Tuesday Nov 3, 2009
New Books
An introduction to protein crystallography for students in the biology fields. The textbook explains the principles of diffraction of x-rays by a crystal, and how x-ray diffraction can be used to determine macromolecular structures. McPherson University of California, Irvine) covers the heavy atom method and isomorphous replacement for solving phase problems, and the interpretation of Patterson and electron density maps.
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This book covers the latest developments in fire retardant strategies including:
* New fire retardant systems (including nanoparticulate fillers, sometimes combined with conventional fire retardants).
* Intumescent formulations and their recent applications in bulk polymers, fibres and textiles.
* Test-methods for material flammability.
* Material-specific aspects of combustion, smoke and toxicity.
Fire retardant strategies covered, include the use of synergistic combinations of alumina with organoclay, organophosphorus compunds, silica and organosilicones, clay-phosphate combinations and a novel tecnhique for investigating fire retardant behavior.
The section on nanoparticulate fillers includes an investigation on the effect of filler shape, the use of carbon nanofibres and nanotubes, the interpretation of nanocomposite behavior in the cone calorimeter, and groundbreaking new research on the influence of rheological properties on burning behavior.
The coverage of fibres and textiles includes a discussion on trends in textile fire retardancy and flammability regulations, and some novel halogen-free approaches to fire retardancy of cellulose, acrylic and polypropylene textiles.
Finally, the influence of fire retardants on fire toxicity is discussed in detail, followed by an investigation of the toxic products from burning fire retarded polymer nanocomposites.
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Aimed at fashion and textile students, Fashion A to Z fills a gap in the market for an affordable, accessible, and up-to-date guide to fashion terminology.
Bringing together all the key words commonly used in colleges and in industry, this fashion reference book is beautifully illustrated with diagrams and drawings of fashion details and costumes that bring the subject to life.
The book contains more than 2,000 entries, arranged alphabetically.
Illustrated by renowned fashion illustrator and designer Zakee Shariff, this unique fashion dictionary is quirky and fun, and provides invaluable definitions of all the words a fashion and textile student needs to know.
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* Entirely devoted to the failure analysis of coatings and paints – an “excellent reference to a select market”.
* Latest edition contains new material on surface preparation, transfer of salt to steel from contaminated abrasive, effect of peak density on coating performance, on galvanizing, silane-modified coatings, polyurea coatings, polyaspartics, and powder coatings and on dry spray.
* Balances scientific background and practical advice, giving both the theory and applications in a slim, easily readable form.
* Includes case studies of laboratory tests.
* Written by an author with over 25 years of experience in the paint and coatings industry.
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A Unique Resource on coordination Polymers
Coordination polymers are a growing, interdisciplinary field with numerous potential applications in chemistry and materials. Design and Construction of Coordination Polymers provides a comprehensive introduction to this field, focusing on synthetic strategies, structures, properties, and potential applications. Each chapter provides a unique perspective on coordination polymers, offering a dedicated approach as well as deeper insights on the most important facets of this interdisciplinary area.
Combining the consistent editorial approach of a textbook with the up-to-date data and topics usually found in the latest monographs and handbooks, Design and Construction of Coordination Polymers offers an unparalleled reference to the state of the art. Among other topics, it covers:
* Coordination polymers with versatile structures
* Crystal engineering of coordination polymers
* Organic/inorganic hybrid complexes based on polyoxometalates
* Molecular-based magnetic and ferroelectric compounds
* Heavy main-group iodometalates
* Gas storage MOFs
* Bioinorganic coordination complexes
Addressing a wide range of readers, Design and Construction of Coordination Polymers will prove an invaluable resource to everyone from senior-level undergraduate and graduate students to working scientists.
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Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich has remarked, “Much of the social history of early America has been lost to us precisely because women were expected to use needles rather than pens.” This book, part of the multivolume series of the International Quilt Study Center collections, recovers a swath of that lost history and shows us some of America’s treasured material culture as it was pieced and stitched into place.
