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Book SynopsisWhy have island ecosystems always suffered such high rates of extinction? Over the past eight years, David Quammen has followed the threads of island biogeography on a globe-encircling journey of discovery.Trade ReviewNot only is this book compulsively readable - a masterpiece - it is maybe the masterpiece of science journalism -- Bill Mckibben * Audobon Magazine *A moving book... Quammen is a good writer who has taken the time to master an important subject and do it justice -- Richard Dawkins * The Times *Not since Gerald Durrell's books 30 years ago have I encountered such writing about the natural world. The witty, pithy, modest prose and the clever interweaving of science and storytelling are of a quality unrivalled in th field -- Matt Ridley * Sunday Telegraph *Impressive and deeply moving...blends first-rate science journalism with superb travel and nature writing * Financial Times *David Quammen is a brilliant young star of nature writing... His book is an important example of the genre, written in an enchanting style. His knowledge, based on years of research and adventure around the world, is truly impressive -- Edward O. Wilson, author of 'The Diversity of Life'

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Book SynopsisReveals the roots of our biodiversity crisis, why we failed to meet targets set over a decade ago, and what we must do now to protect and preserve nature’s wondersTrade Review‘If you have any doubts about the meaning of the term biodiversity or its importance to the world, here is a book that explains it in an interesting and accessible way and challenges us to protect it better.’ -- Professor Sir Ghillean Prance FRS, FLS, FRSB, botanist and former director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew‘A stimulating, authoritative and deeply rewarding read that makes you think about the natural world in a novel way.’ -- Dr Ahmed Djoghlaf, former executive secretary of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity‘Spicer spells out the chilling message…the findings of which have been backed by respected scientists from the United Nations, Yale University and the Eden Project.’ * Herald *‘Will appeal to intelligent non-specialists and may provide the incentive to study the subject in greater depth.’ * Journal of Biological Education *‘This is science for the general reader at its very best – clear, committed, fascinating and laser-focused on the crisis we face.’ -- Randal Keynes, great-great-grandson of Charles Darwin and author of Creation: The True Story of Charles Darwin‘His gift for the telling analogy and his clear, lively writing make Biodiversity a pleasure to read.’ -- Stephen C. Stearns, Edward P. Bass Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Yale UniversityTable of Contents1 The pandemic of wounded biodiversity Biodiversity – what was that again? A long, leisurely trip to La Jolla Directions 2 Teeming boisterous life The big picture The volleyball on Mission Beach ‘A rose by any other name’…what’s a species? Morphological species Identifying species without ever seeing them Biological species Evolutionary species Naming species How many living species…and what are they? 1) To the nearest approximation (almost) every organism is an arthropod…? 2) Greenery: The Plantae 3) Fungi: Mushrooms, moulds and yeasts – The Fungi 4) Mollusca: Shell life 5) Chordata: Animals with backbones…mostly 6) Protozoa or Protista? 7) Nematoda: The roundworm that’s the fly in the ointment? 8) Bacteria and Archaea: Microbial life Remaining animal groupings Viruses: All the world’s a phage… or nearly New species Planting and growing the ‘tree of life’ The great chain of being Linnaeus’s hierarchical classification Influence of evolutionary ideas Chatton’s two-domain idea Whittaker’s five-kingdom approach Woese and the three-domain model A new twist to the three-domain model …and when is a tree a bush? Designs on life The phylum and the Bauplan Most phyla are not very species rich An unequal distribution of life 3 Where on Earth is biodiversity? From Berkeley, south to the Sea of Cortez More is more Back to Bird Rock The species–area relationship Those who go down to the sea in ships Hotspots: A tale of two definitions Big-scale biodiversity: Biogeographical and political regions On land Sea Biodiversity by country Latitude for life? The land The sea Genetic diversity and latitude Why is there a latitudinal gradient? Altitude Lessons from the tops of Scottish mountains Biodiversity takes the hump with altitude Mountains as islands? Aerial plankton and organisms in flight Depth The short-lived azoic theory Out of our depth A journey to the centre of the Earth Staying close to home Congruence: The holy grail of diversity? 4 A world that was old when we came into it: Diversity, deep time and extinction One every twenty minutes? A life in the year of… Precambrian – before life? A schoolgirl changes our understanding of life before life – but no one believes her The garden of Ediacara A world of chemical energy, not driven by sunlight? How familiar is the Ediacaran fauna? Explosive Cambrian Cambrian forms Archaeocyatha: The only extinct phylum? Why diversify now? Cambrian explosion or short fuse? Cambrian biodiversity: Good designs… or just lucky? How a small quarry in British Columbia changed our understanding of biodiversity ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ To conclude Post-Cambrian: Tinkering with successful designs? Palaeozoic – ‘first life’ Middle and modern life The present – not set in stone Beginnings of evolution: The origin of species End of evolution: Extinction The ‘big five’ Causes of extinction Extinctions as routine events in the history of life Early humans and biodiversity Extinctions post-1600s Proving extinction? The Red Data Book Other takes on extinction To conclude 5 Swept away and changed Threatening behaviour Living beyond our means Top five direct (or proximate) causes of biodiversity loss 1) Habitat loss and degradation 2) Direct exploitation Home economics Food, glorious food Industrial materials Medicine sans frontiers Ecotourism Controlling the natural world 3) Climate change 4) Introduced species The domino effect: Extinction cascades Some light relief: Complete elimination of biodiversity by extraterrestrial means The ultimate cause of biodiversity loss: You and me Once upon a time there were two people…now look how many Not just population size but where people live Not just population size but what people do It’s the poor that do the suffering To conclude 6 Are the most beautiful things the most useless? ‘…and for everything else there’s Mastercard’ Costing a small planet Use now, pay when? What bees do for free is expensive Costing the Earth – literally How Biosphere 1 works – as one Earth, the Goldilocks planet – just right Lovelock’s Gaia hypothesis Critiques of Gaia How bits of Biosphere 1 work Build your own biosphere: Not-so-silent running The home marine aquarium Mysteries and hazards Valuable for what, and to whom? Keeping options open Bequest and bequeathal Full-on philosophers and laid-back religion? Value bestowed, not intrinsic Intrinsic value Valued as an object of worship or through kinship A creator gives biodiversity value To conclude 7 Our greatest hazard and our only hope? Saving private land Antecedents Oh, Rio Large brushstrokes Louder than words Arks in parks Out of place – but alive Buzzword for the twenty-first century Responses to Rio Millennium Assessment Aichi (2010) and ‘Pathway for Humanity’ (2015) Strategic plan for biodiversity and Aichi biodiversity targets ‘Pathway for Humanity’: UN Sustainable Development Goals (2015) Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (2019) Aichi Target 11: Increasing protected areas Goal 16: Nagoya protocol in force Sustainability goals No room for the individual? Epilogue 8 No one is too small to make a difference Going further: Suggestions for wider reading Index

