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Trade ReviewAn accessible text with a strong structure that provides a launch pad for further exploration. * Murray Collins, London School of Economics (LSE) *Table of ContentsContents ; Preface ; Acknowledgements ; 1. Fundamentals ; What is energy, and what is power? ; Is most energy that people use derived from nuclear energy? ; What is the origin of nuclear energy? ; What is radioactivity? ; Why is ionizing radiation a health concern? ; What is radioactive half-life, and how can knowing it help increase countries' security? ; How much more energetic is nuclear energy compared to chemical energy? ; Why has it been so difficult to commercialize nuclear fusion? ; How was nuclear fission discovered? ; What role, if any, did Albert Einstein play in the discovery of nuclear energy? ; What is a fission chain reaction? ; What is uranium, where did it come from, and how was it discovered? ; What is plutonium, how was it discovered, and how hazardous is it? ; Why can't nuclear reactors explode like a nuclear bomb? ; What is the nuclear fuel cycle? ; Why are certain activities in the nuclear fuel cycle called <"dual-use>"? ; What are the various uranium enrichment methods? ; What are the nuclear

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Book SynopsisWade Davis is a multi award-winning writer, anthropologist, explorer and acclaimed photographer, his work has taken him from the Amazon to Tibet, Africa to Australia, Polynesia to the Arctic. He is the best-selling author of more than a dozen books, including The Serpent and the Rainbow, One River, and Into the Silence, which was awarded the Samuel Johnson Prize, and currently holds the post of National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence.Trade ReviewDavis writes magnificently... A great lyrical book, as richly varied as the rain forests it describes * New York Times Book Review *An exceptional tale of 20th-century scientific exploration and a rousing travelogue to places both real and illusory * Kirkus Reviews *Extraordinary...a biographical tapestry rich in history, adventure, intrigue and scholarship * Nature *A wild ride through one rapid after another…magnificent * Boston Globe *Brilliantly written..this is essential reading for anyone interested in [the Amazon] area * Good Book Guide *

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times Science Bestseller from Robert Wachter, Modern Healthcareâs #1 Most Influential Physician-Executive in the USWhile modern medicine produces miracles, it also delivers care that is too often unsafe, unreliable, unsatisfying, and impossibly expensive. For the past few decades, technology has been touted as the cure for all of healthcareâs ills.But medicine stubbornly resisted computerization â until now. Over the past five years, thanks largely to billions of dollars in federal incentives, healthcare has finally gone digital.Yet once clinicians started using computers to actually deliver care, it dawned on them that something was deeply wrong. Why were doctors no longer making eye contact with their patients? How could one of Americaâs leading hospitals give a teenager a 39-fold overdose of a common antibiotic, despite a state-of-the-art computerized prescribing system? How could a recruiting ad for physicians tout the absenTable of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1: On CallChapter 2: Shovel ReadyPART ONE: The NoteChapter 3: The iPatientChapter 4: The NoteChapter 5: Strangers at the BedsideChapter 6: Radiology RoundsChapter 7: Go LiveChapter 8: Unanticipated ConsequencesPART TWO: Decisions and DataChapter 9: Can Computers Replace the Physician's Brain?Chapter 10: David and GoliathChapter 11: Big DataPART THREE: The OverdoseChapter 12: The ErrorChapter 13: The SystemChapter 14: The DoctorChapter 15: The PharmacistChapter 16: The AlertsChapter 17: The RobotChapter 18: The NurseChapter 19: The PatientPART FOUR: The Connected PatientChapter 20: OpenNotesChapter 21: Personal Health Records and Patient PortalsChapter 22: A Community of PatientsPART FIVE: The Players and the PoliciesChapter 23: Meaningful UseChapter 24: Epic and AthenaChapter 25: Silicon Valley Meets HealthcareChapter 26: The Productivity ParadoxPART SIX: Toward a Brighter FutureChapter 27: A Vision for Health Information TechnologyChapter 28: The Nontechnological Side of Makin Heath IT WorkChapter 29: Art and ScienceAcknowledgementsNotesNational Coordinators for Heath Information TechnologyPeople InterviewedBibliographyIllustration CreditsIndex

