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Ohmsha Publication Catalog 2012
CONTENTS Electrical & Electronic Engineering …………………… 1 Nuclear Power ………………………………………… 11 Information and Communication Technology ……… 14 Computer Science …………………………………… 19 Environmental Science & Alternative Energy ……… 24 Geology ……………………………………………… 28 Bioscience and Biotechnology ……………………… 29 Chemistry …………………………………………… 33 Medical Engineering ………………………………… 36 Manga Guides ………………………………………… 46 Architecture…………………………………………… 60 Others ………………………………………………… 64 Journals & Magazines ……………………………… 69 Title Index …………………………………………… 74 * Contact information on last page of this catalogue. * Titles are all in Japanese. * Price indicated is in Japanese Yen excluding 5% Domestic Consumption Tax. Electrical & Electronic Engineering Pictured Explanation of Periodic Inspection of Non-utility Electrical Installations (2nd ed.) 写真でトライ 自家用電気設備の定期点検(改訂 2 版) 河野 忠男・森田 潔 共著 NEW Tadao KAWANO, Kiyoshi MORITA Kanto Electrical Safety Inspection Association 182 × 257mm 240pp. 240illus. ¥2,300 2012 978-4-274-50399-3 Electrical engineers maintain electrical installations by implementing daily or periodic inspections to prevent problems or accidents from occuring that can cause power outages that may affect not only their own properties but also users in the neighborhood. Among the various types of inspections available, this book specifically focuses on periodic inspections. Featuring approximately 600 pictures, the book simply and precisely explains the points of each serial procedure, from the different types and how to use measuring instruments, testers, inspection equipments and tools, to personal insulation protective equipments and equipments to protect workers, how to use hazard signs, management of power outages, various kinds of inspection and management of power reconnection. Intended readers are practicing engineers involved in maintenance and management of non-utility electric installation. Contents: 1. High-voltage equipment systems/ 2. Testers and protective equipments used for periodic inspections (Operation and cautions regarding periodic inspections/ Testers, inspection equipments and tools required for periodic inspections/ Personal insulation protective equipments, protective equipments and signboards)/ 3. Implementation of periodic inspections (Implementation procedure of high-voltage equipments/ Previous arrangements/ Management and confirmation of power outages/ Implementation of periodic inspections/ Confirmation of termination of inspections/ Management of power reconnection/ Temporary inspections)/ 4. Inspections of emergency power installations/ 5. Record of inspection results Book to Understand Wireless Energy Transfer Technology ワイヤレス給電技術がわかる本 松木 英敏・高橋 俊輔 共著 Hidetoshi MATSUKI and Shunsuke TAKAHASHI 148 × 210mm 200pp. 150illus. ¥2,600 2011 978-4-274-21050-1 Regarding the wireless energy transfer technology, which has seen its applications extended into the fields of electric vehicles, space stations and interior design and is expected to be subject to greater demand in future, this book thoroughly explains the theory of electromagnetics, the backbone of the technology, as well as explains in detail applicable fields anticipated in the future. Contents: 1. Ubiquitus society and wireless energy transfer technology/ 2. Fundamental technology of wireless energy transfer/ 3. Concrete example of development of wireless energy transfer/ 4. Problems and future of wireless energy transfer 2 Electrical & Electronic Engineering llustrated Guide to Advanced Storage Batteries 図解 革新型蓄電池のすべて 小久見 善八・西尾 晃治 監修 Supervised by Zenpachi OGUMI, Koji NISHIO 182×257mm 248pp. ¥3,300 2011 978-4-274-21122-5 This book explains the current status, future development and manufacturing technology of positive and negative electrodes, electrolytes and spacer materials used in lithium-ion batteries, which are key components of storage batteries. Describing the mechanism of high-performance storage batteries, this book outlines the technological road map of next generation storage batteries. Intended Readers: For engineers and researchers involved in the development of storage battery, undergraduate/graduate students studying the related areas Contents: 1. Mechanism of high-performance storage batteries and technological road map of next generation storage batteries/2. Various storage batteries that may be developed to support a green society/ 3. Material development of advanced storage batteries/ 4. Recent trends in manufacturing technology, recycling and safety evaluation technology of advanced storage batteries Battery System Technology − Energy Storage Application Technology for Electric Vehicles and Trains 電池システム技術 -電気自動車・鉄道へのエネルギーストレージ応用- 電気学会 編 Edited by The Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan 148×210mm 288pp. 266illus. ¥3,400 2012 978-4-274-21194-2 This book clearly explains the knowledge required to apply battery technology to electric vehicles or trains, as well as the fundamental principles and properties of various batteries. Being written by engineers and researchers engaged in battery research and development, this practical book features the latest industry topics and presents useful information that can be used in actual applications. Intended Readers: For engineers/researchers in (EV) car companies, those who are engaged in design and development of train cars, engineers/researchers in battery manufacturer, engineers in power companies Contents: 1. Energy storage application technology for cars/ 2. Energy storage application technology for trains/ 3. Energy storage device technology/ 4. Link to a power network of mobile energy storage systems 3 Electrical & Electronic Engineering Introduction to Electrochemistry to Understand Batteries 電池がわかる 電気化学入門 渡辺 正・片山 靖 共著 Tadashi WATANABE and Yasushi KATAYAMA 148 × 210mm 174pp. 118illus. ¥2,500 2011 978-4-274-21053-2 Explaining the fundamentals of electrochemistry, this book contains a summary that functions as a reference that clearly explains topics such as basic principles, variety, utility and application fields of batteries. Intended Readers: For engineers or researchers in manufacturers of the products utilizing batteries, undergraduate (junior or senior)/graduate students who aim to do the research related to batteries Contents: 1. History of batteries/ 2. Chemical change and energy/ 3. Electrode potential/ 4. Electrolyte/ 5. Electrical double layer/ 6. Electrode reaction and electric current/ 7. Outline of practical batteries/ 8. Primary batteries/ 9. Rechargeable batteries/ 10. Fuel cells Handbook of Battery 電池ハンドブック 電気化学会 電池技術委員会 編 Edited-by The Committee of Battery Technology, The Electrochemical Society of Japan 182 × 257mm 806pp. 800illus. ¥22,000 2010 978-4-274-20805-8 The book is systematically organized to impart to readers comprehensive knowledge about the theory and the latest technology behind batteries as a whole, while the focus is centered around the lithium-ion battery which is actively being developed at present. Intended readers of the book are researchers and engineers involved in R&D, design, manufacturing as well as using batteries. Contents: 1. Fundamentals of batteries/ 2. Introduction to batteries/ 3. Methods of measuring batteries/ 4. Battery compositions/ 5. Primary battery/ 6. Secondary battery/ 7. Other secondary batteries/ 8. Lithium batteries/ 9. Types of batteries and their uses/ 10. Fuel cells/ 11. Capacitors/ 12. Standardization and industrial standards (such as JIS)/ Appendix: Battery industry data 4 Electrical & Electronic Engineering Advanced Solid State Laser 先端固体レーザー 社団法人 レーザー学会 編 Edited by The Laser Society of Japan 148 × 210mm 524pp. 400illus. ¥9,500 2011 978-4-274-21124-9 Summarizing a wide range of topics including principles of solid state lasers, relevant materials, equipment, each type of fundamental technology and the latest application technologies in three different fields of laser processing, medical lasers and laser nuclear fusion, this book helps readers to gain an understanding of the fundamental technical details of lasers. Intended Readers: For researchers, engineers and graduate students involved in the research and development of solid lasers Contents: 1. Development of lasers and convergence to solid state lasers/ 2. Fundamentals of solid state lasers/ 3. Materials for solid state lasers/ 4. Solid state laser equipment/ 5. Fiber lasers/ 6. Wavelength conversion techniques/ 7. Ultra-short pulse solid state lasers/ 8. Application to terahertz electromagnetic wave generation/ 9. Application to laser processing of solid state lasers/ 10. Application to medical use of lasers/ 11. Application of highpower lasers - laser nuclear fusion Introduction to Infrastructure Engineering インフラストラクチャー工学概論 雨谷 昭弘 編著 明石 泉・梅田 繁樹・岩井 誠人・高松 篤子 共著 Edited and written by Akihiro AMETANI Doshisha University Izumi AKASHI Doshisha University, Shigeki UMEDA West Japan Railway Co. Hisato IWAI Doshisha University, Atsuko TAKAMATSU Kinden Corp. 148 × 210mm 288pp. ¥3,000 2011 978-4-274-50326-9 This introductory book covers all key infrastructures used in modern societies (in particular electric power, water and sewerage services, communication, railways (traffic networks), electricity and gas, etc.) and aims to educate engineers and researchers to be able to deal with problems caused by disasters. Such engineers are trained by utilizing knowledge gained from college lectures and real-world experience. Fundamental knowledge of complete envisioned social infrastructures is outlined in this book. Intended Readers: For undergraduate students in engineering, beginners of social infrastructure engineering Contents: 1. Water and sewerage services/ 2. Railways (Traffic network)/ 3. Communication/ 4. Electricity and gas/ 5. Infrastructure facilities and electrical facilities 5 Electrical & Electronic Engineering Dictionary of Electrical Installation Terms (2nd ed.) 電気設備用語辞典(第2版) 社団法人 電気設備学会 編 Edited by The Institute of Electrical Installation Engineers of Japan 148 × 210mm 416pp. 272illus. ¥4,200 2010 978-4-274-20962-8 This is the revised edition of the term dictionary that has gained a favorable reputation among those engaged in related industries due to its compact size and easy-to-understand explanations. The book contains approximately 3,800 terms that have recently entered frequent use in the context of global electrical facilities, and it also helps to enrich cross-referencing between terms. Intended Readers: For those who are engaged in the business related to building electrical facilities, air conditioning and sanitary facilities Contents: Explanation of terms (Syllabary order) Appendixes: 1. Quantity and units/ 2. Abbreviation of affiliates and standards English-Japanese index Organic Semiconductor Device −From Fundamentals to the Latest Materials and Devices 有機半導体デバイス −基礎から最先端材料・デバイスまで− 日本学術振興会 情報科学用有機材料第 142 委員会 C 部会 編 Edited by 142 Committee of Japan Society for the Promotion of Science 148 × 210mm 540pp. 250illus. ¥8,500 2010 978-4-274-20934-5 Featuring organic semiconductor devices, such as organic EL elements, organic semiconductor lasers, organic transistors and organic solar batteries, this book summarizes a variety of topics ranging from fundamentals, such as luminescent phenomena, to mechanisms, data and manufacturing processes of the latest devices. This book is tailored for daily use by graduate students as well as elementary researchers who hope to be involved in research and development in this field in the future. Contents: 1. Materials used in organic electroluminescence elements utilizing luminescent phosphorescence/ 2. Organic electroluminescence elements/ 3. Organic semiconductor laser/ 4. Organic transistor/ 5. Organic photoelectric convertor device/ 6. Organic molecular memory/ 7. Evaluation technology behind organic semiconductor/ 8. Development toward the practical use of organic semiconductor 6 Electrical & Electronic Engineering "Iron" for Railways – The Story of Metals that Support Railway Vehicles and Tracks 鉄道の「鉄」学 -車両と軌道を支える金属材料のお話- 松山 晋作 編 Edited by Sinsaku MATSUYAMA Toyo Electric MFG. Co., Ltd. 148×210mm 280pp. 150illus. ¥2,800 forthcoming This book explains metals, which are one of the most important components of railway vehicles and tracks, their history of development, technological changes, and properties by each type of equipment, component and structure. Intended Readers: For professional engineers involved in railway materials, train or train model fans who are interested in the railway vehicle structure Contents: 1. Rolling stock body/ 2. Bogie/ 3. Wheel and axle/ 4. Power driving system/ 5. Braking system/ 6. Current collection/ 7. Rail track/ 8. Bridge How to Create Train Schedules 鉄道ダイヤのつくりかた 富井 規雄 編著 Edited and written by Norio TOMII 148×210mm 252pp. 141illus. ¥2,600 2012 978-4-274-21175-1 This book is a sequel to the title, "Technology to Restore Train Operation Schedules" published in August 2010. How are train schedules planned and created? How do train operators deal with disruptions to train schedules? Featuring many examples of actual sites, this book looks at how train schedules are created as well as actual operating conditions. Intended for not only train operators but also train fans. Contents: 1. What is a train schedule?/ 2. How to create a train schedule/ 3. Difficulties in creating a train schedule/ 4. Procedure of creating a train schedule/ 5. The specifics of creating a train schedule/ 6. The future of creating train schedules/ 7.“Unplanned power outages”and train operations 7 Electrical & Electronic Engineering Train Control – Technology to Support Safe and High-density Operations 列車制御 -安全・高密度運転を支える技術- 中村 英夫 著 Hideo NAKAMURA 148 × 210mm 192pp. 87illus. ¥2,200 2011 978-4-274-20992-5 The author is the leading authority in this field and has been engaged in the development of ATS-P, which is a typical technology used in train control systems, electronic interlocking devices and ATS-SP systems. Introducing the technological transition of train control and the relational transition between the technology and people engaged in the business as well as new train control systems soon to be implemented, the book provides an outlook on the trains of tomorrow. Intended Readers: For engineers engaged in the work related to signalling systems or security systems, railfans Contents: 1. Mechanisms of train operation/ 2. Ensuring safe operation in train stations/ 3. Safety draft that a station master used to hand over to passengers/ 4. Simple rules that help prevent rear-end collisions and mechanisms to keep the rules/ 5. A day when traffic lights are removed from railroads/ 6. Technology that supports train safety theory and flow of international standards/ 7. Aiming for the railway to vitalize tomorrow's society Railway Engineering Pocketbook 鉄道技術ポケットブック 鉄道技術ポケットブック編集委員会 編 Edited by Railway Engineering Pocketbook Committee 148 × 210mm 898pp. 1000illus. ¥18,000 2012 978-4-274-21168-3 Railways, in particular electric railways, are a foundation of our daily lives as an energy-saving, eco-friendly, reliable mode of transportation. Also, it can be considered that electric railways are a huge form of systems technology that integrates technologies ranging from electricity, information, mechanics and civil engineering. Considering this characteristic of electric railways, people in this field have strongly demanded a useful, synthetic book that provides a compact summary of each of the structure and performance of traffic systems. Based on this situation, and primarily aimed at engineers and researchers in the field of railway technology and at research institutes, this easy-to-use book summarizes general information about the latest railway technologies. Contents: 1. General remarks: Characteristics and history of electric railways/ 2. Technology of vehicles/ 3. Energy and power supply/ 4. Operation security and safety/ 5. Operation schedule and management/ 6. Application of communication and information technology and sales services/ 7. Traffic system and new technology/ Appendix: Recent trends and overseas market status 8 Electrical & Electronic Engineering Optoelectronics and Its Applications 光エレクトロニクスとその応用 日本学術振興会 光エレクトロニクス第 130 委員会 編 Edited by 130 Committee of Japan Society for the Promotion of Science 148 × 210mm 592pp. 300illus. ¥8,000 2011 978-4-274-21022-8 Contents: 1. Light and light quantum/ 2. Light and coherence/ 3. Light pulse and ultra high speed phenomena/ 4. Optical response of materials and electromagnetic interaction/ 5. Field of optoelectronics/ 6. Optoelectronics devices/ 7. Application of optoelectronics/ 8. Optoelectronics and its relationship with society Power Electronics Handbook パワーエレクトロニクスハンドブック パワーエレクトロニクスハンドブック編集委員会 編 Edited by Power Electronics Handbook Committee 182 × 257mm 744pp. 1145illus. ¥23,000 2010 978-4-274-20790-7 Contents: 1. Application/ 2. Brief explanation of the characteristics of switching elements/ 3. Detailed explanation of characteristics of switching elements/ 4. Brief explanation of characteristics of powered electronic circuits/ 5. Detailed explanation of characteristics of powered electronic circuits/ 6. Circuit analysis and design conducted by simulators/ 7. Power supply system/ 8. Drive system Electro-heat Handbook エレクトロヒートハンドブック 一般社団法人 日本エレクトロヒートセンター 編 Edited by Japan Electro-Heat Center 182 × 257mm 694pp. 1000illus. ¥20,000 2011 978-4-274-21037-2 Contents: 1. Heating and development of electro-heat/ 2. Characteristics and utility of electroheat/ 3. Heat pump/ 4. Resistance heating/ 5. Arc plasma heating/ 6. Induction heating/ 7. Dielectric heating (High frequency dielectric heating, microwave heating)/ 8. Infrared heating and far infrared heating/ 9. Related technologies/ 10. Basic theory of electro-heat/ 11. Measurement and control/ 12. Safety and environmental countermeasures, regulations and standards 9 Electrical & Electronic Engineering Handbook of Electrolytic Corrosion Prevention and Cathodic Protection 電食防止・電気防食ハンドブック 電気学会・電食防止研究委員会 編 Edited by The Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan 148 × 210mm 440pp. 217illus. ¥7,500 2011 978-4-274-20973-4 Contents: Introduction: Terms and their definitions/ 1. Fundamentals of corrosion/ 2. Leakage current from electric railways/ 3. Classification of soil and corrosiveness/ 4. Alternating current corrosion/ 5. Survey and measurement/ 6. Anti-corrosion of underground pipes/ 7. Cathodic protection of underground storage tank systems/ 8. Management and economy of cathodic protection/ 9. Evaluation methods of soundness of pipelines/ 10. Standard and regulation guidelines/ 11. New technology/ 12. Examples of problems cause LED Lighting Handbook (Revised edition) LED 照明ハンドブック(改訂版) LED 照明推進協議会 編 Edited by JLEDS(Japan LED Association) 148 × 210mm 248pp. 260illus. ¥3,800 2011 978-4-274-50322-1 Contents: Color frontpiece/ 1. Fundamentals/ 2. Test procedure/ 3. Design guidelines/ 4. Application field/ 5. Materials High Electrical Field Phenomena − Fundamentals and Applications 高電界現象論 −基礎と応用− 大久保 仁 編著 Edited and written by Hitoshi OKUBO Nagoya University 148 × 210mm 392pp. 300illus. ¥6,400 2011 978-4-274-20964-2 Contents: 1. High electrical field phenomena/ 2. Electrical potential and electrical fields/ 3. Characteristics and types of insulators/ 4. Electrical conductivity of high electrical fields in insulators/ 5. High electrical field phenomena and dielectric breakdown in insulators/ 6. Electrical conductivity and breakdown in practical conditions/ 7. Measuring high electrical field phenomena (I)/ 8. Measuring high electrical field phenomena (II)/ 9. Measuring electrical discharge phenomena/ 10. High electrical field phenomena in devices 10 Electrical & Electronic Engineering How to Generate the World's Most Reliable Power Supply 世界一の電気はこうしてつくられる! パワーアカデミー Power Academy 127 × 188mm 188pp. 92illus. ¥1,200 2009 978-4-274-50243-9 Contents: Frontispiece 1. Blackouts are everyday incidents in foreign countries/ 2. Let's understand mechanisms behind electricity delivery/ 3. There is a reason why blackouts do not occur/ 4. What kind of characteristics are behind electricity demand?