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Book SynopsisA collection of offbeat and entertaining primarily non-technical essays on physics and those who practice it, from well-known physicist N. David Mermin. These witty observations and humorous anecdotes will appeal to anyone with an interest in physical science or scientists at the turn of the twenty-first century.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive review of the biophysics and nanotechnology of ion channels. It details the biological and physiological entities of ion channels in cells and addresses various physical perspectives of ion channel structures and functions. Naturally inbuilt and artificial applicable nanotechnologies of ion channels are modelled and explored. It discusses various methods that can be utilized toward understanding ion channel-based cellular diseases. Physical, biochemical, biomedical, and bioinformatics techniques are taken into consideration to enable the development of strategies to address therapeutic drug discovery and delivery.This book will be of interest to advanced undergraduate and graduate students in biophysics and related biomedical sciences in addition to researchers in the field and industry.Features: Provides a stimulating introduction to the structures and functions of ion channels of biological cell meTable of ContentsChapter 1 Ion Channels - Physical Structures and Gating Mechanisms Chapter 2 Mitochondrial Membrane Channels - Physical Structures and Gating Mechanisms Chapter 3 Ion Channels of the Nuclear Membrane - Physical Structures and Gating Mechanisms Chapter 4 Artificial Ion Channels Chapter 5 Nonchannel Membrane Gating Chapter 6 Ion Channel Energetics Chapter 7 Nanotechnology of Ion Channels Chapter 8 Channelopathies and Ion Channels as Therapeutic Targets Chapter 9 Bioinformatics of Ion channels: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning Chapter 10 Quantum Mechanics of Ion Channels

