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Highlights from the 2018 Frontlist For 2018, we’re focused on high-impact areas of science and engineering, including Agricultural, Biological and Food Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, and Environmental Science. We're adding emphasis to Health Sciences content, continuing to build the Specialty Surgery and Specialty Medicine collections which include books covering specialty areas like nephrology and ophthalmology and various surgical specialties such as plastic surgery and neurosurgery. Other highlights this year include the increase of Materials Science, Energy, and Finance books. We also continue to provide the latest research in the important areas of Mathematics, Social Sciences, and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. 1

Agricultural, Biological and Food Sciences 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 118 titles, including: The Biology and Conservation of Cheetahs Support researchers’ need for fundamental Conservation from Genes to Landscapes knowledge Edited by Laurie Marker, Lorraine K. Boast and Anne Schmidt-Kuentzel This book reports on the science and conservation of the cheetah both in situ and ex situ, covering such aspects of cheetah biology and ecology as demography, density and feeding behavior; genetic makeup and disease risks; and home range requirements and spatial utilization. The book begins with chapters on the unique physiology of this species, followed by the taxonomy and genetic status of the cheetah, leading into their behavior and ecology. Diet, Microbiome and Health Edited by Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu and Alina Maria Holban This title presents the most up-to-date research to help scientists, researchers and students in the field of food engineering understand the different microbial species we have in our guts, why they are important to human development, immunity and health, and how to use that understanding to further promote research to create healthy food products. Impact of Nanoscience in the Food Industry Edited by Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu and Alina Maria Holban This book explores how nanoscience applications in food engineering offer an alternative to satisfying current food needs that cannot be fulfilled by natural products. The book discusses how specialized nano-preservatives, sensors and food degradation and contamination detectors were developed and how they can be introduced in food products without degrading quality or properties of the final product. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 2

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 48 titles, including: Support researchers’ need for fundamental Epigenetics in Human Disease knowledge Edited by Trygve Tollefsbol This title thoroughly examines the role of epigenetic mechanisms in regulating all major classes of human diseases, with emphasis on identifying reversible epigenetic modifications to develop therapeutics to prevent and treat disease. Principles of Regenerative Medicine, Third Edition Edited by Anthony Atala, Robert Lanza and Tony Mikos Fully updated, this work details the technologies and advances applied in recent years to strategies for healing and generating tissue. Contributions from a stellar cast of researchers cover the biological and molecular basis of regenerative medicine, highlighting stem cells and wound healing and cell and tissue development. Long Noncoding RNAs Basic Science to Disease Biology By Vinod Scaria This book features approaches to characterize the function of lnc. RNA, presents information on highthroughput functional screening and imaging, and includes a chapter on RNA-Capture Seq for the annotation of lnc. RNAs. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 3

Biomedical Science and Medicine 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 78 titles, including: Support researchers’ Laboratory Exercises in Molecular Pathology need for fundamental By Jonathon Homeister knowledge This is the only lab manual to integrate traditional pathology (gross and histopathology) with molecular and cellular pathogenesis, and molecular diagnostic testing. The laboratory techniques included emphasize the dissection of molecular and cellular pathogenesis of the disease in question. Clinical Molecular Medicine By Dhavendra Kumar This title is a comprehensive compilation of the core principles and therapeutic applications of the critical and rapidly emerging field of clinical molecular medicine. It provides medical and biomedical students and researchers with a clear and clinically relevant understanding of the molecular basis of human disease based on the latest scientific evidence. Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Sixth Edition By Hamid Said This two-volume set covers the study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of the GI tract while linking the clinical disease or disorder, bridging the gap between clinical and laboratory medicine. Highly referenced, it is a useful resource for gastroenterologists, physiologists, internists, professional researchers, and instructors teaching courses for clinical and research students. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 4