/ 5. Individuals supporting electrical systems in Japan/ 6. Research into cuttingedge, eco-friendly electrical systems/ Appendix- Atmospheric Pressure Plasma − Fundamentals and Applications 大気圧プラズマ −基礎と応用− 日本学術振興会 プラズマ材料科学第 153 委員会 編 Edited by Plasma Science for Materials 153 Committee of Japan Society for the Promotion of Science 148 × 210mm 420 pp. 350illus. ¥6,800 2009 978-4-274-20760-0 Contents: 1. Introduction/ 2. Fundamentals/ 3. Production method/ 4. Diagnosis method/ 5. Modelling and simulation/ 6. Applications Ultraprecise Technology in Micro-nano Field マイクロ・ナノ領域の超精密技術 日本学術振興会 将来加工技術第 136 委員会 Edited by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, 136th Committee on FutureOriented Machining 148 × 210 mm 368pp. 277illus. ¥5,500 2011 978-4-274-21005-1 This book is a compiliation of ultra-precise technology, ranging from fundamental technology such as gliding and polishing, creation of nano- and micro- devices and semiconductor processing technology, to the creation of various devices, cleaning, surface measurement and material evaluation. Edited by the 136th Committee on Future-Oriented Machining comprised of researchers and engineers at the forefront of this field, the book uncovers the latest results of technological development as well as contributes to future development. Contents: 1. Introduction/ 2. Ultraprecise micromachining technology/ 3. Technology of device creation/ 4. Cleaning technology/ 5. Evaluation for surface form/ 6. Evaluation technique for materials at nano- and micro-levels/ Appendix Nuclear Power Nuclear Power Textbook 原子力教科書シリーズ This series of textbooks consists of a basic nuclear power course, the evolving advanced course, and the practical course to help readers study nuclear power from basic to practical levels systematically. An attempt was also made in the series to provide nuclear power education from the aspect of human and social sciences. Intended readers of this series are under/postgraduate students, engineers, researchers in the nuclear field. Nuclear Power Textbook Radiation Protection 原子力教科書 放射線安全学 小佐古 敏荘 編著 Edited and written by Toshiso KOSAKO The University of Tokyo 182×257mm 300pp. 130illus. ¥3,300 forthcoming Contents: 1. Introduction/ 2. Concept of radiation doses/ 3. Radiobiology (Human effect)/ 4. Protection against radiation/ 5. Management of occupational radiation exposure/ 6. Management of public radiation exposure/ 7. Management policy of radioactive waste and long-term radiological exposure/ 8. Safety management of radioactive waste/ 9. Disassembly of nuclear plants and clearance/ 10. Protecting the environment from radiation/ 11. Radiation Hazard Prevention Act Nuclear Power Textbook Nuclear Reactor Physics 原子力教科書 原子炉物理学 岡嶋 成晃・久語 輝彦・森 貴正 共著 Shigeaki OKAJIMA, Teruhiko KUGO, Takamasa MORI, Japan Atomic Energy Agency 182×257mm 270pp. 134illus. ¥3,300 2012 978-4-274-21170-6 Contents: 1. Interaction between neutrons and materials/ 2. Chain reactions of nuclear fission and critical mass/ 3. Neutron diffusion/ 4. Diffusion theory of nuclear reactors/ 5. Deceleration of neutrons and resonance absorption/ 6. Spectrum of heat neutrons/ 7. Non-homogeneous nuclear reactors 12 Nuclear Power Nuclear Power Textbook Radiation Application 原子力教科書 放射線利用 工藤 久明 編著 Edited and written by Hisaaki KUDO The University of Tokyo 182 × 257mm 312pp. 130illus. ¥3,500 2011 978-4-274-20984-0 Nuclear Power Textbook Radioactive Waste Engineering 原子力教科書 放射性廃棄物の工学 長﨑 晋也・中山 真一 共編 Co-edited by Shinya NAGASAKI The University of Tokyo and Shinichi NAKAYAMA Japan Atomic Energy Agency 182 × 257mm 248pp. 60illus. ¥3,000 2011 978-4-274-20969-7 Nuclear Power Textbook Nuclear Reactor Design 原子力教科書 原子炉設計 岡 芳明 編著 Edited and written by Yoshiaki OKA Waseda University 182 × 257mm 290pp. 190illus. ¥3,300 2010 978-4-274-20892-8 Nuclear Power Textbook Radiation Shielding 原子力教科書 放射線遮蔽 小佐古 敏荘・笹本 宣雄 共編 Co-edited by Toshisou KOSAKO The University of Tokyo and Nobuo SASAMOTO Japan Atomic Energy Agency 182 × 257mm 204pp. 140illus. ¥3,000 2010 978-4-274-20838-6 Nuclear Power Textbook Nuclear Power Maintenance Engineering 原子力教科書 原子力保全工学 出町 和之 編著 Edited and written by Kazuyuki DEMACHI The University of Tokyo 182 × 257mm 232pp. 150illus. ¥3,000 2010 978-4-274-20833-1 Nuclear Power Textbook Introduction to Human Factors 原子力教科書 ヒューマンファクター概論 佐相 邦英 著 Kunihide SASOU Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry 182 × 257mm 132pp. 54illus. ¥2,800 2009 978-4-274-20782-2 13 Nuclear Power Nuclear Power Textbook Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics 原子力教科書 原子力熱流動工学 秋本 肇・安濃田 良成・高瀬 和之・玉井 秀定・吉田 啓之 共著 Hajime AKIMOTO, Yoshinari ANODA, Kazuyuki TAKASE, Hidesada TAMAI, Hiroyuki YOSHIDA Japan Atomic Energy Agency 182 × 257mm 350pp. 210illus. ¥3,500 2009 978-4-274-20679-5 Nuclear Power Textbook Nuclear Power Plant Engineering 原子力教科書 原子力プラント工学 神田 誠・梅田 賢治・三宅 修平・清水 建男・一宮 正和・山下 清信・望月 弘保・与能本 泰介・岡 芳明 共著 Makoto KANDA, Kenji UMEDA, Shuuhei MIYAKE Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Tateo SHIMIZU Toshiba Corp. Masakazu ICHINOMIYA, Kiyonobu YAMASHITA, Taisuke YONOMOTO Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Hiroyasu MOCHIZUKI University of Fukui, Yoshiaki OKA The University of Tokyo 182 × 257mm 388pp. 300illus. ¥3,500 2009 978-4-274-20660-3 Nuclear Power Textbook Nuclear Structural Engineering 原子力教科書 原子炉構造工学 上坂 充・鬼沢 邦雄・笠原 直人・鈴木 一彦 共著 Mitsuru UESAKA, Kunio ONIZAWA, Naoto KASAHARA, Kazuhiko SUZUKI 182 × 257mm 388pp. 227illus. ¥3,800 2009 978-4-274-20690-0 Nuclear Power Textbook Nuclear Reactor Kinetics and Plant Control 原子力教科書 原子炉動特性とプラント制御 岡 芳明・鈴木 勝男 共編 Co-edited by Yoshiaki OKA The University of Tokyo and Katsuo SUZUKI Japan Nuclear Energy Safety Organization 182 × 257mm 256pp. 200illus. ¥3,300 2008 978-4-274-20516-3 Introduction to Nuclear Power Generation 原子力発電がよくわかる本 榎本 聰明 著 Toshiaki ENOMOTO Japan Electric Power Information Center 148 × 210mm 248pp. ¥1,800 2009 978-4-274-20671-9 Information and Communication Technology Selected Series of Contemporary Electronics, Information and Communication, "Forest of Knowledge" 現代電子情報通信選書「知識の森」シリーズ 電子情報通信学会 編 Edited by The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers This selected series summarizes the areas of electronic information communication that typically require a considerable amount of knowledge to enable professional engineers, researchers and students in related areas to gain systematic knowledge. Selected Series of Contemporary Electronics, Information and Communication, "Forest of Knowledge" Image Input and Cameras 現代電子情報通信選書「知識の森」画像入力とカメラ 寺西 信一 監修 電子情報通信学会 編 Supervised by Nobukazu TERANISHI Panasonic Corporation 148 × 210mm 400pp. 300illus. ¥5,000 2012 978-4-274-21209-3 This book clearly explains image capture beginning with a broad outline and moving on to the latest technology of imaging devices, camera optical systems, implementation methods for each function, and devices used to create invisible images. Contents: Part 1: Imaging devices/ 1. History and fundamentals of imaging devices/ 2. Common imaging devices/ 3. Characteristic imaging devices/ 4. Technology behind imaging devices/ Part 2: Camera/ 1. Camera fundamentals/ 2. Camera optical systems/ 3. Broadcasting and home cameras/ 4. Various types of cameras/ 5. Camera functions/ Part 3: Invisible image input/ 1. Infrared light/ 2. Terahertz/ 3. Biometric recognition - device and applications/ 4. Ultrasonic waves/ 5. pH, ion - device and applications Selected Series of Contemporary Electronics, Information and Communication, "Forest of Knowledge" Space Photovoltaic Power Generation 現代電子情報通信選書「知識の森」宇宙太陽発電 篠原 真毅 監修 電子情報通信学会 編 Supervised by Naoki SHINOHARA Kyoto University 148 × 210mm 290pp. 100illus. ¥3,400 2012 978-4-274-21233-8 This book begins by presenting a broad outline and moving on to describe the actual component technology involved in space photovoltaic power generation. Contents: 1. Space photovoltaic power generation/ 2. Microwave wireless energy transfer for space photovoltaic power generation/ 3. Ground power receiving system/ 4. Terrestrial application of microwave wireless energy transfer/ 5. The effects of sps wireless power transmission 15 Information and Communication Technology Selected Series of Contemporary Electronics, Information and Communication, "Forest of Knowledge" Medical Information Systems 現代電子情報通信選書「知識の森」医療情報システム 黒田 知宏 監修 電子情報通信学会 編 Supervised by Tomohiro KURODA Kyoto University 148 × 210mm 222pp. ¥3,000 2012 978-4-274-21150-8 In relation to the recent trends involving the introduction of conversion to electronic form and computerization in the medical industry, this book presents detailed outlines ranging from the basics to the application of systems in general. The large number of illustrations in the book will help readers who are not specialists in this field to quickly gain an understanding of the topic. Contents: Prologue/ 1. Medical information systems/ 2. Medical accounting and hospital management/ 3. Medical service and order entry/ 4. Management of recorded information/ 5. Terminals and networks/ 6. Contribution to physical distribution management/ 7. Contribution to medical safety/ 8. Information management within a section/ 9. Application of medical records/ 10. Application of clinical image information/ 11. Remote medicine/ 12. Sharing and application of medical information/ 13. Future of medical information/ Epilogue Selected Series of Contemporary Electronics, Information and Communication, "Forest of Knowledge" Sensation, Perception and Cognition: An Introduction 現代電子情報通信選書「知識の森」感覚・知覚・認知の基礎 乾 敏郎 監修 電子情報通信学会 編 Supervised by Toshio INUI Kyoto University 148 × 210mm 282pp. ¥3,800 2012 978-4-274-21149-2 This book systematically outlines senses, perception and recognition faculties, including memory. It presents information chronologically from the basics to the latest knowledge, which enables readers to understand the book without difficulty. Contents: Prologue/ 1. Sensation of brightness and color/ 2. Hearing sensation and voices/ 3. Touch and somatic sensation/ 4. Taste and smell sensation/ 5. Spacial frequency characteristics of vision/ 6. Movement vision/ 7. Binocular vision/ 8. Integration of characteristics in perception and memory/ 9. Cognition of 3D objects/ 10. Shape and Images/ 11. Perception and cognition of pictures/ 12. Spatial images/ 13. Physical images/ 14. Cognition of letters and words/ 15. Classification of memory/ 16. Encoding and search of memory 16 Information and Communication Technology Introduction to CoBRA Method − Estimation Method to Visualize "Intuition" CoBRA 法入門 -「勘」を見える化する見積り手法- CoBRA 研究会 編 Edited by CoBRA Study Group 148 × 210mm 228pp. 71 illus. ¥2,600 2011 978-4-274-50335-1 Contents: 1. Effects of CoBRA in estimation/ 2. Let's try to estimate production costs/ 3. What we can do with CoBRA estimation model/ 4. What is CoBRA method?/ 5. Details of procedures of constructing a CoBRA model/ 6. Maintenance of a CoBRA model/ 7. Examples of construction and application/ Appendix Understanding Touch Panels タッチパネルがわかる本 越石 健司・黒沢 理 共編 Co-edited by Kenji KOSHIISHI BINIT Corporation and Osamu KUROSAWA Topre Corporation 148 × 210mm 194pp. 104illus. ¥2,200 2011 978-4-274-21038-9 Contents: Introduction: Capabilities of touch panels/ 1. Utilization and market trends of touch panels/ 2. Principles and technological trends of resistive film systems and capacitive systems/ 3. Touch panels of various systems/ 4. Industry trends and performance demands/ 5. Material trends of capacitive systems and resistive film systems Standard Textbook of NFC NFC 標準教科書 日本 IC カード利用促進協議会 Japan IC Card System Application Council 148 × 210mm 220pp. ¥2,500 forthcoming Gaining ISO certification as a next generation standard specification, NFC (Near Field Communication) is expected to be adopted for use in a range of electronic devices in future. In particular at this time, global-use mobile phones such as Android handsets are typically equipped with NFC, which will further aid its introduction and take-up globally. Introducing an overview of NFC technology from the basics to practical applications, this standard textbook is aimed at spreading NFC technology more widely. Intended readers are electronics development engineers, IT engineers, and application developers. Contents: Prologue/ 1. Basic knowledge about NFC/ 2. Basic knowledge about NFC smart phones/ 3. Let's use NFC/ 4. Let's create NFC applications: “Preparation”/ 5. Let's create NFC applications:“Development” / 6. Specifications for NFC/ Epilogue 17 Information and Communication Technology Channel Coding Technology for Image Distribution 映像配信のための伝送路符号化技術 伊藤 泰宏 監修 社団法人 映像情報メディア学会 編 Supervised by Yasuhiro ITO NHK Engineering Services, Inc., Edited by The Institute of Image Information and Television Engineers 148 × 210mm 248pp. 230illus. ¥3,200 2010 978-4-274-20877-5 Contents: 1. Fundamentals of image coding/ 2. Fundamentals of modulationdemodulation method/ 3. Fundamentals of channel coding/ 4. BS digital broadcasting/ 5. Terrestrial digital broadcasting/ 6. Cable television/ 7. Technology behind IP transmission/ 8. Transmission of image materials Ultra-realistic Systems 超臨場感システム 原島 博 監修 社団法人 映像情報メディア学会 編 Supervised by Hiroshi HARASIMA Ultra-Realistic Communications Forum, Edited by The Institute of Image Information and Television Engineers 148 × 210mm 232pp. 130illus. ¥3,200 2010 978-4-274-20872-0 Interest in next-generation image technology and sound systems is increasing, as has been seen in the recent market trend toward 3D televisions and similar devices. With a particular focus on internal mechanisms, this book clearly explains the latest ultra-realistic image and sound systems such as digital cinema, ultra-high definition, 3D images and highly-realistic sound systems, including their relation to human cognition. Contents: 1. General remarks/ 2. Digital cinema/ 3. Ultra-high definition/ 4. 3D systems/ 5. Highly realistic sound systems/ 6. Ultra-realistic system and humans General Encyclopedia of Image Information and Television Engineering 映像情報メディア工学大事典 社団法人 映像情報メディア学会 編 Edited by The Institute of Image Information and Television Engineers 182 × 257mm 1762pp. 1,950illus. ¥45,000 2010 978-4-274-20869-0 In response to the technological transition toward digitalization of broadcasting and the fusion of broadcasting and communication that shows we are reaching a next-generation turning point, this book is composed of four distinctive volumes (Fundamentals, Technologies, Inherited Technologies, and Data), which enable readers to learn basic knowledge as well as gain a rough understanding of related technical contents through utilizing it as a dictionary. Contents: Vol. 1 Fundamentals/ Vol. 2 Technologies/ Vol. 3 Inherited Technologies/ Vol. 4 Data 18 Information and Communication Technology Beginner's Guide to 3D Image Production はじめての 3D 映像制作 町田 聡・関谷 隆司・深野 暁雄 共著 Satoshi MACHIDA, Takashi SEKITANI and Akio FUKANO 182 × 257mm 148pp. ¥2,300 2011 978-4-274-50309-2 Some areas of common knowledge about 2D photography are not applied to that of 3D photography. Therefore, the authors, who have experience and success in 3D photography and editing, use this book to enthusiastically explain the concepts of 3D photography based on theory. An anaglyph 3D glass (a handy red-blue plastic-film glass), which can also work with a normal television, comes with the book. Sample movies can be found at: http://www. youtube.com/watch?v=a4-NJaftEc. Contents: Frontispiece/ 1. Before starting 3D photography/ 2. Photographing using a consumer 3D camera/ 3. 3D image photographing using two sets of cameras 3D Images Available in Your Television −The Spread of 3D Images in TVs and Movies 3D 立体映像がやってくる −テレビ・映画の 3D 普及はこうなるー 石川 憲二 著 Kenji ISHIKAWA 127 × 188mm 208pp. 30illus. ¥1,600 2010 978-4-274-06799-0 Contents: Prologue: Television shift from black-and-white, color, digital, to 3D/ 1. The era has arrived where we can casually enjoy photographs and animations with 3D images/ 2. Exhibitions are filled with 3D images/ 3. In-between choosing "With or without special glasses?"/ 4. What will the future life created by 3D image systems look like?/ Epilogue: Putting 3D technology to good use Fundamentals of 3D Image Representation −from Basic Principles to Production Technology 3D 立体映像表現の基礎 −基本原理から制作技術まで− 河合 隆史・盛川 浩志・太田 啓路・阿部 信明 共著 Takashi KAWAI, Hiroyuki MORIKAWA, Keiji OTA and Nobuaki ABE 182 × 235mm 256pp. 118illus. ¥3,800 2010 978-4-274-06816-4 Contents: Introduction/ 1. History and trends of 3D images/ 2. 3D information utilized by visual systems/ 3. Principles of 3D display/ 4. Photographing and production of 3D images/ 5. Technology behind converting 2D images into 3D/ 6. 3D images and human factors/ 7. Production and control of solidity/ 8. Format and standardization of 3D images/ Conclusion/ Fundamentals of 3D image representation/ Glossary Computer Science Two Internet: Practical Guide for the Measurements Againsts IPv4 Address Exhaustion and IPv6 Address Support 2 つのインターネット IPv4 アドレス枯渇対策と IPv6 対応の実践ガイド あきみち 著 Akimichi 148 × 210mm 224pp. ¥2,800 forthcoming Today’ s Internet is a“coexisting environment”of IPv4 Internet, which has already lost its central address stock, and IPv6 Internet, which will not be fully transited but will be certainly popularized in the future. This book is intended for network infrastructure engineers, user-side network administrators and application developers. Contents: Part 1: Basics/ 1. Two Internet/ 2. Background of IPv4 address exhaustion/ 3. Measurement against IPv4 address exhaustion/ 4. System of IPv6 and how it differs from IPv4/ 5. The coexistence of IPv4 and IPv6/ Part 2: Details/ 6. Internet in Japan and IPv6/ 7. IPv6 transition technology/ 8. IPv4 exhaustion problem and IPv6 support for programmers/ 9. Example troubles occurred during IPv6 support/ 10. Various problems/ Appendices Spread and Application of Ontology オントロジーの普及と応用 人工知能学会 編集 來村 徳信 編著 Edited by The Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence Edited and written by Yoshinobu KITAMURA Osaka University 148 × 210mm 228pp. 57illus. ¥3,600 2012 978-4-274-21199-7 At this time, ontology engineering is being applied to various fields that are closely related to our lives, such as medicine, biology, information appliances and others, as the theoretical foundation for ontology engineering is being established. Based on this, this technical book explains the topic from basic concepts of ontology to actual application in a range of fields. Intended for engineers and researchers who are going to apply ontology (engineering) to their technical fields, ontology (engineering) researchers or graduate students who aim to be ontology researchers. Contents: 1. Basic concepts and spread of ontology engineering/ 2. Ontology-related tools useful for business/ 3. Current status and trends in ontology study/ 4. Construction and development of linguistically-motivated ontologies/ 5. Classification and trend analysis of ontology research/ 6. Ontology trends related to biology/ 7. Development of medical ontology for clinical knowledge processing/ 8. Medical ontology applications in SNOMED-CT and ICD-11/ 9. Ontology applications make information appliances more friendly/ 10. Advanced study of ontology applications for manufacturing information integration/ 11. Goal-oriented process modeling and ontology applications 20 Computer Science Science of Intelligence Theory and Practice of Ontology Engineering 知の科学 オントロジー工学の理論と実践 溝口 理一郎 著 Riichiro MIZOGUCHI The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University 148 × 210mm 274pp. 65illus. ¥4,000 2012 978-4-274-21214-7 This book is one of the“Science of Intelligence”series that summarizes the technical and scientific knowledge related to new generation artificial intelligence. As a book that one should read along with, or after the already published book,“Science of Intelligence Ontology Engineering”(published in January 2005), the