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Eisenbahnen und Eisenbahnunternehmer in der Industriellen Revolution
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht 1997; US$ 38.77Hauptbeschreibung Volker Then behandelt ein für die Geschichte des 19. Jahrhunderts wichtiges Thema. Im Prozess der Industrialisierung war das neue Transportsystem Eisenbahn ja von größter Bedeutung. Die Untersuchung ist wirtschafts- und sozialgeschichtlich orientiert, verknüpft auch Unternehmergeschichte mit der Geschichte des Bürgertums. Es geht... more...
Culture and Politics in Economic Development
Taylor and Francis 2005; US$ 49.95In this important book, pre-eminent economic sociologist Volker Bornschier analyzes growth and development in the Old and New Worlds - the so-called 'developed' countries. He shows how sociological and political factors have a massive impact on economic change in those countries. The book is a significant contribution to the burgeoning literature... more...
Wireless Communications over MIMO Channels
Wiley 2006; US$ 145.00Wireless Communications over MIMO Channels: Applications to CDMA and Multiple Antenna Systems covers both, state-of-the-art channel coding concepts and CDMA and multiple antenna systems, rarely found in other books on the subject. Furthermore, an information theoretical analysis of CDMA and SDMA systems illuminate ultimate limits and demonstrates... more...
The Grammar of Identity
Taylor and Francis 2006; US$ 175.00English self -forms and related words from other Germanic languages (e.g. Dutch zelf, Swedish själv, etc.) are used in two different functions: as ?intensifiers? (e.g. The president himself made the decision ) and as markers of reflexivity ( John criticized himself). On the basis of a comparative syntactic and semantic analysis, this book addresses... more...
Introduction to Complex Analysis in Several Variables
Springer 2005; US$ 39.99Gives an introduction to complex analysis in several variables. This book points out many cross-references to other parts of mathematics, such as functional analysis or algebras. A major focus is extension phenomena alien to the one-dimensional theory, which are expressed in Hartog's Kugelsatz, the theorem of Cartan-Thullen, and Bochner's theorem. more...
Polyvinylpyrrolidone Excipients for Pharmaceuticals
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG 2005; US$ 249.99The book describes the properties, analytical methods and the applications of different polyvinylpyrrolidone excipients (povidone, crospovidone, copovidone etc.) for use in pharmaceutical preparations. This group of excipients is one of the most important excipients used in modern technology to produce drugs. The book is intended for all persons working... more...
Practical Ship Hydrodynamics
Elsevier Science 2000; US$ 74.95The author has provided the reader with comprehensive coverage of ship hydrodynamics with a focus on numerical methods now in use. The book provides a global overview of experimental and numerical methods for ship resistance and propulsion, manoeuvring and seakeeping. As boundary element techniques are now in standard use, these are covered in sufficient... more...
CultureShock! Brazil
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Ptd Ltd 2008; US$ 11.17CultureShock! Brazil dispels the preconceptions about this diverse dynamic country and reveals the beauty and character that is Brazil. Written in a personable style, the book touches on all aspects of Brazilian life presenting the reader with a balanced, realistic and useful guide. This book leads you through the economic power house that is São... more...
CultureShock! Portugal
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Ptd Ltd 2008; US$ 11.17CultureShock! Portugal is every readers guide to living, working and adapting to life in this beautiful, charming country. Packed full of useful information, this book will answer all your questions and provide you with much, much more. Find out how to obtain a work visa, how to enrol your children in the schooling system, where to live, and... more...
Nongovernmental Organizations in International Society
Palgrave Macmillan 2008; US$ 95.00Based on a wealth of original information and research, this book offers both a critical introduction to NGOs and a discussion of recent theoretical approaches which have either dismissed or wildly exaggerated their political significance. more...