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Book SynopsisWhy do the debates about evolution persist, despite the plentiful evidence for it? Breaking down the notion that public resistance to evolution is strictly due to its perceived conflict with religion, this concise book shows that evolution is in fact a counterintuitive idea that is difficult to understand. Kostas Kampourakis, an experienced science educator, takes an insightful, interdisciplinary approach, providing an introduction to evolutionary theory written with clarity and thoughtful reasoning. Topics discussed include evolution in the public sphere, evolution and religion, the conceptual obstacles to understanding evolution, the development of Darwin''s theory, the most important evolutionary concepts, as well as evolution and the nature of science. Understanding Evolution presents evolutionary theory with a lucidity and vision that readers will quickly appreciate, and is intended for anyone wanting an accessible and concise guide to evolution.Trade Review'While other books explain what is wrong with the popular attacks on evolution - e.g. creationism, or Intelligent Design - this concise book addresses the fundamental question: why do people fail to accept evolution? This is like going deep to the causes of the illness, while others just try to lower the fever. Kampourakis argues convincingly that teleology, rather than theology, is the most important obstacle to understanding evolution. It is not just matter of science vs. religion. This welcome book is a long argument about the cultural and psychological roots of the widespread misunderstandings of evolution. It opposes scientism - the claim that evolution, or science in general, can bring an end to our questions, worries, and concerns; and, at the same time, it argues that evolutionary theory does not deprive our life of meaning.' Alessandro Minelli, University of Padova, Italy, and author of Plant Evolutionary Developmental Biology'A well-known philosopher of biology once wrote that evolutionary theory seems so simple that almost anyone can misunderstand it. In this heartfelt yet thoughtful book, Kostas Kampourakis essentially turns that sentiment on its head. The author's words on philosophy and science may well lead readers to conclude that, although evolution can be counterintuitive and complex, almost anyone can understand it, with suitable reason and evidence. Kampourakis' treatment should be especially enlightening for those who are wrestling with the acceptance of evolution as truth.' John C. Avise, Distinguished Professor of Ecology and Evolution, University of California–Irvine, and author of Evolutionary Pathways in Nature: A Phylogenetic Approach.'Understanding Evolution by Kostas Kampourakis deserves a wide readership. It is a sensitive introduction to evolutionary theory itself, as well as its public image and its philosophical implications. It shows the very great importance of the father of the subject, Charles Darwin; sets the disputes with religion in context; and suggests that the evidence is overwhelming but that no reader need feel threatened. It is fair and comprehensive, lively without being heavy-handed, and judicious in its judgments. Read it yourself, and get a copy for your family and your friends!' Michael Ruse, Florida State University, and editor of The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Darwin and Evolutionary Thought'… there are plenty of good books on evolution … So why another one? Because, argues Kampourakis, contra a widespread assumption among educators, the biological theory of evolution is actually counterintuitive, and, if not properly taught, it immediately runs into incomprehension and generates conceptual confusion … Scientific theories are dynamic, ever changing, perpetually incomplete and open to revision … The more the public at large understands this, the better off we will be, and books like Kampourakis' certainly make a valuable contribution to nudging us into that desirable direction.' Massimo Pigliucci, K. D. Irani Professor of Philosophy, The City College of New York'In Understanding Evolution, Kostas Kampourakis provides not only a masterly exposition of the elements of evolution but also a compelling explanation of why the topic is so difficult to understand. Informed by up-to-date biology as well as by state-of-the-art historical, philosophical, and psychological scholarship, the book is a concise and considered treatment that deserves the attention of anybody interested in evolution.' Glenn Branch, Deputy Director, National Center for Science Education'This is, without a doubt, the best book available that deals with what is often referred to as a straightforward dichotomy of 'science versus religion.' Not so is the central message of this outstanding, well-written and organized treatment of the nature of evidence, of theory - especially evolutionary theory - of the ramifications of evolution throughout society, and, perhaps most importantly, of why it is so difficult for so many to accept the evidence for evolution. Aimed at a general audience, this book should be read by all who struggle with the logic and consequences of the theory of evolution.' Brian K. Hall, FRSC, University Research Professor Emeritus, Dalhousie University, Canada''How extremely stupid not to have thought of that!', Huxley exclaimed, when he first learnt of evolution by natural selection. But Darwin's great insight is not at all obvious - in many ways, it is rather counterintuitive. The odds of experiencing that 'Aha!' moment are vastly improved by teachers like Kostas Kampourakis. Always attentive to conceptual obstacles, Kampourakis helps the reader to grasp the core of evolutionary theory - from evo-devo to genetic drift - to show just how rich and exciting it is.' Tobias Uller, Professor of Evolutionary Biology, Lund University, Sweden'In Understanding Evolution, the science educator Kostas Kampourakis offers an accessible but sophisticated analysis of the topic, combining historical, scientific, philosophical, and psychological factors. Though not ignoring religious concerns, especially those related to design, he focuses instead on the numerous difficulties associated with understanding evolution. Specialists and dilettantes alike will learn much from this volume.' Ronald L. Numbers, Hilldale Professor Emeritus of the History of Science and Medicine, University of Wisconsin–Madison'Understanding Evolution is an outstanding resource for students, teachers, scientists, and journalists. It sets an impressive new standard for the field by integrating current findings from biology, psychology, and the philosophy of science. Using clear and compelling examples, Kampourakis uncovers the roots of our intuitions about the living world, and shatters widespread myths about why resistance to evolutionary ideas is prevalent. Readers will be rewarded with new tools for fostering scientific literacy, and fresh insights into one of the most profound biological ideas.' Ross H. Nehm, Professor of Ecology and Evolution, Stony Brook University, and Editor-in-Chief, Evolution: Education and Outreach'This volume addresses an important and timely issue - why does the concept of evolution encounter such resistance? - and provides a clear, original, and richly informative answer. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, the author reveals persistent conceptual obstacles that have broad implications for the nature of scientific understanding in the world today.' Susan A. Gelman, Heinz Werner Distinguished University Professor of Psychology and Linguistics, University of Michigan, USA'This book is entitled Understanding Evolution, but it is perhaps as much about the understanding of evolution and why some people do not understand it or refuse to understand it. … The book says a great deal about creationism and the reasons people resist evolution. … Dr Kampourakis concludes that people's skepticism or uncertainty about evolution is not directly related to their religion or lack of religion. Rather, he says that we are bound by our intuitions and, among other things, conflate living organisms with human artifacts. … I greatly appreciated the final chapter on the nature of science. In addition to a good introduction to the philosophy of science, Dr Kampourakis introduces us to the limits of scientific thinking and concludes that some topics, such as the existence or nonexistence of God, are beyond the reach of science …' Matt Young, pandasthumb.orgTable of ContentsPreface: There is more to resistance to evolution than religion; 1. The public acceptance of evolution; 2. Religious resistance to accepting evolution; 3. Conceptual obstacles to understanding evolution; 4. Charles Darwin's conceptual change; 5. Common ancestry; 6. Evolutionary processes; 7. Evolution and the nature of science; Concluding remarks: the implications of evolution for human life; Index.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive, eye-opening exploration of what dreams are, where they come from, what they mean and why we have them.Trade Review"Where do we go in our dreams at night? And why do we dream in the first place? Are we the only species that dreams? When Brains Dream provides a truly comprehensive, scientifically rigorous and utterly fascinating account of when, how, and why we dream. Put simply, When Brains Dream is the essential guide to dreaming." -- Matthew Walker, author of Why We Sleep"Every night, we turn out the light and go to the movies. For as long as humans have been conscious of our world, we’ve wondered what’s going on in that other world in which we spend a third of our lives. Some of my strangest dreams have been while I was asleep in Bob Stickgold’s lab. Finally, in When Brains Dream, I have a way to understand them. There’s more here than you ever dreamed of." -- Alan Alda, New York Times–bestselling author of If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?"When Brains Dream unveils a novel neuroscientific model comprising an elegant and surprising piece of the puzzle of why we dream the way we do. If you are curious about the curiouser and curiouser qualia of dreams, read this book!" -- Stephen LaBerge, author of Lucid Dreaming"Drawing on decades of research, sleep scientists Antonio Zadra and Robert Stickgold detail their new model of how and why we dream – a model that they call NEXTUP, the Network Exploration to Understand Possibilities." -- The best popular science books to read in January 2021 - Science Focus"Fascinating. . . When Brains Dream steers a reasonable and broad-minded course between the many interpretive whirlpools that have swallowed previous explorers of dreams." -- The Washington Post"... Bob and Tony have an answer to a problem that’s been puzzling people for 200 years: why do we dream? They explain why we daydream too; why it’s vital for sanity, so for me When Brains Dream has acted as an intervention." -- The Spectator"Reports of bizarre night-time visions have surged during the pandemic… Dreams are vivid and memorable, [Stickgold] points out, and we have a sense that they are telling us something. But what? Since Covid-19 struck, a lot of us are asking that question… The pandemic has caused people to feel more anxious about everything from health to finance. The brain tags such concerns for processing during sleep, according to Stickgold and Zadra in When Brains Dream..." -- Hilary Rose - The Times"A remarkable account of what we know and don’t know about this mysterious thing that happens during the night… When Brains Dream is a rarity among popular science books, one that neither dumbs down the research nor steps outside of what we know, and yet is still a page-turner." -- Daniel Levitin, author of The Changing Mind

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Book SynopsisAn urgent and illuminating portrait of forest migration, and of the people studying the forests of the past, protecting the forests of the present and planting the forests of the future.

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Book SynopsisFlorence Williams explores the fascinating, cutting-edge science of heartbreak while seeking creative ways to mend her ownTrade Review"In Heartbreak [Williams] reprises [the] determined, deep-dive reporting [of The Nature Fix], this time seeking the same healing for her shattered self... This is one of the joys of reading a gifted science journalist: You learn so much stuff without having to study it yourself... [A] wise and brave book." -- Marianne Szegedy-Maszak - The Washington Post"[Readers] will learn as much from Williams’s intellectual rigor as from her fearlessness in surviving a broken heart." -- Sebastian Modak - The New York Times Book Review"What a powerful book. Williams captures the heartache of divorce and the crooked road back to living. Colorful, imaginative and poignant—Heartbreak tells a gripping story of courage, sex, and adventure packed with all the newest hard science on romance and attachment. I’ve studied love for over 40 years and I was taking notes. It’s a magnificent, wise, and remarkable read!" -- Helen Fisher, author of The Anatomy of Love"A masterful blend of investigative reporting and personal narrative, chock-full of fascinating insights, gorgeous nature writing and an ample helping of compassion (some of which Williams deservedly reserves for herself)." -- Alexis Burling - The San Francisco Chronicle"Williams, by investigating the science behind a broken heart, turns her personal experiences into something universal and, in the end, useful." -- Prospect

