Published July, 2009
By Jason H. T. Bates
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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The first book to describe lung mechanics from a quantitative standpoint. Focusing on inverse modeling, it develops in a logical progression from simple to state-of-the-art dynamic and nonlinear models. Example applications to experimental data are presented throughout the book, together with problem sets at the end of each chapter.

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Published July, 2009
By L. M. Schell, S.J. Ulijaszek and S. J. Ulijaszek
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Within the next few years most of the world's population will live in cities. This book investigates the consequences of urban-living so that the most deleterious effects can be avoided in future. It will be a must for all those interested in public health, human biology, anthropology and urban studies.

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Published July, 2009
By Lyliane Rosetta and C. G. Nicholas Mascie-Taylor
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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'Normal' reproductive cycles are extremely variable both between women and for any given individual. This book discusses some of the factors which affect fertility such as diet, physical activity, stress and breastfeeding, and examines the implications of this for individuals and societies.

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Published July, 2009
By Lindley Darden
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Series: Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology
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Reasoning in Biological Discoveries brings together a series of essays written and co-written by Lindley Darden that focus on one of the most heavily debated topics of scientific discovery. Darden summarizes the philosophy of discovery and elaborates the role that mechanisms play in biological discovery.

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Published July, 2009
By Douglas C. Miller
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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This new and modern reference in neuropathology comprehensively covers all the methods used by pathologists to accurately diagnose a wide array of neurologic illnesses. The book is illustrated with more than 1,200 full-color photomicrographs and accompanied by a CD-ROM of all images in a downloadable format.

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Published July, 2009
By Christoph M. Michel, Thomas Koenig, Daniel Brandeis, Lorena R. R. Gianotti, Jiří Wackermann, Lorena R.R. Gianotti and J. Wackermann
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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An authoritative reference giving a systematic overview of new electrical imaging methods. Provides a comprehensive and sound introduction to the basics of multichannel recording of EEG and event-related potential (ERP) data, as well as spatio-temporal analysis of the potential fields. Chapters include practical examples of illustrative studies and approaches.

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Published July, 2009
By J. D. Bartleson, H. Gordon Deen, J.D. Bartleson and J. D. Bartleson, Jr
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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An essential, one-stop reference guide to the evaluation and treatment of patients with cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine disease. With concise descriptions of the anatomy, history and neurologic and physical findings, advice is also given on diagnostic tests and when to order them, as well as medical and surgical treatment options.

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Published July, 2009
By David J. Hand and D. J. Hand
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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First published in 1985, this book provides the psychiatrist with a basic knowledge of the methods and concepts used in the sphere of artificial intelligence. Enough basic theory is outlined to enable readers to understand and to carry out research in the area and to take part in the major ethical debate which will affect the direction of research in the area.

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Published July, 2009
By Yuval Neria, Sandro Galea and Fran H. Norris
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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The mental health component of disaster response has been a serious subject of study since the attacks of September 11, 2001. Trauma is associated with a substantial and long-lasting psychologic burden, both on an individual and community level, and the psychopathologies associated with disaster are also quite broad. This book is the definitive reference on mental health and disasters.

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Published July, 2009
By Erasmus Darwin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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The two-volume Zoonomia (1794-6) attempts to 'reduce the facts belonging to animal life into classes, orders, genera, and species; and by comparing them with each other, to unravel the theory of diseases' and marks a new stage in the development of the science of medicine.

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