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Book SynopsisDiscover the essential components of two market-leading engineering texts in one powerful combined book. FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, 5E offers a concise blend of critical information from Braja Das' market leading PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING and PRINCIPLES OF FOUNDATION ENGINEERING. This valuable, cohesive book focuses on the fundamental concepts of both soil mechanics and foundation engineering without the distraction of excessive details or cumbersome alternatives. A wealth of worked-out examples and useful supporting figures help you master key concepts and gain essential problem-solving skills. Prestigious authors Das and Sivakugan carefully balance today's most current research with practical field applications in a proven approach that has made Das' books undisputed leaders in the field. Accompanying resources, including MindTap, further reinforce the key geotechnical engineering skills you need.Table of Contents1. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING ��� FROM THE BEGINNING. Geotechnical Engineering Prior to the 18th Century. Pre-classical Period of Soil Mechanics (1700���1776). Classical Soil Mechanics ��� Phase I (1776���1856). Classical Soil Mechanics ��� Phase II (1856���1910). Modern Soil Mechanics (1910���1927). Geotechnical Engineering after 1927. End of an Era. 2. SOIL DEPOSITS ��� ORIGIN, GRAIN-SIZE, AND SHAPE. Rock Cycle and the Origin of Soil. Soil Deposits--General. Residual Soil. Gravity Transported Soil. Alluvial Deposits. Lacustrine Deposits. Glacial Deposits. Aeolian Soil Deposits. Organic Soil. Soil���Grain Size. Clay Minerals. Specific Gravity (Gs). Mechanical Analysis of Soil. Sieve Analysis. Hydrometer Analysis. Effective Size, Uniformity Coefficient, and Coefficient of Gradation. Grain Shape. 3. WEIGHT-VOLUME RELATIONSHIPS AND PLASTICITY. Weight���Volume Relationships. Relationships among Unit Weight, Void Ratio, Moisture Content, and Specific Gravity. Relationships among Unit Weight, Porosity, and Moisture Content. Various Unit Weight Relationships. Relative Density. Consistency of Soil. Activity. Liquidity Index. Plasticity Chart. 4. SOIL CLASSIFICATION. AASHTO Soil Classification System. Unified Classification System (USCS), Visual Identification of Soils. 5. SOIL COMPACTION. Compaction ��� General Principles. Standard Proctor Test. Factors Affecting Compaction. Modified Proctor Test. Empirical Relationships. Field Compaction. Specifications for Field Compaction. Determination of Field Unit Weight after Compaction. Effect of Compaction on Cohesive Soil Properties. Other Ground Improvement Methods. 6. HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY. Bernoulli's Equation. Darcy's Law. Hydraulic Conductivity. Laboratory Determination of Hydraulic Conductivity. Empirical Relations for Hydraulic Conductivity. Equivalent Hydraulic Conductivity in Stratified Soil. Permeability Test in the Field by Pumping from Wells. 7. SEEPAGE. Laplace's Equation of Continuity. Flow Nets. Seepage Calculation from a Flow Net. Flow Nets in Anisotropic Soil. 8. STRESSES IN A SOIL MASS. EFFECTIVE STRESS CONCEPT. Stresses in Saturated Soil without Seepage. Stresses in Saturated Soil with Seepage. Seepage Force. Heaving in Soil Due to Flow around Sheet Piles. VERTICAL STRESS INCREASE DUE TO VARIOUS TYPES OF LOADING. Stress Caused by a Point Load. Vertical Stress Caused by a Line Load. Vertical Stress Below a Uniformly Loaded Circular Area. Vertical Stress Caused by a Rectangularly Loaded Area. 9. CONSOLIDATION. Fundamentals of Consolidation. One-Dimensional Laboratory Consolidation Test. Void Ratio���Pressure Plots. Normally Consolidated and Overconsolidated Clays. Effect of Disturbance on Void Ratio���Pressure Relationship. Calculation of Settlement from One-Dimensional Primary Consolidation. Compression Index (Cc) and Swell Index (Cs). Settlement from Secondary Consolidation. Time Rate of Consolidation. Coefficient of Consolidation. Calculation of Primary Consolidation Settlement under a Foundation. Skempton���Bjerrum Modification for Consolidation Settlement. Effects of Initial Excess Pore Pressure Distribution of U-Tv Relationship. Construction Time Correction of Consolidation Settlement. 10. SHEAR STRENGTH OF SOIL. Mohr���Coulomb Failure Criteria. Inclination of the Plane of Failure Caused by Shear. LABORATORY DETERMINATION OF SHEAR STRENGTH PARAMETERS. Direct Shear Test. Triaxial Shear Test. Consolidated���Drained Test. Consolidated���Undrained Test. Unconsolidated���Undrained Test. Unconfined Compression Test on Saturated Clay. Selection of Shear Strength Parameters. Sensitivity and Thixotropy of Clay. Anisotropy in Undrained Shear Strength. 11. GROUND IMPROVEMENT. CHEMICAL STABILIZATION. Lime Stabilization. Cement Stabilization. Fly���Ash Stabilization. MECHANICAL STABILIZATION. Vibroflotation. Dynamic Compaction. Blasting. Precompression. Sand Drains. 12. SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION. Subsurface Exploration Program. Exploratory Borings in the Field. Procedures for Sampling Soil. Split���Spoon Sampling and Standard Penetration Test. Sampling with Thin Wall Tube. Observation of Water Levels. Vane Shear Test. Cone Penetration Test. Pressuremeter Test (PMT). Dilatometer Test. Coring of Rocks. Preparation of Boring Logs. Geophysical Exploration. Soil Exploration Report. Field Instrumentation. 13. SLOPE STABILITY. Factor of Safety. Stability of Infinite Slopes. Finite Slopes. Analysis of Finite Slope with Circularly Cylindrical Failure Surface--General. Mass Procedure of Stability Analysis (Circularly Cylindrical Failure Surface). Method of Slices. Bishop's Simplified Method of Slices. Analysis of Simple Slopes with Steady���State Seepage. Mass Procedure for Stability of Clay Slopes with Earthquake Forces. 14. LATERAL EARTH PRESSURE. Earth Pressure at Rest. Rankine's Theory of Active and Passive Earth Pressures. Diagrams for Lateral Earth Pressure Distribution against Retaining Walls. Rankine's Active Pressure with Sloping Granular Backfill. Coulomb's Earth Pressure Theory-- Retaining Walls with Friction. Passive Pressure Assuming Curved Failure Surface in Soil. 15. RETAINING WALLS, BRACED CUTS, AND SHEET PILE WALLS. RETAINING WALLS. Retaining Walls--General. Proportioning Retaining Walls. Application of Lateral Earth Pressure Theories to Design. Check for Overturning. Check for Sliding along the Base. Check for Bearing Capacity Failure MECHANICALLY STABILIZED EARTH RETAINING WALLS. Mechanically Stabilized Earth. General Design Considerations. Retaining Walls with Metallic Strip Reinforcement. Step���by���Step Design Procedure Using Metallic Strip Reinforcement. Retaining Walls with Geotextile Reinforcement. Retaining Walls with Geogrid Reinforcement. BRACED CUTS. Braced Cuts--General. Lateral Earth Pressure in Braced Cuts. Soil Parameters for Cuts in Layered Soil. Design of Various Components of a Braced Cut. Heave of the Bottom of a Cut in Clay. Lateral Yielding of Sheet Piles and Ground Settlement. SHEET PILE WALLS. Cantilever Sheet Pile Wall in Granular Soils (c' = 0). Cantilever Sheet Pile Walls in Cohesive Soils. Anchored Sheet Pile Wall. Deadman Anchor ��� A Simplified Approach. 16. SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS ��� BEARING CAPACITY. Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations--General Concepts. Terzaghi's Ultimate Bearing Capacity Theory. Modifications to Terzaghi's Bearing Capacity Equation. Modification of Bearing Capacity Equations for Water Table. The Factor of Safety. Eccentrically Loaded Foundations. Reduction Factor Method for Eccentrically Loaded Strip Foundations on Granular Soil. Shallow Foundation under Eccentrically Inclined Load. Foundations with Two���Way Eccentricity. Ultimate Bearing Capacity with Earthquake Condition. Mat Foundations--Common Types. Bearing Capacity for Mat Foundations. Compensated Foundations. 17. SETTLEMENT OF SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS. Elastic Settlement of Foundations on Saturated Clay Soils (��s = 0.5). Elastic Settlement Based on Theory of Elasticity. Range of Material Parameters for Computing Elastic Settlement. Improved Method for Settlement Calculation in Granular Soil. Settlement of Sandy Soil: Use of Strain Influence Factor. Allowable Bearing Pressure for Spread Footings in Sand Based on Settlement Consideration. Allowable Bearing Pressure for Mat Foundation in Sand. Effects of Water Table Rise on Elastic Settlement in Granular Soils. 18. PILE FOUNDATIONS. Need for Pile Foundations. Types of Piles and Their Structural Characteristics. Estimation of Pile Length. Installation of Piles. Load Transfer Mechanism. Equations for Estimation of Pile Capacity. Load Carrying Capacity of Pile Point, Qp. Frictional Resistance, Qs. Allowable Pile Capacity. Load���Carrying Capacity of Pile Point Resting on Rock. Elastic Settlement of Piles. Pile Load Tests. Pile���Driving Formulas. Negative Skin Friction. Group Piles ��� Efficiency. Elastic Settlement of Group Piles. Consolidation Settlement of Group Piles. 19. DRILLED SHAFTS. Types of Drilled Shafts. Construction Procedures. Estimation of Load??��Bearing Capacity. Drilled Shafts in Sand���Net Ultimate Load. Drilled Shafts in Clay���Net Ultimate Load. Settlement of Drilled Shafts at Working Load. Load���Bearing Capacity Based on Settlement. 20. LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN (LRFD). Design Philosophy. Allowable Stress Design (ASD). Limit State Design (LSD) and Partial Safety Factors. APPENDIX A: GEOSYNTHETICS.

