This book provides an accessible introduction to radioactivity. The second in a two-volume set, this volume is presented in two parts, covering its development and modern applications.

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The book introduces the main ideas and concepts of Newtonian, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, including the basics of rigid body motion and relativistic dynamics, at an intermediate to advanced level.

A comprehensive guide to local management with a unique regional approach that provides practical applications for future local leaders.

The trustworthy and practical financial reporting textbook International Financial Reporting by Alan Melville explores and explains the key international financial reporting standards (IFRS® Standards). Up-to-date and reader-friendly, with plenty of worked examples, it provides a thorough introduction to financial reporting.

What are the markers of authoritarian and democratic states – and all those that fall somewhere in-between? How do principles, institutions and political processes differ from state to state? And what can we learn from political comparison on a global scale?Comparative Government and Politics offers a compelling and accessible introduction to the subject. This book will help you to understand the wide range of institutions and political cultures across the world, including: the common essen...

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