book is designed as a technical guide that systematically explains the theoretical basics of ontology, reality of ontology construction, and development of next generation knowledge systems, including recent examples. Intended for“The Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence” members, students, researchers or engineers who are interested in this field, as well as specialist in other fields. Contents: Introduction/ Part 1: Theory/ 1. Basic theory/ 2. Characteristics and quantity/ 3. Ontology for expression/ 4. Object, process and event/ 5. Role theory/ 6. Japanese upper-level ontology YAMATO/ Part 2: Reality of ontology construction/ 1. Medical ontology/ 2. OMNIBUS ontology/ 3. Development toward next generation knowledge systems/ References/ Postscript/ Index Mastering TCP/IP First Step (5th Edition) マスタリング TCP/IP 入門編 第 5 版 竹下 隆史・村山 公保・荒井 透・苅田 幸雄 共著 Takafumi TAKESHITA, Yukio MURAYAMA, Toru ARAI and Yukio KARITA 182 × 257mm 376pp. 279illus. ¥2,200 2012 978-4-274-06876-8 TCP/IP is a standard protocol used on the Internet. This book is the 5th edition of a large best-seller book called "Mastering TCP/IP First Step." It has been comprehensively updated from the 1st edition to reflect recent trends, and some new topics have been added. Comprehensive footnotes and easy-to-understand illustrated explanations help readers to better understand the basics of TCP/IP. The book is suitable as a first step to gaining a deeper understanding of "protocol," "Internet," and "networks." Intended Readers: For beginners as well as users of TCP/IP, those who want to know about protocol used in Internet Contents: 1. Basics of a network/ 2. Basics of TCP/IP/ 3. Datalink/ 4. IP protocol/ 5. Technology related to IP/ 6. TCP and UDP/ 7. Routing protocol/ 8. Application protocol/ 9. Security/ Appendix 21 Computer Science Storage Networking Made Easy よくわかるストレージネットワーキング 喜連川 優 編著 Edited and written by Masaru KITSUREGAWA The University of Tokyo 182 × 235mm 288pp. 170illus. ¥3,500 2011 978-4-274-21030-3 This book clearly explains the fundamentals of the latest trends of storage networking, an area that is expanding in large-scale databases and websites along with the progress of information technology. The book also mentions the relationship between Green Computing and Cloud Computing, both of which are newly-introduced technologies. Intended readers are engineers related to I/O, storage, SEs who are involved in storage systems, operation managers as well as organization managers. Contents: 1. SAN/ 2. IP-SAN/Ethernet Storage/ 3. Storage virtualization/ 4. Storage Resource Management/ 5. Data protection/ 6. File system/ 7. SSS/ 8. Green storage/ 9. Cloud storage/ 10. Storage security/ 11. Storage technology of the future/ Appendix 1. HDD (Hard Disk Drive)/ 2. Interface/ 3. Magnetic tape (MT)/tape/ 4. RAID technology/ 5. Shared storage models/ 6. SNIA/ 7. Terms of storage networking FPGA Design and Debugging in VHDL VHDL による FPGA 設計&デバッグ 松村 謙・坂巻 佳壽美 共著 Ken MATSUMURA and Kazumi SAKAMAKI 182 × 235mm 176pp. 86illus. ¥2,500 2012 978-4-274-50385-6 Nowadays, FPGA, a device that is reconfigurable even after IC manufacturing, is being adopted for most digital circuit designs using circuit description language. However, as development becomes increasingly complicated, the probability of bugs occuring will also increase. This book focuses on test programs used to locate bugs and also explains how to design circuits effectively. Intended for engineers who handle test bench as well as those who are interested in using VHDL. Contents: Step 1. Why is now the time for FPGA design using HDL?/ Step 2. Circuit description by VHDL/ Step 3. More effective debugging/ Step 4. Design of large circuits and debugging operations 22 Computer Science Sound Effect Programming サウンドエフェクトのプログラミング 小坂 直敏 著 Naotoshi OSAKA Tokyo Denki University 148 × 210mm 240pp. 150illus. ¥2,700 forthcoming This book explains how to deal with daily sounds and effects in order to help readers gain a better understanding of their mechanism and creation process. In addition to basic effects, the book explains more advanced acoustic processing methods, such as sound synthesis, analysis and effects, to help readers gain a deeper understanding of sound. Intended for researchers in sound related field, or electronics, information related field. Contents: 1. Basic principles of sound/ 2. Construction of sound environments/ 3. Basic effects/ 4. Application effects I/ 5. Application effects II/ Appendix: Application examples How to Utilize PDF & Acrobat X PDF & Acrobat X 活用術 福田 良一 著 Ryouichi FUKUDA 182 × 235mm 304pp. 849illus. ¥2,200 2011 978-4-274-50315-3 This book provides readers with the full picture of the new version "Acrobat X," which enables us to easily create, process and manage highly value-added PDF files. Aimed at business users, this book provides detailed explanations of topics ranging from the creation of PDF to the ways to utilize it thoroughly. As an added benefit, this book is divided into "Fundamentals," "Intermediate level" and "Advanced level" to introduce the renewed user interface as well as to thoroughly explain points of functional enhancements to enable readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of each level. Focused on introducing necessary functions, the book places emphasis on making it easy for readers to reference it. Intended Readers: For business users create and utilize PDF files, creators, DTP operators, designers etc., businessmen who usually receive PDF files, publishing/ printing industry, editorial productions Contents: Fundamentals: 1. Utilize PDF conveniently/ 2. Office documents and PDF/ 3. Creating PDFs as a way to arrange information / 4. Proofreading using PDF/ Intermediate level: 5. Creating contents and links/ 6. PDF settings and passwords/ 7. One rank higher method of utilization/ 8. Presentation/ 9. Sharing and review/ Advanced level: 10. Totalization of questionnaires/ 11. Electronic signatures/ 12. Data standards and commercial printing/ 13. Document applications/ Appendix 23 Computer Science SEC Books A Guide of Coding Methods for the Development of Embedded Software (C++ Language Edition) SEC Books 組込みソフトウェア開発向けコーディング作法ガイド[C++ 言語版] 独立行政法人 情報処理推進機構 ソフトウェア・エンジニアリング・センター 編 Edited by Software Engineering Center, Information-Technology Promotion Agency Japan 182 × 257mm 184pp. ¥1,714 2010 978-4-274-50316-0 Contents: Part 1: How to read a guide about coding methods/ 1. Outline/ 2. How to gain an understanding of source code quality/ 3. How to utilize this guide/ Part 2: Coding methods for embedded software: Table of methods/ *How to read a table of methods/ *Terms in a table of methods/ *Coding methods for embedded software/ Appendix: Summary of methods and rules The Science of Thinking – What Is It to Think? 思考を科学する -「考える」とはどういうことか ? - 大須賀 節雄 著 Setsuo OSUGA 148 × 210mm 220pp. 26illus. ¥3,800 2011 978-4-274-21090-7 This book was written by the leading expert in the artificial intelligence and intelligent information processing research fields to aid scientific consideration of the human function of thinking and to identify its actual nature. Aside from a number of philosophy books, the topic of how we think has only rarely been discussed to date. The book classifies and analyzes thinking as science, not as philosophical theory, and pursues the actual nature of human intellectual activity. Contents: 1. Prologue - To think with one's head/ 2. Process of thinking/ 3. How has thinking ability been generated and evolved?/4. Physiological structure of living things/ 5. Language as a measure of thinking/ 6. Origin of language/ 7. Verification: confirmation of thought/ 8. Planning: beginning of thought/ 9. Conclusion Language and Knowledge −How Languages Have Been Created 言語と知能 −言語はどのようにして創られたか?− 大須賀 節雄 著 Setsuo OSUGA 148×210mm 282pp. 40illus. ¥3,800 2010 978-4-274-20860-7 Contents: 1. Introduction/ 2. History of research into linguistics/ 3. Temporal transition of languages/ 4. Mechanism of processing in living bodies/ 5. Formation of grammar/ 6. Frameworks and problems of language creation models/ 7. Function of inference using neural network/ 8. Models of language creation/ 9. What is knowledge?/ 10. Conclusion/ Postscript/ References Environmental Science & Alternative Energy Geothermal Energy – Gift from the Earth 地熱エネルギー -地球からの贈りもの- 江原 幸雄 著 Sachio EHARA Kyushu University 127 × 188mm 196pp. ¥1,600 2012 978-4-274-50395-5 Although Japan is known to have scarce energy resources, in terms of geothermal energy resources, the country has the third largest potential in the world and also leads the way in related technology. Geothermal energy resources have not been fully utilized in Japan for more than a decade, however, there is greater potential to utilize these inexhaustible resources for practical purposes. Compared to other forms of renewable energy, geothermal power generation is particularly considered to be an effective and safe technology due to the fact that geothermal power plants can operate non-stop, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This book will remove readers’common misunderstandings about geothermal energy and geothermal power generation and clearly presents accurate information in order to convey the attractiveness of geothermal power generation. Contents: Frontispiece/ 1. Introduction - 10 minutes to gain a quick understanding of geothermal energy/ 2. Global warming, heat-island phenomenon, energy crisis and geothermal energy/ 3. Geothermal phenomenon involving renewable energy/ 4. Mechanism of heat flow/ 5. Utilization of geothermal energy I : Geothermal power generation/ 6. Utilization of geothermal energy II : Direct utilization of geothermal energy/ 7. Current status and problems involving geothermal energy development in Japan and around the world/ 8. Geothermal energy as a future energy source/ 9. Utilization of geothermal energy in the near future/ Reference materials: Geothermal resources existing in Japan/ List of locations and capacities of geothermal power plants in Japan / Main geothermal power plants around the world and volcanoes/ Global geothermal power plant capacity Plant Factories Utilizing Artificial Light − Japan's Agricultural Technology Spreading around the World 人工光型植物工場 -世界に広がる日本の農業革命- 古在 豊樹 著 Toyoki KOZAI 148 × 210mm 256pp. 132illus. ¥2,800 2012 978-4-274-06880-5 Global problems involving the environment, food and resources must be solved not separately but concurrently since these three problems are closely related to each other. "Plant Factories" are one of the effective concurrent solutions to these problems. "Plant Factories Utilizing Artificial Light" explains advanced concepts and methods of "closed-type plant factories" and therefore could in fact be called, "Closed-type Plant Factories Utilizing Artificial Light." The book systematically explains utilization rates of invested resources, multipurpose utilization of heat pumps, calculation of electric power consumption and basic knowledge and measurement of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration. 25 Environmental Science & Alternative Energy Intended Readers: For corporations, local public bodies, agricultural organizations, or cooperative societies interested in introducing plant factories, major construction companies involved in the design and execution of plant factories, as well as students in agricultural department Contents: 1. Global-scale problems and plant factories/ 2. Characteristics and varieties of plant production systems/ 3. Enclosed-type plant production systems/ 4. Integrated environmental control/ 5. Definition, societal background, and global research and development status of plant factories utilizing artificial light/ 6. Current status of research and development conducted in Japanese public institutions into plant factories utilizing artificial light/ 7. Light and artificial light sources/ 8. Light and utilization rate of electrical energy/ 9. Basic physiological function of plants/ 10. Basics of plant environmental control/ 11. Production of medical herbs Photovoltaic, Wind Power Generation and Power Interconnection 太陽光・風力発電と系統連系技術 甲斐 隆章・藤本 敏朗 共著 Takaaki KAI and Toshiaki FUJIMOTO 148 × 210 mm 190pp. 84illus. ¥2,400 2010 978-4-274-50307-8 Contents: 1. Growth and background of electric power generation utilizing new types of energy/ 2. Power generation systems utilizing new forms of energy/ 3. New forms of energy and power system interconnection technology/ 4. Laws and various procedures related to the set-up of power generation equipment Understanding Photovoltaic Power Generation System 太陽光発電システムがわかる本 小西 正暉・鈴木 竜宏・蒲谷 昌生 共著 Masaki KONISHI, Tatsuhiro SUZUKI, Masao KABAYA 148 × 210mm 188pp. 181illus. ¥2,300 2011 978-4-274-21023-5 Contents: Part 1: What is a photovoltaic power generation system?/ 1. Global environment and photovoltaic power generation system/ 2. Solar energy and photovoltaic power generation/ 3. Variety and characteristics of solar batteries/ 4. Photovoltaic power generation systems/ Part 2: Design and execution of photovoltaic power generation systems/ 5. Basic knowledge of roofs/ 6. From preparation to design of establishing a photovoltaic power generation system/ 7. Execution, trial runs and delivery/ Part 3: Various types of photovoltaic power generation systems/ 8. Photovoltaic power generation systems as independent sources of electricity/ 9. Prospects of photovoltaic power generation 26 Environmental Science & Alternative Energy How Were Solar Batteries Invented and Developed? −History of Solar Battery Development 太陽電池はどのように発明され、成長したのか −太陽電池開発の歴史− 日本太陽エネルギー学会 編 桑野 幸徳 著 Edited by Japan Solar Energy Society Written by Yukinori KUWANO PVTEC 148 × 210mm 448pp. ¥1,800 2011 978-4-274-50348-1 This book explains the history of solar battery development and describes how the solar battery was invented and developed, including information about research development and struggles to reach the stage where solar batteries could be put to practical use. Handbook of Environmental and Energy Materials 環境・エネルギー材料ハンドブック 物質・材料研究機構 監修 Supervised by National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) 148 × 210mm 888pp. 550illus.¥20,000 2011 978-4-274-20985-7 Contents: Part. 1 Fundamentals: 1. Elements and the earth/ 2. Role of materials science/ 3. Resource sustainability/ 4. Development of environmental-energy materials/ Part. 2 Materials: 1. Electronic-energy materials/ 2. Chemicalenergy materials/ 3. Role of materials science in the future/ 4. Role of the administration/ 5. Electromagnetic-energy materials/ 6. Energy-transmission materials/ 7. Materials for purification/ 8. Low resource risk materials/ 9. Future materials/ Part. 3 Technology: 1. Design technology/ 2. Analytic technology/ 3. Technology of diagnosis and prediction of life expectancies Biomass Process Handbook バイオマス プロセス ハンドブック 公益社団法人 化学工学会・一般社団法人 日本エネルギー学会 共編 Co-edited by The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan (SCEJ) & The Japan Institute of Energy 182 × 257mm 562pp. 367illus. ¥12,000 2012 978-4-274-21218-5 According to the examples, this handbook systematically presents basic knowledge that should be understood before biomass is introduced, as well as practical know-how regarding unit operation, process design, and other topics. This book describes both basic concepts as well as technical theories to enable readers to easily understand the basics of process design. Contents: Part 1. Unit operation/ 1. Outline of chemical engineering/ 2. Basic physical properties/ 3. Unite operation (pre-processing/post processing)/ 4. Unit operation (conversion)/ Part 2. Process/ 1. Basic perspective of chemical engineering/ 2. Process examples/ Appendices/ Index 27 Environmental Science & Alternative Energy Data Book of Mineral Resources 鉱物資源データブック 東京大学生産技術研究所 編 Edited by Institute of Industrian Science, the University of Tokyo 210 × 297mm 800pp. 20illus. ¥60,000 2012 978-4-274-21260-4 Resource and energy supply systems, which have grown continuously as the economy rapidly develops, have been gaining attention both in terms of exhaustion and environment. This book summarizes the latest data by each mineral type from a database collected from various world's authoritative statistical data of mineral resources. Intended Readers: For researchers, engineers or students in resources, energy and environment, policy makers in resources, energy and environment, as well as managers in resource industry, trading companies, banks, and investment consultants Contents: Zinc/ Aluminum/ Antimony/ Indium/ Cadmium/ Gallium/ Rare earth/ Gold/ Silver/ Chromium/ Germanium/ Cobalt/ Silicon/ Zirconium/ Mercury/ Tin/ Strontium/ Cesium/ Selenium/ Thallium/ Tungsten/ Tantalum/ Titanium/ Iron/ Tellurium/ Copper/ Thorium/ Lead/ Niobium/ Nickel/ Platinum/ Vanadium/ Bismuth/ Arsenic/ Beryllium/ Boron/ Manganese/ Molybdenum/ Lithium/ Rubidium/ Rhenium Mineral Resources on the Ocean Floor −The Quest and Development of Unused Rare Metals 海底鉱物資源 −未利用レアメタルの探査と開発− 臼井 朗 著 Akira USUI Kochi University 148 × 210mm 216pp. 100illus. ¥2,000 2010 978-4-274-50287-3 Development of the ocean floor, of which Japan has rights to the sixth largest area worldwide, has huge potential for a country that has sparse natural resources. A recent research activity conducted by the authors has revealed that Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) contains a very attractive area of buried minerals. Through the use of illustrations and pictures, this book concretely explains the distribution and amounts of buried minerals, their origins, how they were formed, examples of undersea investigations and possibilities for commercialization. This book focuses on subjects such as "hydrothermal deposits" that possess rare mineral resources including rare metals and "lumps of manganese/ manganese crusts." Contents: 1. The ocean and mineral resources/ 2. Mineral resources on the ocean floor in their natural forms/ 3. A lump of manganese/ 4. Manganese crust/ 5. Hydrothermal sulfide/ 6. Status of the quest for ocean mineral resources/ 7. Steps in development Geology Geosites in Japan from the Viewpoints of Geological and Geographical Features −The World Disclosed by Slope Maps 地質と地形で見る日本のジオサイト -傾斜量図がひらく世界- 脇田 浩二・井上 誠 共編 Co-edited by Koji WAKITA The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and Makoto INOUE Global Info-Tec, Co. 148 × 210 mm 176pp. 275illus. ¥2800 2011 978-4-274-21048-8 This book features specific regions from all over the Japanese archipelago, and by actively utilizing color pictures, geological maps, scenic photographs, slope maps, etc., it simply explains geological characteristics and mechanisms, etc. that appear in the featured regions on facing pages. In addition to the description based on scientific knowledge, the book includes simple and clear information for practical use, such as access information and highlights of actual sites. Intended Readers: For general readers interested in geology, those who are involved in practical business of tourism, area promotion and environmental conservation in local government, science or social studies teachers in junior high school or high school, students who join science club, etc. Contents: Total map: How to read this book/ Explanatory notes about geological maps/ 1. Hokkaido/ 2. Tohoku/ 3. Kantou, Koushinetsu/ 4. Toukai, Hokuriku/ 5. Kinki/ 6. Chugoku/ 6. Shikoku/ 7. Kyushu, Okinawa/ What is a slope map?