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Book SynopsisA full-color guide to Nikon's exciting new entry-level dSLR With its large 24.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 A Quick Look at What’s Ahead 1 Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 1 Part II: Working with Picture Files 2 Part III: Taking Creative Control 2 Part IV: The Part of Tens 2 Icons and Other Stuff to Note 2 eCheat Sheet 3 Practice, Be Patient, and Have Fun! 4 Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 5 Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land 7 Getting Comfortable with Your Lens 8 Attaching a lens 8 Removing a lens 10 Setting the focus mode (auto or manual) 10 Zooming in and out 12 Using a VR (Vibration Reduction) lens 12 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus 13 Working with Memory Cards 15 Exploring External Camera Controls 18 Topside controls 18 Back-of-the-body controls 20 Front-left buttons 23 Front-right features 24 Hidden connections 24 Ordering from Camera Menus 25 Using the guided menus 26 Ordering off the main menus 31 Monitoring Shooting Settings 33 Changing Settings Using the Information Display 35 Displaying Help Screens 36 Customizing Your Camera: Setup Menu Options 37 Restoring Default Settings 44 Chapter 2: Choosing Basic Picture Settings 47 Choosing an Exposure Mode 48 Choosing the Release Mode 50 Single Frame and Quiet Shutter Release modes 52 Continuous (burst mode) shooting 52 Self-timer shooting 54 Wireless remote-control modes 55 Adding Flash 56 Enabling flash 57 Setting the Flash mode 58 Choosing the Right Quality Settings 61 Diagnosing quality problems 62 Considering image size: How many pixels are enough? 63 Understanding Image Quality options (JPEG or Raw) 67 My take: Choose JPEG Fine or Raw (NEF) 72 Setting Image Size and Quality 73 Chapter 3: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 77 Setting Up for Automatic Success 78 As Easy As It Gets: Auto and Auto Flash Off 82 Taking Advantage of Scene Modes 86 Getting More Creative with Guide Mode 90 Chapter 4: Exploring Live View Photography and Movie Making 97 Using Your Monitor as a Viewfinder 98 Live View safety tips 99 Customizing the Live View display 103 Focusing in Live View Mode 105 Choosing the right focusing pairs 110 Autofocusing in Live View and Movie mode 111 Manual focusing for Live View and movie photography 113 Shooting Still Pictures in Live View Mode 114 Shooting Digital Movies 116 Choosing the video mode (NTSC or PAL) 116 Setting video quality (frame size, frame rate, and bit rate) 117 Controlling audio 120 Manipulating movie exposure 123 Reviewing a few final recording options 124 Recording a movie 125 Screening Your Movies 127 Trimming Movies 129 Saving a Movie Frame as a Still Image 132 Part II: Working with Picture Files 135 Chapter 5: Playback Mode: Viewing, Erasing, and Protecting Photos 137 Customizing Basic Playback Options 138 Adjusting playback timing 138 Adjusting and disabling instant image review 139 Enabling automatic picture rotation 139 Viewing Images in Playback Mode 141 Viewing multiple images at a time (thumbnails view) 143 Displaying photos in Calendar view 144 Choosing which images to view 146 Zooming in for a closer view 146 Viewing Picture Data 148 File Information mode 150 Highlights display mode 152 RGB Histogram mode 153 Shooting Data display mode 156 GPS Data mode 157 Overview Data mode 157 Deleting Photos and Movies 159 Deleting fi les one at a time 159 Deleting all photos and movies 160 Deleting a batch of selected files 161 Protecting Photos and Movies 163 Creating a Digital Slide Show 164 Viewing Your Photos and Movies on a Television 168 Chapter 6: Downloading, Printing, and Sharing Your Photos 171 Choosing the Right Photo Software 171 Three free photo programs 172 Advanced photo programs 174 Sending Pictures to the Computer 176 Connecting the camera and computer for picture download 177 Starting the transfer process 178 Downloading using ViewNX 2 180 Processing Raw (NEF) Files 187 Processing Raw images in the camera 187 Processing Raw fi les in ViewNX 2 191 Planning for Perfect Prints 195 Check the pixel count before you print 195 Allow for different print proportions 197 Get print and monitor colors in sync 200 Preparing Pictures for E-Mail and Online Sharing 203 Prepping online photos using ViewNX 2 205 Resizing pictures from the Playback menu 206 Part III: Taking Creative Control 211 Chapter 7: Getting Creative with Exposure 213 Introducing the Exposure Trio: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO 214 Understanding exposure-setting side effects 216 Doing the exposure balancing act 221 Exploring the Advanced Exposure Modes 222 Reading the Meter 224 Setting Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO 227 Adjusting aperture and shutter speed 227 Controlling ISO 230 Choosing an Exposure Metering Mode 233 Sorting Through Your Camera’s Exposure-Correction Tools 236 Applying Exposure Compensation 236 Using autoexposure lock 240 Expanding tonal range with Active D-Lighting 241 Investigating Advanced Flash Options 244 Choosing the right Flash mode 247 Adjusting flash output 253 Controlling flash output manually 256 Chapter 8: Manipulating Focus and Color 259 Mastering the Autofocus System 260 Reviewing autofocus basics 260 Understanding the AF-Area mode setting 262 Changing the Focus mode setting 267 Choosing the right autofocus combo 269 Using autofocus lock 269 Focusing Manually 270 Manipulating Depth of Field 274 Controlling Color 281 Correcting colors with white balance 281 Changing the White Balance setting 283 Fine-tuning White Balance settings 286 Creating white balance presets 287 Choosing a Color Space: sRGB versus Adobe RGB 291 Taking a Quick Look at Picture Controls 292 Chapter 9: Putting it All Together 299 Recapping Basic Picture Settings 299 Shooting Still Portraits 301 Capturing action 307 Capturing scenic vistas 310 Capturing dynamic close-ups 313 Part IV: The Part of Tens 317 Chapter 10: Ten Fun and Practical Retouch Menu Features 319 Applying the Retouch Menu Filters 320 Removing Red-Eye 322 Straightening Tilting Horizon Lines 324 Removing (Or Creating) Lens Distortion 326 Correcting Perspective 328 Cropping (Trimming) Your Photo 329 Shadow Recovery with D-Lighting 331 Boosting Shadows, Contrast, and Saturation Together 333 Two Ways to Make Subtle Color Adjustments 334 Applying digital lens filters 335 Manipulating color balance 337 Creating Monochrome Photos 338 Chapter 11: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day 341 Annotate Your Images 341 Creating Custom Image Folders 343 Changing the Function Button’s Function 346 Customizing the AE-L/AF-L Button 347 Using the Shutter Button to Lock Exposure and Focus 348 Adding a Starburst Effect 349 Creating Color Effects 351 Creating a color outline 352 Producing a color sketch 353 Playing with the Selective Color Filter 354 Softening Focus for a Dreamy Effect 356 Creating a Miniature Effect 358 Combining Two Photos with Image Overlay 360 Index 365

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Book SynopsisYour one-stop UK shop for clear, concise explanations to all the important concepts in electronics and tons of direction for building simple, fun electronic projects.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Book I: Getting Started with Electronics 7 Chapter 1: Entering the Exciting World of Electronics 9 Chapter 2: Understanding Electricity 21 Chapter 3: Creating Your Own Mad-Scientist Lab 37 Chapter 4: Staying Safe 59 Chapter 5: Reading Schematic Diagrams 69 Chapter 6: Building Your Own Electronic Projects 83 Chapter 7: Uncovering the Secrets of Successful Soldering 115 Chapter 8: Measuring Circuits with a Multimeter 127 Chapter 9: Catching Waves with an Oscilloscope 141 Book II: Working with Basic Electronic Components 153 Chapter 1: Working with Basic Circuits 155 Chapter 2: Working with Resistors 197 Chapter 3: Working with Capacitors 227 Chapter 4: Working with Inductors 249 Chapter 5: Working with Diodes and LEDs 261 Chapter 6: Working with Transistors 287 Book III: Working with Integrated Circuits 313 Chapter 1: Introducing Integrated Circuits 315 Chapter 2: The Fabulous 555 Timer Chip 327 Chapter 3: Working with Op Amps 363 Book IV: Getting into Alternating Current 383 Chapter 1: Understanding Alternating Current 385 Chapter 2: Working with Mains Voltage 397 Chapter 3: Supplying Power for Your Electronics Projects 409 Book V: Working with Radio and Infrared 421 Chapter 1: Tuning in to Radio 423 Chapter 2: Building a Crystal Radio 437 Chapter 3: Working with Infrared 449 Book VI: Doing Digital Electronics 467 Chapter 1: Understanding Digital Electronics 469 Chapter 2: Getting Logical 483 Chapter 3: Putting Logic Circuits to Work 505 Chapter 4: Interfacing to Your Computer’s Parallel Port 535 Chapter 5: Getting the Hang of Flip-Flops 567 Book VII: Working with BASIC Stamp Processors 591 Chapter 1: Introducing Microcontrollers and the BASIC Stamp 593 Chapter 2: Programming in PBASIC 615 Chapter 3: Discovering More PBASIC Programming Tricks 641 Chapter 4: Adding Sound and Motion to Your BASIC Stamp Projects 661 Book VIII: Having Fun with Special Effects 679 Chapter 1: Synchronising Sight and Sound with a Colour-Organ Circuit 681 Chapter 2: Unearthing Hidden Treasure with a Handy Metal Detector 693 Chapter 3: Making Light Dance to the Music 713 Chapter 4: Hacking a Toy to Make a Talking Puppet 741 Index 767

