Polymer Dynamics and Relaxation

Polymers exhibit a range of physical characteristics, from rubber-like elasticity to the glassy state. These particular properties are controlled at the molecular level by the mobility of the structural constituents. Remarkable changes in mobility can be witnessed with temperature, over narrow, well defined regions, termed relaxation processes. This is an important, unique phenomenon controlling polymer transition behaviour and is described here at an introductory level. The important types of relaxation processes from amorphous to crystalline polymers and polymeric miscible blends are covered, in conjunction with the broad spectrum of experimental methods used to study them. In-depth discussion of molecular level interpretation, including atomistic level computer simulations and applications to molecular mechanism elucidation, are discussed. The result is a self-contained approach to polymeric interpretation suitable for researchers in materials science, physics and chemistry interested in the relaxation processes of polymeric systems.

Science & Math

Boyd, Richard

Smith, Grant

Chemistry

Cambridge University Press

The Cat in the Christmas Tree: And Other True Stories of Feline Joy and Merry Mischief

Christmas is a time for joy, wonder, and a little bit of mischief. Does any creature manifest these attitudes better than a cat? Their fascination with all those breakable ornaments on the tree and their appreciation of a cozy spot to nap seem made for the season. The way they alternate between calm and crazy echoes the way we all feel at Christmas, doesn't it? And that's just what you get with The Cat in the Christmas Tree.\nThis collection of true, feel-good holiday stories by various writers celebrates the gift of cats and delivers all the warm fuzzies you could desire. It's the perfect companion for those magical Christmas evenings in front of the fireplace with your favorite feline. It also makes the purrfect gift for cat-loving friends.\nFrom the Back Cover\nCelebrate the gift of cats\nPrecocious and curious, batting at ornaments, pawing at presents, and running off with ribbons--cats enjoy Christmas in their own unique ways. As they alternate between calm and crazy, we see ourselves in those warm, furry creatures we just can't seem to keep out of the Christmas tree. Add in a healthy dose of mischief, mystery, and magic, and it's almost as if cats were created specifically for Christmastime.\nThe stories in this delightful collection will have you believing just that. In these pages, you'll meet\n· Kitty, who causes momentary hysteria when he brings an unexpected gift to a Christmas party 
· Grungy, who stands up to a Saint Bernard and wins admiration--and a stocking full of catnip--from a man who always said he did not like cats 
· Lucy, a Russian Blue who passes on her disdain for human singing--yes, even Christmas carols--to her protégé, Tiki 
· and many more\nThese true, feel-good holiday stories are the perfect companion for those long winter evenings in front of the fireplace with your favorite feline. This book also makes a heartfelt gift for cat-loving friends.

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Pets & Animal Care

Revell

Sampling and Identifying Allergenic Pollens and Molds: An Illustrated Identification Manual for Air Samplers

Blewstone Pr

Gravel, a young Earth Dragon, was abandoned by his father. A large, grumpy Fire Dragon named Flame had found Gravel as an egg, and brought him to the Fire Dragon Kingdom. Since Gravel was the only Earth Dragon in that entire kingdom, he got bullied a lot! Luckily, he could seek refuge in his classroom, where his teacher, Mr. Ash, would protect him. Even Flame was cruel to Gravel but finally, he had made a friend. A young, smart, and pretty Fire Dragon named Ember. Finally, Gravel had decided to leave this horrible kingdom, and find the truth about his father. Did he really leave him? Was everything Flame had told Gravel true? Could he and Ember ever find the burning truth he was looking for?

Dragons of Power (1) (The Burning Truth)

Literature & Fiction

Action & Adventure

BookBaby

Game of 2 Halves: Why Doesn't God Do Something?

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Scripture Union Publishing

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