/ Access guide Global Geoparks 世界のジオパーク 日本ジオパークネットワーク JGN・世界のジオパーク編集委員会 共編 Co-edited by Japan Geopark Network and Global Geoparks Editorial Committee 148 × 210mm 208pp. 190illus. ¥2,800 2010 978-4-274-20905-5 Using illustrations and with basic information on "topography and geology," "cultural and natural heritage," "Informational and environmental education," "access to the site," "legal systems" and "tourist attractions" etc., the book introduces 63 sites authorized as global geoparks (as of August 2010) established with the support of UNESCO in 2004. A movement to increase the number of geoparks is now growing. The book is intended for those who are involved in geological survey or in tourism as well as general readers interested in geoparks. Contents: Part. 1 Global Geoparks in Asia and Oceania: 1. Japan/ 2. China/ 3. Malaysia/ 4. Australia/ Part. 2 Global Geoparks in Europe, Middle and Near East and South America: 1. Austria/ 2. Brazil/ 3. Croatia/ 4. The Czech Republic/ 5. France/ 6. Germany/ 7. Greece/ 8. Iran/ 9. Italy/ 10. Norway/ 11. Portugal/ 12. The Republic of Ireland/ 13. Romania/ 14. Spain/ 15. United Kingdom/ Part. 3 What are geoparks?: 1. Idea and framework of geoparks/ 2. Necessary components of geoparks/ 3. Postscript Bioscience and Biotechnology Basic Master Series ベーシックマスターシリーズ The series offers carefully written explanations about the basic concepts and jargon that will give readers the basics for studying life sciences. Through the use of many figures and tables, each volume of the series clearly explains key points about each subject so that even beginners will be able to understand the content and obtain basic knowledge in order to research further applications in various areas. Exercise problems given at the end of each chapter will assist tutors teaching the subjects. Intended readers of the series are under/ postgraduate students specializing in biology, chemistry, agriculture, engineering, medical science, pharmacy and nursing. Basic Master Physical Chemistry ベーシックマスター 物理化学 築山 光一・近藤 寛・一國 伸之 共編 Co-edited by Kouichi TSUKIYAMA Tokyo University of Science, Hiroshi KONDOU Keio University and Nobuyuki ICHIKUNI Chiba University 148 × 210mm 440pp. 210illus. ¥4,300 2012 978-4-274-21178-2 Contents: Chap. 1 Quantum theory/ 1. Generation of quantum mechanics/ 2. 1-dimensional (translation)/ 3. Oscillation, rotation/ 4. Hydrogen atoms/ 5. Hydrogen molecules/ 6. Chemical bonds of molecules/ 7. Molecular structure and spectrums/ Chap. 2 Thermodynamics/ 8. Law of thermodynamics/ 9. Chemical potential and balance/ 10. A solution/ 11. Thermodynamics from microscopic point of view/ Chap. 3 Kinetics/ 12. Kinetic theory of gases/ 13. Rate equation/ 14. Reaction mechanism, geometry/ 15. Reaction velocity from microscopic point of view/ Appendix: Mathematics in physics and chemistry Basic Master High Polymer Chemistry ベーシックマスター 高分子化学 西久保 忠臣 編 Edited by Tadatomi NISHIKUBO Kanagawa University 148 × 210 mm 412pp. 422illus. ¥4,000 2011 978-4-274-21000-6 Basic Master Organic Chemistry ベーシックマスター 有機化学 清水 功雄・只野 金一 共編 Co-edited by Isao SHIMIZU Waseda University and Kin-ichi TADANO Keio University 148 × 210 mm 474pp. 420illus. ¥4,800 2011 978-4-274-21103-4 30 Bioscience and Biotechnology Basic Master Inorganic Chemistry ベーシックマスター 無機化学 増田 秀樹・長嶋 雲兵 共編 Co-edited by Hideki MASUDA Nagoya Institute of Technology and Unpei NAGASHIMA Advanced Industrial Science and Technology 148 × 210mm 364pp. 240illus. ¥3,500 2010 978-4-274-20921-5 Basic Master Plant Physiology ベーシックマスター 植物生理学 塩井 祐三・井上 弘・近藤 矩朗 共編 Co-edited by Yuzo SHIOI Graduate School of Science and Technology, Shizuoka University, Hiroshi INOUE Graduate School of Science and Engineering for Research, University of Toyama, Noriaki KONDO Teikyo University of Science & Technology 148 × 210mm 392pp. 200illus. ¥3,800 2009 978-4-274-20663-4 Basic Master Developmental Biology ベーシックマスター 発生生物学 東中川 徹・八杉 貞雄・西駕 秀俊 共編 Co-edited by Toru HIGASHINAKAGAWA Waseda University, Sadao YASUGI Teikyo Heisei University, Hidetoshi SAIGA Tokyo Metropolitan University 148 × 210mm 384pp. 160illus. ¥3,800 2008 978-4-274-20599-6 Basic Master Biochemistry ベーシックマスター 生化学 大山 隆 監修 西川 一八・清水 光弘 共編 Supervised by Takashi OHYAMA Waseda University Co-edited by Kazuya NISHIKAWA Gifu University and Mitsuhiro SHIMIZU Meisei University 148 × 210mm 432pp. 200illus. ¥3,800 2008 978-4-274-20604-7 Basic Master Cell Biology ベーシックマスター 細胞生物学 尾張部 克志・神谷 律 共編 Co-edited by Katsushi OWARIBE Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University and Ritsu KAMIYA The University of Tokyo 148 × 210mm 338pp. 185illus. ¥3,600 2009 978-4-274-20744-0 31 Bioscience and Biotechnology The Power of Genes −50 Genes that Support Human Life 遺伝子力 -ヒトを支える 50 の遺伝子- NPO 法人 システム薬学研究機構 編 Edited by Systems PharmSciences Research Organization (NPO) 148 × 210mm 146pp. 62illus. ¥1,800 2011 978-4-274-20986-4 Utilizing illustrations and scientific medical evidence, this book clearly introduces 50 genes that support our lives from birth to our present stage of life, along with information about the amazing – often unexpected – ways they work. This book also includes research information related to genetics as "Genes a la carte," aimed at piquing readers' intellectual curiosity. Intended Readers: For general readers, high school students, undergraduate students specializing in life science Contents: 1. Fifty genes that support our lives/ 2. Genes a la carte Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics for Small Animals 小動物の薬物治療学 尾崎 博・浅井 史敏・辻本 元 共編 Co-edited by Hiroshi OZAKI The University of Tokyo, Fumitoshi ASAI Azabu University, Hajime TSUJIMOTO The University of Tokyo 182 × 257mm 608pp. 165illus. ¥22,000 2010 978-4-274-50310-8 To help readers gain a better understanding of the subject, this book includes both the pharmacological explanation, i.e., "why a certain medicine is effective," and the pharmacotherapeutical explanation, i.e., "what sort of medicine is effective against what sort of diseases." The book provides knowledge that is useful for clinical treatment of small animals. Target readers include veterinarians engaged in medical practice involving small animals to students who aim to one day become veterinarians, etc. Contents: 1. Clinical pharmacology/ 2. Medicine acts on nervous systems/ 3. Medicine acts on circulatory systems/ 4. Medicine acts on respiratory systems/ 5. Medicine acts on blood/ 6. Medicine acts on kidneys and urinary systems/ 7. Medicine acts on digestive systems/ 8. Medicine acts on internal secretions/ 9. Medicine acts on inflammation and immunity systems/ 10. Medicine acts on eyes/ 11. Medicine for neoplastic disease/ 12. Medicine for infectious diseases/ 13. Vermicides/ 14. Pesticides/ 15. Transfusions/ Appendix 32 Bioscience and Biotechnology Essential Cellular Biology Illustrated これだけは知っておきたい 図解 細胞生物学 江島 洋介 著 Yosuke EJIMA Prefectural University of Hiroshima 148 × 210mm 240pp. ¥2,800 2011 978-4-274-21085-3 Explanations are given over 2- to 4-page spreads about each theme, ranging from fundamental knowledge to the latest topics in cellular biology, which is the basis of the life science field. This book has the following features to enable readers to understand the entire picture of cellular biology: * Straightforward explanations to simple questions are supplemented in parallel with further detailed explanations to aid deeper understanding/ * Extensive coverage of cellular biology jargon with a full index at the end of the book/ * Inclusion of basic experimental methods and techniques required for cellular biology researchers/ * Features a useful guide for finding cellular biology related information on the Internet. Intended Readers: For beginners or students specializing in medical, pharmacy, biology and agriculture Contents: 1. Fundamentals of cellular biology/ 2. Components of cells/ 3. Basic functions of cells/ 4. Cellular biology of multicellular system/ 5. Life phenomena from the viewpoint of cellular biology/ 6. Basic technology of cellular biology and variety of cells Illustlecture Cognitive Neuroscience −Psychological Mechanism Elucidated by Psychology and Brain Science イラストレクチャー 認知神経科学 −心理学と脳科学が解くこころの仕組み− 村上 郁也 編 Edited by Ikuya MURAKAMI The University of Tokyo 182 × 257mm 288pp. 281illus. ¥3,400 2010 978-4-274-20822-5 Cognitive neuroscience is a discipline utilized to look into mechanisms of the brain and mind. As it requires fundamental knowledge from other areas including psychology and physiology, it can be difficult for new students to grasp a complete picture of the discipline. This book's concise and clear explanations that utilize ample figures and tables will help those students to aquire fundamental knowledge about selected key items that are essential for studying cognitive neuroscience. Contents: 1. History of scientific research into the heart/ 2. Structure and function of neuronal cells and neural network/ 3. Cognitive neuroscience research methods/ 4. Vision/ 5. Hearing/ 6. Speech/ 7. Attention and eye movement/ 8. Somatosensory area and movement/ 9. Learning and memory/ 10. Executing functions/ 11. Conscience/ 12. Emotional behavior/ 13. Development/ 14. Various new approaches/ Appendix: Sturcture of brain, neural system Chemistry Understanding through Manga, Summarizing Main Points and Solving Problems Series Physical Chemistry マンガ+要点整理+演習問題でわかる 物理化学 齋藤 勝裕・川俣 純 共著 ZENZO →&はやのん理系漫画制作室 マンガ制作 Katsuhiro SAITO Nagoya City University and Jun KAWAMATA Yamaguchi University Illustrated by ZENZO → &Hayanon's Science Comic Studio 182 × 257mm 210pp. 200illus. ¥2,400 2012 978-4-274-21162-1 By summarizing a theme selected from primary and sub subjects in chemical fields into one book, this textbook series enables readers to "Read, Solve, and Understand," which means readers will be able to "Read" the Manga and illustrations, "Solve" the practice problems, and finally "Understand" by reading the brief explanations on essential points. This is a new type of textbook that introduces each subject to graduate school entrance examination level, therefore, it makes it possible for readers to understand the fundamentals, gain credits in university courses, and even prepare for graduate school entrance examinations. Intended readers are undergraduate students in engineering or chemistry department. Contents: 1. Quantum theory and structure of atoms/ 2. Electronic structure of atoms/ 3. Combining power of an atom/ 4. What shape is a molecule?/ 5. Solid, liquid and gaseous states/ 6. What is a solution?/ 7. Acids, acid-bases and oxidationreduction/ 8. How reactions develop/ 9. Heat, work and enthalpy/ 10. Change and what controls it Understanding through Manga, Summarizing Main Points and Solving Problems Series Polymer Chemistry マンガ+要点整理+演習問題でわかる 高分子化学 齋藤 勝裕・石曽根 隆 共著 ZENZO →&はやのん理系漫画制作室 マンガ制作 Katsuhiro SAITO Nagoya City University and Takashi ISHIZONE Tokyo Institute of Technology Illustrated by ZENZO → &Hayanon's Science Comic Studio 182 × 257mm 216pp. 250illus. ¥2400 2012 978-4-274-21161-4 Contents: 1. What is a polymer made of?/ 2. Structure of a polymer/ 3. Synthesis by chain polimerization/ 4. Synthesis by sequential polymerization/ 5. Various types of polymerization 34 Chemistry Illustrated Guide to Photocatalysts 図解 光触媒のすべて 橋本 和仁・藤嶋 昭 監修 Supervised by Kazuhito HASHIMOTO The University of Tokyo, Akira FUJISHIMA Tokyo University of Science 182 × 257mm 254pp. 326illus. ¥3,200 2012 978-4-274-21245-1 Photocatalystic chemical reactions can be effectively utilized in houses and buildings as well as in the fields of energy, environmental countermeasures, etc., and therefore, demand for their practical application is currently increasing. This practical technical book introduces various applications of photocatalysts, and explains brief principles, their current status of applications, and future prospects. Intended Readers: For corporate engineers as well as researchers and developers in university/ research institute who are interested in practical use of photocatalyst Contents: 1. The world of photocatalysts/ 2. Advance of photocatalyst technology/ 3. Photocatalysts used for environmental protection/ 4. Various applications of photocatalysts/ 5. Photocatalysts used to produce energy Dictionary of Analytical Chemistry 分析化学用語辞典 日本分析化学会 編 Edited by The Japan Society for Analytical Chemistry 148 × 210mm 560pp. 300illus. 2011 978-4-274-21091-4 Analytical chemistry is related to the fields of science and engineering in general, including physical science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. Analytical chemistry therefore plays a critical role in the progress and development of science and technology. Covering 3000 important words related to analytical chemistry, this book is intended to become an essential desk-side reference for those involved in analytical chemistry. Intended Readers: For engineers, researchers or students related to analytical chemistry 35 Chemistry Practical Plastic Analysis 実用プラスチック分析 西岡 利勝・寶﨑 達也 共編 Co-edited by Toshikatsu NISHIOKA and Tatsuya HOUSAKI 148 × 210mm 622pp. 430illus. ¥9,000 2011 978-4-274-21032-7 Plastic is used in a huge number of areas and helps to enrich our daily lives. This is because plastic satisfies many demands as a type of raw material that supports a wide range of technologies as well as an advanced, highly-efficient, high-level material. Plastic will become an increasingly important material as time progresses. Although many books about polymer chemistry have already been published, there have not been many printed that systematically present an analysis of plastic as a fundamental material. This book summarizes the analysis and analytical study of plastic in general, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene. Intended readers are engineers and researchers in corporations, students studying plastic or analysis/analytical study of plastic in technical college or university. Intended Readers: For engineers and researchers in corporations, students studying plastic or analysis/analytical study of plastic in technical college or university Contents: 1. Introduction/ 2. Categorization of analytical methods and methods to carry out analysis/ 3. Analytical methods: principles of measurement and information obtained/ 4. Plastic analysis/ 5. Analysis of surfaces, interfaces and sections Medical Engineering Radiological Technology Series 放射線技術学シリーズ 日本放射線技術学会 監修 Supervised by The Japanese Society of Radiological Technology The series is supervised by the Japanese Society of Radiological Technology. Editors and authors are all authorities, in full activity in the society who have abundant experience in clinical practice as well as in education. Thus, truly indispensable knowledge is explained in an easy-to-understand manner in this series. Both medical radiology technologists and students studying to become medical radiology technologists will find these books beneficial. Radiological Technology Series CT Photography Technology (2nd ed.) 放射線技術学シリーズ CT 撮影技術学(改訂 2 版) 日本放射線技術学会 監修 山口 功・市川 勝弘・辻岡 勝美・宮下 宗治 共編 Supervised by Japanese Society of Radiological Technology Co-edited by Isao YAMAGUCHI Osaka Butsuryo College, Katsuhiro ICHIKAWA Kanazawa University, Katsumi TSUJIOKA Fujita Health University, Souji MIYASHITA Azabu Triology Hospital 182 × 257mm 258pp. ¥4,800 2011 978-4-274-21104-1 This is the 2nd edition of the textbook, "CT Photography Technology" supervised by the Japanese Society of Radiological Technology. As CT photography technology has been developed significantly in the last five years since the publication of the 1st edition (2005), there are some descriptions in the 1st edition that do not match those currently used. For this 2nd edition, the entire contents have been reviewed and summarized to create more useful textbook, while also including the latest trends of state examinations. The book still follows the basic framework of the 1st edition. Intended Readers: For radiological technologists, undergraduate students, junior college students and special school students of radiological technologist schools Contents: Fundamental: 1. Principles and structure of CT equipment/ 2. From basics to image display/ 3. Helical CT/ 4. Multi-slice CT/ 5. Quality of CT image/ 6. Dose evaluation in CT/ 7. Image processing in "CT/ 8. Contrastradiography in CT/ Clinical - Basic knowledge of CT inspection practice: 9. Contrast medium for CT/ 10. Safety management of CT inspection/ 11. Reality of CT inspection/ Appendix: Anatomical charts 37 Medical Engineering Radiological Technology Series Information and Systems in Radiological Technology −Fundamentals and Application of Medical Image Information 放射線技術学シリーズ 放射線システム情報学 −医用画像情報の基礎と応用− 奥田 保男・小笠原 克彦・小寺 吉衞 共編 Co-edited by Yasuo OKUDA Okazaki city Hospital, Katsuhiko OGASAWARA Hokkaido University, Yoshie KODERA Nagoya University 182 × 257mm 302pp. 141illus. ¥4,800 2010 978-4-274-20847-8 Contents: 1. Medical information in the field of radiologic technology/ 2. Review of network/ 3. Hospital information system/ 4. PACS/ 5. Standard and Gauge/ 6. Security/ 7. Management/ Answers and explanatory references, Index Radiological Technology Series X-ray Photography Technology 放射線技術学シリーズ X 線撮影技術学 小田 敍弘・土井 司 共編 Co-edited by Nobuhiro ODA Kyoto College of Medical Science and Tsukasa DOI Osaka University Hospital 210 × 270mm 288pp. 866illus. ¥5,400 2009 978-4-274-20697-9 Radiological Technology Series Radiochemistry (2nd ed.) 放射線技術学シリーズ 放射化学(改訂 2 版) 花田 博之 編 Edited by Hiroyuki HANADA Hokkaido University 182 × 257mm 196pp. 100illus. ¥4,700 2008 978 4-274-20571-2 Radiological Technology Series Imaging Technology for Magnetic Resonance (2nd ed.) 放射線技術学シリーズ MR 撮像技術学(改訂 2 版) 笠井 俊文・土井 司 共編 Co-edited by Toshifumi KASAI Kyoto College of Medical Science and Tsukasa DOI Osaka University Hospital 182 × 257mm 390pp. 400illus. ¥5,200 2008 978-4-274-20506-4 Radiological Technology Series Radioisotope Nuclear Medicine Technology (2nd ed.) 放射線技術学シリーズ 核医学検査技術学(改訂 2 版) 大西 英雄・松本 政典・益田 一孝 共編 Co-edited by Hideo ONISHI Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Masanori MATSUMOTO Kumamoto University, Kazutaka MASUDA Shiga University of Medical Science 182 × 257mm 408pp. 300illus. ¥5,700 2008 978-4-274-20505-7 38 Medical Engineering Radiological Technology Series Radiomeasurement (2nd ed.) 