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New telescopes spanning the full electromagnetic spectrum have enabled the study of supernovae and supernova remnants to advance at a breathtaking pace. IAU Symposium 296 covers all these advances for researchers and graduate students, focusing on the interactions of supernovae with their environments.

IAU S295 covers the lives of massive galaxies, from early galaxies to present-day local examples. Key contributions deal with cutting-edge advances in telescope technology and massive galaxy surveys, plus computing power for large-scale simulations. For advanced students and active researchers needing an up-to-date review of galaxy formation and evolution.

Discussing the most important results of recent studies of cosmic dynamo processes, this volume covers advances in dynamo theories and numerical simulations, links between dynamos and turbulence, the origin of magnetic fields, and current and future observational projects. An important asset for advanced students and researchers.

IAU S283 is an essential reference for all those specializing in planetary nebulae. Experts present new results including: IPHAS and HERSCHEL; the detection of fullerenes in our galaxy and its neighbors; a new catalogue of about 600 planetary nebulae spectra; and the latest 3-D models of the common envelope phase.

Massive stars end their lives as supernovae, or in rarer instances, as gamma-ray bursts. Since much of the visible Universe is composed of the remains of these explosions, it is important to understand massive stars. IAU S279 addresses their nature, their life cycles and our observations of them.

IAU Symposium 281 assesses the state of searches for progenitor systems of Type Ia supernovae explosions, and describes progress toward the solution of this puzzle. Topics covered include new surveys, studies of white dwarfs, binary evolution models, supernova explosions, their light curves and supernova remnants.

IAU Symposium 261 summarizes the present state of applied relativity. Applications of general relativity to a range of disciplines are discussed, with emphasis on improving observational accuracies. Future tests of the theory are also covered. This is an invaluable resource for those interested in general and special relativity.

IAU S269 celebrates the 400th anniversary of Galileo's discovery of Jupiter's largest moons. It examines our current knowledge of the Jupiter system, and considers how future space missions and instruments will improve our understanding of the potential for life in our Solar System and in the many extrasolar planetary systems.

IAU 282 is the product of the first official symposium to unite members of the exoplanet and binary star communities. Researchers discuss the state-of-the-art tools used to study stars, brown dwarfs and exoplanets in multiple-object systems and demonstrate how sophisticated modeling codes bridge the gap between theory and observations.

The first ever IAU Symposium to be held on the subject, reviews astronomical observations from Antarctica. Topics covered range from cosmic microwave background radiation to Antarctic stations and the future for astronomical research in Antarctica. This book is ideal for academic researchers and graduate students in astronomy and astrophysics.

A comprehensive and authoritative review of achievements in astronomy during 2010 to 2012, written by the presidents and chairpersons of the IAU scientific bodies. The reviews will appeal to colleagues in the same fields, as well as to students and researchers wanting an overview of modern astronomical research.

IAU S285 addresses studies of variability among the whole range of cosmic objects. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, it covers both emerging transient phenomena and long-standing problems in variability. The results, research tools and visions presented here will help researchers and database managers collaborate in the exciting challenges of time-domain astronomy.

Archaeoastronomy and ethnoastronomy - or 'cultural astronomy' - are concerned with human practices and beliefs relating to the sky as evidenced through archaeology, history and ethnography. Through its 'building bridges' theme, this book explores the strong link between cultural astronomy and the advance of modern astronomy in the developing world.

Detailing new results and covering a broad range of topics from the origin of solar activity to the latest observational techniques, IAU Symposium 273 brings together solar and stellar astronomers to present a unified view of the field.

IAU Symposium 259 presents the first interdisciplinary, comprehensive review of the role of cosmic magnetic fields, involving astronomers and physicists from across the community. Offering both theoretical and observational topics ranging from Earth's habitability to the origin of the universe, this is an invaluable summary for researchers and graduate students.

In IAU S258 astrophysicists discuss the current state of the problem of estimating ages of stars and stellar populations. They describe efforts to better constrain the ages of stars through improved observations and physical models. The volume highlights where advances are being made and predicts what the near future offers.

IAU S256 is the most complete and up-to-date account of our understanding of the Magellanic Clouds, two galaxies that accompany the Milky Way. Scientists from vastly different fields of research discuss galactic dynamics, the physics of the interstellar medium and star formation, and the fundamental properties and evolution of stars.

IAU S276 provides a detailed snapshot of the state-of-the-art of the field fifteen years after the first extrasolar planet discovery announcement. This volume is an important reference for scientists and researchers, who will contribute to the frontier of research in the field during the next decade.

Featuring results on the dynamical processes in stars and galaxies, IAU S271 provides a broad perspective of the observations, data analysis and theory, including numerical simulations, behind the common underlying processes in the field of nonlinear astrophysical dynamics.

IAU Symposium 274 brings together leading experts to discuss recent observational, theoretical and experimental efforts in understanding the basic plasma processes in the Universe, from the primordial plasmas of the early Universe to stellar and laboratory plasmas. It emphasizes the importance of connecting astrophysical theory, observations, simulations and laboratory astrophysics.

IAU S292 provides a timely overview of galactic molecular gas and dust, and related topics including tracers of star formation and simulations of the ISM. Featuring review articles by renowned experts, and early results from the ALMA observatory, IAU S292 is perfect for graduate students and researchers in this area.

IAU S260 examines the role of astronomy in the modern world and its links to culture and society. This book brings together experts and practitioners from a broad range of fields to address questions relevant to astronomy's potential contributions to education, development, culture and the arts.

IAU S272 presents an overview of the latest research into active OB stars. Experts discuss the cutting-edge observations, state-of-the-art modeling and recently developed techniques that have improved our understanding of these objects. This is a useful resource for all those interested in extreme physical processes in active OB stars.

IAU Symposium 291 communicates the excitement of current pulsar research, combining lively introductory reviews with near-complete coverage of current results from across the electromagnetic spectrum. This volume is the perfect reference for neutron-star researchers and an excellent read for advanced undergraduate and graduate students.

IAU S309 presents contributions on the timely theme of spatially and energetically resolved properties of galaxies throughout cosmic history, including cutting-edge observational and computing technologies. This volume benefits astronomers and graduate students working in areas relating to galaxy formation and evolution, star formation, dust and stellar populations.

Highlights in Astronomy summarizes the vast panorama of astronomical research at the time of the IAU's triennial General Assembly in 2012. Research by the international astronomy community is presented through a combination of extended reviews and shorter, focused chapters. This authoritative collection will appeal to research astronomers and graduate students.

IAU S310 takes a broad look at the complexity of planetary systems, including their satellites and small bodies, in order to understand and model their physical processes. Intended for researchers and advanced students, this volume provides a valuable insight into the state-of-the-art research in this exciting interdisciplinary field.

Scientists from 21 countries convened for the Colloquium Dynamics of Populations of Planetary Systems, sponsored by the International Astronomical Union, in Belgrade (Serbia and Monte Negro). This proceedings volume reviews current understanding of the field, and is a valuable resource for professional astronomers and planetary scientists.

The Sun and other stars eject large clouds of plasma and magnetic fields. They are accelerated to high speeds and then become capable of producing highly energetic charged particles and disrupting the magnetospheres of planets such as the Earth. This proceeding reflects recent attempts to understand these processes.

Over the last few decades, nuclear processes, radiation transfer, opacities and many other important physical processes have been incorporated in the modelling of stars. It has become clear that other associated physical processes are not well understood, and this volume investigates these focusing on convection, diffusion, rotation, and magnetic fields.