Chemical Engineering 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 65 titles, including: Coulson and Richardson’s Chemical Engineering, Sixth Edition Support researchers’ Edited by Basavaraj Gurappa and R. P. Chhabra need for fundamental This fully revised and updated work provides practitioners with an overview of chemical knowledge engineering, including clear explanations of theory and thorough coverage of practical applications, all supported by case studies. A worldwide team of contributors has pooled its experience to revise old content and add new content, making it more useful to practicing engineers. This complete reference to chemical engineering will support you throughout your career, as it covers every key chemical engineering topic. Rules of Thumb for Chemical Engineers, Sixth Edition By Stephen Hall This the most complete guide for chemical and process engineers who need reliable and authoritative solutions to on-the-job problems. The text is comprehensively revised and updated with new data and formulas. It helps solve process design problems quickly, accurately and safely, with hundreds of common sense techniques, shortcuts and calculations. The book’s concise sections detail the steps needed to answer critical design questions and challenges. General Chemistry for Engineers By Jeffrey Gaffney and Nancy Marley This title explores the key areas of chemistry needed for engineers. It develops material from the basics to more advanced areas in a systematic fashion. As the material is presented, case studies relevant to engineering are included, to demonstrate the strong link between chemistry and the various areas of engineering. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 5

Chemistry 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 47 titles, including: Biological Inorganic Chemistry, Third Edition Support researchers’ need for fundamental By Robert R. Crichton knowledge This work provides a comprehensive discussion of the biochemical aspects of metals in living systems. Beginning with an overview of metals and selected nonmetals in biology, the book supports the interdisciplinary nature of this vibrant area of research by providing an introduction to basic coordination chemistry for biologists and structural and molecular biology for chemists. Nuclear and Radiochemistry, Second Edition Edited by Jozsef Konya and Noémi M. Nagy This is a comprehensive and thorough reference featuring the latest developments in the field, especially in radionuclide production, nuclear medicine, and the application of natural radiotracers. It introduces fundamental concepts and practical applications, providing a thorough view of radiochemistry and nuclear chemistry , and presents laboratory methods with unsealed radio-chemicals that can be applied in research and the lab. Hyphenations of Capillary Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry By Peter Q. Tranchida and Luigi Mondello This book provides foundational and advanced concepts in the vast field of capillary chromatography with mass spectrometry in both single and multi-dimensional approaches. The description of practically all capillary chromatography approaches, combined with a variety of forms of MS, gives readers a wide and detailed view on current-day analytical strategies and applications. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 6

Computer Science 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 7 titles, including: Support researchers’ Distributed Control for Cyber-Physical Systems need for fundamental By Marilyn Wolf, Eric Feron, Guy Andre Boy, Emmanuel Grolleau and Pierre-Loic Garoche knowledge This book offers an in-depth, scientific treatment of the latest progress in the field. Highlighting practical implications of this progress, it systematically addresses the control aspects of cyberphysical systems (CPS), the first to do so that focuses on the design aspect of distributed control for cyber-physical systems. Cloud Computing, Second Edition Theory and Practice By Dan C. Marinescu Fully revised and updated to included recent developments in the fast-changing field of cloud computing, this book includes new chapters on concurrency, cloud hardware and software, challenges posed by big data and mobile applications, and advanced topics. It provides students and IT professionals with an in-depth analysis of the cloud from the ground up. High Performance Computing Modern Systems and Practices By Thomas Sterling, Matthew Anderson and Maciej Brodowicz This title is a comprehensive and easily accessible treatment of high performance computing, covering fundamental concepts and essential knowledge while providing key skills training. With this book, domain scientists learn how to use supercomputers as a key tool in their quest for new knowledge. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 7

Earth and Planetary Sciences 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 52 titles, including: Extreme Events in Geospace Support researchers’ need for fundamental Edited by Natalia Buzulukova knowledge This is a valuable resource for moving toward understanding, recognition, and forecasting of complex and interrelated extreme space weather events. Composed of chapters written by representatives from many different institutions and fields of space research, the book offers discussions ranging from definitions and historical knowledge to operational issues and modeling. Geology and Landscape Evolution, Second Edition By Joseph Di. Pietro This is a fully updated edition of the interdisciplinary text balancing theory and application within the physical geography, geology, and geomorphology of the United States. The book provides greater detail throughout and additional figures, maps, drawings, and photographs. From Habitability to Life on Mars Edited by Nathalie Cabrol A unique collection of chapters, this book provides readers with the best information on the most critical questions about habitability and life on Mars, from the scientists who are actually making the Mars exploration happen. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 8