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Book SynopsisIncluding recipes for baking with Einkorn Wheat is the most widely grown crop on our planet, yet industrial breeders have transformed this ancient staff of life into a commodity of yield and profit—witness the increase in gluten intolerance and 'wheat belly’. Modern wheat depends on synthetic fertilizer and herbicides that damage our health, land, water, and environment. Fortunately, heritage ‘landrace' wheats that evolved over millennia in the organic fields of traditional farms do not need bio-chemical intervention to yield bountifully, are gluten-safe, have rich flavor and high nutrition. Yet the robust, majestic wheats that nourished our ancestors are on the verge of extinction. In Restoring Heritage Grains, author Eli Rogosa of the Heritage Grain Conservancy, invites readers to restore forgotten wheats such as delicious gluten-safe einkorn that nourished the first Neolithic farmers, emmer—the grain of ancient Israel, Egypt, and Rome that is perfect for pasta and flatbreads, rare durums that are drought-tolerant and high in protein, and many more little known wheat species, each of which have a lineage intertwined with the human species and that taste better than any modern wheat. Restoring Heritage Grains combines the history of grain growing and society, in-depth practical advice on landrace wheat husbandry, wheat folk traditions and mythology, and guidelines for the Neolithic diet with traditional recipes for rustic bread, pastry and beer. Discover the ancient grains that may be one of the best solutions to hunger today, and provide resilience for our future.Trade ReviewChoice- "This work is a thought-provoking polemic against industrial wheat and its negative impact on the environment and human health. Rogosa, who has conducted work in biodiversity preservation and is also a farmer, argues that heritage wheat varieties or landrace grains, such as einkorn, are more biodiverse, more healthful, easier to grow, and essential for the ecosystem. Growing these grains is covered in detail—in fact, a significant portion of the book is aimed at farmers or gardeners looking to grow landrace grains and/or wishing to troubleshoot common problems. Along with the discussion on growing the crops, the author delves into folk traditions regarding the consumption of these grains and historical recipes. In addition to her environmental argument, Rogosa is a passionate advocate for replacing modern wheat and links its development with a variety of health issues, such as the rise in celiac disease and digestive ailments. Though Rogosa is a thorough researcher and an engaging writer, the audience this book is aimed toward is likely to be the most sympathetic to her cause. This title is an engaging and stimulating work, but its narrow, mostly agricultural content makes it a peripheral purchase for academic libraries. Summing Up: Optional. All readers.” Foreword Reviews- "While wheat continues to serve as an important part of the Western diet, today’s wheat itself is radically different from that eaten in earlier centuries. It is that contradiction that Eli Rogosa explores in Restoring Heritage Grains, an interesting and informative volume about how humans have altered the world’s wheat supply. Rogosa explains how the various kinds of wheat that once flourished across Europe were gradually homogenized, from the Romans planting easy-to-maintain wheats that could quickly reinforce their supply lines, to the Soviet Union instituting a common agricultural approach throughout Eastern Europe. She also highlights the way that agribusiness has changed the wheat crop in the United States, replacing diverse ‘landrace' seeds with genetically modified crops designed to be resistant to weeds, but which likely play a role in the rapid growth of gluten allergies. Beyond diagnosing these problems, however, Rogosa presents a thorough solution. She describes the variety of wheats available, from durum to spelt to Indian wheat, highlighting the advantages of each, and explains how best to grow these heritage grains. She covers where these crops grow most effectively, and how they can be used to restore soil that is often ruined by mandates to produce mass quantities of wheat. She also explains harvesting techniques and shares personal stories of traveling to different parts of the world to speak with farmers about how they restore and protect their native landrace seeds. The text of Restoring Heritage Grains is nicely supplemented with images that visually demonstrate the diversity of these ancient grains. The book also includes a useful resources section with information about seed banks, and—perhaps best of all—a selection of recipes that make use of heritage grains. Whether of traditional cookies, pie crust, pizza, or challah, these recipes provide opportunities to practice what Rogosa preaches, and to taste the different flavors heritage wheats offer."“Eli Rogosa has delivered to us, her many fans, the long-awaited book, Restoring Heritage Grains, in which she totally blows the lid off of this historic moment in the world of bread. She not only artfully guides us through thousands of years of the history and botanical evolution of wheat but also, prophetically, shows us its very future. And now we all have access to Eli’s inner world, to the passion that has been fermenting within her for many years and now exists forever through her brilliant words.”--Peter Reinhart, educator; author of Bread Revolution“Most wheat grown worldwide today can be described as an in-bred, dwarfed, distant cousin of the genetically diverse, farmers’ landrace cereal crops of the past. Eli Rogosa argues passionately and convincingly in her book that from many perspectives, including food security and nutritional value, our landrace cereals need to be brought back from the brink of extinction. Eli illustrates the central role of cereals in human civilization as we know it, including in myth and religion and how this role has been traduced by agribusiness interests. Eli adds valuable advice and knowledge for the grower and the cook on preservation and use of our cereal crop inheritance.”--Andy Forbes, secretary, Brockwell Bake Association, London, UK“In this book, agro-anthropologist, farmer, and baker Eli Rogosa helps us rediscover ancient landrace and traditional pre-Green Revolution wheats—varieties that are more delicious, nutritious, drought-resistant, and resilient than modern wheats, and that are already organic-adapted. The author covers everything from the romantic to the practical: personal stories about finding individual plants of rare wheats in Israel; historical and anthropological information; methods for growing, harvesting, and threshing; as well as many detailed recipes. A must read for anyone who has a garden or farm and who likes good bread.”--Carol Deppe, author of The Tao of Vegetable Gardening“Restoring Heritage Grains is both poetic and practical. Eli Rogosa first tells the sad story of how the Green Revolution transformed the staff of life into a toxic-drenched monocrop. Then she shares the joyful story of her life’s work discovering, growing, distributing the seed and spreading the word about heritage grains. She makes a compelling case for heirloom landraces, the deep-rooted, diverse gene pools that coevolve with changing conditions, “people and seeds” finding ways to survive through climate challenges. Along the way, she recounts the history of wheat from the earliest human discoveries through ancient and modern Near East and European history, including the new world of the Americas. She lingers over the early millennia of matriarchy and the sacred rituals of many different peoples. Especially striking is her account of ancient Israeli practices as a sophisticated community food system based on social justice. This is a book to cherish.”--Elizabeth Henderson, author of Sharing the Harvest“Eli Rogosa has lived among the world’s few remaining peasant farmers who continue to cultivate landrace wheat seeds and traditions. She has collected and faithfully tended and multiplied their unique local varieties, learned their traditional production techniques, and recorded their special recipes. She brought them to her home in New England and crossed them to combine their qualities and adapt them to the very different climate of their new home. Now, in Restoring Heritage Grains, she shares the wealth of information that she has preserved and the flavor of the seeds that she has saved, with people in this country and around the world.”--Klaas Martens, farmer, Lakeview Organic Grain, Penn Yan, NY“This is a marvelous book, which I will read again and again over the years. Eli has woven a tapestry of fact and flavour, drawing on botanical, agricultural, nutritional, and folk information never before assembled under one cover. And she has included practical information on how to make delicious bread and beer. She has described how the first farmers were ‘evolutionary plant breeders’ and worked with nature to create the biodiverse crops we now call ‘heritage’ grains. Sadly, much of this diversity was lost as farmers abandoned their traditional crops for modern varieties, beguiled by promises of bumper yields and a ‘green revolution’ that would feed the world. Unfortunately, these yield increases have been achieved at immense environmental, social, and nutritional costs. This book is a critique of industrial agriculture, but it is also a practical manual for how to reintroduce diversity into our farming systems by growing heritage grains, and how we can help repair our spiritual relationship with the earth.”--John Letts, archaeo-botanist and farmer, Heritage Harvest Ltd., Oxford, UK“This beautiful book is unlike any other publication on wheat or grains that I have ever read. Written poetically, it is a rare mix of science, history, and culture; therefore, the book will be equally inspiring for scientists, students, farmers, seed savers, culinary experts, or just any person looking for interesting reading. With this book, Eli gives us a key to restoring our bread of life.”--Mariam Jorjadze, director, Biological Farming Association Elkana (Georgia)“Let yourself be inspired by the inflammable enthusiasm of Eli Rogosa about the diversity of ancient wheats, their historical backgrounds, and notes from her many encounters in different countries. The author brings these wheats not only into your stomach with lots of recipes, but also into your heart, which is the most important step on their way into the fields, where they can develop in our modern times into what wheat should be for humans: a well-balanced partner that can help us to cultivate our minds, our bodies, and our sentiments.”--Dr. Karl-Josef Mueller, biodynamic cereal breeder at Cereal Breeding Research, Neu Darchau, Germany“Restoring Heritage Grains offers a veritable treasure trove from the past, yet one that is very relevant for today! The book introduces truly healthier, more nutritious, beautiful, and exciting grains to cultivate in your garden and farm and to enhance your palate. Read, grow, preserve, eat, and enjoy ancient grains for a biodiversity of taste and nourishment!”--John Jeavons, author, How to Grow More Vegetables; executive director of Ecology Action“Our common cultural history goes all the way back to the very roots of civilization: the domestication of the cereals 12,000 years ago. In page after page of this book, Eli Rogosa’s profound knowledge, love, and passion for our common culinary and genetic heritage links our history with our daily bread, and fills the reader with enthusiasm to go into the field, and into the kitchen, to follow her example: Grow it, bake it, and eat it! Eli Rogosa’s quest for restoring quality bread from heritage grains is not only for the sake of your own health but to restore what unites us all, and thereby a mission of peace.”--Dr. Anders Borgen, organic wheat breeder, Denmark“Eli Rogosa deserves credit for pioneering the current return of interest in heritage grains. In a compelling and inspiring book, she retraces her own voyage of discovery into the beauty and importance of endangered grain varieties, the tragic loss of their presence in our fields and diets, and how we can participate in returning this most ancient of foods to our tables. Her wide-ranging work is a powerful reminder of the depth of our connection to the first crops cultivated by humans.”--Sylvia Davatz, Solstice Seeds

