First Semester 2013-2014

Title
Automotive ergonomics : driver-vehicle interaction
Editor Gkikas, Nikolaos
Call Number TL250.A985 2013
The book explores the challenges in research and development of new vehicles brought about by recent advances in theory and practice. Highlighting topics such as Human-Machine Interaction, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, and the hugely evolving subject of digital human modeling and simulation in automotive applications .

Title
Principles of nano-optics
Author
Novotny ,Lukas & Hecht, Bert
Call Number TA418.9.N35N68 2012
Adopting a broad perspective, the authors provide a detailed overview of the theoret- ical and experimental concepts that are needed to understand and work in nano-optics, across subfields ranging from quantum optics to biophysics. New topics of discussion include optical antennas, new imaging techniques, Fano interference and strong coupling, reciprocity, metamaterials, and cavity optomechanics.

Title
Struggling with success : challenges facing the international economy
Author
Krueger , Anne O.
Call Number HF1359.K77 2012
This book focuses on the successes of globalization, and some of the main economic policy challenges and solutions that arise to enhance the benefits and lower the costs. It covers different aspects of globalization, sovereign debt restructuring, development of the financial sector and financial crises in Asia, Turkey, Brazil, etc. The final part of the book covers multilateral international organizations, namely the World Trade Organization, the IMF and the World Bank.

Title
Aphasia and related neurogenic language disorders
Author
LaPointe , Leonard L.
Call Number RC425.A64 2011
This edition provides in-depth information on the characteristics and etiology of brain-based disorders. Succinct chapters cover the latest advances in the management of aphasia, traumatic brain injury, dementias, and right hemisphere syndrome.


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