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Book SynopsisTwo neuroscientists trace a sweeping new vision of consciousness across eighteen increasingly intelligent minds, from microbes to humankind and beyondTrade Review"A jarring accomplishment. It’s a heroic attempt to explicate the essential nature of thinking that overturns assumptions, pricks human pride, and maybe even puts a scare into the reader. It’s also an energetic exposition that begins as a biology lesson and winds up offering an evolutionary argument for kindness. It will almost surely change your mind about the mind." -- William Rice - Washington Independent Review of Books"Every page of Journey of the Mind is packed with fascinating insight. This is a brilliant book that will change the way you think about thinking." -- David Epstein, best-selling author of Range and The Sports Gene"What Sapiens did for our understanding of the evolution of the human race, Journey of The Mind has done for the evolution of complex thought and consciousness itself." -- Annie Duke, winner of the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions and best-selling author of How to Decide"This enthralling book charts a quantum leap from the prebiotic universe to sentience and selfhood. This is an accessible, eclectic and enlightening book that—once read—is difficult to stop thinking about." -- Karl Friston, University College London, ranked by Semantic Scholar as the most influential neuroscientist in the world

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Book SynopsisPaul Bierman's realization that Greenland's ice sheet melted when Earth was no warmer than today sounds an alarm for our planet.

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Book SynopsisWhat does the science of animal intelligence mean for how we understand and live with the wild creatures around us?

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Book SynopsisExploring the most transformative breakthroughs in biology since the discovery of the double helix, a Nobel Prizewinning scientist unveils the RNA age

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Book SynopsisScientific research should be interesting and exciting. When you finally get your data and, even better it makes sense! There's nothing quite like it. Your final research project will give you a flavour of what it will be like if you decide you would like to make a career in scientific research. This book will help you get the most out of that experience. In her years of work with students, Jess Bownes has answered countless questions about conducting and writing about scientific research. In this book, she distils her advice into one essential guide to writing dissertations and research projects and addresses the most common concerns and questions that science students have. This book supports students through the entire process of working on a dissertation, from the early but crucial planning stages, through to undertaking practical work and collecting data, researching literature, and writing up one's findings. The structure of the book mirrors key stages of a research project Trade Review‘A highly recommended and approachable book that demystifies the transition from student to researcher and empowers students writing their dissertations with a great deal of very useful and practical advice.’ -- Professor Frédéric Blanc, Department of Chemistry * University of Liverpool, UK *‘Clear and comprehensive. The guidelines presented within this book should help anyone strengthen their science dissertation from start to finish.’ -- Joshua Thorpe, Faculty of Natural Sciences * University of Stirling, UK *‘An informative, useful handbook to accompany writing a dissertation. Highly recommended for students and any non-specialist staff who may need to support students during this process.’ -- Nancy Carter, School of Applied Sciences * University of Brighton, UK *'This helpful book takes the student through every stage of the dissertation journey, from choosing a topic, through research planning and writing to proof-reading the final product. It is thorough, clearly written and with excellent explanations throughout. It will be valuable to any dissertation student, and also dissertation supervisors.' -- Jo Buckberry, Reader in Biological Anthropology * University of Bradford, UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction 2. Using the Marking Criteria to Get the Best Possible Grade 3. Working with Your Supervisor 4. Planning Your Work 5. Collecting Your Data 6. Finding and Analysing the Literature 7. Using Evidence in Your Dissertation 8. Writing a Science Dissertation 9. Avoiding Plagiarism 10.Editing and Proofreading Glossary

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Book SynopsisStart your journey towards a career in science. Covering all the Core content you need to know with clear definitions alongside practice questions, this T level textbook gives you the skills and confidence to succeed in your written assessment and industry placement. Created in partnership with NCFE and written by highly respected author Stephen Hoare. - Get started with short, clear summaries and learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter- Develop the scientific, mathematical, technical and communication skills you need- Track your progress and check understanding using the ''Test yourself'' activities - Understand and remember key scientific terms using the highlighted definitions- Prepare for your placement with tips on best practice in the workplace, alongside case studies and activities that reflect real-life situations and build problem-solving skills- Approach assessment with confidence using the knowledge-based questi

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Book SynopsisA short but engaging exploration of the brain. In Brains, scientist Leif Ostergaard explores our most complicated and mysterious organ. From the dissection of Einstein's brain to research on how to map networks of neurons, Ostergaard deconstructs the different parts of the brain and provides an engaging overview of its essential functions. He explains how we store information in the synapses of neural networks and how these networks carry commands to our muscles and internal organs and receive sensory input from our skin, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Delving into the subconscious, we learn what our brains are doing while we daydream and how neurotransmitters play a role in addiction. In this fascinating book, Ostergaard reveals how this enigmatic organ is even more complex than we thought it was. In Reflections, a series copublished with Denmark's Aarhus University Press, scholars deliver 60-page reflections on key concepts. These books present unique insights on a wide range of toTable of ContentsThe Mind of a GeniusThe Subconscious BrainMapping the CerebrumThe Learning BrainLet Your Mind Soar

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Book SynopsisDiscover the real-life inspirations behind history’s most infamous serial killers: John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Charles Manson, and so many more. Gothic media moguls Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl, authors of The Science of Monsters, The Science of Women in Horror, and The Science of Stephen King, and co-hosts of the Horror Rewind podcast called “the best horror film podcast out there” by Film Daddy, present a guide to the serial killers who inspired the movies and media we all know and love. Delve into the brutal truth behind horror’s secret: many monsters portrayed on the silver screen are based on true murderers. Uncover the truth behind the real monsters of horror, answering such questions as: What is the science behind serial killers’ motivations like Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy? How did detectives discover the identities of criminals like the Boston Strangler and the BTK Strangler? Has science made it possible to unmask Jack the Ripper and the Zodiac Killer? What is the science behind female versus male serial killers? Through interviews, film analysis, and bone-chilling discoveries, join Kelly and Meg as they learn about the horrors of true crime through the decades.Trade Review"An outstanding addition to science and cinema studies collections."—Midwest Book Review“Hafdahl and Florence have written a page-turner probing into the most notorious killers and their influence on film and TV. They wisely dive into a variety of fascinating angles with Hollywood’s fascination, and the psychology and science behind what made them tick. By the end, you’ll have plenty of movies to add to your streaming queue.” —Paul McGuire Grimes, film critic and entertainment reporter“Hafdahl and Florence have done it again. The Science of Serial Killers is an engaging, informative dive into the forensic, environmental, and legal peripherals of notorious crimes that have inspired the horror genre’s most celebrated films.” —Anya Stanley, writer and film critic for Fangoria magazine and AVClub.com"Hafdahl and Florence once again deliver a compulsive read, this time to explore the fascinating cross-section of horror movies and the true crimes that inspired them. Through easily digestible forensic science, interviews, keen insight, and unwavering empathy for victims and survivors, the authors offer a deft examination of the steadfast fascination with the world’s most infamous killers." —Meagan Navarro, film critic and horror journalist"Close attention to how events are translated, represented, or interpreted makes this an outstanding addition to science and cinema studies collections."—Diane Donovan, author of San Francisco Relocated