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Book SynopsisIntroduces the latest developments and technologies in the area of nonlinear aeroelasticity Nonlinear aeroelasticity has become an increasingly popular research area in recent years.Table of ContentsPreface xi Dimitriadis: Nonlinear Aeroelasticity – Series Preface Oct 2016 xiii About the Companion Website xv 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Sources of Nonlinearity 3 1.2 Origins of Nonlinear Aeroelasticity 5 References 6 2 Nonlinear Dynamics 9 2.1 Introduction 9 2.2 Ordinary Differential Equations 9 2.3 Linear Systems 11 2.3.1 Stable Oscillatory Response 13 2.3.2 Neutral Oscillatory Response 15 2.3.3 Unstable Oscillatory Response 17 2.3.4 Stable Non-oscillatory Response 19 2.3.5 Unstable Non-oscillatory Response 21 2.3.6 Fixed Point Summary 23 2.4 Nonlinear Systems 24 2.4.1 Linearisation Around Fixed Points 25 2.4.2 The Pitching Wing Section with Cubic Stiffness 28 2.4.3 The Pitchfork Bifurcation 30 2.5 Stability in the Lyapunov Sense 34 2.6 Asymmetric Systems 37 2.6.1 The Fold Bifurcation 38 2.6.2 The Transcritical Bifurcation 41 2.7 Existence of Periodic Solutions 45 2.7.1 Nonlinear Aeroelastic Galloping 47 2.8 Estimating Periodic Solutions 49 2.8.1 Periodic Solutions of the Nonlinear Galloping Oscillator 50 2.8.2 The Hopf Bifurcation 52 2.9 Stability of Periodic Solutions 53 2.9.1 Stability of Galloping Oscillations 55 2.9.2 Supercritical and Subcritical Hopf Bifurcations 56 2.9.3 The Fold Bifurcation of Cycles 56 2.10 Concluding Remarks 61 References 61 3 Time Integration 63 3.1 Introduction 63 3.2 Euler Method 64 3.2.1 Linear Systems 65 3.2.2 Nonlinear Systems 66 3.3 Central Difference Method 68 3.3.1 Explicit Solution of Nonlinear Systems 69 3.3.2 Implicit Solution of Nonlinear Systems 72 3.4 Runge–Kutta Method 74 3.5 Time-Varying Linear Approximation 80 3.6 Integrating Backwards in Time 86 3.7 Time Integration of Systems with Multiple Degrees of Freedom 88 3.8 Forced Response 92 3.9 Harmonic Balance 99 3.9.1 Newton–Raphson 103 3.9.2 Discrete Fourier Transform Techniques 106 3.10 Concluding Remarks 110 References 111 4 Determining the Vibration Parameters 113 4.1 Introduction 113 4.2 Amplitude and Frequency Determination 113 4.2.1 Event Detection 117 4.3 Equivalent Linearisation 120 4.4 Hilbert Transform 125 4.5 Time-Varying Linear Approximation 129 4.6 Short Time Fourier Transform 131 4.7 Pinpointing Bifurcations 137 4.7.1 Newton–Raphson 141 4.7.2 Successive Bisection 142 4.8 Limit Cycle Study 143 4.9 Poincaré Sections 146 4.10 Stability of Periodic Solutions 149 4.10.1 Floquet Analysis 152 4.11 Concluding Remarks 156 References 156 5 Bifurcations of Fundamental Aeroelastic Systems 159 5.1 Introduction 159 5.2 Two-Dimensional Unsteady Pitch-Plunge-Control Wing 160 5.3 Linear Aeroelastic Analysis 161 5.4 Hardening Stiffness 170 5.4.1 Supercritical Hopf Bifurcation 170 5.4.2 Subcritical Hopf Bifurcation 180 5.4.3 Fold Bifurcation of Cycles 183 5.4.4 Flutter of Nonlinear Systems 189 5.4.5 Period-Doubling Bifurcation 193 5.4.6 Torus Bifurcation 201 5.5 Softening Stiffness 209 5.6 Damping Nonlinearity 214 5.6.1 Subcritical Hopf Bifurcation 216 5.6.2 Static Divergence of Cycles 220 5.6.3 Pitchfork Bifurcation of Cycles 224 5.7 Two-Parameter Bifurcations 233 5.7.1 Generalised Hopf Bifurcation 233 5.7.2 Pitchfork–Hopf Bifurcation 237 5.7.3 Hopf-Hopf Bifurcation 240 5.8 Asymmetric Nonlinear Aeroelastic Systems 242 5.8.1 Fold Bifurcation of Fixed Points and Cycles 243 5.8.2 Transcritical Bifurcation of Fixed Points and Cycles 251 5.8.3 Fold-Hopf Bifurcation 256 5.9 Concluding Remarks 257 References 259 6 Discontinuous Nonlinearities 261 6.1 Introduction 261 6.2 Piecewise Linear Stiffness 262 6.2.1 Underlying and Overlying Linear Systems 264 6.2.2 Fixed Points and Boundary Equilibrium Bifurcations 269 6.2.3 Equivalent Linearisation of Piecewise Linear Stiffness 272 6.2.4 Three-Domain Limit Cycles 278 6.2.5 Two-Domain Limit Cycles 285 6.2.6 Time Domain Solutions 289 6.3 Discontinuity-Induced Bifurcations 297 6.3.1 The Boundary Equilibrium Bifurcation 297 6.3.2 The Grazing Bifurcation 302 6.4 Freeplay and Friction 309 6.5 Concluding Remarks 310 References 310 7 Numerical Continuation 313 7.1 Introduction 313 7.2 Algebraic Problems 314 7.2.1 Prediction Correction 316 7.2.2 Arclength Continuation 321 7.2.3 Pseudo-Arclength Continuation 327 7.3 Direct Location of Folds 328 7.4 Fixed Point Solutions of Dynamic Systems 332 7.4.1 Branch Points 332 7.4.2 Arclength Step Control 337 7.5 Periodic Solutions of Dynamic Systems 342 7.5.1 Starting the Continuation Scheme 348 7.5.2 Folds and Branch Points 351 7.5.3 Branch Switching 355 7.6 Stability of Periodic Solutions Calculated from Numerical Continuation 358 7.7 Shooting 364 7.7.1 Starting the Continuation Scheme 367 7.7.2 Arclength Continuation 368 7.7.3 Stability Analysis 370 7.7.4 Branch Point Location and Branch Switching 372 7.7.5 Grazing 375 7.8 Harmonic Balance 379 7.9 Concluding Remarks 387 References 387 8 Low-Speed Aerodynamic Nonlinearities 389 8.1 Introduction 389 8.2 Vortex-Induced Vibrations 393 8.3 Galloping 402 8.4 Stall Flutter 411 8.4.1 Dynamic Stall 413 8.4.2 Leishman–Beddoes Model 417 8.4.3 ONERA Model 434 8.4.4 Aeroelastic Simulations using Dynamic Stall Models 442 8.5 Concluding Remarks 449 References 449 9 High-Speed Aeroelastic Nonlinearities 453 9.1 Introduction 453 9.2 Piston Theory 453 9.3 Panel Flutter 468 9.3.1 Buckling 470 9.3.2 Limit Cycle Oscillations 484 9.4 Concluding Remarks 501 References 501 10 Finite Wings 503 10.1 Introduction 503 10.2 Cantilever Plate in Supersonic Flow 504 10.3 Three-Dimensional Aerodynamic Modelling by the Vortex Lattice Method 519 10.3.1 Aeroelastic Coupling 528 10.3.2 Transforming to the Time Domain 536 10.3.3 Nonlinear Response 542 10.4 Concluding Remarks 552 References 552 Appendix A: Aeroelastic Models 555 Index 571

