self-defeating dynamics of aesthetic and existential self-determination; self-concept in anorexia-nervosa; the psychological basis of self-harm; and individuals with learning disabilities and a propensity for self-injury.

Marshes, both tidal and non-tidal, are productive and complex ecosystems. The water in these systems ranges from fresh, to brackish, to saline as one moves from inland to coastal areas. Marshes are an interface between upland and aquatic habitats. This book presents research in the study of the ecology, management and conservation of marshes.

Provides a comparative overview of the similarities and differences between the Empowerment Zones (EZs), Enterprise Communities (ECs), and Renewal Communities (RCs) programs, and reviews congressional policy choices to target and provide federal incentives to economically distressed zones.

Tea has been consumed for the last 3,000 years. Tea is known for its benefits against cardiovascular disease, anti-inflammatory benefits, antimicrobial, as well as skin and oral care agent. In this book, experts in tea explore its health effects in various aspects such as skin, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and more.

The effectiveness of the nation's schools is a concern at all levels of government. This book examines the federal government's evolving role in supporting state and local accountability for elementary and secondary education and discusses how this role may continue to evolve or change during reauthorization.

The majority of energy produced in the United States is derived from fossil fuels. This book provides an analysis of direct federal financial interventions and subsidies in energy markets with a focus on subsidies to electricity production.

The United States faces important decisions about future energy supply and use. This book provides a summary of US electricity generation potential from wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, ocean-hydrokinetic, and biomass sources of renewable energy.

Presents research in the study of the epidemiology, pathogenesis and treatment of Hepatitic C Virus including: genome-wide association studies regarding HCV infection; hepatic and blood dendritic cell subsets in patients with chronic HCV; bone metabolism disorders in HCV infection; and Socs1 involvement in liver damage during HCV infection.

Domestic food production performance plays the most critical role in food security, particularly for regions like Asia and sub-Saharan Africa that depend on grain supplies. This title examines projections of two key determinants of food security: food production and import capacity of the countries.

A title that emphasizes on the fundamental engineering principles underlying the peat characteristics, importance of peat, environmental effects of peat, determination of the mechanical properties of peat terrain, mechanisation of peat based on the vehicle for highland, moderate peatland, and peat swamp.

Discusses the maturation and stabilisation mechanisms of two hyperthermostable subtilisin-like serine proteases from thermococcus kodakarensis; serine protease-related innate immunity; fungal and bacterial serine proteases; and the physiological function and pathology of neurosin/kallikrein 6 in the central nervous system.

Gathers and presents original research results in medicine and biology. In this title, topics discussed include growth hormone treatment in children; surgical interventions and acupuncture for low back pain; glycopeptide antibiotic sorption properties; opiod actions on the bulbar respiratory network; and the genetics of COPD.