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1	Neurobiology, Third Edition more books like this by Gordon M Shepherd add to wishlist This widely used and highly praised textbook has been extensively revised to reflect the most exciting research across the entire range of neuroscience. A new feature is an introductory discussion of the mechanisms of gene regulation, while the superfamily of molecules responsible for membrane signalling is given new emphasis as a unifying theme ... see all copies from $6.95! new only from $62.50! \| SVS
2	The Overflowing Brain: Information Overload and the Limits of Working Memory more books like this by Torkel Klingberg, Neil Betteridge (Translator) add to wishlist As the pace of technological change accelerates, we are increasingly experiencing a state of information overload. Statistics show that we are interrupted every three minutes during the course of the work day. Multitasking between email, cell-phone, text messages, and four or five websites while listening to an iPod forces the brain to process ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $13.48! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Plasticity Theory more books like this by Jacob Lubliner add to wishlist This self-contained text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students is devoted to classical quasistatic problems of rate-independent plasticity theory. It discusses the finite element method for both viscoplastic and rate-independent plastic solids, in addition to large deformation plasticity numerical methods for rate-based formulations and ... see all copies from $15.56! new only from $15.56!
4	Receptor Dynamics in Neural Development more books like this by Shaw Ari Shaw, Christopher A Shaw (Editor) add to wishlist This book provides a comprehensive review of what receptors do in the nervous system, how they do it, the mechanisms by which receptor function is regulated, and the consequences of normal and abnormal receptor function. It contains a series of interrelated chapters describing key neurotransmitter receptors, protein kinases, and protein ... see all copies from $19.99! new only from $47.00! \| first editions
5	Computational Methods for Plasticity: Theory and Applications more books like this by Eduardo De Souza Neto, Djordje Peria], David Owen add to wishlist The subject of computational plasticity encapsulates the numerical methods used for the finite element simulation of the behaviour of a wide range of engineering materials considered to be plastic - i.e. those that undergo a permanent change of shape in response to an applied force. "Computational Methods for Plasticity: Theory and Applications" ... see all copies from $142.94! new only from $142.94! \| SVS
6	Theory of flow and fracture of solids. more books like this by Arpád Nádai add to wishlist see all copies from $15.60! first editions
7	Plasticity: Mathematical Theory and Numerical Analysis more books like this by Weimin Han, B Dayanand Reddy, S Wiggins (Editor) add to wishlist The theory of elastoplastic media is now a mature branch of solid and structural mechanics, having experienced significant development during the latter half of this century. This monograph focuses on theoretical aspects of the small-strain theory of hardening elastoplasticity. It is intended to provide a reasonably comprehensive and unified ... see all copies from $36.30! new only from $41.70! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Memory: Organization and Locus of Change more books like this by Norman M Weinberger (Editor), Gary Lynch (Editor), Professor James L McGaugh (Editor) add to wishlist This book brings together an internationally respected group of researchers for the purpose of examining neuroplasticity, a topic of immense current interest in psychology, neuroscience, neuropsychology, and clinical neurology. see all copies from $7.98! new only from $14.50! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Finite Plastic Deformation of Crystalline Solids more books like this by K S Havner add to wishlist This book reviews and interrelates a large number of theoretical and experimental contributions to the research on finite plastic deformation of single crystals and polycrystalline metals. An overall theoretical framework for investigation of large strains in crystalline materials is presented that enables the blending of contemporary and earlier ... see all copies from $41.17! new only from $42.53! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Plasticity and Geotechnics more books like this by Hai-Sui Yu, J B Burland (Foreword by) add to wishlist "Plasticity and Geotechnics" is the first attempt to summarize and present, in one volume, the major developments achieved to date in the field of plasticity theory for geotechnical materials and its applications to geotechnical analysis and design. The author believes that there is an urgent need for the geotechnical and solid mechanics community ... see all copies from $49.20! new only from $103.56! \| first editions
11	Monoaminergic Modulation of Cortical Excitability more books like this by Kuei-Yuan Tseng add to wishlist "Monoaminergic Modulation of Cortical Excitability" serves as an integrative and comprehensive comparison of the diverse and complex modulatory action of dopamine, noradrenaline, and serotonin receptors in the cortex. The volume is organized into several sections offering a broad spectrum of opinions on how the monoamine systems affect cortical ... see all copies from $99.61! new only from $99.61! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Plasticity: A Treatise on Finite Deformation of Heterogeneous Inelastic Materials more books like this by S Nemat-Nasser add to wishlist Providing a basic foundation for advanced graduate study and research in the mechanics of solids, this treatise contains a systematic development of the fundamentals of finite inelastic deformations of heterogeneous materials. The book combines the mathematical rigour of solid mechanics with the physics-based micro-structural understanding of the ... see all copies from $76.23! new only from $76.23!