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Book SynopsisFriendly, dependable, intelligent, and easy to care for, donkeys are increasingly prized by small-scale farmers, horse lovers, and animal enthusiasts. Donkeys not only pull carts, carry riders, and tote gear for hikers, but they also make terrific stable companions and livestock guardians, and they are renowned for their skills in transport, raising water, milling, and farm tillage. They're also gentle with children and the elderly, making them a popular therapy animal and family pet. A donkey is not simply a long-eared horse, however; understanding the donkey's distinctive traits is critical to the animal's well-being and usefulness."The Donkey Companion", by Sue Weaver, offers a comprehensive overview of this hardy creature - the most complete, up-to-date reference of its kind. Here is everything donkey enthusiasts need to know about the animal's history, physiology, behaviour, breed characteristics, daily care, and health needs. Readers will come to understand this versatile animal, and through understanding will become skilled, satisfied owners." The Donkey Companion" offers detailed information about different breeds and types; provides tips for finding and selecting the right animal; explains donkeys' daily care and health requirements; and guides readers through the nuances of training, riding, driving, and breeding. The book is enhanced with fun facts, training tips, quotes, photographs, illustrations, and additional resources. From foaling to first aid, and from grooming to professional showing, this extensive guide offers everything a donkey owner needs to get the most out of this gentle, hardworking animal.

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Book SynopsisRecycling is good, isn't it? In this visionary book, chemist Michael Braungart and architect William McDonough challenge this status quo and put forward a manifesto for an intriguing and radically different philosophy of environmentalism.Reduce, reuse, recycle. This is the standard cradle to grave manufacturing model dating back to the Industrial Revolution that we still follow today. In this thought-provoking read, the authors propose that instead of minimising waste, we should be striving to create value. This is the essence of Cradle to Cradle: waste need not to exist at all. By providing a framework of redesign of everything from carpets to corporate campuses, McDonough and Braungart make a revolutionary yet viable case for change and for remaking the way we make things.Trade ReviewThe best argument for good design is that it lasts. The best argument for good science is that it deplores waste. I'm bored with guilty and technologically illiterate environmental Luddites describing a future of guilt and privation led in caves. There's an alternative responsible future persuasively offered by Braungart and McDonough. The survival of the planet can be re-stated in terms of stimulus, opportunity, challenge and reward. Works for me. -- Stephen BayleyAlready embraced by far-thinking manufacturers and governments. * Food Ethics Magazine *It's one of the most thought-provoking books I've ever read -- Ellen Macarthur * Daily Express *Environmentalists too rarely apply the ecological wisdom of life to our problems. Asking how a cherry tree would design an energy efficient building is only one of the creative 'practices' that McDonough and Braungart spread, like a field of wild flowers, before their readers. This book will give you renewed hope that, indeed, 'it is darkest before the dawn' -- Carl Pope, Executive Director of the Sierra ClubAchieving the great economic transition to more equitable, ecologically sustainable societies requires nothing less than a design revolution - beyond today's fossilized industrialism. This enlightened and enlightening book shows us how - and indeed, that 'God is in the details.' A must for every library and every concerned citizen -- Hazel Henderson, author of "Building a Win-Win World and Beyond Globalization: Shaping a Sustainable Global Economy"

