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Basins - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Sedimentary basins represent the vast repositories for the Earth''s natural resources, containing not only a large variety of metallic mineral deposits, but also natural gas, oil, oil sands and coal deposits; and therefore are a continuous focus of research. The formation of these economic resources in sedimentary basins results from complex interactions among geological, geochemical, thermal, structural and hydrological processes. This book is composed of seven chapters written by 24 authors from seven countries (Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Ghana, India and Nigeria), reflecting the diversity of topical case studies in various regions. The collection of topics aims to present recent advances in research on basins and the related issues, including Tectonic evolution of Youjiang basin and the resultant Carlin-type gold deposits; Numerical simulation of turbidity current and reservoir prediction in Qiongdongnan basin of the northern South China Sea; Investigation into annual soil loss and the watershed management using remote sensing and GIS methods; Subsidence, hydrocarbon generation and thermal history modelling of the Chad basin; Hydrological case study of flatlands in Argentina; Hydrochemical study of surface waters in the Barreiro hydrographic basin of Brazil; and Climate downscaling over the Densu basin and nexus on hydrology in Ghana.

DKK 722.00

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The Essential Guide to Lewis Acids - Oliver M. Sandes - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Lewis acids have been utilized to activate molecules, whether it be the generation of a simple Lewis acid-base adduct or the coordination and activation of a substrate molecule in a catalytic transformation. When designing new Lewis acids, a synthetic chemist has to consider the properties of the Lewis acid. As such, this compilation describes the methods used in measuring Lewis acid strength, including a ladder diagram comparing the Lewis acid strength of both main group and metal-based Lewis acids. Since carboxylic acid derivatives are commercially available, non-toxic, cheap and normally stable to air and moisture, carboxylic acid derivatives are ideal reactants for synthetic strategy. The decarboxylative coupling reaction is discussed as one of the most important tools for organic synthesis, and remarkable progress has been made in this field. In conclusion, the authors highlight recent advances achieved in the development of processes for esters production from glycerol and terpenic alcohols in metal salts-catalyzed reactions, using acetic acid as the carbonylic reactant. The effects of main reaction parameters such as concentration, temperature and reactants stoichiometry are assessed. A comparison with traditional acid catalysts used in these reactions is also performed.

DKK 718.00

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Asian-American Electoral Participation - John W Lee - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Booktok.dk

In the mid-19th century, Asian-Americans flocked to America and provided cheap immigrant labour. Their numbers grew so high and fast that several restrictive immigration laws were enacted, and were not eased until the mid-20th century. Since that time, Asian-Americans have consistently been cited as one of the fastest growing segments of the population and seem on the cusp of increased political activity and influence. Despite the rise in Asian-American citizens since the 1960s, however, there has not been a corresponding growth of political participation. Voter turnout is low, and the number of Asian-American representatives has lagged. However, Asian-Americans have often been notable political donors and campaign financiers, indicating a behind-the-scenes political influence. As the Asian population increases in the nation, so do the chances of their wielding wider impact on election results and the issues of importance nationally. In order to understand the development of the Asian-American political block, this book discusses the history of Asian immigration and political participation. Using reports based on census data, the patterns of Asian-American behaviour are assessed. No segment of American society can be ignored, and this book is necessary for coming to understand the implications of and history behind the political influence of a significant slice of the American pie.

DKK 506.00

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Macro-Projects - Alexander Bolonkin - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

This book describes many new macro-projects, both USA and other countries patented concepts, speculative macro-engineering ideas, and other general innovations in technology and environmental change. These all hold the enticing promise for a true revolution in the lives of humans everywhere in the Solar System. Here, the authors include and review new methods for travel in outer space, promising means to increase the safety of aviation, comfortable permanent settlements on the Moon and Mars, as well as for Earth''s hazardous polar regions, control of local and global weather conditions, new methods of irrigation "without water", conversion of cold and hot deserts and Earth''s non-twin polar regions to ''evergreen'' gardens, protection against forecasted hurricane storm surge waves and inundations, unpredictable tsunami, and other weather-related floods, cheap protection of cities against nuclear warheads and aviation bombs, magnetic aircraft, channels for free travelling in outer space, thermonuclear reactors, wind power stations, along with many others. They succinctly summarise some of these revolutionary macro-projects, concepts, ideas, innovations, and methods for scientists, engineers, technical students, and the world public. They do seek future attention from the general public, other macro-engineers, inventors, as well as scientists of all persuasions for these presented innovations. And, naturally, they fervently hope the popular news media, various governments and the large international aerospace and other engineering-focused corporations will, as well, increase their respective observation, R&D activity in the technologies for living and the surrounding human environment.

