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paperback. Agent systems are being used to model complex systems like societies, markets and biological systems. This book sheds light upon the complex interrelation between interactivity/exchange and convergence in multi-agent systems, for the first time. Series: Advanced Information and Knowledge Processing. Num Pages: 158 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCH; PBUD; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 158
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849968218
- ISBN
- 9781849968218
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.83
€ 118.83
Paperback. "Charged Defects in Semiconductors" details the current state of knowledge regarding the properties of the ionized defects that can affect the behaviour of advanced transistors, photo-active devices, catalysts, and sensors. Series: Engineering Materials and Processes. Num Pages: 298 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHFC; PNFS; TGB; TGMB; TJFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849968201
- ISBN
- 9781849968201
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.97
€ 180.97
Paperback. Based on a major European Integrated Project, this book explores a new look at human interfaces, one in which computers become participants among humans interacting with humans. It contains over one hundred illustrations, most in color. Editor(s): Waibel, Alex; Stiefelhagen, Rainer. Series: Human-Computer Interaction Series. Num Pages: 398 pages, 38 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TJF; UG; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 611.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 398
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849968195
- ISBN
- 9781849968195
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 181.84
€ 181.84
paperback. Drawing upon insights from computational language processing, this book details the theory that there is a language of design. The book then discusses how understanding that language yields practical applications for design management. Num Pages: 194 pages, 26 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: AK; CFX; TBD; UGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 305.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849968164
- ISBN
- 9781849968164
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.83
€ 118.83
Paperback. This book provides a starting point for the use of field programmable gate arrays in the design of embedded systems. It offers the industrial engineer and researcher a concise but self-contained round-up of the state-of-the-art in programmable logic devices. Num Pages: 154 pages, 37 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TJFC; TJFM; UGC; UMB; UYF; UYS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 154
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849968157
- ISBN
- 9781849968157
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Paperback. Biofuel is a renewable energy source produced from natural materials such as wood, straw and even household waste. This book discusses the production of transportation fuels from biomass by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 336 pages, 104 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KNBT; TC; THX; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 489.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849968140
- ISBN
- 9781849968140
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.92
€ 180.92
Electromechanical Properties in Composites Based on Ferroelectrics
Topolov, Vitaly Yu.; Bowen, Christopher R.
Paperback. This book investigates the problem of prediction and non-monotonicity of the effective electromechanical properties in two- and three-component composites based on ferroelectric ceramics and relaxor-ferroelectric single crystals. Series: Engineering Materials and Processes. Num Pages: 218 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, 23 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TGB; TGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 343.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849968133
- ISBN
- 9781849968133
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.42
€ 180.42
Paperback. Finkelstein's systematic study focuses on the broad subject of reliability theory, and specifically, on failure rate (hazard rate, force of mortality) modeling and its generalizations to random environment systems, as well as to repairable systems. Series: Springer Series in Reliability Engineering. Num Pages: 290 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDE; TBC; TBJ; TGPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849968102
- ISBN
- 9781849968102
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.94
€ 180.94
Paperback. This book devoted to the theory of discontinuous dynamic systems requires no background in the field. It develops nonsmooth stability analysis and discontinuous control synthesis based on novel modeling of discontinuous dynamic systems. Series: Communications and Control Engineering. Num Pages: 339 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; TGMD4; TJFM; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 339
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849968096
- ISBN
- 9781849968096
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.84
€ 180.84
Paperback. This enlightening book introduces a new approach to the modeling of fingertips similar to human fingers. The book uniquely investigates how soft fingertips with hard back plates enhance dexterity in grasping and manipulation. Num Pages: 245 pages, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TGB; TGMD4; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 375.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849968089
- ISBN
- 9781849968089
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Game Theoretic Problems in Network Economics and Mechanism Design Solu...
Narahari, Y.; Garg, Dinesh; Narayanam, Ramasu...