American Quilts in the Modern Age, 1870–1940 examines the period’s quilts from both an artistic and a historical perspective. From pieced block to Crazy style to Colonial Revival examples, as well as one-of-a-kind creations, the full array of style and design appears in this book covering seven decades of quiltmaking. The contributing authors provide critical information regarding the modern and anti-modern tensions that persisted throughout this era of America’s coming of age, from the Civil War to World War II. They also address the textile technology and cultural context of the times in which the quilts were created, with an eye to the role that industrialization and modernization played in the evolution of techniques, materials, and designs. With full-color photographs of over 587 quilts, American Quilts in the Modern Age, 1870-1940 offers a new visual and tactile understanding of American culture and society, bridging the transition from traditional folk culture to the age of mass production and consumption.
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The fashion world has spoken: this book is essential for all visual artists! Kevin Tallon’s much-anticipated follow up to Creative Fashion Design with Illustrator(R),shows both students and professionals how to unleash their creativity and use the most popular software around. His new work provides valuable insight on how to create those stunning images that grace the covers of today’s elite fashion magazines; it’s a step-by-step technique guide just for fashion illustrators that covers everything from garment sketches and presentation boards to logos and graphics. Here, you’ll find tips and tricks for advanced layering, scanning, coloring, photo retouching, montages, and much more. Although the book provides instructions on the basics, don’t fret: there’s plenty of material for those who already know the software!
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Valentina was the twentieth century’s first American fashion designer celebrity, working and living on equal social footing with the clientele she dressed (Greta Garbo, Gloria Swanson, Katharine Hepburn, Millicent Rogers, and Audrey Hepburn, among others). One of the few designers who proved that America could live without the Parisian haute couture, her career is a much needed missing link in the history of American fashion. Beyond merely turning out show-stopping evening gowns, Valentina’s exotic beauty, dramatic personality, and incomparable style earned her a legendary reputation. Kohle Yohannan explores the carefully constructed persona and lore of this designer who helped define American Couture. Published in association with the Museum of the City of New York’s exhibition Valentina: New York Couture and the Cult of Celebrity, this book includes photographs, never-before-seen personal ephemera, sketches, and original platinum prints from master photographers such as Cecil Beaton, Horst P. Horst, and George Hoyningen-Huene.
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Textile Designers at the Cutting Edge showcases a selection of textile designs from all over the world, presented in feature interviews with the world's most visionary young designers.
Chosen for their contributions to fashion textiles and interior fabrics, the designers describe their output and inspirations in their own words. Whether speaking from style capitals, such as London, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Berlin, Tokyo, and New York, or in less-trafficked cities, today's most forward-thinking textile designers showcase exciting work that signals new directions in textile practice and the emergence of new textile forms and fiber technologies.
The book not only features images of completed designs, but also previously unseen archive material, such as work-in-progress photographs and digital drawings. These unique visuals create a stylish picture of today's textiles, as well as an essential reference guide for those interested in contemporary textile design.
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A billion-dollar industry, fashion accessories offer a world of business possibilities for stylish entrepreneurs like you! From jewelry and handbags to scarves and hats, Entrepreneur covers the hottest accessories businesses within the flourishing fashion industry.
Learn how to create and sell your own accessories, buy wholesale accessories for resale, or establish your own online or traditional store! Providing insider advice, tips, and tricks along the way, our expert fashionistas take you step by step and show you how to discover your specialty, establish your business, set up your home workshop and office, manage your finances, and much more!
* Choose from popular fashion accessory niches- handcrafted jewelry, handbags, belts, scarves, and hats
* Discover the right sales avenue for your products
* Outfit your home workshop and office with the right tools and supplies
* Partner with retailers and designers to boost brand recognition
* Efficiently manage inventory and supplies for easy order fulfillment
* Boost profits by expanding and cross-marketing your product line
* And more
Turn your passion for fashion into a successful business today!
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