Encyclopedia of Marine Geosciences

Encyclopedia of Marine Geosciences
Springer | Oceanography | May 21, 2016 | ISBN-10: 9400762372 | 961 pages | pdf | 86 mb

Editors: Harff, J., Meschede, M., Petersen, S., Thiede, J. (Eds.)

Offers an overview of the oceans’ and marginal seas’ geo-resources
Presents an interdisciplinary synopsis of the whole scale of marine geosciences
Incorporates geology, geophysics, hydrography, biology, climatology, ecology, and economic geology
Integrates knowledge in basic and applied sciences, connecting natural and engineering sciences
Addresses some 195 topics through the work of international specialists

This Encyclopedia comprises the current knowledge in marine geosciences whereby not only basic but also applied and technical sciences are covered. Through this concept a broad scale of users in the field of marine sciences and techniques is addressed, from students and scholars in academia to engineers and decision makers in industry and politics.

Globally growing demand of energy and mineral resources, reliable future projection of climate processes and the protection of coasts to mitigate the threats of disasters and hazards require a comprehensive understanding of the structure, ongoing processes and genesis of the marine geosphere. Beyond the “classical” research fields in marine geology in current time more general concepts have been evolved integrating marine geophysics, hydrography, marine biology, climatology and ecology. As an umbrella the term “marine geosciences” has been broadly accepted for this new complex field of research and the solutions of practical tasks in the marine realm.

Number of Illustrations and Tables

114 b/w illustrations, 344 illustrations in colour

Topics

Oceanography

Geology

Geophysics / Geodesy

Ecology

Physical Geography

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Matthew Bunson - Encyclopedia of the Roman Empire [Repost]

Matthew Bunson – Encyclopedia of the Roman Empire
1994 | ISBN: 081602135X | English | 690 pages | PDF | 9.2 MB

The Roman Empire is known for its extraordinarily rich cultural legacy. This encyclopaedia provides comprehensive and interdisciplinary coverage of the people, places, events and ideas of this remarkable period. Spanning almost 500 years of turmoil and triumph, each of the nearly 2000 entries in this second edition has been reviewed and updated to reflect advances in archaeology, historical and literary criticism, and social analysis. New entries have been added on daily life, engineering, science, law and the role of women in Roman society, among others…

Encyclopedia of Algorithms, Second Edition

Encyclopedia of Algorithms, Second Edition
Springer | Theoretical Computer Science | March 14 2016 | ISBN-10: 1493928635 | 2389 pages | pdf | 48.84 mb

Editors: Kao, Ming-Yang (Ed.)

Covers a wealth of problems currently relevant in diverse fields including biology, economics, financial software and computer science, amongst others
Presents accessible, updated and enhanced, A-Z entries with useful cross-references
Features examples from growing areas such as bioinformatics and social networks
Ensures a balanced coverage through a top-quality, scientifically and geographically diverse editorial board
Offers literature references for those looking to study a topic in more detailAbout this Reference Work

This dynamic reference work provides solutions to vital algorithmic problems for scholars, researchers, practitioners, teachers and students in fields such as computer science, mathematics, statistics, biology, economics, financial software, and medical informatics.

This second edition is broadly expanded, building upon the success of its former edition with more than 450 new and updated entries. These entries are designed to ensure algorithms are presented from growing areas of research such as bioinformatics, combinatorial group testing, differential privacy, enumeration algorithms, game theory, massive data algorithms, modern learning theory, social networks, and VLSI CAD algorithms.

Over 630 entries are organized alphabetically by problem, with subentries allowing for distinct solutions. Each entry includes a description of the basic algorithmic problem; the input and output specifications; key results; examples of applications; citations to key literature, open problems, experimental results, links to data sets and downloadable code.

All entries are peer-reviewed, written by leading experts in the field—and each entry contains links to a summary of the author’s research work.

This defining reference is available in both print and online—a dynamic living work with hyperlinks to related entries, cross references citations, and a myriad other valuable URLs.

New and Updated entries include:

Algorithmic Aspects of Distributed Sensor Networks,

Algorithms for Modern Computers

Bioinformatics

Certified Reconstruction and Mesh Generation

Combinatorial Group Testing

Compression of Text and Data Structures

Computational Counting

Computational Economics

Computational Geometry

Differential Privacy

Enumeration Algorithms

Exact Exponential Algorithms

Game Theory

Graph Drawing

Group Testing

Internet Algorithms

Kernels and Compressions

Massive Data Algorithms

Mathematical Optimization

Modern Learning Theory

Social Networks

Stable Marriage Problems, k-SAT Algorithms

Sublinear Algorithms

Tile Self-Assembly

VLSI CAD Algorithms

Number of Illustrations and Tables

263 b/w illustrations, 116 illustrations in colour

Topics

Theory of Computation

Electrical Engineering

Applications of Mathematics

Computing Methodologies

Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis

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Encyclopedia of Terminology for Educational Communications and Technology (Repost)

Encyclopedia of Terminology for Educational Communications and Technology By Rita C Richey
2013 | 370 Pages | ISBN: 1461465729 | PDF | 2 MB

​The Encyclopedia of Terminology for Educational Communications and Technology is a volume of scholarly definitions and short discussions of approximately 180 key terms of the field. Each 200-500 word entry includes material such as the salient attributes of the term, any alternative views and interpretations of the term, and future trends. The definition discussions are supported with relevant literature from educational communications and technology and related fields, such as communications or educational psychology. Individual signed entries are written by over 50 established scholars from throughout the field and throughout the world. The terms included in the encyclopedia cover the many topics addressed by the field’s practitioners and scholars. They encompass six general categories of educational technology content – foundational subjects, instructional design, technology and media, analysis and evaluation, management and organizational improvement, and research and theory.​

The Concise Encyclopedia of Sociology (Repost)

The Concise Encyclopedia of Sociology By George Ritzer, J. Michael Ryan
2010 | 784 Pages | ISBN: 1405183535 , 1405183527 | PDF | 8 MB

This concise encyclopedia is the most complete international survey of sociology ever created in one volume.
Contains over 800 entries from the whole breadth of the discipline
Distilled from the highly regarded Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, with entries completely revised and updated to provide succinct and up–to–date coverage of the fundamental topics
Global in scope, both in terms of topics and contributors
Each entry includes references and suggestions for further reading
Cross–referencing allows easy movement around the volume

Encyclopedia of Comparative Iconography - Themes Depicted in Works of Art (2 volume set)

Encyclopedia of Comparative Iconography – Themes Depicted in Works of Art (2 volume set)

Fitzroy Dearborn | 1998 | ISBN: 1579580092 | English | 568+600 pages | PDF | 236 MB

Answers to how various mythological, Biblical, and literary themes have been treated in literature, art, music, and the performing arts can be found in this work. It provides an analysis of over 100 selected themes that reflect the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of scholarly and academic work through the use of various iconographical sources. The alphabetical arrangement facilitates browsing, while the six indexes provide multiple access by considering, among others, references to the Bible; Judeo-Christian personages, places and concepts; and artists and works of art.