Energy 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 86 titles, including: Support researchers’ Hydrogen and Fuel Cells need for fundamental By Bent Sørensen and Giuseppe Spazzafumo knowledge This book offers a concise overview of the science and applications of hydrogen and fuel cells, including economic and social aspects of the field, updated sections include hydrogen storage and transportation, biofuel cells, PEM and solid oxide fuel cells, applications in transportation and large scale power generation, and life-cycle assessment Subsea Engineering Handbook , Second Edition Edited by Yong Bai This title discusses the entire spectrum of subsea engineering, with the addition of sharper illustrations and the very latest on equipment, safety, and flow assurance systems. It also includes real-world test examples and case studies. Sustainable Management of Coal Preparation By Dilip Kumar and Deepak Kumar This book explains the preparation of coking and non-coking coal, clean technologies, the principles of sustainable management, and emerging management issues. The inclusion of case studies provides a practical perspective for the planning and design of coal preparation activities and environmental management. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 9

Engineering 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 197 titles, including: Eco-efficient Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Infrastructures Support researchers’ By Fernando Pacheco-Torgal, Robert Melchers, Nele de Belie, Xianming Shi, Kim Van need for fundamental Tittelboom and Andres Saez Perez knowledge This book is a state-of-the-art review of eco-efficient repair and rehabilitation of concrete infrastructure. It discusses deterioration assessment methods, considers the development and application of several new innovative repair and rehabilitation materials and covers crucial design aspects such as quality control, including life cycle and cost analysis with several related case studies on repair and rehabilitation. Soft Computing Based Medical Image Analysis By Nilanjan Dey, Valentina E. Balas, Amira Ashour and Fuquian Shi This title provides extensive background and practical applications for soft computing techniques in medical imaging. It also covers numerous soft computing approaches, including fuzzy logic, neural networks, evolutionary computing, rough sets, and Swarm intelligence. Mechanical Design Engineering Handbook, Second Edition By Peter Childs This book is an approachable introduction to engineering design procedures, and practical guide to designing with essential engineering components. It provides essential data, equations and interactive ancillaries, including calculation spreadsheets, to inform decision making, design evaluation and incorporation of components into overall designs. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 10

Environmental Science 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 38 titles, including: Support researchers’ need for fundamental knowledge Coastal Wetlands, Second Edition Edited by Gerardo Perillo This updated book provides an understanding of the functioning of coastal ecosystems and the ecological services that they provide as well as suggestions for their management. Fundamentals of Ecosystem Science, Second Edition Edited by Kathleen C. Weathers, David L. Strayer and Gene E. Likens This is a fully revised review of ecosystem science covering both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. It also includes new coverage on human-environment interactions and biological interactions within the environment. Soil Carbon Storage Modulators, Mechanisms and Modelling Edited by Brajesh Singh This book provides soil scientists with a comprehensive mechanistic, quantitative and predictive understanding of soil carbon storage. It offers a new framework that can be included in predictive models and management practices for better prediction and enhanced C storage in soils. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 11

Finance 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 25 titles, including: Support researchers’ Public-Private Partnerships, Second Edition need for fundamental By E. R. Yescombe and Edward Farquharson knowledge This book is an all-inclusive, systematic, and integrated approach to financing publicprivate partnerships within a public-policy framework. The new edition expands its North American coverage, and includes presentation of UK and European programs. Strategic Industry-University Partnerships Edited by Lars Frolund and Max Riedel This title presents the key challenges of university-industry collaboration and how large and medium-sized companies solve them. It describes views from pharma, aerospace, technology, petroleum, and other industries about working with university groups on strategic projects. Financial Trading and Investing, Second Edition By John L. Teal This updated book delivers the best current information about trading and market microstructure for undergraduate and master’s students. Without demanding a background in econometrics, it explores alternative markets and highlights recent regulatory developments, implementations, institutions, and debates For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 12

Forensics and Security 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 25 titles, including: The Science of Crime Scenes, Second Edition Support researchers’ By Max M. Houck, Frank Crispino and Terry Mc. Adam need for fundamental knowledge This work addresses the science behind the scenes and demonstrates the latest methods and technologies in depth. It covers the philosophy of crime scenes as historical events, the personnel involved at a scene, the detection of criminal traces and their reconstruction, and special crime scenes, such as mass disasters and terroristic events. Palaeopathology of Children By Mary Lewis This book provides archaeological examples of pathological child remains with various degrees of disease manifestation, and where possible, illustrations of individual affected bones to help with identification. Each chapter tackles a particular disease classification and features for each condition are described and illustrated to aid in the identification. Crime Scene Investigation Laboratory Manual, Second Edition By Marilyn T. Miller Written by a former crime scene investigator and forensic scientist, the information in this book is practical, straightforward, and immediately applicable. It includes the latest techniques and procedures such as deconstructing first responder contamination, the preliminary walk-through, utilizing associative evidence, enhancing trace, biological, and chemical evidence, and reconstructing scenes through wound dynamics, glass fracture patterns, bloodstain patterns, and ballistics. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 13