放射線技術学シリーズ 放射線計測学(改訂 2 版) 日本放射線技術学会 監修 西谷 源展 編 Supervised by Japanese Society of Radiological Technology Edited by Motohiro NISHITANI Kyoto College of Medical Science 182 × 257mm 250pp. 150illus. ¥5,000 forthcoming This series first launched in September 2001 and 12 titles have been published to date (among them, the revised second edition of which six titles have been published). The first edition of“Radiomeasurement”was published in September 2003. In this revised second edition, the entire contents have been carefully reviewed based on the latest knowledge and technological developments, while maintaining the basic textbook format of the first edition. It is hoped that this book will be more useful than ever, supplement the parts that the first edition lacks, and take recent trends of state examinations into account. Intended Readers: For radiophotographers as well as students studying clinical radiology at universities or special colleges Contents: 1. Units and definition of physics/chemical related amounts/ 2. Radiation measuring instruments/ 3. Principles of radiation measurement/ 4. Application of radiation measurements Radiological Technology Skill-up Series Evaluation and Analysis of MRI 放射線技術学スキル UP シリーズ 標準 MRI の評価と解析 日本放射線技術学会 監修 宮地 利明 編 Supervised by Japanese Society of Radiological Technology Edited by Toshiaki MIYACHI Kanazawa University 182 × 257mm 274pp. 250illus. ¥5,000 2012 978-4-274-21242-0 This is the fourth title in the“Radiological Technology Skill-up Series.”This practical book summarizes the analysis and evaluation of MR images for practical business use. It will be useful for the authorize examination for MR technological specialist conducted by the Japan Authorize Organization for Magnetic Resonance Technological Specialists. Although the number of MR specialists is approximately 200, each year, about 150 examinees take this exam and subsequently, the number of examinees is gradually increasing. When the utilization of technology specialists and technology engineers comes to be recognized as an advantage for the health insurance points system, it is expected that more people will take this exam in future. Intended Readers: For radiophotographers as well as students studying clinical radiology at universities or special colleges Contents: 1. Principles of imaging/ 2. Evaluation of images/ 3. Management of equipments/ 4. Measurement of relaxation time/ 5. Blood flow analysis/ 6. Diffusion analysis/ 7. Other types of analysis 39 Medical Engineering Radiological Technology Skill-up Series Image Quality Measurement of Digital Radiography 放射線技術学スキル UP シリーズ 標準 ディジタル X 線画像計測 日本放射線技術学会 監修 市川 勝弘・石田 隆行 共編 Supervised by Japanese Society of Radiological Technology, Co-edited by Katsuhiro ICHIKAWA Kanazawa University and Takayuki ISHIDA Hiroshima International University 182 × 257mm 296pp. 342illus. ¥5,000 2010 978-4-274-20932-1 As X-ray digital image technology becomes more highly developed, measurement techniques also become important for evaluating and improving image quality. Many experienced radiology technologists request the book for its detailed explanations of various techniques, which enable them to acquire required knowledge without reading difficult theses written in English. Using many illustrations and tables, this book explains measurement techniques that can be utilized in actual clinical scenarios as well as relevant theory and practice covering basic to clinical applications. Intended Readers: For radiological technologists, undergraduate students, junior college students and special school students of radiological technologist schools Contents: 1. Analog system and digital radio graffiti system/ 2. Input-output characteristics/ 3. Resolution characteristics/ 4. Noise characteristics/ 5. DQE/ 6. Image processing of DR/ 7. Image quality evaluation of display Radiological Technology Skill-up Series Emergency Radiography 放射線技術学スキル UP シリーズ 標準 救急撮影法 日本放射線技術学会 監修 坂下 惠治 編著 Supervised by Japanese Society of Radiological Technology, Edited and written by Keiji SAKASHITA Osaka Prefectural Senshu Critical Care Medical Center 182 × 257mm 308pp. ¥5,200 2011 978-4-274-20982-6 Supervised by Japanese Society of Radiological Technology, this is a first practical book that covers the technology and knowledge required for the emergency radiology for which the standardized radiology method has not yet established. Also the book summarizes the contents corresponding to the "Qualification test for emergency radiology technologists," of which the first test was conducted in March 2011 by the Japan Organization for Emergency Radiology Technologists. Contents: 1. Theory of image diagnostics in emergency medicine/ 2. Introduction to emergency radiology/ 3. Emergency radiology of skull and spine/ 4. Emergency inspection of chest/ 5. Emergency radiology of cardiovascular system/ 6. Emergency radiology of abdomen and pelvis/ 7. Emergency radiology of limbs/ 8. Emergency radiology of infants/ 9. Technical points for each modality/ Appendix: Damage classification by The Japanese Association for the Surgery of Trauma 40 Medical Engineering Medical Imaging Equipment Engineering (2nd ed.) 診断画像機器学(改訂 2 版) 笠井 俊文・藤原 政雄 共編 Co-edited by Toshifumi KASAI Kyoto College of Medical Science and Masao FUJIHARA Teikyo University 182 × 257mm 400pp. 300illus. ¥5,500 forthcoming This book, which has primarily been prepared for students studying at institutions that train medical X-ray technicians, describes medical imaging equipment engineering in an easy-to-understand manner. Recently, some modifications have been made to the content of the national exam including the adoption of the new curriculum outline. The contents of this book have been arranged to reflect actual coursework and the latest examination subjects, and to make it easy for teachers to use. Intended Readers: For radiaphotographers as well as students studying clinical radiology at universities or special colleges Contents: 1. Outline/ 2. X-ray producing apparatus, installations and related equipment/ 3. X-ray imaging systems/ 4. X-ray diagnostic systems/ 5. Management of X-ray diagnostic systems/ 6. X-ray computed tomograph equipment/ 7. Magnetic resonance imaging equipment/ 8. Ultrasonic diagnostic equipment/ 9. Non-mydriatic retinal camera/ Exercises/ Answers Pocket Manual of Breast Ultrasonography 乳房超音波ポケットマニュアル 川地 俊明・秋山 敏一 共編 Co-edited by Toshiaki KAWAJI Ogaki Municipal Hospital, Toshikazu AKIYAMA Fujieda Municipal General Hospital 103 × 182mm 264pp. 300illus. ¥2,400 2012 978-4-274-21101-0 This is a practical guide to ultrasonic waves (echos), which are frequently used in medical environments as a non-invasive inspection. This book acts as a beginner’ s guide to explain the basic fundamentals of how experienced technologists read information from actual diagnostic images, with a focus on images and illustrations. The book is more suitable for clinical settings due to the inclusion and description of mammography and echo images. As this book is a paperback pocket edition that is compact enough to be carried in clinic coat pockets, it has a particular focus on information that is useful at patients’ bedsides. Intended readers are clinical technologists, radiology technologists, medical interns, nurses. Contents: 1. Knowledge required before using ultrasonic waves/ 2. Normal anatomy and pathology/ 3. Basic information about ultrasound examinations/ 4. Basic information about mammography/ 5. Other inspections/ 6. Lumps with cystic patterns/ 7. Lumps with mixed patterns/ 8. Lumps with echogenic halos/ 9. Lumps interrupted by a front boundary/ 10. Lumps with coarse echogenic spots/ 11. Lumps with fine echogenic spots/ 12. Lumps with no characteristics/ 13. Indistinct hypoecoic area/ 14. A pathological change caused by mammary duct ectasia/ 15. Structural disorders/ 16. Non-neoplastic leisons/ 17. Inspections/ 18. Minimum knowledge required in clinics/ Index 41 Medical Engineering Handbook of Practical Medical Image Analysis 実践 医用画像解析ハンドブック 藤田 広志・石田 隆行・桂川 茂彦 監修 Supervised by Hiroshi FUJITA Gifu University Takayuki ISHIDA Osaka University Shigehiko KATSURAGAWA 182 × 257mm 750pp. 600illus. ¥15,000 forthcoming The book presents comprehensive knowledge and technology currently available for analysis and clinical applications of medical imaging in an easy-tounderstand manner for those who are involved in medical CAD such as radiology technologists, clinical technologists, nurses, doctors, dentists, technicians of medical instruments manufacturers as well as students studying CAD in universities and colleges. It provides highly accurate information on medical image analysis and is one of the more useful handbooks currently available. Contents: Fundamentals: 1. Basic medical imaging/ 2. Image processing/ 3. Image recognition/ 4. Equipment for imaging/ Practices: 5. Examples of image analysis/ 6. Computer-aided detection and diagnosis/ Appendix Handbook of Medical Imaging 医用画像ハンドブック 藤田 広志・石田 隆行・桂川 茂彦 監修 Supervised by Hiroshi FUJITA Gifu University Takayuki ISHIDA Osaka University Shigehiko KATSURAGAWA 182 × 257mm 1400pp. 1616illus. ¥32,000 2010 978-4-274-20955-0 Contents: 1. Fundamentals of medical imaging/ 2. X-ray imaging/ 3. X-ray CT imaging/ 4. MR imaging/ 5. Nuclear medicine imaging/ 6. Ultrasonic wave imaging/ 7. Radiotherapy imaging/ 8. Dental field imaging/ 9. Other types of imaging/ 10. Medical imaging information system Training Note for Image Anatomy 画像解剖トレーニングノート 安藤 英次 著 Eiji ANDO Nara Medical University Hospital 182 × 257mm 158pp. ¥2,400 2010 978-4-274-20947-5 Using schema (illustrations), this book easily and thoroughly explains how to diagnose images (image anatomy) of bones, joints and the soft tissue around them. To enable readers to quickly monitor their learning progress, a red sheet attached to this book will make the anatomy name invisible when it is placed on the text. Contents: Bones-joints of the whole body/ 1. Vertebra/ 2. Upper limb/ 3. Lower limb 42 Medical Engineering Handbook of MR Image Anatomy MR 画像解剖ハンドブック 土井 司・笠井 俊文 共編 Co-edited by Tsukasa DOI Osaka University Hospital and Toshifumi KASAI Kyoto College of Medical Science 210 × 270mm 264pp. 666illus. ¥6,800 2009 978-4-274-20669-6 Contents: 1. Head/ 2. Face and neck/ 3. Chest/ 4. Heart/ 5. Upper abdomen/ 6. Urinary organs and pelvis/ 7. Upper limbs/ 8. Lower limbs/ 9. Vertebra/ 10. Blood vessels MR/CT Image Anatomy Pocketbook MR/CT 画像解剖ポケットブック 杉村 和朗 監修 土井 司・笠井 俊文 共編 Supervised by Kazuro SUGIMURA Kobe University School of Medicine Co-edited by Tsukasa DOI Osaka University Hospital and Toshifumi KASAI, Kyoto College of Medical Science 128 × 182mm 214pp. 500illus. ¥2,800 2009 978-4-274-20693-1 Contents: 1. Head/ 2. Face and neck/ 3. Chest/ 4. Heart/ 5. Upper abdomen/ 6. Urinary organs and pelvis/ 7. Upper limbs/ 8. Lower limbs/ 9. Vertebra/ 10. Blood vessels Illustrated Guide to Upper Limb Photography 図解 上肢撮影法 高倉 義典 監修 安藤 英次 著 Supervised by Yoshinori TAKAKURA, Nishi Nara Central Hospital Eiji ANDO Nara Medical University Hospital 182 × 257mm 250pp. 400illus. ¥3,500 2011 978-4-274-21108-9 Using ample illustrations and pictures, this book explains X-ray photography positioning in detail, a topic that is of great interest to beginners in the field of upper limb photography. This volume also carefully explains image analysis, which is a basis of positioning. Illustrations include not only X-ray images and anatomical charts of photographed body parts, angled X-rays of incidents and leg positions, but also illustrations of complete bodies and partial illustrations of photographed limb positions. In addition, illustrations consisting primarily of X-rays, including those taken in the irradiation field, are included, which will enable beginner radiology technologists and students to easily gain an understanding of this subject. Contents: 1. Shoulder joint photography/ 2. Upper arm bone photography/ 3. Elbow joint photography/ 4. Forearm photography/ 5. Arm joint photography/ 6. Finger joint photography 43 Medical Engineering Head and Neck Photography Illustrated 図解 頭部・頸部撮影法 榊 壽右・高倉 義典 監修 安藤 英次・薮内 安成 共著 Supervised by Toshisuke SAKAKI Nara Medical University Hospital and Yoshinori TAKAKURA Nara Medical University Hospital Co-written by Eiji ANDO Nara Medical University Hospital and Yasunari YABUUCHI Nara Medical University Hospital 182 × 257mm 272pp. 500illus. ¥3,500 2010 978-4-274-20891-1 Contents: 1. Reference lines/ 2. Basic dissection/ 3. Skull photography/ 4. Facial bone photography/ 5. Mandible photography/ 6. Auditory organ photography/ 7. Special effect photography/ 8. Neck photography Pelvis and Hip Joints Photographing Illustrated 図解 骨盤・股間接撮影法 安藤 英次 著 Eiji ANDO Nara Medical University Hospital 182 × 257mm 212pp. 500illus. ¥3,400 2009 978-4-274-20702-0 Knowledge and Practices of Low Dose CT Examination for Lung Cancer 低線量肺がん CT 検診の知識と実務 NPO 法人 肺がん CT 検診認定機構 監修 山口 功・村松 禎久・花井 耕造・長尾 啓一 共編 Supervised by Japan Accreditation Council for Lung Cancer CT Screening (NPO), Co-edited by Isao YAMAGUCHI Osaka Butsuryo College, Yoshihisa MURAMATSU National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Kouzou HANAI National Cancer Center East, Keiichi NAGAO Chiba University 182 × 257mm 274pp. 240illus. ¥6,000 2010 978-4-274-20942-0 Contents: Introduction: What is "a certified radiology technician in CT screening for lung cancer?"/ 1. Fundamental knowledge of CT required for becoming a certified technician in CT screening/ 1-1. Fundamentals of CT images and CT equipment systems/ 1-2. Image quality and dose of CT equipment/ 1-3. Exposed dose of CT screening/ 1-4. Radiographing conditions in lung cancer CT screening/ 1-5. Practice of lung cancer CT screening photography/ 1-6. Precision management/ 2. CT image analysis and diagnosis of chest required for a certified radiologist/ 7. Analysis of CT image of chest/ 8. Fundamental knowledge and image diagnosis of chest disease/ 9. Example cases certified radiologists involved in CT screening should be aware of/ Appendix: glossary 44 Medical Engineering Practical Judo Bone Setting Series Basics of Judo Bone Setting 実践 柔道整復学シリーズ 柔道整復学総論 塩川 光一郎・松下 隆・宇井 肇 監修 川﨑 一朗・塩川 光一郎 共編 Supervised by Koichiro SHIOKAWA, Takashi MATSUSHITA Teikyo University, Hajime UI Co-edited by Ichiro KAWASAKI Teikyo Junior College and Koichiro SHIOKAWA Teikyo University 182 × 257 mm 332pp. 215illus. ¥5,000 2012 978-4-274-21134-8 Judo bone setting used to be a practical science based on actual experience. However, since the subject was adopted in university courses, it has now been developing into a unique branch of knowledge proven by an integrated theory. The book aims to train bone setters in global perspective not just for working in domestic local communities. While respecting rules learnt from experiences, the book lays a stress on theoretical process of problem solving through ample use of easy-to-understand figures that no other similar book can offer. It is a unique and first text/reference book of its kind. Contents: Introduction: History of Judo bone setters/ 1. What is Judo bone setter/ 2. Factors relating to human body injuries/ 3. Patients' injury pains / 4. Bone fractures/ 5. Judo bone setting from the viewpoint of cells and treatment of external injuries/ 6. Molecular structure of injured bones/ 7. Joint dislocations/ 8. Sinew damage/ 9. Tendon and ligament injuries/ 10. Injuries to peripheral nerves/ 11. Injuries to blood and lymph systems/ 12. Skin injuries/ 13. Treatment methods/ 14. Injury and prevention measures/ Index Practical Judo Bone Setting Series Kinematics 実践 柔道整復学シリーズ 運動学 塩川 光一郎・松下 隆・宇井 肇 監修 尾縣 貢・関岡 康雄・塩川 光一郎 共編 Supervised by Koichiro SHIOKAWA, Takashi MATSUSHITA Teikyo University, Hajime UI Co-edited by Mitsugu OGATA University of Tsukuba, Yasuo SEKIOKA, Koichiro SHIOKAWA Teikyo University 182 × 257 mm 334pp. 300illus. ¥5,000 2012 978-4-274-21246-8 As one of the books in the "Practical Judo Bone Setting Series," this is a useful resource to prepare for the national Judo therapist exam that enables readers to study kinetics, which is one of the exam subjects. This book is suitable for those who actually work in the industry as well as for students even after they have graduated from school. It is hoped that this publication will be an enjoyable read and encourage students to want to safely pass the Judo therapist national exam. It is also hoped that readers will want to read and study the book again when they become Judo therapists as well as make them want to take up a sport. Contents: 1. History of kinematics/ 2. Studying kinematics/ 3. Basics of kinematics/ 4. Law of physical exercises and mechanics/ 5. Structure and functions of musculoskeletal system/ 6. Concept of locomotorium/ 7. Structure and function of nervous systems/ 8. Appearance and control of motion/ 9. Motion of each body part/ 10. Motor development/ 11. Motor learning/ 12. Physical training/ 13. Posture/ 14. Walking/ 15. Various mechanisms of motion/ 16. Locomotarium injuries and Judo therapists/ Reference: Sports and Judo specialists/ Index 45 Medical Engineering Introduction to Drug Discovery Science – How Drugs are Developed? 創薬科学入門 -薬はどのようにつくられる ? - 久能 祐子 監修 佐藤 健太郎 著 Supervised by Sachiko KUNO Written by Kentaro SATO 148 × 210mm 208pp. ¥2,000 2011 978-4-274-50361-0 Drug discovery is the process of developing a new drug. It is carried out by searching chemical synthesis and natural products. Using an easy-to-understand story-telling style, the main section of the book explains basic knowledge of drug discovery, and the application part explains how drugs are being developed for each major disease of modern life. The book helps students in pharmaceutical courses and other readers studying the subject to deepen their scientific understanding as well as business interests in the subject. Contents: Introduction/ 1. What is medicine?/ 2. How medicinal drugs become available to the public/ 3. Best balance of medicine/ 4. New technology that aids drug discovery/ 5. Drug discoveries from nature/ 6. Process chemistry/ 7. Antibody medicine and genome medicine/ 8. Antibiotics and antiviral drugs/ 9. Antihypertensive drugs/ 10. Antihyperlipidemic drugs/ 11. Rapidly changing anticancer drug science/ 12. Various approaches to antidiabetic treatments/ 13. Antipsychotic drugs/ 14. Analgesic drugs/ 15. Challenges in developing new drugs An Encyclopedia of Infections 感染症事典 感染症事典編集委員会 編 Edited by Editorial Commitee of Encyclopedia of Infections 148 × 210mm 640pp. 400illus. ¥8,000 2012 978-4-274-21135-5 Emerging Infectious Diseases, such as O-157, prion disease, SARS and bird flu, which were newly recognized after the 1970s, as well as Re-emerging Infectious Diseases, such as tuberculosis or measles, which have become more prevalent since the 1990s, have both become big issues in recent years. Also zoonosis, such as prion disease, is quite a big issue. Now, countermeasures against these infections are required on a global scale. This is a practical dictionary that typically and systematically summarizes routes of infection, symptoms, mechanisms behind outbreaks, remedial methods, precautionary measures, related books and more, and explains these topics to readers in an easy-to-understand way. Contents: 1. What is infection?/ 2. Tropical medicine and infection/ 3. Bacillus infection/ 4. Mycotic infection/ 5. Rickettsia infection/ 6. Chlamydia infection/ 7. Virus infection/ 8. Protozoan infection/ 9. Parasite infection/ 10. Prion disease/ Appendix: Infection law in Japan Manga Guides Manga Guide: Batteries マンガでわかる 電池 藤瀧 和弘・佐藤 祐一 共著 真西 まり 作画 トレンド・プロ 制作 Kazuhiro FUJITAKI and Yuichi SATO, Illustration by Mari MANISHI Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd. 182 × 235mm 192pp. 140illus. ¥1,900 2012 978-4-274-06877-5 This book clearly explains the fundamentals of battery cell technology for first-time learners. As we cannot easily see inside battery cells, the mechanism of these cells is not widely known. This book explains the mechanisms and peripheral technologies of various cells, from daily-use cells to fuel cells with significant future potential through its easy-to-understand manga story. Intended Readers: For those who want to know about structure and components of battery cells, people involved in battery related businesses, students in technical colleges for electric engineering and installation courses Contents: 1. Fundamentals of battery cells/ 2. Primary cells/ 3. Secondary cells/ 4. Fuel cells/ 5. Physical cells 47 Manga Guides Manga Guide: Electromagnetics マンガでわかる 電磁気学 遠藤 雅守 著 真西 まり 作画 トレンド・プロ 制作 Masamori ENDO, Illustration by Mari MANISHI, Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd. 182 × 235mm 264pp. 150illus. ¥2,200 2011 978-4-274-06849-2 Although it is a basic subject of electrical engineering or physics courses, electromagnetics is a very difficult subject, since it is based on the assumption that one already has an understanding of partial differentiation, multiple integrals, or vector analysis. And for another reason, there are many theorems and formulas in electromagnetics of which key relationships are not apparently clear. However, when all the equations are summarized and regulated by Maxwell's equations from the originally independent, widely varying laws, one can realize that electromagnetics is a very well-formed body of theory that can be started from Coulomb's law, which is a basic subject taught in high schools, and concluded with four types of equations that can explain various phenomenon. Intended Readers: For students who feel difficulty in electromagnetics Contents: 1. Introduction: What is electromagnetics?