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Book SynopsisRin and Ami have been skipping molecular biology class all semester, and Professor Moro has had enough he's sentencing them to summer school on his private island. But they're in store for a special lesson. Using Dr. Moro's virtual reality machine to travel inside the human body, they'll get a close-up look at the fascinating world of molecular biology. Join them in The Manga Guide to Molecular Biology, and learn all about DNA, RNA, proteins, amino acids, and more. Along the way, you'll see chemical reactions first-hand and meet entertaining characters like Enzyme Man and Drinkzilla, who show how the liver metabolizes alcohol. Together with Ami and Rin, you'll learn all about: The organelles and proteins inside cells, and how they support cellular functions The processes of transcription and translation, and your genes' role in synthesizing proteins The pieces that make up our genetic code, like nucleotides, codons, introns, and exons The processes of DNA replication, mitosis andTable of ContentsChapter 1: What is a Cell?Chapter 2: Proteins and DNAChapter 3: DNA Replication and Cell DivisionChapter 4: How is a Protein Made?Chapter 5: Molecular Biology Technology and Its ApplicationsIndex

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Book SynopsisNot in our Genes systematically exposes and dismantles the claims that inequalities class, race, gender are the products of biological, genetic inheritances. 'Informative, entertaining, lucid, forceful, frequently witty... never dull... should be read and remembered for a long time.' - New York Times Book Review. 'The authors argue persuasively that biological explanations for why we act as we do are based on faulty (in some cases, fabricated) data and wild speculation... It is debunking at its best.' - Psychology TodayTable of ContentsNew Preface Chapter One: The New Right and the Old Determinism Chapter Two: The Politics of Biological Determinism Chapter Three: Bourgeois Ideology and the Origin of Determinism Chapter Four: The Legitimation of Inequality Chapter Five: IQ: The Rank Ordering of the World Chapter Six: The Determined Patriarchy Chapter Seven: Adjusting Society by Adjusting the Mind Chapter Eight: Schizophrenia: The Clash of Determinisms Chapter Nine: Sociobiology: The Total Synthesis Chapter Ten: New Biology versus Old Ideology

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Book SynopsisGrounded in decades of research, the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) has been successfully implemented at hundreds of schools across the world. Now, The Schoolwide Enrichment Model in Science: A Hands-on Approach for Engaging Young Scientists takes high-engagement learning one step further by applying SEM teaching strategies to the science curriculum. In this book, teachers learn how to engage students and to teach the skills needed to complete meaningful, in-depth investigations in science. Activities are connected to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and current policy recommendations calling for the meaningful integration of technology and promoting thinking and doing like young scientists over rote memorization. Easy to read and use, the book incorporates many practical suggestions, as well as reproducible student and teacher handouts.Trade ReviewThis book, The Schoolwide Enrichment Model in Science, by Heilbronner and Renzulli, is an important addition to the literature of methods in developing creative student achievement. The Schoolwide Enrichment Model evolved from Renzulli's Three Ring Concept of giftedness, which focused on gifted behaviors rather than gifted individuals. This was a breakthrough concept in the field of gifted education. Years of refinement and adaptation have led to the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM). This book is the first to focus the Model from more general use to a specific curricular area: Science.This is where the SEM Science book is most practical; it keeps the science investigation on track even amidst enticing distractions. How? It provides guidance to the teacher in understanding SEM, and his/her role in guiding and supporting his/her students. There are numerous planning sheets, inventories, and sample letters to focus students' direction. Included are data-collecting instruments, all down-to-earth and practical, reflecting real field testing and refining. Websites, apps, and other technology resources are given as learning aids or tools to enhance students' learning. For progressively sharpening the methods of inquiry, this book is a solid piece of work.,Richard Bothmer, MEd, 3/8/16Table of ContentsChapter 1Understanding the Gifted Learner: Theoretical and Research Background Underlying the Schoolwide Enrichment Model in Science Chapter 2 The Schoolwide Enrichment Model Chapter 3 The Total Talent Portfolio in Science Chapter 4 Engaging Students Through Type I Activities in Science Chapter 5 Developing Type II Skills in Science Chapter 6 Type III Activities—Developing Meaningful Investigations in Science Chapter 7 Additional Components in Science—Beyond Triad Chapter 8 Keeping Up With Technology Chapter 9 Conclusion: Blending Standards With Opportunities for Creative Teaching References Appendix A Table Cross-Referencing Standards With Activities Appendix B Internships, Apprenticeships, and Mentorships for Students in Science Appendix C Guidelines for Brainstorming About the Authors

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Book SynopsisA stirring case for a wholesale reimagining of the framing, tactics, and goals we employ in our journey to heal from ecological destruction With research and insight, Charles Eisenstein details how the quantification of the natural world leads to a lack of integration and our “fight” mentality. With an entire chapter unpacking the climate change denier’s point of view, he advocates for expanding our exclusive focus on carbon emissions to see the broader picture beyond our short-sighted and incomplete approach. The rivers, forests, and creatures of the natural and material world are sacred and valuable in their own right—not simply for carbon credits or preventing the extinction of one species versus another. After all, when you ask someone why they first became an environmentalist, they’re likely to point to the river they played in, the ocean they visited, the wild animals they observed, or the trees they climbed when they were a kid. This refocusing away from impending catastrophe and our inevitable doom cultivates meaningful emotional and psychological connections and provides real, actionable steps to caring for the earth. Freeing ourselves from a war mentality and seeing the bigger picture of how everything from prison reform to saving the whales can contribute to our planetary ecological health, we resist reflexive postures of solution and blame and reach toward the deep place where commitment lives.