Immunology and Microbiology 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 22 titles, including: Support researchers’ need for fundamental Chikungunya knowledge Edited by Stephen Higgs, Dana L. Vanlandingham and Ann Powers This go-to reference book provides a comprehensive collection of the state of the art on CHIKV biology. It pulls relevant background information to justify projects of many professionals developing vaccines and mosquito vector control approaches, treatment and infection avoidance information and puts them into context. Surgery in Systemic Autoimmune Diseases in the Era of Biological Agents By Fabiola Atzeni This work describes the state-of-the-art of the use of surgery in treating the most common systemic autoimmune diseases (SADS). It consists of an introductory chapter concerning the impact of surgery on SADs, follow by eight chapters describing the use of surgery in the treatment of specific diseases in various areas and the possible difficulties and complications. Viruses Molecular Biology, Host Interactions, and Applications to Biotechnology By Gustavo Fermin and Paula Tennant This title provides an up-to-date introduction to human, animal, and plant viruses within the context of recent advances in high-throughput sequencing that have demonstrated that the world of viruses is vastly greater and more diverse than previously recognized. It covers discoveries such as the Mimivirus and its virophage which have stimulated new discussions on the definition of viruses, their place in the current view of the tree of life and much more. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 14

Materials Science 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 131 titles, including: Nanomaterials for Food Packaging Support researchers’ need for fundamental Edited by Miguel Angelo Parente Ribeiro Cerqueira et al. knowledge This volume explores how nanotechnology is being used in food packaging, covering materials used, processing techniques and current applications. Its interdisciplinary approach brings together materials science, bioscience, industrial and regulatory aspects of the creation and uses of food packaging. Recycling of Polyethylene Terephthalate Bottles By Thomas Sabu et al. This book provides a comprehensive overview of waste management approaches for PET, to help practitioners choose the most suitable and feasible recycling method. It compares traditional thermal recycling methods with more recently developed monomer recovery and chemical recycling methods. Self-Assembling Biomaterials Edited by Helena S, Azevedo This title explores both theoretical and practical aspects of self-assembly in biomaterials, includes a dedicated section on characterization techniques specific for self-assembling biomaterials, and examines the use of dynamic self-assembling biomaterials. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 15

Mathematics 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 10 titles, including: Support researchers’ need for fundamental A Contemporary Study of Iterative Methods knowledge By Á. Alberto Magreñán and Ioannis Argyros This title discusses the uses of popular iteration techniques in generating the approximate solutions of complex nonlinear equations. It is suitable to help solve advanced problems in engineering, mathematical economics, mathematical biology, and other applied sciences. Bernstein-type Inequalities for Polynomials and Rational Functions By Ram Mohapatra, Robert Gardner and Narendra Govil This book is a self-contained, deep and clear presentation of current applied research in Bernstein-type Inequalities, for use in the solution of derivative estimates and inverse problems across approximation theory. Ulam Stability Operators By Dorian Popa, Bing Xu, Janusz Brzdęk and Ioan Raşa This work is an integrated and self-contained portrait of the area of Ulam stability relevant to both linear and nonlinear operator research. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 16

Neuroscience 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 56 titles, including: Support researchers’ need for fundamental Hemispheric Asymmetries in the Brain knowledge By Onur Güntürkün and Sebastian Ocklenburg This is a comprehensive, up-to-date reference on hemispheric asymmetries in the brain, their evolution, and their integral roles in language, handedness, emotion, and more. Neurobiological Background of Exploration Geosciences By Paolo Dell'Aversana This book examines the neurobiological background of earth science disciplines. It details how these crucial features of the human brain form the cognitive basis of exploration geophysics and how their analysis can drive the development of new "brain-based-technology" methods. Objective Biometric Methods for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Nervous System Disorders By Elizabeth Torres This work provides a new unifying methodological framework and introduces new objective biometrics to characterize patterns of sensory motor control underlying human symptoms in activities of daily living. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 17

Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 38 titles, including: Support researchers’ Contemporary Pharmaceutics with Compounding Applications need for fundamental knowledge By Duc Do For each type of dosage form, this book discusses the related phenomena and concepts, formulation, preparation and manufacturing aspects, compounding principles and practices and the required calculations for the extemporaneous compounding. Handbook of Pharmaceutical Wet Granulation Edited by Ajit Narang This book takes a holistic approach to pharmaceutical wet granulation by combining introductory principles with practical solutions and an in-depth look at the current state of research and practice in this area. Veterinary Toxicology, Third Edition Edited by Ramesh C. Gupta This book is completely revised and updated to include the most recent developments in the field including new toxins, methods and regions. It is an essential resource for advanced students and researchers in toxicology, practicing veterinary toxicologists, poison control centers, marine biologists, environmentalists and animal scientists. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 18

Physics and Astronomy 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 4 titles, including: Support researchers’ need for fundamental knowledge Advances in Semiconductor Nanostructures Edited by Alexander V. Latyshev, Anatoliy V. Dvurechenskii and Alexander L. Aseev This comprehensive reference provides information on novel physical phenomena and properties of semiconductor nanostructures. It is an indispensable source of information for researchers, scientists and postgraduate students in the field of semiconductor physics, condensed matter physics, and physics of nanostructures and helps them in their daily research. Introduction to Magnetic Reconnection in Plasmas By Francesco Porcelli This book provides an introduction to theory of magnetic reconnection while emphasizing basic mathematical tools and concepts. It enables both students and specialists to tackle the vast body of scientific literature on the subject. Image source: wcsu. edu For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 19

Psychology 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 28 titles, including: Support researchers’ need for fundamental knowledge Individual Motivation within Groups By Steven Karau This book addresses the relationships between social loafing and motivation gains research with other long-standing key psychological phenomena such as social dilemmas, social facilitation, and ostracism. Aging, Technology and Health Edited by Richard Pak and Anne Collins Mclaughlin This book takes a problem-centered approach to understanding how different knowledge and methods of human factors are used to examine older adults’ use of technology for health. Psychological Processes in Social Media By Rosanna Guadagno This work integrates theory and research from psychology and communication/media studies to explore the positive and negative psychological implications of social media use. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 20

Social Sciences 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 53 titles, including: Support researchers’ need for fundamental Digital Humanities and Libraries knowledge Edited by Robin Kear and Kate Joranson This multi-authored book documents the synergy in partnerships among librarians and faculty working in the digital humanities. China's Publishing Industry By Claude Yun This title takes a long view in understanding the profound changes to China's publishing industry, covering a period from the 'socialist transformation' under Mao to more recent reforms. Urban Transportation and Air Pollution By Akula Venkatram and Nico Schulte Addressing transportation-related environmental issues is extremely important worldwide as urban areas are constantly searching for ways to mitigate impacts from transportation sources. This book synthesizes the state-of- the- art methods for estimating near road concentrations of roadway emissions. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 21

Specialty Medicine 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 89 titles, including: Liu, Volpe, and Galetta’s Neuro-Ophthalmology: Diagnosis and Management, Third Edition Support researchers’ need for fundamental By Grant Liu, Steven Galetta and Nicholas Volpe knowledge This is the only sub-specialty comprehensive reference devoted to the diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of all neurological disorders affecting the eye. It uniquely distills a huge amount of information into a concise single volume (and highly illustrated) resource, . The new edition incorporates the latest advances, especially in the areas of multiple sclerosis, stroke and ocular imaging, an expanded online video collection, and short-view summaries in each chapter. Essential Echocardiography: A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease By Linda Gillam, Scott Solomon and Justina Wu This book is focused on the lower to intermediate level cardiac trainee or non-cardiac specialist. These practitioners will be interested in the sections on non-cardiac diseases involving the heart as well as those covering appropriate use and handheld devices. The text included a number of enhanced images on the Expert Consult platform, along with videos to accompany the majority of still images. Each section offer s a few clinical cases to reinforce the key concepts being discussed Avery's Diseases of the Newborn, Tenth Edition By Sandra Juul and Christine Gleason This an authoritative and completely up-to-date reference for neonatal practitioners and a valuable preparation tool for neonatal boards that focuses on diagnosis and management of all the important diseases affecting newborns. The latest edition includes four-color images and drawings throughout, increased content on genetics , and new imaging chapters, with ultrasound clips online. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 22