/ 2. Electric charge and Coulomb's law/ 3. Gauss's law and electrostatics/ 4. Electrical current and magnetic fields/ 5. Ampere's law and magnetostatics/ 6. Electromagnetics moving and Maxwell's equations Manga Guide: Mathematics for Electrical Engineering マンガでわかる 電気数学 田中 賢一 著 松下 マイ 作画 オフィス sawa 制作 Kenichi TANAKA, Illustration by Mai MATSUSHITA Produced by Office sawa 182 × 235mm 268pp. 140illus. ¥2,200 2011 978-4-274-06819-5 This book provides easy-to-understand explanations utilizing manga in conjunction with mathematical equations that are essential for solving problems related to electric circuits. In the process of solving sample problems presented in this volume, readers will gain a deeper understanding of related mathematics. Contents: 1. Electric circuits that can be solved by equations and inequalities (Part 1. Direct current circuits)/ 2. Vectors/ 3. Complex numbers/ 4. Electric circuits that can be solved by equations and inequalities (Part 2. )/ 5. Binary numbers/ 48 Manga Guides Manga Guide: Electricity マンガでわかる 電気 藤瀧 和弘 著 マツダ 作画 トレンド・プロ 制作 Kazuhiro FUJITAKI Illustration by MATSUDA, Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd. 182 × 235mm 224pp. 79illus. ¥1,900 2006 4-274-06672-X Through manga and easy-to-understand explanations, readers will be able to master the basic knowledge required for electric engineering, such as phenomena and effects of electricity as well as mechanisms of various electric components. Visualizing invisible electricity using manga and explaining it through familiar examples of everyday home appliances will give students and beginning engineers a fundamental knowledge about electricity. Manga Guide: Electric Circuits マンガでわかる 電気回路 飯田 芳一 著 山田 ガレキ 作画 パルスクリエイティブハウス 制作 Yoshikazu IIDA, Illustration by Gareki YAMADA Produced by Pulse Creative House 182 × 235mm 240pp. 143illus.¥2,000 2010 978-4-274-06795-2 Contents: 1. What is electricity?/ 2. Direct current circuits/ 3. Alternating current circuits/ 4. Three-phase alternating current circuits/ 5. Generation and transmission Manga Guide: Electronic Circuits マンガでわかる 電子回路 田中 賢一 著 高山 ヤマ 作画 トレンド・プロ 制作 Kenichi TANAKA, Illustration by Yama TAKAYAMA, Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd. 182 × 235mm 186pp. 150illus. ¥2,000 2009 978-4-274-06777-8 Through the popular hobby of building a transistor radio, this book will help learners grasp the fundamentals of electronic circuits with ease. In spite of the many important formulas that are featured in this book, its step-by-step explanations utilizing manga and illustrations will make it easy for readers to quickly gain an understanding of this subject. Contents: Prologue: A nervous new member/ 1. What is an electronic circuit?/ 2. Mechanism of a transistor/ 3. Information about electronic circuits/ 4. Tuned amplifire circuits/ 5. Demodulation circuits/ 6. Low frequency amplifier circuits/ Epilogue/ Index 49 Manga Guides Manga Guide: Semiconductors マンガでわかる 半導体 渋谷 道雄 著 高山 ヤマ 作画 トレンド ・ プロ 制作 Michio SHIBUYA, Illustration by Yama TAKAYAMA, Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd. 182 × 235mm 200pp. 143illus. ¥2,000 2010 978-4-274-06803-4 Based on the belief that origins reveal full details, this book's careful explanation utilizing manga starts from by presenting the essense of physical properties (such as crystals and energy bands) and moves on to cover every important technological process so that readers can learn the fundamentals of circuit design. This book is more useful for beginner engineers rather than sales staff. Contents: 1. What is a semiconductor?/ 2. The world of digital and analog/ 3. Semiconductor parts and their components/ 4. The atom, the origin of many substances/ 5. Monocrystal silicon with an impure mixture/ 6. Application of impure semiconductors - diodes and transistors Manga Guide: Program Logic Control マンガでわかる シーケンス制御 藤瀧 和弘 著 高山 ヤマ 作画 トレンド・プロ 制作 Kazuhiro FUJITAKI Illustration by Yama TAKAYAMA, Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd. 182 × 235mm 210pp. 120illus. ¥2,000 2008 978-4-274-06735-8 This book describes the fundamentals of program logic control for first learners. Readers will learn the mechanism of mechanical control performed by various combinations of electronic components through manga and easyto-understand explanatory text in the book. Manga Guide: Biochemistry マンガでわかる 生化学 武村 政春 著 菊野郎 作画 オフィス sawa 制作 Masaharu TAKEMURA, Illustration by Kikuyarou, Produced by Office sawa 182 × 235mm 264pp. ¥2,200 2009 978-4-274-06740-2 By revealing the structure or the behavior of the substances, this manga book explains the chemical substances that make up our living bodies, and the kinds of chemical reactions that make it possible for them to continue their vital activities. This book is intended for beginners to the biochemistry field to help them easily understand the entire image of biochemistry, which is plural in its character. 50 Manga Guides Manga Guide: Molecular Biology マンガでわかる 分子生物学 武村 政春 著 咲良 作画 ビーコム 制作 Masaharu TAKEMURA Tokyo University of Science Illustration by Sakura, Produced by Becom Co., Ltd. 182 × 235mm 248pp. 100illus. ¥2,200 2008 978-4-274-06702-0 The book deals with the minimum essentials of the subject that have been carefully selected from university courses to help readers learn the fundamentals without difficulty through easy-to-understand explanations using manga. Contents: 1. What is a cell?/ 2. Protein and DNA/ 3. Reproduction of DNA and fission of cell/ 4. Central dogma/ 5. Genetic engineering and molecular biology Manga Guide: Immunology マンガでわかる 免疫学 河本 宏 監修 しおざき 忍 作画 ビーコム 制作 Supervised by Hiroshi KAWAMOTO, Illustration by Shinobu SHIOZAKI Produced by Becom Co., Ltd. 182 × 235mm 208pp. 180illus. ¥2,400 forthcoming Various functions are working in our body to maintain it. Our bodies contain an intricate immune system that helps to protect our bodies from micro organisms that can threaten our health and life and that maintain our bodies. Immunology is one of the basic fields of medicine that focuses on investigating immunological functions. Intended Readers: For people who are conscious of health, those who want to be expert physiological therapists or occupational therapists and need to study immunology, teachers Contents: 1. Cells that are controlled by immune reactions/ 2. Fundamental principles of mechanisms of acquired immune systems/ 3. Mechanism of anti-gen specific reactions/ 4. How diversity develops and the emergence of self-tolerance/ 5. Cooperation between natural and acquired immune systems/ 6. The mechanism of antibody production and immunological memory/ 7. Infectious diseases and the division of labor between immune cells/ 8. Autoimmune diseases/ 9. Allergy/ 10. Transplantation therapy, regenerative medicine and immunology 51 Manga Guides Manga Guide: Physiology マンガでわかる 基礎生理学 田中 越郎 監修 鈴木 泰子 著 こやま けいこ 作画 ビーコム 制作 Supervised by Etsuro TANAKA, Written by Yasuko SUZUKI Illustration by Keiko KOYAMA, Produced by Becom Co., Ltd. 182 × 257mm 232pp. 140illus. ¥2,400 2011 978-4-274-06871-3 Using manga, this introductory book uses simple language to explain physiology. Physiology is primarily a study of our bodies' "Structure (anatomy)" and "Function (physiology)", and it is the most important among the fundamentals used for educating those in the medical treatment profession, including nurses. Although this is a critical subject, this book enables readers who are experiencing difficulty memorizing subjects to smoothly gain an understanding of the key points about structures and functions of various organs such as muscles, blood, the respiratory system, internal secretion and central nerves, utilizing manga. Intended Readers: For nurses or students in nursing courses, those who are involved or aim to be involved in medical treatment, students who feel difficulty in physiology Contents: 1. Mechanism of movement (motor system)/ 2. Feel by body (somatosensory system, visceral sense, special sense)/ 3. Truth about "eating" (digestive system)/ 4. Inhaling and exhaling (respiratory system)/ 5. Blood circulating and circulating (blood, circulation) 6. What is a hormone? (internal secretion)/ 7. Excitement and relaxing (peripheral nerves)/ 8. Command room of a body (central nerves) Manga Guide: Complex Numbers マンガでわかる 虚数・複素数 相知 政史 著 石野 人衣 作画 トレンド・プロ 制作 Masashi OHCHI, Illustration by Toi ISHINO, Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd. 182 × 235mm 234pp. 140illus. ¥1,900 2010 978-4-274-06823-2 This book is aimed at students starting university courses who have no previous knowledge of complex numbers and for those who have difficulty solving examination problems when attempting to gain electrical qualifications. This book focuses on essential points that need to be understood, and clearly explains them utilizing manga. Contents: 1. Various kinds of numbers/ 2. Expanding an imaginary number i to a complex number a+bi/ 3. Complex planes/ 4. Polar coordinates/ 5. Euler's formula/ 6. Euler's formula and the addition theorem of trigonometric functions/ 7. Characteristics of complex numbers, multiplication and division, polar coordinates 52 Manga Guides Manga Guide: Differential Equation マンガでわかる 微分方程式 佐藤 実 著 あづま 笙子 作画 トレンド・プロ 制作 Minoru SATO, Illustration by Shouko AZUMA, Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd. 182 × 235mm 240pp. 70illus. ¥2,200 2009 978-4-274-06786-0 Through the manga story told in this book, differential equations are explained by the goddess using familiar examples seen in everyday life. This book will help students and general readers who are poor at mathematics to understand the presented concepts with ease. Manga Guide: Linear Algebra マンガでわかる 線形代数 高橋 信 著 井上 いろは 作画 トレンド・プロ 制作 Shin TAKAHASHI Illustration by Iroha INOUE, Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd. 182 × 235mm 272pp. 130illus. ¥2,000 2008 978-4-274-06741-9 Using manga, additional text explanations and example problems, this book explains the fundamentals of linear algebra. Having placed the target focus of the book at university freshman level, it touches not only on matrix and vector calculations, but also on the essentials of linear algebra such as linear space, linear maps, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Manga Guide: Differentiation and Integral Calculus マンガでわかる 微分積分 小島 寛之 著 十神 真 作画 ビーコム 制作 Hiroyuki KOJIMA Teikyo University Illustration by Shin TOGAMI, Produced by Becom Co., Ltd. 182 × 235mm 240pp. 140illus. ¥1,900 2005 4-274-06632-0 This book explains the concept of differentiation and integrals (high school 2nd grade level to university freshman level) in a manga story in which a female newspaper journalist gradually comes to understand various incidents that occur in society using differentiation and integrals. Manga Guide: Fourier Analysis マンガでわかる フーリエ解析 渋谷 道雄 著 晴瀬 ひろき 作画 トレンド ・ プロ 制作 Michio SHIBUYA Illustration by Hiroki HARUSE, Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd. 182 × 235mm 256pp. 150illus. ¥2,400 2006 4-274-06617-7 This book explains the concept of fourier analysis in a convincing, easy-tounderstand manner with a manga story using examples familiar to everyday life. 53 Manga Guides Manga Guide: Statistics マンガでわかる 統計学 高橋 信 著 トレンド ・ プロ 制作 Shin TAKAHASHI Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd. 182 × 235mm 224pp. 150illus. ¥2,000 2004 4-274-06570-7 This book aims to enable readers to come to understand statistics from fundamentals to "test of independence" using manga. Manga Guide: Statistics (Factor Analysis Edition) マンガでわかる 統計学 因子分析編 高橋 信 著 井上 いろは 作画 トレンド・プロ 制作 Shin TAKAHASHI Illustration by Iroha INOUE, Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd 182 × 235mm 248pp. 160illus. ¥2,200 2006 4-274-06662-2 This book aims to help readers understand information from the basics to the application of factor analysis, which is one method of statistical analysis, by using managa, text explanations and exercises. Manga Guide: Statistics (Regression Analysis Edition) マンガでわかる 統計学 回帰分析編 高橋 信 著 井上 いろは 作画 トレンド ・ プロ 制作 Shin TAKAHASHI Illustration by Iroha INOUE, Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd. 182 × 235mm 224pp. 200illus. ¥2,200 2005 4-274-06614-2 This book covers everything from the basics to the application of regression analysis using manga, text explanations and familiar examples. Manga Guide: Statistics for Nurses マンガでわかる ナースの統計学 田久 浩志・小島 隆矢 共著 こやま けいこ 作画 ビーコム 制作 Hiroshi TAKYU Chubu Gakuin University and Takaya KOJIMA Illustration by Keiko KOYAMA Produced by Becom Co., Ltd. 182 × 257mm 272pp. 160illus. ¥2,200 2006 4-274-06649-5 The main target of this book is nurses who have been working for a few years. This book has been written for such readers to help them prepare their "Research Presentation" by using manga to introduce basic concepts of statistics and the process of a research presentation. 54 Manga Guides Manga Guide: Project Management マンガでわかる プロジェクトマネジメント 広兼 修 著 さぬきやん 作画 トレンド・プロ 制作 Osamu HIROKANE Fusion, Inc. Illustration by Sanukiyan, Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd. 182 × 235mm 208pp. 208illus. ¥2,200 2011 978-4-274-06854-6 Using manga, this book explains project management and introduces its basic methodology. By following a story, the book explains key steps of project management from start up to closing of a project. Intended Readers: For young businessmen / women, those who have experienced a project work but have not had the experience of managing it Contents: Prologue/ 1. What is a project/ 2. Starting up a project/ 3. Planning a project/ 4. Confirming a project plan/ 5. Proceeding to execute a project with a team/ 6. Closing a project with a result/ Epilogue Manga Guide: Sociology マンガでわかる 社会学 栗田 宣義 著 島津 蓮 作画 トレンド・プロ 制作 Nobuyoshi KURITA Kansai University of International Studies Illustration by Ren SHIMAZU Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd. 182 × 235mm 192pp. 170illus. ¥1,800 forthcoming With a wide range of relevant fields, it can be difficult to gain a clear understanding of what we can actually learn from sociology. This book utilizes manga to tell a story through the younger generation’ s eyes in order to help readers to gain an understanding of the entire scope of sociology. The book also enables readers to learn about the involved mechanism and process of sociology, which is usually invisible. The end of the book contains information about sociology resources, key research points and statistics, and how sociology is applied in marketing. This textbook is aimed not only at those who have an interest in sociology, but also those who work in the marketing industry. Intended Readers: For those who are engaged in the research of new products, service development, practitioners involved in marketing, public relations, workers who are interested in the social systems, students in sociological department, as well as those who are involved in local goverment Contents: Prologue/ 1. Standard/ 2. Act/ 3. Role/ 4. Gathering/ 5. Socialization/ 6. Gender/ 7. Power/ 8. Social structure/ Let's utilize sociology/ Appendices 55 Manga Guides Manga Guide: Cryptology マンガでわかる 暗号 三谷 政昭・佐藤 伸一 共著 ひのき いでろう 作画 ウェルテ 制作 Masaaki MITANI and Shinichi SATO Tokyo Denki University Illustration by Idero HINOKI, Produced by Verte 182 × 235mm 240pp. 70illus. ¥1,900 2007 978-4-274-06674-0 Through an easy-to-understand manga story, this book describes, for students, beginning engineers as well as interested general readers, encryption technology and the mathematics that supports this technology with application examples taken from familiar areas. Manga Guide: Databases マンガでわかる データベース 高橋 麻奈 著 あづま 笙子 作画 トレンド・プロ 制作 Mana TAKAHASHI Illustration by Shouko AZUMA, Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd. 182 × 235mm 240pp. 96illus. ¥1,900 2005 4-274-06631-2 In this book, concepts of databases not dependent on certain vendor's products (mainly relational databases) are explained in manga. Readers will be able to enjoy acquiring the basic concept through reading the manga story. Manga Guide: Mechanics of Materials マンガでわかる 材料力学 末益 博志・長嶋利夫 共著 円茂 竹縄 作画 オフィス sawa 制作 Hiroshi SUEMASU and Toshio NAGASHIMA Sophia University Illustration by Enmo-takenawa, Produced by Office sawa 182 × 235mm 240pp. 150illus. ¥2,200 2012 978-4-274-06875-1 In "mechanics of materials," material properties, strength and transformation are studied based on whether or not the material is able to be broken. This book picks out from among the basics of "mechanics of materials," a required field in the study of mechanical engineering, key points that need to be understood and explains them in an easy-to-understand way using manga. The book also introduces the calculation method used to estimate transformation and loads that are the characteristics of materials. Revealing concrete phenomenon that will be familiar to many readers, this book points out specific points they need to pay attention to, as well as it thoroughly explains in each chapter the complicated aspects, such as numerical formulas. Contents: Prologue: Why should we share clubroom!?/ 1. Mechanics of deformable bodies/ 2. Stress/ 3. Strain and deformation/ 4. Strength and mechanical properties of a material/ 5. How to calculate stresses/ 6. Application of "mechanics of materials"/ Epilogue/ Appendices/ Index 56 Manga Guides Manga Guide: Thermodynamics マンガでわかる 熱力学 原田 知広 著 川本 梨恵 作画 ユニバーサル・パブリシング 制作 Tomohiro HARADA, Illustration by Rie KAWAMOTO, Produced by Universal Publishing 182 × 235mm 208pp. 170illus. ¥2,200 2009 978-4-274-06688-7 This book explains the fundamentals of thermodynamics through an easy-to-understand manga story. Through the presentation of concise explanations featuring familiar examples, this book enables readers to gain an understanding of even abstract thermodynamics-related subjects such as entropy, in a visual sense. Suitable for first-time learners of thermodynamics. Contents: Prologue: Crisis threatening Chinken-Lab./ 1. Temperature and state equations/ 2. The first law of thermodynamics/ 3. The second law of thermodynamics/ 4. Entropy/ Additional interest/ Black holes and thermodynamics/ Epilogue: Chinken Lab. Forever! Manga Guide: Quantum Dynamics マンガでわかる 量子力学 川端 潔 監修 石川 憲二 著 柊 ゆたか 作画 ウェルテ 制作 Supervised by Kiyoshi KAWABATA Written by Kenji ISHIKAWA Illustration by Yutaka HIIRAGI, Produced by Verte 182 × 235mm 256pp. 180illus. ¥2,200 2009 978-4-274-06780-8 Through this book, readers will be able to learn about quantum dynamics through a manga story featuring charming characters and easy-to-understand explanatory text. This book covers the transition of perceptions, from traditional to modern, about substances, atoms and quantums, and explains the modern concept of quantum dynamics. Contents: Prologue: "The Inch-High Samurai" and "Little Tiny or Thumbelina"/ 1. What is "A half of a half of a half of ..."/ 2. When an atom becomes a non-atom/ 3. How can the inside of an atom be explored?/ 4. Without quantum dynamics, atoms would come apart/ 5. When investigated thoroughly, a substance would turn out to be a phantom/ Epilogue: Quantum dynamics extends to "other worlds" 57 Manga Guides Manga Guide: Fluid Dynamics マンガでわかる 流体力学 武居 昌宏 著 松下 マイ 作画 オフィス sawa 制作 Masahiro TAKEI Illustration by Mai MATSUSHITA, Produced by Office sawa 182 × 235mm 204pp. 147illus. ¥2,200 2009 978-4-274-06773-0 The visual explanations, manga and illustrations used in this book will enable readers to see and understand subjects that are usually difficult to comprehend when described using text only. The volume is organized in such a way that readers will be able to learn about various topics from the fundamentals of mathematics and physics to mechanisms of various phenomena. Important formulas that many people find difficult to grasp are also explained in an easy-to-understand manner and are accompanied by information about the history of how the featured formulas were developed. This book is suitable for the beginners to the subject of fluid dynamics and general readers wanting to review the subject. Contents: Prologue: Is this a phrophetic dream!? An occult girl and fluid dynamics/ 1. Characteristics of fluids and statics/ 2. Basic equations for fluids/ 3. Laminar flow and turbulent flow/ 4. Lift and drag/ Epilogue Manga Guide: The Theory of Relativity マンガでわかる 相対性理論 新田 英雄 監修 山本 将史 著 高津 ケイタ 作画 トレンド・プロ 制作 Supervised by Hideo NITTA Tokyo Gakugei University Written by Masafumi YAMAMOTO Illustration by Keita TAKATSU, Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd. 182×235mm 192pp. 130illus. ¥1,900 2009 978-4-274-06759-4 The book introduces the principles of the theory of relativity using manga and simple explanations. Avoiding the use of equations, only the concept of the resulting equations is explained visually through familiar phenomena or everyday events in manga and in additional text commentary. It is suitable for highschool and university students. Contents: 1. Is it impossible to build a spaceship that travels faster than light - the principle of invariance of light velocity/ 2. Is the ether not needed? - a constant speed of light/ 3. What is the planet of the apes?