13 view cover	Oxford Classic Texts in the Physical Sciences more books like this by Rodney Hill add to wishlist Reissued in the "Oxford Classic Texts in the Physical Sciences" series, and first published in 1950, this important and classic book presents a mathematical theory of plastic materials, written by one of the leading researchers in the area. "The author...has done his work so well that it is difficult to see how it could be bettered. The book ... see all copies from $37.33! new only from $59.20! \| SVS
14 view cover	Theory of plasticity more books like this by J Chakrabarty add to wishlist Plasticity is concerned with the mechanics of materials deformed beyond their elastic limit. A strong knowledge of plasticity is essential for engineers dealing with a wide range of engineering problems, such as those encountered in the forming of metals, the design of pressure vessels, the mechanics of impact, civil and structural engineering, as ... see all copies from $43.50! new only from $47.50! \| first editions
15 view cover	Plasticity of the Auditory System more books like this by Thomas N Parks (Editor), Edwin W Rubel (Editor), Arthur N Popper (Editor) add to wishlist The auditory system has a remarkable ability to adjust to an ever-changing environment. The six review chapters that comprise Plasticity of the Central Auditory System cover a spectrum of issues concerning this ability to adapt, defined by the widely applicable term "plasticity". With chapters focusing on the development of the cochlear nucleus, ... see all copies from $73.80! new only from $94.99! \| first editions
16 view cover	Principles of Hyperplasticity: An Approach to Plasticity Theory Based on Thermodynamic Principles more books like this by G T Houlsby add to wishlist "Principles of Hyperplasticity" is concerned with the theoretical modelling of the behaviour of solids which undergo nonlinear and irreversible deformation. The approach to plasticity theory developed here is firmly rooted in thermodynamics, so that the models developed are guaranteed to obey the First and Second Laws. Major emphasis is placed on ... see all copies from $113.34! new only from $125.34! \| first editions
17 view cover	Textbook of Neural Repair and Rehabilitation 2 Volume Set: V.1 Neural Repair and Plasticity, V.2 Medical Neurorehabilitation more books like this by Michael Selzer (Editor), Leonardo Cohen (Editor), Fred Gage (Editor) add to wishlist In two freestanding but linked volumes, Textbook of Neural Repair and Rehabilitation provides comprehensive coverage of the science and practice of neurological rehabilitation. Volume One, Neural Repair and Plasticity, covers the basic sciences relevant to recovery of function following injury to the nervous system, reviewing plasticity in the ... see all copies from $189.90! new only from $189.90!
18 view cover	Computational Plasticity in Powder Forming Processes more books like this by Amir Khoei add to wishlist The powder forming process is an extremely effective method of manufacturing structural metal components with high-dimensional accuracy on a mass production basis. The process is applicable to nearly all industry sectors. It offers competitive engineering solutions in terms of technical performance and manufacturing costs. For these reasons, ... see all copies from $103.49! new only from $103.49!
19 view cover	Elementary Mechanics of Plastic Flow in Metal Forming more books like this by Samuel H Talbert, Betzalel Avitzur add to wishlist This is a modern presentation of the fundamentals of continuum mechanics as applied to the analysis of the plastic flow in metal forming. Metal forming plasticity is an advanced subject of intensive current research, relevant to both materials science and mechanical engineering. It is used for the analysis and modelling of fabrication processes ... see all copies from $209.00! new only from $372.66! \| SVS
20 view cover	Plasticity in Nerve Cell Function more books like this by Platon Kostyuk add to wishlist This book summarizes the most recent data on the molecular and cellular mechanisms which determine the unique properties of nerve cells - their ability to differentiate, establish connections to each other, and to form the nervous system with its immense capability for receiving, analysing, and storing information about our external and internal ... see all copies from $36.04! new only from $62.42! \| SVS
21 view cover	From Development to Degeneration and Regeneration of the Nervous System more books like this by Charles E Ribak, Charles E Ribak Phd (Editor), Carlos Arumbaro De La Hoz Phd (Editor) add to wishlist This book provides current information about the three areas mentioned in the title: Neuronal Migration and Development, Degenerative Brain Diseases, and Neural Plasticity and Regeneration. The chapters about brain development examine the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which neurons are generated from the ventricular zone in the forebrain ... see all copies from $38.44! new only from $47.80! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Beyond the Synapse: Cell-Cell Signaling in Synaptic Plasticity more books like this by R Douglas Fields (Editor) add to wishlist Formation of synapses and the changes in their connections during life are the basis for learning and memory and recovery from brain disease or injury. Much interest has been focused on how synapses function at the molecular level, while the cell-cell interactions controlling the formation receive far less attention. This book expands the scope of ... see all copies from $68.36! new only from $102.06!
23 view cover	Basic Engineering Plasticity: An Introduction with Engineering and Manufacturing Applications more books like this by David Rees add to wishlist Plasticity is concerned with understanding the behavior of metals and alloys when loaded beyond the elastic limit, whether as a result of being shaped or as they are employed for load bearing structures. "Basic Engineering Plasticity" delivers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the theories of plasticity. It draws upon numerical ... see all copies from $38.06! new only from $38.06!
24 view cover	Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Stem Cell Biology: Development and Plasticity more books like this by Marit Nilsen-Hamilton (Editor), Donald Sakaguchi (Editor), Jitka Ourednik (Editor) add to wishlist Stem cells have generated considerable interest recently in the scientific, clinical, and public arenas. It is essential that we gain a broader understanding of the factors that regulate the biology of stem cells: their ability for self-renewal, differentiation, and plasticity, as well as the differences between embryonic and adult stem cells. And ... see all copies from $44.80! new only from $106.41! \| SVS
25 view cover	Creating Coordination in the Cerebellum more books like this by C I Dezeeuw, Chris I de Zeeuw (Editor), Federico Cicirata (Editor) add to wishlist "Creating Coordination in the Cerebellum" provides a multidisciplinary collection of chapters on the cerebellum with topics covering the entire spectrum from development and molecular neurobiology, cell physiology and plasticity to motor control, system physiology, functional imaging and pathology. The book not only presents novel discoveries ... see all copies from $118.38! new only from $118.38!

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