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Book SynopsisHow much further should the affluent world push its material consumption? Does relative dematerialization lead to absolute decline in demand for materials? These and many other questions are discussed and answered in Making the Modern World: Materials and Dematerialization.Trade ReviewVaclav Smil receives 2015 OPEC Award for Research "Summing Up: Recommended. Academic, general, and professional readers." (Choice, 1 October 2014) "Vaclav Smil keeps turning out amazing books. Making the Modern World, I just finished, and it's pretty fantastic." (Interview with Bill Gates, 22 January 2014) "This makes the book particularly suitable for students, and not just those in obviously-related disciplines: it's a good example of fact-based reasoning, one material we can always use more of." (Chemistry & Industry, 1 January 2014)Table of ContentsPreface: Why and How ix 1. What Gets Included 1 2. How We Got Here 7 2.1 Materials Used by Organisms 8 2.2 Materials in Prehistory 11 2.3 Ancient and Medieval Materials 15 2.4 Materials in the Early Modern Era 22 2.5 Creating Modern Material Civilization 27 2.6 Materials in the Twentieth Century 34 3. What Matters Most 45 3.1 Biomaterials 46 3.2 Construction Materials 52 3.3 Metals 57 3.4 Plastics 62 3.5 Industrial Gases 65 3.6 Fertilizers 70 3.7 Materials in Electronics 72 4. How the Materials Flow 77 4.1 Material Flow Accounts 79 4.2 America’s Material Flows 83 4.3 European Balances 87 4.4 Materials in China’s Modernization 90 4.5 Energy Cost of Materials 94 4.6 Life-Cycle Assessments 103 4.7 Recycling 111 5. Are We Dematerializing? 119 5.1 Apparent Dematerializations 120 5.2 Relative Dematerializations: Specific Weight Reductions 122 5.3 Consequences of Dematerialization 129 5.4 Relative Dematerialization in Modern Economies 137 5.5 Declining Energy Intensities 143 5.6 Decarbonization and Desulfurization 150 6. Material Outlook 157 6.1 Natural Resources 158 6.2 Wasting Less 165 6.3 New Materials and Dematerialization 168 6.4 Chances of Fundamental Departures 173 Appendix A Units and Unit Multiples 181 Appendix B US Material Production, GDP and Population, 1900–2005 183 Appendix C Global Population, Economic Product, and Production of Food, Major Materials, and Fuels 1900–2010 185 Appendix D Global Energy Cost of Major Materials in 2010 187 Appendix E 189 References 191 Index 223

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Book SynopsisComing from the worlds of cultural anthropology, geography, philosophy, science fiction, poetry, and fine art, the contributors to this volume consider the possibility for multispecies justice and speculate on the forms it would take.Trade Review"[A] vibrant edited volume. . . . The case studies offer much for higher-level scholars in anthropology, human geography, environmental studies, human-animal studies, and applied philosophy. . . . Recommended. Graduate students, faculty, and professionals." -- S. M. Weiss * Choice *"The chapters of essays, poetry, art, and framing in this volume are powerful and generative, including for anyone interested in social justice, multispecies studies, and the human and non-human injustices that characterize much of the contemporary world." (translated from Spanish) -- Maron E. Greenleaf * Estudios Publicos *"In blurring conventional justices—climate, environmental, social—we are guided by analytics that intersect race, gender, class, and species. The authors remind us that naming justices and injustices provides stories of both incremental hope and lasting nightmare in the reorganization of epistemological, ontological, and political promise. Each volume expands Western continental philosophy and political theory related to rights and capabilities, ever resistant to human mastery and institutional capture." -- Kellen Copeland * American Ethnologist *"The Promise of Multispecies Justice provides novel and thought-provoking perspectives concerning the experience of injustice and justice. It is a compulsory read for scholars in many fields, from the diverse fields of human, social, and life sciences. It is relevant and valuable for anyone interested in how to transit towards a fairer society." -- Pirjo Kristiina Virtanen * Anthropology Book Forum *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction. Who Benefits from Multispecies Justice? / Eben Kirksey and Sophie Chao 1 Glossary. Species of Justice / Sophie Chao and Eben Kirksey 23 Blessing. Thanksgiving in the Plantationocene / Craig Santos Perez 29 1. Spectral Justice / Radhika Govindrajan 33 2. Rights of the Amazon in Cosmopolitical Worlds / Kristina Lyons 53 3. “We Are Not Pests” / Alyssa Paredes 77 4. Prison Gardens and Growing Abolition / Elizabeth Lara 103 5. Justice at the Ends of the Worlds / Michael Marder 125 6. from the micronesian kingfisher / Craig Santos Perez 139 7. Rodent Trapping and the Just Possible / Jia Hui Lee 157 8. Inscribing the Interspecies Gap / M. L. Clark 179 9. Nuclear Waste and Relational Accountability in Indian Country / Noriko Ishiyama and Kim Tallbear 185 10. Multispecies Mediations in a Post-Extractive Zone / Zsuzsanna Ihar 205 Closing. Th S xth M ss Ext nci n / Craig Santos Perez 227 Afterword. Fugitive Jurisdictions / Karin Bolender, Sophie Chao, and Eben Kirksey 229 Bibliography 239 Contributors 273 Index 277

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Book SynopsisOrganic chemistry plays a vital role in the pharmaceutical industry. Knowledge of organic compounds is used to inform research and further the discovery and development of new medicines. Likewise, organic chemistry is fundamental to understanding biological reactions, mechanisms and all life sciences in general. Basic Chemistry for Life Science Students and Professionals is an ideal introduction to organic chemistry in the context of the life sciences and pharmacy related disciplines; utilising drug molecules to illustrate the chemical basis of their efficacy and interaction with biological targets. This book builds upon the basic concepts of organic chemistry to develop the reader’s understanding of the importance of organic chemistry to the life sciences from natural product sources, their synthesis, and approaches to drug discovery. Ideal for undergraduate students in the natural sciences, this book is also an excellent primer for postgraduates in a variety of disciplines including forensic science and allied-health programmes as well as professionals working in related fields seeking a comprehensive introduction to organic chemistry in the context of pharmaceuticals.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Organic Compounds and Covalent Bonding; Polarity of Bonds, Electronegativity, and Intermolecular Forces; Types of Organic Compounds, Nomenclature, and Basic Reactions: Alkanes and Cycloalkanes; Types of Organic Compounds, Nomenclature, and Basic Reactions: Alkenes, Cycloalkenes and Other Unsaturated Hydrocarbons; 5 Types of Organic Compounds, Nomenclature, and Basic Reactions: Functional Groups; Isomerism in Organic Compounds and Drug Molecules: Chemistry and Significance in Biology; Organic Macromolecules in Cellular Structures, Metabolism, and as Drugs: From Amino Acids to Proteins; Organic Macromolecules in Cellular Structures, Metabolism, and as Drugs: From Monosaccharides to Complex Carbohydrates; Organic Macromolecules in Cellular Structures, Metabolism, and as Drugs: From Fatty Acids to Complex Lipids and Fat; Organic Macromolecules in Cellular Structures, Metabolism, and as Drugs: From Nucleotides to Nucleic Acids; Physicochemical Properties of Organic Compounds and Drug Molecules; Drug-Target Interactions; Structural Diversity and Sources of Drugs: From Nature to Synthetic and Recombinant DNA Technology

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Book SynopsisThe essential autobiography of the second man on the moonTrade Review‘Exciting and moving' * DAILY EXPRESS *'Thrilling. Forty years on, the raw facts of the adventure remain beguiling and the bravery of the astronauts compelling' * SUNDAY TIMES *'Buzz Aldrin might not have been the first man to walk on the Moon, but of all the astronauts to have been there, none of them has articulated their predicament with quite such wisdom and sensitivity' * MAIL ON SUNDAY *

