Springer is one of the leading international scientific publishing companies. Founded in 1842, it is today the largest science, technology, and medicine (STM) book publisher in the world. Through partnerships with more than 300 academic associations and professional societies worldwide, the company publishes more than 2,000 journals and 7,000 new book titles each year, in addition to offering an array of online services including SpringerLink and SpringerMaterials. Springer is part of a speciali