APPLIED ANALYSIS
Mathematical Methods in Natural Science
by Takasi Senba (Miyazaki University, Japan) & Takashi Suzuki (Osaka University, Japan)

This book provides a general introduction to applied analysis, vector analysis with physical motivation, calculus of variation, Fourier analysis, eigenfunction expansion, distribution, among others. It also includes a catalogue of mathematical theories, such as basic analysis, topological spaces, complex function theory, real analysis, and abstract analysis. This book also gives fundamental ideas of applied mathematics to discuss recent developments in nonlinear science, such as mathematical modeling of reinforced random motion of particles, semiconductor device equation in applied physics, and chemotaxis in biology. Several tools in linear PDE theory, such as fundamental solutions, Perron's method, layer potentials, and iteration scheme are described.

SERVICE INNOVATION
Organisational Responses to Technological Opportunities & Market Imperatives
edited by Joe Tidd (University of Sussex, UK) & Frank M Hull (Fordham University, USA)

In the most advanced service economies, services create up to three-quarters of the wealth and 85% of employment, and yet we know relatively little about managing innovation in this sector. The critical role of services, in the broadest sense, has long been recognised, but is still not well understood. Most research and management prescriptions have been based on the experience of manufacturing and high technology sectors. There is a clear need to distinguish which, if any, of what we know about managing innovation in manufacturing is applicable to services, what must be adapted, and what is distinct and different. Such is the goal of this book. This unique collection brings together the latest academic research and management practice on innovation in services, and identifies a range of successful organisational responses to current technological opportunities and market imperatives. The contributors include leading researchers, consultants and practitioners in the field, who provide rigorous yet practical insights into managing and organising innovation in services.

BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Conversations with Famous Physicists
by Andreas Manz, Nicole Pamme & Dimitri Iossifidis (Imperial College, UK)

Interdisciplinary knowledge is becoming more and more important to the modern scientist. This textbook covers bioanalytical chemistry (mainly the analysis of proteins and DNA) and explains its a-z to the non-biologist. It describes the basic principles and the applications of instrumental and molecular methods and features topics like electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, biosensors, bioassays, DNA and protein sequencing, which are not necessarily included in conventional analytical chemistry textbooks. The book is particularly useful to chemistry and engineering students who already have some basic knowledge about analytical chemistry.

MALARIA: A Hematological Perspective
Conversations with Famous Physicists
edited by Saad H Abdalla & Geoffrey Pasvol (Imperial College, UK)

This book reviews all of the hematological changes and interactions in malaria, one of the most important transmissible diseases in human beings. In doing so, it emphasises the importance of malaria as a primarily hematological disease. It aims to increase the awareness and interest among hematologists, malariologists and tropical physicians. Topics discussed include Laboratory Procedures for Diagnosis of Malaria, Definition, Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Management of the Anemia of Malaria, The Bone Marrow in Human Malaria, Platelets and Blood Coagulation in Human Malaria, Innate Resistance to Malaria Conferred by Red Cell Genetic Defects, The Spleen in Malaria, Malaria and Burkitt's Lymphoma, as well as Malaria and Blood Transfusion.

MOLECULAR TO GLOBAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Synthesis, Properties and Applications
edited by Mary D Archer & James Barber (Imperial College, UK)

Green plants and photosynthetic organisms are the Earth’s natural photoconverters of solar energy. Biomass and bioenergy will become significant energy sources increasingly, making a contribution both to carbon dioxide abatement and to the security, diversity and sustainability of global energy supplies. Molecular to Global Photosynthesis is the second volume of the Series on Photoconversion of Solar Energy. In this book, experts provide a series of authoritative chapters on the intricate mechanisms of photosynthesis and the potential for using and improving photosynthetic organisms, plants and trees to sequester carbon dioxide and to provide fuel and useful chemicals for the benefit of man.