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Mercury is widespread in our environment. Methylmercury, one organic form of mercury, can accumulate up the aquatic food chain and lead to high concentrations in predatory fish. When consumed by humans, contaminated fish represent a public health risk.Combustion processes, especially coal-fired powe... More

In an informal and engaging manner, Wasserman provides a fascinating window into the changing status and representation of women in science in the 20th century.Although much has been written about barriers to women in science, very little work celebrates the wisdom and insights of the women who have... More

Get the best from yourself, your co-workers & your staff.Are your employees driven to excel or comfortable "just doing enough toget by"? As a manager or supervisor, you have probably found that one ofyour toughest challenges is motivating your people to deliver exceptionalperformance. ... More

This report on digital convergence is the third in a series of Computer Science and Telecommunications Board (CSTB) reports focusing on the competitive status of the U.S. computer industry.... More

This book explores major similarities and differences in the structure, conduct, and performance of the national technology transfer systems of Germany and the United States. It maps the technology transfer landscape in each country in detail, uses case studies to examine the dynamics of technology ... More

In the past 30 years, a large and growing number of students in U.S. schools have come from homes in which the language background is other than English. These students present unique challenges for America's education system.Based on Improving Schooling for Language-Minority Children, a comprehensi... More

"What is not debatable is the 'Uncertainty Modeling in Vibration, Control, and Fuzzy Analysis of Structural Systems', makes an important contribution to our understanding of how both probability-based and fuzzy-logic-based methods for modeling of uncertainty can be applied in the realm of vibration,... More