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Book SynopsisThe tragedy of American science is that its direction is determined by private profit rather than by the desire to improve the human condition. As a result, Conner argues, Big Science has been irredeemably corrupted by Big Money. This corruption threatens the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and the medicines we take.The Tragedy of American Science explores how the U.S. economy’s addiction to military spending distorts and deforms science by making it overwhelmingly subservient to military interests. The primary motive driving American science and technology has become the search for new and more efficient ways to kill people. This transforms science from the classic ideal of a creative force for the advancement of humankind into its destructive and antihuman opposite. That those trillions of dollars in resources and scientific talent are not devoted to solving the problems of poverty, disease, and environmental destruction is one of the greatest tragedies of our times.While the underlying problems may appear intractable, Conner compellingly argues that replacing the current science-for-profit system with a science-for-human-needs system is not an impossible, utopian dream. But to get there, we’ll need to grapple with this important history.Table of ContentsForewordTable of ContentsEpigraphIntroductionPART 1: THE CORPORATIZATION OF AMERICAN SCIENCE1 The Big Fat Lie2 The Green Revolution3 From Green Revolution to Gene Revolution 4 The Tobacco Strategy5 Fraudulent Pharma6 Spitting in the Well We Drink From7 Atoms for Peace?8 The Academic-Industrial Complex9 Think Tanks and the Betrayal of Reason10 The Dismal Science is Certainly Dismal, but is it Science?PART 2: THE MILITARIZATION OF AMERICAN SCIENCE11 Science Harnessed to the Chariot of Destruction12 A-Bombs and H-Bombs13 Non-nuclear Technologies of Death14 Bombers, Missiles, and Antimissiles15 Video-Game War16 Lethal Autonomy17 Is Cyberwarfare Really a Thing?18 American Exceptionalism and the Ultimate Perversion of the Behavioral SciencesPART 3: HOW WE GOT INTO THIS MESS…19 The Explosive Birth of Big Science20 Operation Paperclip: The Nazification of American Science21 The RAND Corporation: From "Fuck You, Buddy" to DoomsdayPART 4: ...AND THE ONLY WAY OUT22 Is a Science-For-Human-Needs Possible?AcknowledgementsSuggestions for Further ReadingNotes

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Book Synopsis'Gribbin casts a wide net and displays his breadth of knowledge in packing a lot into each chapter . . . a brief read, but one that may inspire readers to dig deeper.' Giles Sparrow, BBC Sky at Night MagazineA mind-warping excursion into the wildly improbable truths of science.Echoing Sherlock Holmes' famous dictum, John Gribbin tells us: 'Once you have eliminated the impossible, whatever is left, however improbable, is certainly possible, in the light of present scientific knowledge.' With that in mind, in his sequel to the hugely popular Six Impossible Things and Seven Pillars of Science, Gribbin turns his attention to some of the mind-bendingly improbable truths of science. For example:We know that the Universe had a beginning, and when it was - and also that the expansion of the Universe is speeding up. We can detect ripples in space that are one ten-thousandth the width of a proton, made by colliding black holes billions of light years from Earth.And, most importantly from our perspective, all complex life on Earth today is descended from a single cell - but without the stabilising influence of the Moon, life forms like us could never have evolved.Trade Review'We loved this book ... deeply thought provoking and a book that we want to share with as many people as possible.' * Irish Tech News *A fascinating journey into the world of scientific oddities and improbabilities. * Lily Pagano, Reaction *'Gribbin casts a wide net and displays his breadth of knowledge in packing a lot into each chapter . . . a brief read, but one that may inspire readers to dig deeper.' -- Giles Sparrow * BBC Sky at Night Magazine *[Gribbin] deftly joins the dots to reveal a bigger picture that is even more awe-inspiring than the sum of its parts. * Physics World *

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Book SynopsisJohn Gribbin, author of Six Impossible Things, shortlisted for the Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book Prize, presents a tour of seven fundamental scientific truths that underpin our very existence.These 'pillars of science' also defy common sense. For example, solid things are mostly empty space, so how do they hold together? There appears to be no special 'life force', so how do we distinguish living things from inanimate objects? And why does ice float on water, when most solids don't? You might think that question hardly needs asking, and yet if ice didn't float, life on Earth would never have happened.The answers to all of these questions were sensational in their day, and some still are. Throughout history, science has been able to think the unthinkable - and Gribbin brilliantly shows the surprising secrets on which our understanding of life is based.Trade Review[In] the last couple of years we have seen a string of books that pack bags of science in a digestible form into a small space. John Gribbin has already proved himself a master of this approach with his Six Impossible Things, and he's done it again ... [Seven Pillars of Science is] light, to the point and hugely informative. ... It packs in the science, tells an intriguing story and is beautifully packaged. * Brian Clegg, popularscience.co.uk *'[Gribbin] deftly joins the dots to reveal a bigger picture that is even more awe-inspiring than the sum of its parts.' -- Laura Hiscott * Physics World *

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Book Synopsis'These essays lift back the skin to reveal something secret and precious, articulating private truths and distilling sensation into language ... this collection is a timely, triumphant celebration of our embodiment' - iNews Buried beneath layers of flesh, our hearts pump, our lungs inflate, our kidneys filter. These organs, and others, are essential to our survival but remain largely unknown to us. In Beneath the Skin, fifteen writers each explore a different body part: Naomi Alderman unravels the intestines and our obsession with food; Thomas Lynch celebrates the womb as a miracle; AL Kennedy explores the nose's striking ability to conjure memories; and Philip Kerr traces the remarkable history of brain surgery. Moving, intimate and often unexpected, this is an awe-inspiring voyage through the mysterious landscape of our bodies.Trade ReviewThese essays lift back the skin to reveal something secret and precious, articulating private truths and distilling sensation into language ... this collection is a timely, triumphant celebration of our embodiment * iNews *

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Book SynopsisImagine you are a scientist faced with presenting your research clearly and concisely. Where would you go for help? This book provides the answer. It shows how to use story structure to craft clear, credible presentations. In it you will find exercises to help you give both short and long presentations. Elevator pitches, lightning talks, Three Minute Thesis (3MT®), and conference presentations are all covered as are suggestions for longer presentations. Separate chapters address good poster design, how to tailor your talk to an audience, and presentation skills. Throughout the book the focus is on creating surprising, memorable stories. Scientific presentations are true stories about new discoveries. They are surprising because every new discovery changes our understanding of the world, and memorable because they move audiences. The book also covers: · Randy Olson's And-But-Therefore (ABT) narrative form · Mike Morrison's Better Poster designs · Eye-tracking analyses of posters by EyeQuant · Numerous case studies and examples from different scientific fields · Links to videos of exemplary presentations With light-hearted illustrations by Jon Wagner this book will appeal to researchers and graduate students in all areas of science, and other disciplines too.Table of Contents1: First Principles: Explaining Science Through Stories 2: A Deeper Look at Narrative Structure 3: Presenting in Three Minutes 4: Elevator Pitches 5: Applications to Longer Forms 6: Poster Presentations 7: Analysis of Real Posters 8: Audience - It is All About the Audience 9: Presentation Skills

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Book SynopsisPractice is the key to success in the PBSAAWhilst there are many ways to improve your question answering, you cannot be fully prepared until you have worked through authentic questions under the simulated environment of the real test. That's why UniAdmissions produced these mock papers, including over 160 questions. Working through these 2 practice tests under exam conditions will build your familiarity with the test format. Using the fully worked solutions you can fine-tune your performance before test day arrives to ensure you perform to the best of your ability.Published by the UK's leading University Admissions Company, this fully up-to-date resource contains all the latest question styles in the test, as written by our specialist test tutors. Practicing with these papers will allow you to rapidly improve your test scores and approach the real exam with confidence and gain the score you deserve.