Specialty Surgery 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 21 titles, including: Master Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation, Second Edition Support researchers’ need for fundamental By Calvin Johnson, Babak Azizzadeh, Guy Massry, Mark Murphy knowledge This book presents multiple competing and complementary facial rejuvenation techniques by the leading experts in the field of plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, otolaryngology, oculoplastic surgery and dermatology. The new edition includes expanded coverage of non-invasive procedures such as skin resurfacing, botox and fillers, neromodulatiors, tightening devices, and panfacial nonsurgical rejuvenation. The face lift chapters also incorporate the latest techniques. Aesthetic Surgery Techniques: A Case Based Approach By David Smith, Jr. , James Frame, Husain Khan and Shahrokh Bagheri A case -based approach is how cosmetic surgeons learn as cosmetic surgery is not taught using lectures in school. Therefore , this book presents the patients with their problems and allows readers to put them into real clinical perspective by working through case after case covered in the text. It leads with the presentation of the patient and then follows with templated treatment options through to technique and post- operative considerations and complications, supported by step-by-step photographs. Principles of Gynecologic Oncology Surgery By Pedro Ramirez, Michael Frumovitz and Nadeem Abu-Rustum With an emphasis on a practical, "how-to" approach, this comprehensive text addresses the most important and commonly performed procedures in gynecologic oncology surgery today. Written by leaders in the field, it clearly describes the critical steps for each procedure, provides up-to-date information on the recent literature, and includes high-quality illustrations of anatomy and technique. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 23

Health Professions 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 9 titles, including: Language Disorders from Infancy through Adolescence: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Support researchers’ Writing, and Communicating, Fifth Edition need for fundamental knowledge By Rhea Paul, Courtenay Norbury and Carolyn Gosse This is the go-to text for learning how to properly assess childhood language disorders and provide appropriate treatment. The most comprehensive title available on childhood language disorders, it presents basic concepts and vocabulary, an overview of key issues and controversies, the scope of communicative difficulties that make up child language disorders, and information on how language pathologists approach the assessment and intervention processes. The new edition also features significant updates in research, trends, social skills assessment, and instruction best practices. Misch's Avoiding Complications in Oral Implantology By Carl Misch and Randolph Resnik This work offers a comprehensive approach to complications that occur in the different phases of oral implantology, providing the necessary knowledge and skills for treatment planning, implant placement, post-operative complications, prostheses-related complications, and more. More than 1, 000 images include full-color clinical photographs, radiographs, line drawings, and diagrams, focus on anatomy and radiology, and additional and improved videos. Purtilo's Health Professional and Patient Interaction, Ninth Edition By Ruth Purtilo, Regina Doherty and Amy Haddad This book offers introduces health care students and clinicians to the basic human dynamics between health professionals and patients with a focus on the importance of respectful interactions to build positive relationships. Readers will find strategies for respectful interactions and effective communication with patients of all ages with various levels of physical and emotional impairment in a wide range of health care settings. The new edition includes a chapter on interprofessional communication, a reorganization of Part One, and updated photos. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 24

Veterinary Medicine 2018 e. Book Frontlist Collection | 7 titles, including: Greene's Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat, Fifth Edition Support researchers’ Edited by Jane Sykes need for fundamental knowledge This is a comprehensive reference on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of canine and feline infectious diseases and, where applicable, public health considerations for humans. Stunning, full-color photographs identifying disease features and diagrammatic representations of modes of disease transmission appear throughout the book. The new edition includes expanded coverage of zoonoses, zoonotic potential, and precautions; and fully update information on pathogens and drugs. Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery , Fourth Edition By Katherine Quesenberry This title is a concise reader-friendly source of information about small mammal species commonly kept as pets. It appeals not only to veterinarians and veterinary technicians, but also to pet owners and pet shop owners. Its broad overview of clinical medicine and surgical information on rabbits, ferrets, and other small rodents brings together reliable information that is hard to find in one place. The new edition includes expanded coverage of surgical procedures, and content on prairie dogs, the large rodent species, Degus, and neoplasia in rabbits. Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics, Tenth Edition Edited by Gary England, David Noakes and Timothy Parkinson This has been the standard reference textbook for veterinary students worldwide for many years, as well as for students of animal science and related disciplines; it has also served as a useful reference for the practicing veterinary surgeon. The new edition opens each chapter with key points, and replaces many black-and-white images with color ones, to optimize the fullcolor design and to show off images to their best potential. For the complete list of planned titles, visit: http: //www. elsevier. com/Science. Direct/books 25