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Presents research from across the globe in the study of paediatric neurology. This book discusses such topics as: the application of MLS BAER in paediatric, mainly neonatal, neurology to detect or diagnose brainstem and auditory abnormalities; childhood epilepsy and cognition; and, early predictors for autism spectrum disorders.

One of the demonstrations of systemic world-view, the interaction between belief and knowledge, is the oldest problem the essence of which was discussed as far back as the first to second centuries. This book discusses the spiritual influence in Georgia and its history dating back to the earliest times of mankind.

Presents topical research in the study of aquatic ecosystems of which there are two main types: marine ecosystems and freshwater ecosystems. This title discusses topics that include a change of biodiversity in subarctic freshwater ecosystems located in the northwest region of Russia.

Presents research in the study of substance abuse. The title discusses topics that include cocaine-dependent patients with antisocial personality disorder; drug abuse and neuro-AIDS; alcohol and substance abuse among older adults; sexual abuse in men with substance abuse problems; cognitive dysfunction in cocaine abuse; and, more.

Covers research in a cross-section of fields focusing on the environment, including research data on corporate environmental reporting and disclosure; effects of the fungicide and biocide dichlofluanid on living organisms; levels and trends of organochlorine pesticides; rhetoric construction of environmental values in business; and, more.

Presents research in the study of biodiversity conservation. This title discusses topics that include agricultural land-use in forest frontier areas; utilization of bovids in traditional folk medicine and their implications for conservation; conservation and management of the biodiversity in a hotspot; and, more.

Discusses topics that include discoveries in endocrine disruptors; depressed brainstem auditory electrophysiology in cerebral palsy; control of aldosterone synthesis and secretion; health of Latino children of immigrants; and, biomechanics of the ankle and hindfoot and hypoplasia of the internal carotid artery.

Presents developments and advances regarding the design, applications and performances of analog circuits. This title focuses on analog design automation and application of symbolic analysis, design issues for the future devices and circuits using silicon-germanium (SiGe), Heterojunction Bipolar Transistors (HBTs), and more.

The term 'social determinants of health' describes the conditions in which people are born, grow up, live, work and age, which includes the health system. This book is dedicated to the varying determinants, keeping in mind that as early as 2005 the WHO instituted a commission to deal with the social determinants of health.

There are some major barriers to postgraduate students engaging energetically with the American Psychiatric Association's "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM) taxonomy and manual. This book overcomes the barriers by introducing an appropriately skeptical view of DSM.

The Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) was created by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) enacted on October 3rd, 2008. This book examines the global context and international effects of TARP.

Since 2006, the percentage of mortgage loans that are seriously delinquent, including defaulted loans and foreclosures in inventory, has risen. This book provides an overview of servicing and a summary of the typical array of loss mitigation that servicers may offer distressed borrowers.

Examines the phase behavior of polymers. This title presents topical research in this field. It discusses topics that include the phase behavior of PVP as compared with that of poly(N-vinylcaprolactam); the applicability of lattice cluster theory to the calculation of miscibility; and, more.

Presents topical research in the study of the types, technology and modeling of sprays. This title discusses topics that include charged-spray technologies and their application in technology; spray drying to produce dried foods and vegetables; spray drying in the ceramic industry; and, atmospheric plasma spray.

A person's body fat percentage is the total weight of the person's fat divided by the person's weight and consists of essential body fat and storage body fat. Essential body fat is necessary to maintain life and reproductive functions. This book presents research in the composition, measurement and reduction procedures of body fat.

X-ray scattering techniques are a family of non-destructive analytical techniques which reveal information about the crystallographic structure, chemical composition and physical properties of materials and thin films. This book presents research in the study of X-ray scattering.

The Constitution requires that states be represented in the House of Representatives in accordance with their population. This book examines apportioning seats in the House of Representatives among the states in proportion to state population as required by the Constitution, which appears to be a simple task.

Presents substantial results from around the globe in selected areas of educational research. This title discusses topics that include undergraduate public health education; evaluation and accreditation in higher education; reading goals and text relevance for assigned course readings; and, more.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Examines a research study that describes the critical interaction between ethnicity and career development in lives of Chinese-Canadian young adults. Drawn from several major career development theories, this book identifies the research participants' dynamic and complex processes involved in career choice and decision-making.

Many important industrial objectives require the development of ceramics with specific properties. It is established that the development of ceramics demands the control of their composition at the atomic scale, as well as the nanostructuration of the materials. This book examines the concept known as the Precursor-Derived Ceramics (PDCs) route.

Conflicts are 'time-distributed social episodes' consisting of many discrete components that include issues, oppositions, resolutions and outcomes. This book focuses on interpersonal conflict that is more common in infancy, childhood and adolescence.

The world is becoming more and more intricately multidimensional, both culturally and linguistically. Language is so deeply embedded in culture that cultural identity is defined to a great extent in terms of language. This book captures the fundamental concepts and issues raised in this context.

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) protects species identified as endangered or threatened with extinction and attempts to protect the habitat on which they depend. This book examines the major provisions of ESA, both domestic and international, and also discusses some of the background issues, such as extinction and effectiveness of the statute.

Despite grim predictions at the close of 2008, the U.S. wind power industry experienced yet another record year in 2009, once again surpassing even optimistic growth projections from years past. This book examines the U.S. wind power industry market conditions, and analyses impact of wind energy installations on domestic manufacturing and trade.

The globalisation of commerce and science means that new structures of governance are required to handle new and novel situations, such as across state and institutional boundaries. This book examines the role of governance in local and multi-national businesses and in local, national and international political forums and organisations.

Since 1984, the world has been spending, on the average, over $700 million annually in a futile effort at developing safe and effective HIV vaccines. The socio-economic wreck caused by the HIV/AIDS pandemic is mind-boggling. This book is suitable for those that are involved or interested in HIV vaccine research and development.

Since 1973 the author undertook 42 expeditions in Tibet, the Himalayas, Karakorum, Kuen Lun, Tien Shan, Sayan Mountains, the Altai and other parts of High and Central Asia which contributed to a detailed knowledge about extension and thickness of the High Asian inland-ice. Geomorphological and Quaternary-geological (sedimentological) results as well as climate measurement of a cumulative 6 years of field research in High Asia are presented. The data gained is for the Last Glacial period (Marine Isotope Stage (MIS) 32). Geometric boundary conditions resulting from low latitude caused a substantial albedo-induced impact on the energy budget of the earth during glacial times. The vast extension of the ice-sheets and the high elevation (6000m asl) contributed to this. A substantial albedo-induced cooling of the atmosphere is inferred. From these findings the author has deduced his ice age development theory. This book summarizes and details the results of 39 years of ice age research.