- the delay in time/ 4. If one of a pair of twins gets on a rocket and the other stays on earth, would both be late just the same?/ 5. Would running fast make you thinner, make you look thinner, or make you look as though you were rotating?/ 6. Would running fast make you heavier? - the mass and the energy/ 7. Again, the theory of relativity Wherever and whenever you are in space, the theory remains the same 58 Manga Guides Manga Guide: Physics (Mechanics Edition) マンガでわかる 物理 力学編 新田 英雄 著 高津 ケイタ 作画 トレンド・プロ 制作 Hideo NITTA Tokyo Gakugei University Illustration by Keita TAKATSU, Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd. 182×235mm 234pp. 160illus. ¥2,000 2006 4-274-06665-7 It is a common misunderstanding that physics taught in educational curriculums is not useful for everyday life. If one has knowledge of physics, he/she will be able to avoid hurting his/her spinal cord when free climbing as low as 1 meter, or easily carry a person with a stretcher. This book informs readers that physics is practical. Special focus is placed on explaining dynamics, which is the basics of physics, using manga to enable readers to understand topics in relation to real situations. Contents: Prologue/ 1. Basic law of dynamics/ 2. Momentum/ 3. Energy/ 4. Let's go to amusement parks!/ Epilogue Manga Guide: The Universe マンガでわかる 宇宙 川端 潔 監修 石川 憲二 著 柊 ゆたか 作画 ウェルテ 制作 Supervised by Kiyoshi KAWABATA Written by Kenji ISHIKAWA Illustration by Yutaka HIIRAGI, Produced by Verte 182×235mm 248pp. 150illus. ¥2,000 2008 978-4-274-06737-2 The universe has always been a target of admiration and intellectual interest by many people. This volume in "Manga Guide" series exhaustively introduces the universe from the perspective of both astronomy and cosmophysics. Although this is not a quickly changing subject, some new topics such as dark matter are also included. Readers will experience through the book's manga story the development of the concept of how the universe is grasped by human beings. This book is suitable for university students and general readers. Contents: Prologue: A story that starts from the moon/ 1. Is the earth the center of the universe?/ 2. From the solar system to the galaxy/ 3. The universe was born by the big-bang/ 4. What is the end of the universe like?/ Epilogue: Is there more than one universe? 59 Manga Guides Manga Guide: Concrete マンガでわかる コンクリート 石田 哲也 著 はるお 作画 トレンド・プロ 制作 Tetsuya ISHIDA Tokyo University Illustration by Haruo, Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd. 182 × 235mm 200pp. 140illus. ¥2,000 2011 978-4-274-06860-7 Along with earth and water, concrete is a critical component in the study of civil engineering. Although called concrete, the study is divided into two parts: "Structure (structural mechanics)" and "Engineering (materials science)." Using manga, this book focuses on engineering (materials science) and thoroughly explains the subject to enable readers who are not familiar with concrete to quickly and easily familiarize themselves with the subject. Intended Readers: For students in civil engineering or architecture related department, sales person or beginner engineers in the companies handling concrete, those who are interested in concrete Contents: Prologue/ 1. What is concrete?/ 2. How long has concrete existed?/ 3. How does concrete become congealed?/ 4. What is the inside of concrete like? - Adventures in a micro world/ 5. What are the properties of concrete?/ 6. Various types of concrete/ Epilogue Manga Guide: Surveying マンガでわかる 測量 栗原 哲彦・佐藤 安雄 共著 吉野 はるか 作画 パルス・クリエイティブ・ハウス 制作 Norihiko KURIHARA and Yasuo SATO Musashi Institute of Technology Illustration by Haruka YOSHINO, Produced by Pulse Creative House 182×235mm 256pp. 150illus. ¥2,400 2008 978-4-274-06725-9 Surveying is the process of finding out the positional relationship of different points by measuring distance, angle or height balance, etc. between those points. It is an important professional operation involved in many processes such as assessment, designing and building in civil engineering or construction projects. The book helps readers to easily understand the academic basics of surveying through a manga story. This book is suitable for students at universities and technical colleges. Architecture Architectural Theories and Practices by Kenzo Tange Laboratory −Mainstream of Postwar Japanese Architecture and Urban History 群像としての丹下研究室 -戦後日本建築・都市史のメインストリーム- 豊川 斎赫 著 Saikaku TOYOKAWA Oyama National College of Technology 148 × 210mm 402pp. 211illus. ¥4,000 2012 978-4-274-21200-0 Kenzo Tange Laboratory at the University of Tokyo undertook many national architectural projects during the post-war era and also produced many world-famous architects, such as Arata Isozaki, Fumihiko Maki, Kisho Kurokawa, and others. This book not only details how Kenzo Tange was genius as an individual, but also grasps Kenzo Tange laboratory as a collection of thoughts, which makes the book especially unique and novel. The book precisely analyzes a huge amount of research and theoretical research conducted by Kenzo Tange himself as well as graduates from Tange laboratory to clearly describe how this research and actual works have a “tense”relationship with each other. Intended Readers: For students in architectural field, designers, researchers, as well as architects Contents: Practices of the Athens Charter in Asia/ 1. National land planning based on understanding of "workforce" in wide area/ 2. "Housing" leads economy/ 3. Construction of "core of the city" based on understanding of "mobility"/ 4. Changes in "recreation" and accompanying changes in "architecture"/ Various phases of novel attempts that go beyond "modern architecture"/ 5. Digestion of western philosophy by Kenzo Tange: From "applause for Michelangelo" to theory of space/ 6. Traditional theory of Kenzo Tange and creation methods of Tange Lab: memorial space, Japanese garden, and modulor/ 7. Collaboration with engineers in Tange Lab: Autonomy and linkage of design, structure, and equipment in the 50's/ Unification methods of various kinds of techniques and information/ 8. Analysis of symbol theory of Kenzo Tange by design process: National gymnasiums for Tokyo Olympics and Saint Mary's Cathedral/ 9. Theory of the social communication in Tange Lab: URTEC National development map and activity of architecture/ 10. Osaka Expo designed by Kenzo Tange: Idea and practice of "future city" in the 60's 61 Architecture Structural Engineer Ryozo Umezawa −To Continue to Challenge toward Architecture 構造家 梅沢良三 -建築に挑み続けること- 梅沢 良三 著 Ryozo UMEZAWA Umezawa Structural Engineers 148 × 210mm 282pp. 250illus. ¥3,300 2011 978-4-274-21100-3 Although structures naturally have inseparable restrictions in architecture, how is it possible to allow creativity to intervene? This is structural engineer, Ryozo Umezawa's long-awaited book! Intended Readers: For students learning architecture, those who work in structural design, design offices Contents: 1. Dreaming of being a structural engineer/ 2. Theory of structural systems/ 3. Development of new structures/ 4. Reality of structural designs/ 5. IRONHOUSE and housing shelter theory Metabolism Nexus メタボリズム・ネクサス 八束 はじめ 著 Hajime YATSUKA Shibaura Institute of Technology 148 × 210mm 466pp. 170illus. ¥4,800 2011 978-4-274-21011-2 Metabolism is usually considered to be the first aspect of town planning theory that was exported from Japan to the world in the 1970s. This book looks at metabolism from the viewpoint of the relationship with society and places it in the context of cities, economics and politics. Metabolism is a type of town planning theory that should be rediscovered now when changing one's sense of value is required. The author, Hajime Yatsuka, has put all his effort into creating this title. Intended readers are students learning architecture, design workers. Contents: Introduction: Japan between aestheticization and the modern state/ 1. The genealogy of Japan's alter ego/ 2. Architecture of world history/ 3. From the ashes of war/ 4. Hiroshima: Ise at ground zero/ 5. Continuity and modernity/ 6. Take-off: far from utopian/ 7. Toward a new lebensraum/ 8. The Year 1960/ 9. Models of cities: Diversity and convergence/ 10. City in the air/ 11. Planning and epiphany of space/ 12. Metabolism in urban environments/ 13. Value vs. Counter-value/ 14. Formulating a national plan/ 15. Landing of the society and de-nationalization/ 16. Information, space, symbolism: Toward urban design/ 17. Bread and circuses/ 18. Post-Metabolist 62 Architecture Bruno Taut, An Architect −His Personality, Time, Architecture and Industrial Arts 建築家ブルーノ・タウト −人とその時代、建築、工芸− 田中 辰明・柚本 玲 共著 Tatsuaki TANAKA and Rei YUMOTO Ochanomizu University 148 × 210mm 232pp. 316illus. ¥2,500 2010 978-4-274-20904-8 Bruno Taut, an architect/industrial artist, who was born in Germany and lived for a short period in Japan, is still very familiar among Japanese people due to his rediscovery of the Katsura imperial villa and other objects. Using laymans terms and interesting narative, this book summarizes Taut's eventful life, the background of his time, and the various works of his architectural (including 4 world heritage works) and industrial art activities. Although many books have been published about Bruno Taut, this is the only publication that summarizes his life using the viewpoints of architectural specialists. Intended readers are students and businessmen specializing in architecture as well as general readers who have interest in architecture. Contents: 1. Taut's life and people around him/ 2. UNESCO world heritage and Siedlungs that had been designed by 1925/ 3. Siedlungs that have been designed after 1926/ 4. The old residence in Dahlewitz designed by Bruno Taut/ 5. Various works of Bruno Taut/ 6. Activity in Japan - An architect's holiday/ 7. Taut's words/ References/ Guide for touring Taut's works Successful Order Acceptance! Building Construction and Civil Engineering Design Proposals 受注に成功する!建築・土木の技術提案 降籏 達生 著 Tatsuo FURUHATA Hata Consultant Co., Ltd. 148 × 210mm 224pp. ¥2,500 2012 978-4-274-50411-2 A general evaluation system for technical proposals is applied in public building construction bidding processes in Japan and the ability to produce persuasive technical proposals is a key to success. The book deals with this issue and will improve the quality of proposals to help small- to medium-size construction companies gain more orders. Intended Readers: For managers of construction companies and for those who are in charge of controlling construction sites Contents: 1. How to write easy-to-read technical proposals/ 2. How to find technical details that need special attention/ 3. How to polish your technical ideas/ 4. Thematic examples of how to write technical proposals/ 5. How to listen to technical presentations 63 Architecture Quake-absorbing Structure −From Basis of Components to Design and Construction 免震構造 -部材の基本から設計・施工まで- 社団法人 日本免震構造協会 編 Edited by The Japan Society of Seismic Isolation (JSSI) 182 × 257mm 322pp. 346illus. ¥5,000 2010 978-4-274-20963-5 It has been more than 10 years since "Introduction to Quake-absorbing Structures (1995)" and "Introduction to Quake-absorbing Laminated Rubber (1997)" were published, and the environment that surrounds the theory of quake absorption has changed significantly during that time. These days, when people are more concerned about topics involving the environment, energy, safety and health, a broad range of knowledge is required to enable one to read and write accurate technical documents related to quake-absorbing structures, and to precisely use them not only in design but also in the process of management, execution and maintenance. Aimed at beginners, the systematic and easy-to-understand explanations in this book will help readers gain a sufficient understanding of the fundamental knowledge related to key components, as well as practical knowledge required to design quakeabsorbing structures and construct and maintain seismic isolation layers. The book is intended for people engaged in building construction design, development of isolated components as well as execution, maintenance and management of quake-absorbing structure. Contents: 1. Outline of quake-absorbing structure/ 2. Isolator/ 3. Damper/ 4. Design of quake-absorption/ 5. Execution, maintenance and management of isolation layers/ 6. Record of seismic observations in base isolation buildings/ Appendix Automatic Control of Air Conditioning and Energy Saving Strategies 空調自動制御と省エネルギー 高橋 隆勇 著 Takao TAKAHASHI The Energy Conservation Center 148 × 210mm 244pp. 350illus. ¥2,600 2011 978-4-274-50328-3 Considering how energy can be saved when automatically controlling air conditioning equipment, this book analyzes a huge amount of data that the author has accumulated over a long period of time, and then proposes concrete solutions. Including more than 300 pieces of obtained BEMS (Building and Energy Management System) data and diagrams from the analysis program, the book examines how it is possible to abandon useless running and save energy by efficient air conditioning operation. Contents: Color technical materials/ 1. Conveying pump control/ 2. Coolant of freezing machines, cold water temperature control/ 3. Refrigerator unit controls/ 4. Reserve and radiation of heat/ 5. Free cooling/ 6. Control of air conditioners/ 7. Reduction of air conditioning loads/ 8. Fundamentals of automatic controls/ 9. Devices of automatic controls/ 10. Materials Others A Vision for Revival after a Massive Earthquake −Realization of Pioneering Regional Communities 大震災復興ビジョン -「先駆的地域社会」の実現- 二神 壯吉 著 横山 禎徳 編 Soukichi FUTAGAMI Edited by Yoshinori YOKOYAMA 127 × 188mm 152pp. ¥1,500 2011 978-4-274-50363-4 The book proposes a vision and concept for revival after the Great East Japan Earthquake. Based on an outcome that was well evaluated in govermentallevel meetings, the book further reviews details of its action plan and a midto long-term concept for revival and proposes actions that should be taken by the government. The proposal has been reflected in the backbone of the government's revival measures. Based on the "Community System Design" advocates by the author, the book presents useful hints for a new futurefocused economic vision from the consumers' point of view. Contents: 1. Great Tohoku Earthquake and a vision for revival - Introduction/ Four basic proposals/ 2. Looking at things from a different angle/ 3. Constructing "a pioneering regional community" in Tohoku/ 4. Financial resources and a plan-promotion system/ 5. Towards construction of a Japanese community able to stand against natural disasters - Conclusions Physics of Space Elevator 宇宙エレベーターの物理学 佐藤 実 著 Minoru SATO Tokai University 148 × 210mm 360pp. 116illus. ¥2,400 2011 978-4-274-06845-4 This is an introductory book about the physics of the space elevator. The book explains basic physical mechanisms of a space elevator and also functions as a basic university level physics textbook. Using many figures and illustrations, the book thoroughly explains concepts that many people tend to fail to learn properly during the initial stages of mechanics. Contents: Prologue/ Preface: Bridge across the sky/ 1. Looking up the zenith - 1.1 Will the tower of Babel never be completed? - 1.2 Will a space elevator never be fallen down? - 1.3 Will a cable never be broken?/ 2. Climbing up into orbit - 2.1 Is a space elevator slow? - 2.2 How is a space elevator different from an ordinary elevator? - 2.3 How is a space elevator different from rocket launch?/ 3. Walking in space - 3.1 What feeling is in weightlessness? - 3.2 Why is a space suit needed?/ 4. Aiming at outlying - 4.1 Why can a space elevator be used as a launcher into deep space? - 4.2 Are rockets not needed any longer? - 4.3 What will happen to the excursion courses in the Solar System?/ 5. Returning to the ground - 5.1 How can heat be radiated? - 5.2 How can potential energy be released? - 5.3 Will a climber not be burnt down at the moment of atmospheric entry?/ Appendix: Handling instructions of units and numerical values - A.1 What is SI units?/ A.2 What is a significant figure?/ Epilogue: Aim your hopes towards the stars 65 Others Space Elevator −A New Technology That Helps Realize Space Tourism 宇宙エレベーター −宇宙旅行を可能にする新技術− 石川 憲二 著 Kenji ISHIKAWA 127 × 188mm 200pp. 30illus. ¥1,600 2010 978-4-274-06792-1 Contents: Prologue: Technological advances has always helped to create new eras/ 1. Elevator that goes up into space/ 2. Material technology, the key to realizing the space elevator/ 3. Technology to enable the space elevator system/ 4. Easy space trips, going out to the Moon and Mars/ 5. Our life to be transformed by next generation space infrastructure/ Epilogue: Who will build the space elevator? Science of Light and Lighting あかりと照明のサイエンス 牟田 淳 著 Atsushi MUTA Tokyo Polytechnic University 148 × 210mm 224pp. 141illus. ¥2,200 2011 978-4-274-06873-7 We experience various kinds of lighting in our daily lives. The sources of this lighting vary and include natural light, incandescent light, LED and other types. In order to deal with these types of lighting, one needs to fully understand the mechanisms of light and colors. The book explains lighting from the aspect of natural science and will help readers learn how light becomes visible and what the various units of measuring light are. The book also covers fundamental and detailed information, such as characteristics of various light sources and psychological effects of lighting. The fundamental knowledge about lighting technology provided in the book will be useful in terms of learning how it is used and presented. Intended Readers: For those who are involved in architecture and/or interior related fields, also for people who need some knowledge on optics such as photography/imaging as well as for people who want to learn about mechanisms and units of light Contents: Preface/ 1. Mechanism of light/ 2. Units and types of light/ 3. Eyes that detect light/ 4. How light and colors become visible/ 5. Various kinds of light/ 6. Lighting and shading/ 7. Psychological effects of lighting/ 8. Natural lighting / References/ Index 66 Others Innovators Who Created Richness in Life −Nine Cases of Far-sighted Entrepreneurs and Advanced Technical Developers 生活者の豊かさを創出したイノベーター -先進企業家・先端技術開発者の 9 人- 垂井 康夫 著 Yasuo TARUI The TAKEDA Foundation 127 × 188mm 352pp. ¥1,800 2010 978-4-274-50314-6 Contents: Sachio SENMOTO, DDI: Responding to consumers needs through e-access/ Masatoshi SHIMA: Who made a great contribution to the IT industry through the development of the world’ s first microprocessor 4004/ Akira IGA: Who led the practical use of the non-contact type IC card by exercising his inspiration and optimism/ Kenichi MORI: Who commercialized the first word processor for Japanese language/ Nariyuki KOCHI: Commercialized the CCD Image Sensor/ Shunichi IWASAKI: Inventor and advocator of high density information recording devices using perpendicular magnetic recording/ Terunobu MIYAZAKI: Pioneering developer of Tunnel Magneto-Resistance (TMR) effect/ Hideki KANBARA: Developer of DNA sequencer/ Kenkichi TANIOKA: Inventor and developer of highly-sensitive HARP pic-up tube Dam Maniacs ダムマニア 宮島 咲 著 Saki MIYAJIMA 148 × 210mm 184pp. 100illus. ¥2,200 2011 978-4-274-50351-1 The number of "Dam amateurs," who enjoy exploring dams as a subculture hobby, is increasing, primarily among former dam engineers or amateur photographers. Dam exploration tours are frequently held by study societies and extra-departmental organizations, and events such as photo contests are becoming popular among dam amateurs. This book is aimed at dam fans, and using a wide selection of pictures, it explains basic knowledge of dams (structure, utility, jurisdiction and model year) as well as other highlights. Understanding The Science of Lightning Through Photographs 写真で読み解く雷の科学 音羽電機工業株式会社 編 横山 茂・石井 勝 共著 Edited by Otowa Electric Co., Ltd. Shigeru YOKOYAMA and Masaru ISHII 148 × 210mm 128pp. 50illus. ¥1,800 2011 978-4-274-50354-2 The Lightning Photography Contest for general public, including photograph amateurs, was held for the 8th time this year (2010). This book introduces works of special academic value that were selected from among the many entries sent to the contest. 