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Book SynopsisWant to know how to improve your TSA scores and get that place at the top university of your dreams?From UniAdmissions, the UK’s leading University and Oxbridge Admissions company, The Ultimate TSA Collection contains all FIVE of our bestselling TSA books in ONE volume, giving you the best and most fully comprehensive guide to your revision, practice, and TSA success.Used as an admissions test for a range of different subjects at Oxford, Cambridge, and UCL, the TSA is a notoriously difficult test, consisting of two sections that test your critical thinking, logical reasoning, and ability to argue persuasively and with a sophisticated line of thinking – all under time pressure. Your score in the TSA is taken strongly into consideration by top universities as it tests many of the skills required in your degree, and therefore it’s essential to score as highly as possible on this crucial exam.Written by TSA specialists and top Oxbridge tutors, and full of insider knowledge and tips, The Ultimate TSA Collection is designed to help you make the most of your preparation, approach the test with confidence, and get those top scores. The Ultimate TSA Guide – contains comprehensive information about the Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA), including tips, techniques and strategies to save you time and maximise your scores. Covers both the multiple choice questions (Section A) and the essay writing question (Section B) in detail, and prepares you for all question types that you’ll face in the exam, and how to approach them successfully. Also includes 300 questions and fully worked solutions and model essays so you can practice your skills and understand how to improve. TSA Practice Papers Volume 1 – contains mock papers updated for 2019 entry: 150 questions with fully worked solutions to help you improve your scores. TSA Worked Solutions Volume 1 – clear, thorough, and extensive solutions to the practice papers, written by experts: worked solutions and sample answers to ensure you can put your learning into practice. TSA Practice Papers Volume 2 – contains mock papers updated for 2019 entry: 250 questions with fully worked solutions to help you improve your scores. TSA Worked Solutions Volume 2 – clear, thorough, and extensive solutions to the practice papers, written by experts: worked solutions and sample answers to ensure you can put your learning into practice. Hungry for more? Visit the Uni Admissions website for even more admissions test tips, personal statement resources, and application support.

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Book SynopsisIt''s a bird! It''s a plane! No! It''s Dr. Quantum - here to save your day with a book full of lively, mind-expanding, inspiring ideas.Respected among scientists and spiritual leaders alike for his pioneering work combining scientific and spiritual thought, Fred Alan Wolf (aka Dr. Quantum) is, as Deepak Chopra states, one of the most important pioneers in the field of consciousness. Featured in the word-of-mouth indie hit, What the Bleep Do We Know?!, Dr. Wolf is a physicist who knows how to put complex science-based ideas into terms that even science-phobes can understand.With clarity and a sense of humor, Dr. Quantum presents Big Ideas in the form of both short quotes and longer excerpts and covers topics ranging from the construction of our everyday reality to our relationship to one another. Dr. Quantum''s Little Book of Big Ideas is a perfect gift for anyone interested in the realm where science meets spirit.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a small but practical summary of how one can and should learn science. The author argues that science cannot be taught but has to be learnt. Based on historical examples he shows that practicing science means putting one’s intellect into the understanding of simple questions like what, why, how and when events around you happen. The reader understands that the search for the cause and effect relationship of so called normal happenings is a very provocative experience and learning science leads one to it. This is underpinned by looking at everyday experiences and how they can help any lay-person learn science. The author also explains the methodology of science and discusses an integrated approach to science communication. Finally he elaborates on the influence and role of science in society. The book addresses interested general readers, teachers and science communicators.Table of ContentsWhat is Science?.- Science in Daily Life - Can One See Science in Routine Actions?.- Scientific Methodology.- Language of Science.- Mathematics - The Common Base for Science.- Integrated Approach to Science Communication.- Experience and Experimenting in the Development of Science.- Observation and Inference.- Science as a Profession.- Science and Society.

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Book SynopsisThe aim of this book is to help young scientists improve their oral and written communication skills and thus better sell their own results. This book is not a scientific textbook. It addresses the often forgotten question of how to present one's scientific results effectively and convincingly in talks and publications. In addition, this book provides background knowledge on the process of scientific publishing and scientific customs. The recommendations help to develop a good and effective work and communication style that will benefit you throughout your life and bring satisfaction in your work. Furthermore, concrete advice is given on how to write and successfully defend a dissertation and how to take the first steps in career planning. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Scientific presentation.- Publishing scientific articles.- Culture and ethics of scientific publishing.- Writing a dissertation.- Career planning.

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Book SynopsisDeadly City is a technology fiction novel written with the aid of Paul W. Fairman, an American writer known for his contributions to the technology fiction and fantasy genres in the mid-20th century. The novel is a gripping story that mixes factors of technological know-how fiction and crime noir. The story is set in a put up-apocalyptic global, wherein an unspecified disaster has devastated Earth's cities and left in the back of a harsh and perilous surroundings. In this grim future, survivors eke out a perilous life within the ruins of what was as soon as a thriving city. The plot follows the protagonist, Steve Rand, a tough and resourceful survivor who will become embroiled in a lethal thriller. A collection of murders starts offevolved to plague the remnants of the city, and Rand reveals himself stuck within the middle of the investigation. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers dark secrets, a hidden electricity battle, and the enigmatic determine known as The Faceless Man. Deadly City explores topics of survival, mystery, and the human capability for resilience within the face of adversity. Fairman's narrative blends factors of technological know-how fiction and detective fiction to create a suspenseful and atmospheric story that continues readers engaged at some stage in.

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Book SynopsisSkylark Three is a interesting science fiction novel written by means of Edward E. Smith, a pioneering creator acknowledged for his contributions to the gap opera style. This book is the second one installment within the Skylark collection. The tale continues the adventures of Richard Seaton and Martin Crane, who within the preceding novel, The Skylark of Space, advanced a powerful spacecraft able to interstellar tour. In Skylark Three, the duo embarks on an epic journey to discover some distance reaches of the universe. They come across a large number of alien species, both pleasant and hostile, as they traverse the cosmos. As Seaton and Crane navigate a complicated net of interstellar politics and confront powerful adversaries, they become embroiled in a quest to guard humanity from a looming cosmic risk. The novel is filled with epic area battles, superb technological feats, and the exploration of alien civilizations, prepared against the backdrop of an expansive and ingenious universe. Edward E. Smith's storytelling in Skylark Three is characterised by means of his capacity to create a feel of marvel and journey, drawing readers right into a richly distinctive and action-packed international. The novel is a classic example of space opera, proposing daring heroes, advanced technology, and epic conflicts on a galactic scale.