Paperback. This monograph focuses on exploring game theoretic modeling and mechanism design for problem solving in Internet and network economics. For the first time, the main theoretical issues and applications of mechanism design are bound together in a single text. Series: Advanced Information and Knowledge Processing. Num Pages: 296 pages, 45 black & white illustrations, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; UKN; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849968072
- ISBN
- 9781849968072
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 139.39
€ 139.39
Paperback. This book offers a comprehensive treatment of the theory of periodic systems, including the problems of filtering and control. It covers an array of topics, presenting an overview of the field and focusing on discrete-time signals and systems. Series: Communications and Control Engineering. Num Pages: 443 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PBW; TGMD4; TJFM; UYS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 443
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849968058
- ISBN
- 9781849968058
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 182.24
€ 182.24
Paperback. This book provides a thorough, rigorous presentation of kinematics and dynamics using MATLAB. Each chapter includes an introduction, a step-by-step presentation and sample problems. The book contains over one hundred illustrations. Num Pages: 492 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TGMD4; TJFM; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 492
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849967990
- ISBN
- 9781849967990
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 100.12
€ 100.12
Paperback. Here is comprehensive coverage of reliability issues and their countermeasures in large-scale digital control systems, from the hardware and software in digital systems to the human operators who supervise the overall process of large-scale systems. Editor(s): Seong, Poong Hyun. Series: Springer Series in Reliability Engineering. Num Pages: 304 pages, 36 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TBC; TGPQ; THK; TJFM; UYD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849967976
- ISBN
- 9781849967976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 232.62
€ 232.62
Paperback. The authors contributing to this volume describe in depth several aspects of machine structures, machine elements and control, and application. The basics, models and functions of each aspect are explained by experts from both academia and industry. Editor(s): Lopez de Lacalle, Norberto; Lamikiz Mentxaka, Aitzol. Num Pages: 442 pages, 33 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; TDP; TGBN; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 649.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 442
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849967952
- ISBN
- 9781849967952
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 212.78
€ 212.78
Paperback. This book provides a framework for the justification of the dependability of a computer-based system and explores fundamental aspects of safety evaluation, such as the nature of claims and various ways to deal with different types of uncertainty. Series: Springer Series in Reliability Engineering. Num Pages: 323 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TBC; TGPQ; UKR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 483.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 323
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849967945
- ISBN
- 9781849967945
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 232.76
€ 232.76
Paperback. The material here develops the robust control of infinite-dimensional dynamical systems derived from time-dependent coupled PDEs associated with boundary-value problems. Mathematical foundations are provided to keep the book accessible to the non-specialist. Series: Communications and Control Engineering. Num Pages: 524 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MQW; PBW; PHD; TGM; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 795.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 524
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849967907
- ISBN
- 9781849967907
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 233.83
€ 233.83
Paperback. Fuel Cell Micro-grids describes an energy supply method based on a network of two or more proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEM-FC). This book analyses the operation plan of these new energy supply methods using genetic algorithms. Series: Power Systems. Num Pages: 252 pages, 42 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: THRD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849967884
- ISBN
- 9781849967884
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.42
€ 180.42
paperback. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) controllers are high value-added products counting for over 30% of the price of machine tools. This volume is a detailed discussion on the theory and design of CNC systems and covers modern open-architecture control systems. Series: Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing. Num Pages: 476 pages, 48 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TDP; TGBN; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 476
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849967877
- ISBN
- 9781849967877
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 294.99
€ 294.99
Paperback. Biomolecular sequence comparison is the origin of bioinformatics. This book gives a complete in-depth treatment of the study of sequence comparison. The book examines alignment methods and techniques, and features a new issue of sequence comparison. Series: Computational Biology. Num Pages: 229 pages, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBKF; PSA; UGN; UMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 229
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849967822
- ISBN
- 9781849967822
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.83
€ 118.83
Paperback. Introducing a new viewpoint, this book re-thinks the basic philosophy governing electricity distribution systems. It presents the features, solutions and applications of the power electronics arrangements useful for future smart electrical energy networks. Editor(s): Strzelecki, Ryszard. Series: Power Systems. Num Pages: 414 pages, 25 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KNBT; THRD; TJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 25. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 414
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849967815
- ISBN
- 9781849967815
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 182.12
€ 182.12
Stability Augmentation of a Grid-connected Wind Farm
Muyeen, S. M.; Tamura, Junji; Murata, Toshiak...
Paperback. This insightful book introduces a comprehensive approach to stabilising the power output from wind farms, covering both fixed and variable speed wind turbine generator systems. It provides advanced tools with detailed modeling and controller design. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 248 pages, 38 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KNBT; THRD; THX; TJF; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 375.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849967808
- ISBN
- 9781849967808
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.42
€ 180.42
Paperback. This book provides an extraordinarily practical and hands-on approach towards understanding the diverse array of mathematical methods used in surface texture and roundness analysis. There are examples, illustrations and exercises included. Num Pages: 263 pages, 87 black & white illustrations, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBWH; PDDM; TDP; UGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 233 x 19. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849967730
- ISBN
- 9781849967730
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 180.42
€ 180.42
Paperback. This is a survey of new research topics in reliability theory and optimization techniques in reliability engineering. The author is considered the world leader in maintenance reliability engineering, having worked in this area for over thirty years. Series: Springer Series in Reliability Engineering. Num Pages: 246 pages, 65 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; PBU; TBD; TGPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849967723
- ISBN
- 9781849967723
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13