DKK 722.00

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Sarbanes-Oxley & the Competitive Position of U.S. Stock Markets - Mark Jickling - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-204) to remedy weaknesses in accounting and corporate governance exposed by massive fraud at Enron Corp. and other firms. Criticism of the law, which has been fairly widespread among business groups, academics, and accountants, focuses on the costs of compliance, which are said to outweigh the benefits. Several studies and comments have argued that the rising cost of regulation has created incentives for firms to list their shares on foreign markets or to withdraw from the public markets altogether, weakening the international competitive position of U.S. stock exchanges. Specific evidence cited includes the fact that 24 of the largest 25 initial public stock offerings (IPOs) in 2005 took place on foreign exchanges, and that there has been a boom in the private equity market, where U.S. securities regulation is minimal. This book attempts to put instances like these in context by presenting comparative data on the world''s major stock markets over the past decade.In terms of the number of corporations listing their shares, several foreign markets have shown faster growth than the major U.S. exchanges (the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq). However, these increases appear to be fueled primarily by growth in the number of domestic firms listing on their own national markets. While major foreign markets have seen significant declines in foreign listings as a percentage of all listings, U.S. exchanges have not been abandoned by foreign companies in significant numbers. Perhaps the most common reason for firms to delist, or leave a stock exchange, is a merger with another firm. Lower costs of regulation may be a side benefit of many mergers, but trends in interest rates and stock prices appear to be the primary determinants of merger activity. A rising number of corporate acquisitions result in the acquired firms "going private" -- becoming exempt from most regulation -- but this trend is also largely driven by economic conditions. Private equity investment has boomed since 2000 because debt financing has been abundant and relatively cheap, and because institutional investors have sought higher yields than what the stock and bond markets have provided. Figures on new issues of stock (including IPOs) are volatile, and annual data may be skewed by a few large deals. Certain foreign exchanges have recovered more quickly from the 2000-2002 bear market, but, on the whole, there is little evidence that the U.S. stock market is becoming less attractive to companies seeking to raise capital. When the bond markets are included, the role of the U.S. securities industry in capital formation appears to be as strong as ever. The data surveyed here suggest that rising regulatory costs have not precipitated any crisis in U.S. markets, and that the outcome of global competition among stock exchanges depends more on fundamental market conditions than on differentials in regulatory costs.

DKK 405.00

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The Fundamentals of Brick Manufacturing - - Bog - Nova Science Publishers Inc - Plusbog.dk

Over the recent years, the brick industry of the state has been facing competition from several other building materials. These include cement and cement blocks. In most developing countries, brick makers make only a unique type and color of brick, leaving the user very little choice. As a result, substitute products enter the market which have the same function but are cheaper, more regular and pleasing in look. These substitutes satisfy the consumers more than bricks do. Although in general, the output of bricks is quite elastic, in the sense that increased construction activities are closely followed by an increase in brick production, the brick industry does have certain challenges posed by competition from substitutes. It is evident from the fore going discussion that bricks face stiff competition from alternative building materials. Therefore, in order to remain competitive, the clay brick industry will have to contain cost, increase module size, reduce mortar usage and improve ease of layering in order to retain and increase market share in the building and construction industry. Bricks in general are preferred, even if they are of low quality, because of their inherent and perceived characteristics of strength and moisture resistance. The industry will therefore have to emphasize if positive characteristics and options in order to compete with the alternative building materials which have a similar function. The brick industry, being ancillary to the construction industry, is intimately connected with the growth of the latter. Any attempts for market assessment should therefore focus on estimation of demand, supply and price position in the construction industry. There is little doubt that in the foreseeable future there will be an increasing demand for housing, particularly in cities and urban areas. To provide shelter for all, all construction sectors, including traditional sectors should be involved in providing affordable housing for the urban as well as the rural poor people. If these poorer sections of the population are to be assisted to build durable as well as affordable housing, the focus of attention will have to be placed on the provision of suitable and affordable building materials. Unfortunately it appears that in developing countries, the major thrust in the building materials industry has been placed on the more modern building materials. However, in most countries there is a need for cheap and good quality local building materials such as bricks, wood, bamboo etc. These are the materials most people of these countries can afford. If locally produced materials using local resources are utilized, which are often renewable, the cost will be low and income will be generated at the local level. Therefore, the development of the local building materials industry must receive close attention and utmost care. The objective of the local building materials industries should be not only to make available the materials traditionally used by the low income sections of the community but also to modify production processes and construction techniques to enable construction of houses which are structurally more durable and functionally more adequate. However, this books deals with brick manufacturing and its history details to provide updated information to the readers. Therefore, throughout the book, different authors present very interesting works related to the brick manufacturing in home and abroad. There is no doubt buyers will benefit by getting an excellent piece of this book.

DKK 624.00

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