67 Others Easy Rough Tracing: Plants and Animal Sketching Practice Note なぞってカンタン!植物・動物スケッチ練習ノート 染森 健一 著 ビーコム 制作 Kenichi SOMEMORI Produced by Becom Co., Ltd. 182 × 257mm 128pp. 140illus. ¥1,800 forthcoming This book enables readers to practice and learn how to observe and draw organic objects, such as plants and animals. It is important to know that organic objects have certain uniform regularities, and therefore, to carefully observe objects to understand their frame and structure. This book provides readers with tips about what areas of this uniform regularity - some of which usually go unnoticed - we need to pay attention to, and will help them upgrade their drawing techniques. Intended readers are those who are interested in sketching, 1st and 2nd students in art universities and design colleges. Contents: Part I. Training the powers of observation/ 1. Conveying your message through a sketch/ 2. Grasping size/ 3. Measuring proportions/ 4. Grasping depth/ 5. Understanding structure/ 6. Keeping balance/ 7. Expressing light/ Part II. Sketching plants and animals with trained observation power/ 1. Basics of plant shapes/ 2. Appearance of plants/ 3. Basics of animal shapes/ 4. Appearance and movement of animals/ Part III. Practices/ 1. Sketching plants/ 2. Sketching animals Easy Rough Tracing: 3D Sketching Practice Note なぞってカンタン!立体スケッチ練習ノート 染森 健一 著 ビーコム 制作 Kenichi SOMEMORI, Produced by Becom Co., Ltd. 182 × 257mm 128pp. ¥1,800 2011 978-4-274-06842-3 Contents: Part 1. Grasping the concept of 3D/ Part 2. Drawing 3D models using an easy sketching method/ Part 3. Practice of 3D sketching Quick Sketching of Furniture みて描ける!みてわかる!家具のクイックスケッチ 大柴 健宏・森谷 延周 共著 Takehiro OOSHIBA and Nobuchika MORIYA 182 × 235mm 194pp. 800illus. ¥2,600 2010 978-4-274-06821-8 Contents: 1. Why do you want to sketch?/ 2. Sketching the transition of developing ideas/ 3. Let's study fundamental information about furniture/ 4. Start trying by sketching 10 pages of chairs/ 5. Quick sketch drawing/ 6. Perspective drawing/ 7. More accurate and realistic drawing/ 8. Let's draw 100 masterpiece chairs/ 9. Let's look at the creators' works/ Appendix: Variety of sketches 68 Others Introduction to Cosplay はじめてでも安心 コスプレ入門 たかそう・RUMINE 共著 黒渕 かしこ 作画 トレンド・プロ 制作 TAKASOU and RUMINE, Illustration by Kashiko KUROBUCHI, Produced by TREND-PRO Co., Ltd. 148 × 210mm 216pp. 600illus. ¥1,400 2011 978-4-274-06861-4 This is an instructional manual about cosplay intended for beginner cosplayers. Containing manga and explanations, the book provides necessary information to enable readers to take their first steps into the world of cosplay. The book aims to help readers who have an interest in cosplay but who do not know how to begin. This easy-to-read explanatory book is intended for those who actually want to participate in cosplay as well as for those who simply want to know more about the world of cosplay or who have a passing interest in it. Contents: Prologue/ 1. How to cosplay/ 2. How to buy and arrange clothes/ 3. How to make clothes on our own/ 4. How to prepare properties/ 5. Make-up and hairstyles/ 6. Let's participate in the events/ 7. Let's take beautiful pictures/ Epilogue/ Further information about cosplay Out of OTAKU Fashion Guide (Revised ed.) 脱オタクファッションガイド 改 ビーコム 著 クラムゼリー 作画 Becom Illustration by Clumselly 148 × 210mm 210pp. 230illus. ¥900 2009 978-4-274-06778-5 Contents: Prologue: I want to change myself into a smartly dressed guy/ 1. The kind of clothes that makes a man look like an "Otaku"/ 2. How to choose tops/ 3. How to choose bottoms/ 4. Change your hair style! Your hair style can change you!/ 5. Don't neglect small details/ 6. The secret to effective coordination/ 7. Don't relax even after purchasing clothes/ Epilogue: An encounter on the starry night/ Appendix 1. General information/ 2. Fashion Terminology/ 3. Washing instructions Journals & Magazines ROBOCON Magazine ロボコンマガジン first issue, Dec. 1998 published bi-monthly 210 × 280mm ¥4,800/ year ISSN 1883-7832 This magazine provides information on robot contests, exhibitions, latest robot research and developments for both beginners and robot maniacs. Up-to-date articles covering creation of robots, information on robot toys, movies, animation and games are included in this comprehensive robot magazine. Intended Readers: For robot contest participants (junior high school, high school, technical collge, university, general), robot contest instructors, those interested in robot making Organization and Topics from recent issues: [Features] Power-up customization of a biped walking robot/ Let's create android-operated robot software [Robot Contest] RoboCup Japan Open 2012 Osaka - Report on "RoboGames 2012" [Robot News] JAXA lunar robotics challenge - Driving experiment/ ATR released "Hugvie," a human shape pillow designed to be hugged during communication [Topics] How to participate in "DARPA Robotics Challenge," a development project of robots capable of taking over human roles in disaster sites/ Japanese lunar rover aims to run across the moon [LEGO MINDSTORMS] Let's play with LEGO MINDSTORMS - Servomotor/ Touch Sensor [Making and Fabricating Robots] Let's create dream robots - Review of a small humanoid robot, "HOVIS Lite" [Series] The forefront of robot movie: "Starship Troopers Invasion" set to be released on July 21st! 70 Journals & Magazines Water Solutions and Technologies − Ohm Mook 水と水技術 オーム社 編 Edited by Ohmsha, Ltd. first issue, April 2009 182 × 257mm 128pp. 92illus. ¥1,600/issue 2012 978-4-274-50401-3 As the 21st century is said to be "a century of water," Japan's world-class water technology is essential to solving water issues worldwide. This mook is currentry published quarterly and covers not only public water services, sewer systems, but also a private water purification systems and water treatment systems, and provides comprehensive technological information about waterrelated issues and water technology. Intended readers are engineering work staffs related to municipal waterworks, technical staffs in private water processing companies or environmental engineering companies as well as undergraduate students specializing in environmental issues and people in environmental NPO. Contents (Issue No.16) : Focus: Future prospects for smart "water" meter Feature: Trends of water analysis and measurement/ Environmental pollution caused by radiological substances after the Great East Japan Earthquake and its countermeasures (IDEA Consultants, Inc.)/ Application of bioassay for wastewater management - Trends of Japanese version of WET system (National Institute for Environmental Studies)/ Advancement and future prospect of simplified analysis (Kyoritsu Chemical-check Lab., Corp.) Report: Water treatment under Thailand flood crisis in 2011 - Bangkehn water treatment plant, Samsen water treatment plant/ Discussion: Trends of water quality devices/ Interview: Details and trends of tap water quality analysis and test method establishment 71 Journals & Magazines OHM − Comprehensive Technical Magazine OHM first issue, Nov. 1914 published monthly 210 × 280mm ¥16,500/year ISSN 0386-5576 OHM magazine was first issued in 1914, and has continued to be published for 98 years as a comprehensive publication on electricity. Starting from the January 2003 issue, it has been renewed to become a comprehensive magazine on technology. OHM now introduces the front line of new generation technology based on energy and the environment. Topics in particular focus on the following areas: energy and electrical engineering, environmental technology, electronics, information communication technology, advanced technology (nanotechnology, material science etc.), intellectual property rights and education. These key themes are featured in every issue, and information about the latest technological developments is provided. Intended Readers: For researchers, engineers and managers in the fields of energy, environment, electronics, information communication technology, nano-technology, etc. Shindenki − Basic Electrical Engineering 新電気 first issue, Dec. 1947 published monthly 182 × 257mm ¥14,000/year ISSN 0386-5487 The editorial policy of this magazine is to introduce accurate knowledge about electricity in an easy-to-understand manner. Electricity is nowadays a basic engineering/technology necessary for all areas of our lives. Featuring mainly motor-generators, power transmission/distribution as well as various electrical applications, this magazine provides clear know-how as well as basic electrical theory to the wide range of engineers studying electrical theory. This magazine is well received especially by those who are studying for the Electrical Licensed Engineer Examination, and will become a useful guide to improve understanding and prepare for the exam. Intended Readers: For readers currently studying electricity, electric engineers, applicants of electricity examination [level 3] etc. 72 Journals & Magazines Denki to Koji − Electrical Construction 電気と工事 first issue, Nov. 1960 published monthly 182 × 257mm ¥15,000/year ISSN 0386-5479 This magazine provides broad and practical information about construction involving electricity. Some examples of the areas covered include: basic construction of indoor and outdoor wiring, renewal construction, lighting construction, electrical device construction, etc. As an all-round magazine for the electrical facility construction industry, it also covers the following topics: broadcasting, image receiving facility, information network, information communication construction (housing information etc.), safety facilities, renewable energy and energy saving, test and registration documents, how to use measurement devices, related legislation, licence information, etc. Intended Readers: For engineers working at site of electrical construction, electrical supervisors, electricians, design offices, electricity related sections of government offices, etc. Setsubi to Kanri − Facilities and Maintenance of Buildings 設備と管理 first issue, Mar. 1967 published monthly 182 × 257mm ¥16,000/year ISSN 0386-5460 This magazine provides various kinds of practical knowledge necessary for building and facility management/maintenance. It covers not only air conditioning and electric water facilities, but broad areas such as environment sanitation (indoor air environment and cleaning), antidisaster and safety, building management and tenant services. In addition to technical information, the magazine informs readers about up-to-date industry trends and amendments to legislation related to this field. License information necessary for building administration is also introduced. This is a comprehensive magazine for the building management industry in general. Intended Readers: For engineers, building owners, designers etc. involved in management of buildings and facilities 73 Journals & Magazines Journal of Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence 人工知能学会誌 人工知能学会 Edited by Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence published bi-monthly 182 × 257mm approx. 150pp. ¥14,400/year ISSN 0912-8085 This journal introduces information and theses on the latest results of research and development in the field of artificial intelligence, and seeks to promote international study and to contribute to the progressive development of this field of knowledge industry. New Generation Computing − Computing Paradigms and Computational Intelligence Editor-in-Chief Taisuke SATO Tokyo Institute of Technology 160 × 240mm approx. 100pp. per issue ISSN 0288-3635(Print)/1882-7055(Electronic) Quarterly English Journal The journal is specifically intended to support the development of new computational paradigms stemming from the cross-fertillization of various research fields. Major Fields: Computing Paradigms/ Programming and Architecture/ Network Computing/ Intelligent Systems/ Learning/ Biocomputing Co-publication of Ohmsha, Ltd. and Springer Japan Title Index 数字・アルファベット 2 つのインターネット IPv4 アドレス 枯渇対策と IPv6 対応の実践ガイド 19 3D 立体映像がやってくる −テレビ・ 映画の 3D 普及はこうなる− 18 3D 立体映像表現の基礎 −基本原理か ら制作技術まで− 18 CoBRA 入門 −「勘」を見える化する 見積り手法− 16 CT 撮影技術学(改訂 2 版) (放射線技術 学シリーズ) 36 LED 照明ハンドブック(改訂版) 9 MR/CT 画像解剖ポケットブック 42 MR 画像解剖ハンドブック 42 MR 撮像技術学(改訂 2 版) (放射線技 術学シリーズ) 37 New Generation Computing - Computing Paradigms and Computational Intelligence 73 NFC 標準教科書 16 OHM 71 PDF & Acrobat X 活用術 22 SEC Books 23 VHDL による FPGA 設計&デバッグ 21 X 線撮影技術学(放射線技術学シリー ズ) 37 あ 行 あかりと照明のサイエンス 65 遺伝子力 −ヒトを支える 50 の遺伝子 − 31 医用画像ハンドブック 41 イラストレクチャー 認知神経科学 −心理学と脳科学が解くこころの 仕組み− 32 医療情報システム(現代電子情報通信 選書「知識の森」) 15 インフラストラクチャー工学概論 4 宇宙エレベーター −宇宙旅行を可能 にする新技術− 65 宇宙エレベーターの物理学 64 宇宙太陽発電(現代電子情報通信選書 「知識の森」) 14 運動学(実践 柔道整復学シリーズ) 44 映像情報メディア工学大事典 17 映像配信のための伝送路符号化技術 17 エレクトロヒートハンドブック 8 オントロジー工学の理論と実践(知の 科学) 20 オントロジーの普及と応用 19 か 行 海底鉱物資源 −未利用レアメタルの 探査と開発− 27 核医学検査技術学(改訂 2 版) (放射線 技術学シリーズ) 37 画像解剖トレーニングノート 41 画像入力とカメラ(現代電子情報通信 選書「知識の森」) 14 感覚・知覚・認知の基礎(現代電子情 報通信選書「知識の森」) 15 環境・エネルギー材料ハンドブック 26 感染症事典 45 空調自動制御と省エネルギー 63 組込みソフトウェア開発向けコーデ ィ ン グ 作 法 ガ イ ド[C++ 言 語 版 ] (SEC Books) 23 群像としての丹下研究室 −戦後日本建 築・都市史のメインストリーム− 60 言語と知能 −言語はどのようにして 創られたか?− 23 原子力教科書シリーズ 11-13 原子力熱流動工学(原子力教科書) 13 原子力発電がよくわかる本 13 原子力プラント工学(原子力教科書) 13 原子力保全工学(原子力教科書) 12 原子炉構造工学(原子力教科書) 13 原子炉設計(原子力教科書) 12 原子炉動特性とプラント制御(原子力 教科書) 13 原子炉物理学(原子力教科書) 11 現代電子情報通信選書「知識の森」シ リーズ 14, 15 建築家ブルーノ・タウト −人とその 時代、建築、工芸− 62 構造家 梅沢良三 −建築に挑み続け ること− 61 高電界現象論 −基礎と応用− 9 鉱物資源データブック 27 高分子化学(ベーシックマスター) 29 これだけは知っておきたい 図解 細 胞生物学 32 さ 行 細胞生物学(ベーシックマスター) 30 サウンドエフェクトのプログラミング 22 75 Title Index 思考を科学する −「考える」とはど ういうことか?− 23 実践 医用画像解析ハンドブック 41 実践 柔道整復学シリーズ 44 実用プラスチック分析 35 写真でトライ 自家用電気設備の定期 点検(改訂 2 版) 1 写真で読み解く雷の科学 66 柔道整復学総論(実践 柔道整復学シ リーズ) 44 受注に成功する!建築・土木の技術提 案 62 小動物の薬物治療学 31 植物生理学(ベーシックマスター) 30 人工光型植物工場 −世界に広がる日 本の農業革命− 24 人工知能学会誌 73 診断画像機器学(改訂 2 版) 40 新電気 71 図解 革新型蓄電池のすべて 2 図解 骨盤・股間接撮影法 43 図解 上肢撮影法 42 図解 頭部・頸部撮影法 43 図解 光触媒のすべて 34 生化学(ベーシックマスター) 30 生活者の豊かさを創出したイノベーター −先進企業家・先端技術開発者の 9 人− 66 世界一の電気はこうしてつくられる! 10 世界のジオパーク 28 設備と管理 72 先端固体レーザー 4 創薬科学入門 −薬はどのようにつく られる?− 45 た 行 大気圧プラズマ −基礎と応用− 10 大震災復興ビジョン −「先駆的地域 社会」の実現− 64 太陽光発電システムがわかる本 25 太陽光・風力発電と系統連系技術 25 太陽電池はどのように発明され、成長した のか −太陽電池開発の歴史− 26 タッチパネルがわかる本 16 脱オタクファッションガイド 改 68 ダムマニア 66 地質と地形で見る日本のジオサイト −傾斜量図がひらく世界− 28 地熱エネルギー −地球からの贈りも の− 24 知の科学 オントロジー工学の理論と 実践 20 超臨場感システム 17 低線量肺がん CT 検診の知識と実務 43 鉄道技術ポケットブック 7 鉄道ダイヤのつくりかた 6 鉄道の「鉄」学 −車両と軌道を支え る金属材料のお話− 6 電気設備用語辞典(第 2 版) 5 電気と工事 72 電食防止・電気防食ハンドブック 9 電池がわかる 電気化学入門 3 電池システム技術 −電気自動車・鉄 道へのエネルギーストレージ応用 − 2 電池ハンドブック 3 な 行 なぞってカンタン!植物・動物スケッ チ練習ノート 67 なぞってカンタン!立体スケッチ練習 ノート 67 乳房超音波ポケットマニュアル 40 は 行 バイオマス プロセス ハンドブック 26 はじめてでも安心 コスプレ入門 68 はじめての 3D 映像制作 18 発生生物学(ベーシックマスター) 30 パワーエレクトロニクスハンドブック 8 光エレクトロニクスとその応用 8 ヒューマンファクター概論 12 標準 MRI の評価と解析(放射線技術 学スキル UP シリーズ) 38 標準 救急撮影法(放射線技術学スキ ル UP シリーズ) 39 標準 ディジタル X 線画像計測(放射 線技術学スキル UP シリーズ) 39 物理化学(ベーシックマスター) 29 分析化学用語辞典 34 ベーシックマスターシリーズ 29, 30 放射化学(改訂 2 版) (放射線技術学シ リーズ) 37 放射性廃棄物の工学 (原子力教科書) 12 放射線安全学(原子力教科書) 11 放射線技術学シリーズ 36-38 放射線技術学スキル UP シリーズ 38, 39 76 Title Index 放射線計測学(改訂 2 版) (放射線技術 学シリーズ) 38 放射線システム情報学 −医用画像情 報の基礎と応用− 37 放射線遮蔽(原子力教科書) 12 放射線利用(原子力教科書) 12 ま 行 マイクロ・ナノ領域の超精密技術 10 マスタリング TCP/IP 入門編 第 5 版 20 マンガ+要点整理+演習問題でわかる 高分子化学 33 マンガ+要点整理+演習問題でわかる 物理化学 33 マンガでわかるシリーズ 46-59 マンガでわかる 暗号 55 マンガでわかる 宇宙 58 マンガでわかる 基礎生理学 51 マンガでわかる 虚数・複素数 51 マンガでわかる コンクリート 59 マンガでわかる 材料力学 55 マンガでわかる シーケンス制御 49 マンガでわかる 社会学 54 マンガでわかる 生化学 49 マンガでわかる 線形代数 52 マンガでわかる 相対性理論 57 マンガでわかる 測量 59 マンガでわかる データベース 55 マンガでわかる 電気 48 マンガでわかる 電気回路 48 マンガでわかる 電気数学 47 マンガでわかる 電子回路 48 マンガでわかる 電磁気学 47 マンガでわかる 電池 46 マンガでわかる 統計学 53 マンガでわかる 統計学 因子分析編 53 マンガでわかる 統計学 回帰分析編 53 マンガでわかる ナースの統計学 53 マンガでわかる 熱力学 56 マンガでわかる 半導体 49 マンガでわかる 微分積分 52 マンガでわかる 微分方程式 52 マンガでわかる フーリエ解析 52 マンガでわかる 物理 力学編 58 マンガでわかる プロジェクトマネジ メント 54 マンガでわかる 分子生物学 50 マンガでわかる 免疫学 50 マンガでわかる 流体力学 57 マンガでわかる 量子力学 56 水と水技術 70 みて描ける!みてわかる!家具のクイ ックスケッチ 67 無機化学(ベーシックマスター) 30 メタボリズム・ネクサス 61 免震構造 −部材の基本から設計・施 工まで− 63 や 行 有機化学(ベーシックマスター) 29 有機半導体デバイス −基礎から最先 端材料・デバイスまで− 5 よくわかるストレージネットワーキン グ 21 ら 行 列車制御 −安全・高密度運転を支え る技術− 7 ロボコンマガジン 69 わ 行 ワイヤレス給電技術がわかる本 1 77 Title Index A Advanced Solid State Laser 4 A Guide of Coding Methods for the Development of Embedded Software (C++ Language Edition) (SEC Books) 23 An Encyclopedia of Infections 45 Architectural Theories and Practices by Kenzo Tange Laboratory - Mainstream of Postwar Japanese Architecture and Urban History 60 Atmospheric Pressure Plasma - Fundamentals and Applications 10 Automatic Control of Air Conditioning and Energy Saving Strategies 63 A Vision for Revival after a Massive Earthquake - Realization of Pioneering Regional Communities 64 Dictionary of Electrical Installation Terms (2nd ed.) 5 3D Images Available in Your Television The Spread of 3D Images in TVs and Movies 18 E E a s y R o u g h T r a c i n g : 3D S k e t c h i n g Practice Note 67 Easy Rough Tracing: Plants and Animal Sketching Practice Note 67 Electro-heat Handbook 8 Emergency Radiography (Radiological Technology Skill-up Series) 39 Essential Cellular Biology Illustrated 32 Evaluation and Analysis of MRI (Radiological Technology Skill-up Series) 38 B F Basic Master Series 29, 30 Basics of Judo Bone Setting (Practical Judo Bone Setting Series) 44 Battery System Technology - Energy Storage Application Technology for Electric Vehicles and Trains 2 Beginner's Guide to 3D Image Production 18 Biochemistry (Basic Master) 30 Biomass Process Handbook 26 Book to Understand Wireless Energy Transfer Technology 1 Bruno Taut, An Architect - His Personality, Time, Architecture and Industrial Arts 62 FPGA Design and Debugging in VHDL 21 Fundamentals of 3D Image Representation - from Basic Principles to Production Technology 18 C Cell Biology (Basic Master) 30 Channel Coding Technology for Image Distribution 17 Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics for Small Animals 31 CT Photography Technology (2nd ed.) (Radiological Technology Series) 36 D Dam Maniacs 66 Data Book of Mineral Resources 27 Denki to Koji - Electrical Construction 72 Developmental Biology (Basic Master) 30 Dictionary of Analytical Chemistry 34 G General Encyclopedia of Image Information and Television Engineering 17 Geosites in Japan from the Viewpoints of Geological and Geographical Features - The World Disclosed by Slope Maps 28 Geothermal Energy - Gift from the Earth 24 Global Geoparks 28 H Handbook of Battery 3 Handbook of Electrolytic Corrosion Prevention and Cathodic Protection 9 Handbook of Environmental and Energy Materials 26 Handbook of Medical Imaging 41 Handbook of MR Image Anatomy 42 Handbook of Practical Medical Image Analysis 41 Head and Neck Photograpy Illustrated 43 High Electrical Field Phenomena Fundamentals and Applications 9 78 Title Index High Polymer Chemistry (Basic Master) 29 How to Create Train Schedules 6 How to Generate the World's Most Reliable Power Supply 10 How to Utilize PDF & Acrobat X 22 How Were Solar Batteries Invented and Developed? - History of Solar Battery Development 26 Introduction to Nuclear Power Generation 13 "Iron" for Railways - The Story of Metals that Support Railway Vehicles and Tracks 6 J Journal of Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence 73 I K Illustlecture Cognitive Neuroscience Psychological Mechanism Elucidated by Psychology and Brain Science 32 Illustrated Guide to Advanced Storage Batteries 2 Illustrated Guide to Photocatalysts 34 Illustrated Guide to Upper Limb Photography 42 Image Input and Cameras (Selected Series of Contemporary Electronics, Information and Communication, "Forest of Knowledge") 14 Image Quality Measurement of Digital Radiography (Radiological Technology Skill-up Series) 39 Imaging Technology for Magnetic Resonance (2nd ed.) 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