The Selten School of Behavioral Economics: A Collection of Essays in Honor of Reinhard Selten

Reinhard Selten, to date the only German Nobel Prize laureate in economics, celebrates his 80th birthday in 2010. While his contributions to game theory are well-known, the behavioral side of his scientific work has received less public exposure, even though he has been committed to experimental research during his entire career, publishing more experimental than theoretical papers in top-tier journals.

Gastrointestinal Physiology (LANGE Physiology Series)

A system- and disease-based approach to the aspects of gastrointestinal pathophysiology, essential for an understanding of clinical medicine. Bridging the gap between basic science and clinical medicine, this text provides students with a solid understanding of symptom identification and the underlying disease mechanism. Features clinical pearls, learning objectives, study questions, algorithms, and key concepts highlighting the presentation in each chapter.

Preparing to Pass the Medical Assisting Exam (2009)

Preparing to Pass the Medical Assisting Exam is a comprehensive overview for medical assistants preparing to take either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certified Medical Assisting Exam (CMA), or the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Registered Medical Assisting Exam (RMA). This new review guide will help prepare students to pass these medical assisting exams. This text covers all three areas tested on the Certified Medical Assisting (CMA) exam Clinical Knowledge, Administrative Knowledge and General Knowledge including Medical Terminology; Anatomy and Physiology; Common Disease and Pathology; Legal and Ethical Issues; Billing; Coding;

Victorian Houses and their Details

'Victorian Houses' presents the architectural detailing of the time in the context of the era - providing a comprehensive understanding of its architecture and design. Pattern books played a vital role in the dissemination of taste between architect, builder and client in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. By focusing on the contribution of the pattern book to the architecture of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, the various trends of the time are documented.

Urban Biodiversity and Design (Conservation Science and Practice) 2010

With the continual growth of the world's urban population, biodiversity in towns and cities will play a critical role in global biodiversity. This is the first book to provide an overview of international developments in urban biodiversity and sustainable design. It brings together the views, experiences and expertise of leading scientists and designers from the industrialised and pre-industrialised countries from around the world. The contributors explore the biological, cultural and social values of urban biodiversity, including methods for assessing and evaluating urban biodiversity, social and educational issues