Biologically Inspired Optimization Methods
M. WAHDE, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden

“What is particularly valuable is that Wahde does not just present the theories, but also includes applications suitable for the presented methods. These examples help the reader to understand the extent to which the methods can be used in real-life applications.”

CHOICE March 2009 Vol. 46 No. 07

Traditional Architecture of the Arabian Gulf:

Building on Desert Tides
R. HAWKER, Zayed University, Dubai

“This volume, which fills a void in the study of traditional Arabian Gulf architecture, will be a crucial reference for further study of particular buildings, regions, and domestic or public structures.”

CHOICE March 2009 Vol. 46 No. 07

'Magic is No Magic':

The Wonderful World of Simon Stevin

J.T. DEVREESE, University of Antwerp, Belgium and

G. VANDEN BERGHE, Ghent University, Belgium

‘...This is an interesting, well-written, well-illustrated and particularly well-translated book (I think that translators often don’t get the credit they deserve) about a fascinating and important person who made a spectacular contribution to mathematics, decimal arithmetic...It really is a good book.”

MAA REVIEWS Mar 2009

Environmental Deterioration of Materials
A. MONCMANOVA, Slovak Technical University, Slovak Republic

“...Finally this book stretches a wide range on the diverse materials and their damage types. The reviewer really recommends this book not only to the already experts but also to students dealing with preservation and restoration of architecture, monuments generally and the cultural heritage..”

MATRERIALS AND CORROSION December 2008 Vol. 59 No. 12

Solitary Waves in Fluids
R.H.J. GRIMSHAW, Loughborough University, UK

“Solitary Waves in Fluids provides readers with the methods and skills to solve equations and apply results to areas of the ocean and atmosphere with length scales from meters to thousands of kilometers. Especially suitable for senior undergraduates and graduate students to use as a reference book.”

OCEANOGRAPHY 2008

ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH:

PROTECTING OUR COMMON FUTURE

K DUNCAN, University of Toronto, Canada

“The author’s strengths are in the area of human heath as it relates to environmental condition. Linking these human health and environmental aspects and defining how they are strategic issues and drivers for business performance is a principle contribution of the book. As well, the text provides a helpful review of the current institutional environmental, health, and safety (EHS) frameworks...”

SETAC 2009 Vol. 5, No. 2