Databases & E-Reference Materials

This reference work provides a balance between sufficient mathematical theory and comprehensive practical application knowledge regarding power system design within the oil, gas, petrochemical and offshore industries.

The comprehensive Handbook of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies provides an overview of the current evidence-base for psychological therapies and major psychological disorders. The text offers a pluralistic approach, covering cognitive and behavioral therapies as well as counseling and humanistic approaches.

The Handbook of Finance is a comprehensive three-volume set that covers both established and cutting-edge theories and developments in finance and investing. Organized by topic, this resource contains coverage of essential issues, from portfolio construction and risk management to fixed income securities and foreign exchange.

Contains nearly 200 articles that cover developments in the field including physico-chemical fundamentals, environmental catalysis, preparation of solid catalysis, and large-scale industrial applications.

Provides a comprehensive overview of the use of electronic noses, instruments which mimic the sense of smell. The Handbook of Machine Olfaction covers the biological, chemical, and technical basis of the technology as well as research and advancements.

This reference work provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental properties of magnetically ordered materials and their use in a wide range of sophisticated applications. Subject areas covered include fundamentals and theory, micromagnetism, novel techniques for characterizing and preparing samples, novel materials spintronics, and magnetoelectronics.

Reference work covering the scientific fundamentals and practical considerations for designing, developing, and implementing measuring systems in a broad range of engineering and technological fields. The handbook presents a modern, 'systems thinking' approach and covers many areas that have received little attention elsewhere (systems, safety, design, legal and artificial intelligence).

Covers significant issues, including the major instruments and procedures, cognitive and educational assessment, and cross-cultural sensitivity and ethics. This volume includes case studies that illustrate culturally sensitive procedures and tables that highlight comparisons between particular measures, competencies, and assessment practices.,

Handbook of Native American Mythology examines the deities, rituals, sacred locations, objects, concepts, and stories that define and distinguish mythological cultures of various indigenous peoples. This work introduces readers to the mythologies of Native Americans from the United States to the Arctic Circle - a rich, complex, and diverse body of lore, which remains less widely known than mythologies of other peoples and places. It also shows how central these traditions are to contemporary Native American life, including the continuing struggle for land rights, economic parity, and repatriation of cultural property.

The Handbook of Numerical Analysis series addresses key aspects of numerical analysis, serving as the essential reference work on the subject. Each volume concentrates on specific topics of particular interest with articles written by experts in the field.