Earthquakes are nearly unique among natural phenomena - they affect virtually everything within a region, from massive buildings and bridges, down to the furnishings within a home. Successful earthquake engineering therefore requires a broad background in subjects, ranging from the geologic causes and effects of earthquakes to understanding the impact of these effects on [...]
Completely updated with more than 50% new material, including new chapters on video networking and digital television systems in the USA and Europe. Previous edition: c2000. View product details on Amazon.Com
This source presents the principles of cell biology, cellular pathways, and their implications for drug development in oncology. Using state-of-the-art and evidence-based literature references and reviews, with illustrations as necessary, the authors present an overview that is both reliable and easily understood. View product details on Amazon.Com
This handbook summarizes the fast-moving world of research into the genetics and prevention of cancer. An international selection of experts here present the points of most relevance for oncologists and those involved professionally with screening and chemotherapy programs. View product details on Amazon.Com
The treatment of patients who have advanced cancer presents a special set of problems: not only does the cancer itself need to be treated, but the chemotherapy involved can often induce physical problems of its own. Psychiatric problems and palliative care come to the forefront of a physician’s concerns. This timely handbook aims to [...]
H.I.G. Capital, L.L.C., a leading global private equity firm, announced today the successful sale of Stream Holdings Corporation (“Stream”) to Global BPO Services Corp. (now known as Stream Global Services, Inc.), a publicly traded company for $200 million in cash plus adjustments.
Stream is a leading global provider of technical support and other business process outsourcing [...]
Concord Law School of Kaplan University, a pioneer in online legal education, celebrated the graduation of 74 students on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. This graduation, which included 50 graduates of the Juris Doctor program and 24 from the Executive Juris Doctor program, helped mark the school’s 10th [...]
National lender Student Loan Xpress (SLX), a CIT company (NYSE: CIT - News), today welcomed the United States Senate’s passage of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2006 that included a provision which provides immediate relief to student loan borrowers. The final version of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2006 included a critical repeal [...]
I have lived in Europe. Being able to someday tell my grandkids about this experience is just one of the advantages I found in my semester of studying abroad.
For four months I was a resident of Spain. I attended a university, attempted to speak the Spanish language and dress in a similar manner. I adjusted [...]
Several leading universities from the region offering a wide range of study programmes are participating in the Qatar International Exhibition for Education, Training and Development — Taaleem 2006 — which opened at the Qatar International Exhibition Centre yesterday.
Dr Sheikha Abdullah Al Misnad, President of the Qatar University, opened the three-day exhibition, which also features several [...]