E-Education Applications: Human Factors and Innovative Approaches enforces the need to take multi-disciplinary and/or inter-disciplinary approaches, when solutions for e-education (or online-, e-learning) are introduced. By focusing on the issues that have impact on the usability of e-learning, the book specifically fills in a gap in this area, which is particularly invaluable to practitioners.
Not only covering the newsworthy topics of contemporary biology -such as gene therapy and the Human Genome Project -this book also provides a well-rounded introduction to the fundamental concepts and practical applications of genetics. Written specifically for nonbiologists, Genes and DNA covers all the basic concepts from classical and molecular genetics to quantitative and population genetics, including cloning and genetic diseases, and discusses the many applications of genetics to the world around us, from genetically modified foods to genetic testing.
With minimal technical terminology and jargon, the book's strength is in its attention to the comprehension of concepts. The authors provide balanced coverage of controversial topics and encourage the reader to think independently, always stressing the scientific background and current facts. Throughout the text, innovative "Try This At Home" boxes and supplemental sidebars engage readers.
Algebra 1 (Applications, Equations, Graphs) brings math to life with many real-life applications. The cover illustrates some of the applications used in this book. Examples of mathematics in baseball, space exploration, mountain climbing, and graphic design are shown. Circling the globe are three key aspects of Algebra 1 - the equations, graphs, and applications that students will use in this course to help them understand how mathematics relates to the world. Reading age for native speakers: High School students
Research at the nanoscale and the new technologies being developed are evolving much too rapidly to provide a complete picture of the field. Instead, the second edition of this enormously popular and bestselling handbook presents a wide snapshot of the current state of the art, including basic concepts, current challenges, and advanced research results. Along with 18 revised chapters, this second edition also features 24 brand new chapters that cover such topics as applications of spintronic devices, optoelectronics, DNA-based computing, ordered carbon nanotube architectures, nanocomposities, and bio-molecular motors.
A Companion to Digital Humanities provides a complete yet concise overview of this emerging discipline. The volume contains 37 original articles written by leaders in the field, addressing the central concerns of those interested in the subject. The articles are grouped into topical sections focusing on the experience of particular disciplines in applying computational methods to humanities research problems; the basic principles of humanities computing across applications and disciplines; specific applications and methods; and production, dissemination, and archiving.