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Book SynopsisThe Night Land is a classic technology fiction and horror novel written through British creator William Hope Hodgson. This novel is famend for its unique and eerie imaginative and prescient of a far-future Earth wherein darkness has enveloped the sector. Set in an unimaginably remote future, the story is narrated by using an unnamed protagonist who lives in a significant pyramid-like shape referred to as the Last Redoubt. The global outdoor is plunged into perpetual darkness, and abnormal and malevolent creatures roam the land. Humanity is on the brink of extinction, and the Last Redoubt is one of the remaining bastions of civilization. The protagonist embarks on a perilous adventure to rescue a female he loves, venturing beyond the safety of the Last Redoubt into the desolate and treacherous Night Land. Along the manner, he faces unspeakable horrors and battles supernatural entities. Hodgson's writing in The Night Land is characterized by using its archaic and poetic language, which adds to the tale's feel of otherworldly dread. The novel is a masterclass in atmospheric and existential horror, exploring subject matters of isolation, courage, and the indomitable human spirit inside the face of incomprehensible darkness.

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Book SynopsisThese books aim to present a synthesis of the currently available syntactic knowledge of the Hungarian language, rooted in theory but providing highly detailed descriptions, and intended to be of use to researchers, as well as advanced students of language and linguistics. As research in language leads to extensive changes in our understanding and representations of grammar, the Comprehensive Grammar Resources series intends to present the most current understanding of grammar and syntax as completely as possible in a way that will both speak to modern linguists and serve as a resource for the non-specialist.Table of ContentsGeneral Introduction (István Kenesei) 1. The series 2. Previous research into the grammar of Hungarian 3. The project 4. The language 5. Acknowledgments 6. References Introduction to Nouns and Noun Phrases, Volumes I and II (Gábor Alberti and Tibor Laczkó) Chapter 1 Nouns: characterization and classification Introduction 1.1. Characterization (Judit Farkas and Gábor Alberti) 1.2. Classification (Veronika Szabó 1.3. Derivation of nouns (Gábor Alberti and Judit Farkas) 1.4. Compounding (Veronika Szabó and Bálint Tóth) 1.5. Bibliographical notes (Gábor Alberti, Judit Farkas, Veronika Szabó, and Bálint Tóth) Chapter 2 Nouns: internal syntax Introduction: Noun phrase layers (Gábor Alberti) 2.1. Complementation (Judit Farkas and Gábor Alberti) 2.2. Modification (Gábor Alberti and Judit Farkas) 2.3. Appositive constructions (Bernadett Szoke) 2.4. Classifiers (Veronika Szabó and Bálint Tóth) 2.5. Articles and demonstratives (Judit Kleiber, Veronika Szabó and Anita Viszket) 2.6. Numerals and quantifiers (Éva Dékány and Anikó Csirmaz) 2.7. Bibliographical notes (Gábor Alberti, Anikó Csirmaz, Éva Dékány, Judit Farkas, Judit Kleiber, Veronika Szabó, Bernadett Szoke, Bálint Tóth and Anita Viszket) Chapter 3 Nouns: external syntax (Veronika Szabó and Bálint Tóth) Introduction 3.1. Syntactic functions of noun phrases 3.2. Syntactic positions of noun phrases 3.3. Bibliographical notes Chapter 4 Pronouns (György Rákosi) 4.1. Introduction 4.2. Personal pronouns 4.3. Anaphors 4.4. Bibliographical notes Subject index References

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Book SynopsisGiven the explosion of information and knowledge in the field of Life Sciences, adapting primary literature as materials in course work as part of active learning seems to be more effective in improving scientific literacy among science undergraduates than the pure transmission of content knowledge using traditional textbooks. In addition, students also read research articles as part of undertaking laboratory research projects useful for preparing them for graduate school. As such, a good grasp of reading and analytical skills is needed for students to understand how their research project contributes to the field that they are working in. Such skills are being taught at UK and USA universities. In Asia, this approach in teaching has not yet been as widespread, although similar ideas are beginning to be used in education. Written as a quick guide for undergraduate students and faculty members dealing with scientific research articles as part of a module or research project, this book will be useful, especially in Asia, for students and faculty members as the universities look to incorporating the use of scientific research articles in their undergraduate teaching.For Life Science students, the first time they encounter a primary literature can be rather daunting, though with proper guidance, they can overcome the initial difficulties and become confident in dealing with scientific articles.This guidebook provides a structured approach to reading a research article, guiding the reader step-by-step through each section, with tips on how to look out for key points and how to evaluate each section.Overall, by helping undergraduate students to overcome their anxieties in reading scientific literature, the book will enable the students to appreciate better the process of scientific investigations and how knowledge is derived in science.Table of ContentsIntroduction; How to Search for an Article; Anatomy of a Typical Scientific Article; A Brief Insight into How Scientific Articles Get Published in Journals; The Introduction Section: Background Information on the Topic of Research; More on the Introduction Section: Hypothesis or Question that the Authors were Investigating; The Materials and Methods Section: Reagents and Techniques Used in the Study; The Results Section: What were the Important Observations Made?; The Discussion Section: What were the Main Conclusion(s) Made by the Authors Arising from the Data?; What are Your Views on the Article?; Writing Activities Related to Critiquing an Article; Final Words.

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Book SynopsisLeah Elson draws upon her wildly popular web series, 60 Seconds of Science, for an irreverent debut that answers all sorts of scientific questions-from the age-old to the ridiculous to the sublime-posed by her fans around the world.There Are (No) Stupid Questions ... in Science was born from Leah's popular web series, 60 Seconds of Science, wherein her avid followers, from all around the world, suggest topics to be explained within sixty seconds.In the vein of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil DeGrasse Tyson and The Complete Manual of Things That Might Kill You: A Guide to Self-Diagnosis for Hypochondriacs by Jen Bilik, There Are (No) Stupid Questions ... in Science provides easy-to-understand and delightfully cheeky explanations for scientific and medical quandaries, and is appropriate for everyone from those with no prior scientific knowledge to colleagues in the scientific field.

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