Academic Press imprint: 6422 books
Discovery of El Greco
The Nationalization of Culture versus the Rise of Modern Art (1860–1914)
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2016
Originally published in Dutch and translated to Spanish for the fourth centenary celebration of the death of El Greco in 2014, this book is a comprehensive study of the rediscovery of El Greco – seen as one of the most important events of its kind in art history. The Nationalization of Culture versus...
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Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2016
This new book focuses on nanomaterial development as well as investigations of combustion and explosion processes. It presents valuable information on the modeling of processes and on quantum chemical calculations and leading-edge research from around the world in this dynamic field, focusing on concepts...
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Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
In agricultural education and research, the study of agricultural microbiology has undergone tremendous changes in the past few decades, leading to today’s scientific farming that is a backbone of economy all over the globe. Microorganisms in Sustainable Agriculture, Food, and the Environment fills...
Facing the Tiger
A Guide for Men with Prostate Cancer and the People Who Love Them
Language: English
Release Date: January 25, 2013
Prostate cancer is now the most common male cancer in the western world, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer. In the United States over 2.5 million men are living with a diagnosis of prostate cancer; in the UK over 250,000 men, and in Australia over 120,000 men. For each man who has had prostate cancer,...
Social Transformations in Scandinavian Cities
Nordic Perspectives on Urban Marginalisation and Social Sustainability
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2016
The Social Tranformations of Scandinavian Cities highlights the changing face of social sustainability and social disintegration in Scandinavian cities against the backdrop of ongoing global societal transformations. It contributes to the literature on urban development in advanced societies by bringing...
by Gerald Litwack
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 1998
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 1998
First published in 1943, Vitamins and Hormones is the longest-running serial published by Academic Press. In the early days of the Serial, the subjects of vitamins and hormones were quite distinct. Now, new discoveries have proved that several of the vitamins function as hormones and many of the substances...
by Gerald Litwack
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2007
First published in 1943, Vitamins and Hormones is the longest-running serial published by Academic Press. In the early days of the serial, the subjects of vitamins and hormones were quite distinct. The Editorial Board now reflects expertise in the field of hormone action, vitamin action, X-ray crystal...
by Ramasamy Santhanam
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2017
This comprehensive book provides first-hand information on the diversity, biology, and ecology of venomous stingrays of freshwater, brackish, and marine ecosystems. Each year thousands of injuries to swimmers and surfers are reported, with 750 to 1,500 stingray injuries reported each year in the US...
by Ramasamy Santhanam
Language: English
Release Date: December 22, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: December 22, 2017
This is the first comprehensive book on the biology and ecology of pufferfish, also known as blowfish, swellfish, and globefish. Covering 197 species of pufferfish recorded so far from the marine, brackish, and freshwater ecosystems of the world, this important volume expounds on the toxins and associated...
Controlling People
The Paradoxical Nature of Being Human
Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2016
“We need to strive for a world where people control what is important to themselves while minimizing the controlling of others.” We are all controlling people. In fact our feelings of wellbeing depend on staying in control. Just as when we drive a car, we must stay in control in everyday life...
Laws, Policies, Attitudes and Processes that Shape the Lives of Puppies in America
Assessing Society's Needs, Desires, Values and Morals
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2016
Puppies – nubile, tender, and pure – have become endeared to U.S. society, and to some extent, the world. Puppies are the holy grail of animal companions to Americans. They are glorified above other animals and protected by numerous laws, yet they are systematically, lawfully, and illegally abused,...
by Tim Prenzler
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2013
This is a book of research and policy aimed at raising ethical standards in criminal justice practice. Around the world, corruption continues to undermine the rule of law and the application of due process rights. Misconduct by criminal justice professionals challenges democratic authority and the...
Australia & Israel
A Diasporic, Cultural and Political Relationship
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
Australia and the State of Israel have maintained a cordial if at times ambiguous relationship. The two countries are geographically isolated: strategic, economic, and cultural interests lie increasingly with Asia for one, and with the United States and the European Union for the other. But for all...
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Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2016
This informative new volume provides a hand-picked selection of useful techniques, ideas, competencies, and skills for working with children in school settings. The book comprises both research (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-design) and conceptual pieces about the most effective, current professional...