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Book SynopsisWhat existential threats does humanity face? And how can we secure our future? ‘The Precipice is a powerful book . . . Ord’s love for humanity and hope for its future is infectious’ Spectator ‘Ord’s analysis of the science is exemplary . . . Thrillingly written’ Sunday Times We live during the most important era of human history. In the twentieth century, we developed the means to destroy ourselves – without developing the moral framework to ensure we won't. This is the Precipice, and how we respond to it will be the most crucial decision of our time. Oxford moral philosopher Toby Ord explores the risks to humanity's future, from the familiar man-made threats of climate change and nuclear war, to the potentially greater, more unfamiliar threats from engineered pandemics and advanced artificial intelligence. With clear and rigorous thinking, Ord calculates the various risk levels, and shows how our own time fits within the larger story of human history. We can say with certainty that the novel coronavirus does not pose such a risk. But could the next pandemic? And what can we do, in our present moment, to face the risks head on? A major work that brings together the disciplines of physics, biology, earth and computer science, history, anthropology, statistics, international relations, political science and moral philosophy, The Precipice is a call for a new understanding of our age: a major reorientation in the way we see the world, our history, and the role we play in it.Trade ReviewToby Ord is today’s Carl Sagan. Clear and inspiring, this book leaves us hopeful for a flourishing human future -- Christine Peterson, co-founder of the Foresight InstituteA powerfully argued book that alerts us to what is perhaps the most important – and yet also most neglected – problem we will ever face -- Peter Singer, author of 'Animal Liberation' and 'The Life You Can Save'The Precipice separates science from hype and will remain the definitive work on existential risk for a long time to come -- Max Tegmark, author of 'Life 3.0' and 'Our Mathematical Universe'A fascinating and persuasive guide to the most important topic of all: how our species will survive the risks we pose to our continued existence -- Stuart Russell, author of 'Human Compatible' and 'Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach'This book is a wake-up call to the existential threats of nuclear and biological weapons and the urgent need for action. A must-read that galvanises us to play a role in addressing these risks -- Angela Kane, former UN High Representative for Disarmament AffairsHumanity has never been more vulnerable – there’s now a one-in-six chance that civilisation won’t make it to the end of the century, argues a highly influential philosopher . . . Ord’s analysis of the science is exemplary . . . Thrillingly written * Sunday Times *Many people have recently found that they want to read books offering the grandest perspectives possible on human existence, such as Sapiens . . . Toby Ord’s new book is a startling and rigorous contribution to this genre that deserves to be just as widely read * Evening Standard *Splendid . . . The Precipice is a powerful book, written with a philosopher’s eye . . . Ord’s love for humanity and hope for its future is infectious * Spectator *Urgent and vaguely prophetic . . . In a year in which our everyday lives were upended by the unexpected (or rather the expected yet neglected), The Precipice is a good way to put everything in perspective -- Books of the Year * WIRED *The Precipice is a fascinating book, one that showcases both the knowledge of its author and his humanity * Axios *A book that seems made for the present moment * New Yorker *A story of the greatest risks to humanity’s future, from the climate crisis and nuclear war to pandemics and artificial intelligence -- Highlights for 2020 * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisThe second edition ofRad Tech''s Guide to MRIprovides practicing and training technologists with a succinct overview of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Designed for quick reference and examination preparation, this pocket-size guide covers the fundamental principles of electromagnetism, MRI equipment, data acquisition and processing, image quality and artifacts, MR Angiography, Diffusion/Perfusion, and more. Written by an expert practitioner and educator, this handy reference guide: Provides essential MRI knowledge in a single portable, easy-to-read guide Covers instrumentation and MRI hardware components, including gradient and radio-frequency subsystems Provides techniques to handle flow imaging issues and improve the quality of MRIs Explains the essential physics underpinning MRI technology Rad Tech''s Guide to MRIis a must-have resource for student radiographers, especially those preparing for the AmeriTable of Contents1. Hardware Overview 1 Instrumentation: Magnets 1 Instrumentation: RF Subsystem 6 Instrumentation: Gradient Subsystem 8 2. Fundamental Principles 11 Electromagnetism: Faraday’s Law of Induction 11 Magnetism 12 Behavior of Hydrogen in a Magnetic Field 14 3. Production of Magnetic Resonance Signal 19 4. Relaxation and Tissue Characteristics 23 T2-Relaxation 23 T1-Relaxation 24 Proton Density 24 T2* (Pronounced “T2 star”) 25 5. Data Acquisition and Image Formation 27 Pulse Sequences 27 Image Contrast Control 30 Image Formation 42 Data Acquisition 43 Scan Time 50 Controlling Image Quality with FSE 57 6. Magnetic Resonance Image Quality 61 Spatial Resolution 61 Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) 63 7. Artifacts 75 Chemical Shift (Water and Fat in Different Voxels) 75 Chemical Shift (Water and Fat in the Same Voxel) 77 Magnetic Susceptibility 79 Motion and Flow 81 Spatial Presaturation 82 Gradient Moment Nulling (Flow Compensation) 84 Compensation for Respiration 84 Cardiac Compensation 86 Aperiodic Motion 88 Aliasing 89 Gibbs and Truncation Artifact 91 Radio-Frequency Artifacts 92 Gradient Malfunctions 93 Image Shading 93 Inadequate System Tuning 94 Reconstruction Artifacts 94 8. Flow Imaging 97 Flow Patterns 97 Magnetic Resonance Angiography (Non Contrast) 98 Reduction of Flow Artifacts 102 Signal Loss in MRA 102 Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Time-of-Flight 103 Signal Loss with Two-Dimensional TOF 104 Three-Dimensional TOF 106 Signal Loss with Three-Dimensional TOF 108 PC Techniques 109 Contrast Enhanced MRA (CE-MRA) 113 9. Diffusion and Perfusion Imaging 117 Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI) 117 10. Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents 125 Characteristics, Composition and Structure 125 Index 129

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Book SynopsisTwenty-eight years after its first publication, the best-selling Watchmaking continues to inspire and encourage the art of watchmaking, especially among new generations of enthusiasts. As a supreme master of his art, George Daniels'' advice is constantly sought by both students and watch repairers, his understanding of the problems that can beset the would-be watchmaker, especially in an age of mass production, and his expert knowledge of the history of watchmaking being second to none.Here, the making of the precision timekeeper is described step-by-step and illustrated at each stage with line drawings and brief explanatory captions. The text is easy to follow and care has been taken to avoid complicated technical descriptions. As Daniels is particularly interested in the development of the escapement - many are described in this book, several of his own design - the reader is encouraged to explore this aspect of watchmaking in even greater detail.This classiTrade ReviewI truly believe that this book [...] will be held in high esteem both by its future collectors, as well as by the common watch enthusiast looking for a publication that summarizes their favorite hobby and presents its secrets in an easily understandable way. * A Blog to Watch *Watchmaking by George Daniels is a very fascinating book, a must read for everybody interested in the watchmaking. * www.learnwatchmaking.com *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface to the Third Edition Preface The Colour Plates 1. Workshop and Equipment 2. Hand Tools 3. Finishing Steel and Brass 4. Turning 5. Wheels and Pinions 6. Making Small Components 7. Jewelling 8. Escapements 9. Mainsprings and Accessories 10. Movement Design 11. The Balance and Spring 12. Casemaking 13. Engine-Turned Cases and Dials Select Bibliography Appendices Index

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Book SynopsisKeeping a few hens was once only for rural dwellers with big yards - or inner-city hippies. Now it's mainstream and an attractive proposition wherever you live. Fluffy little recycling units that eat weeds, bugs and scraps and turn them into organic eggs - what's not to love? Chickens are great backyard pets for young and old - they're a natural extension for everyone with a vegie patch, and for those who like eggs but are concerned about the welfare of commercial hens. This book is the perfect reference, whether you're already keeping chickens or an absolute beginner thinking about getting a couple of chooks. Dave Ingham offers compulsively readable advice on how to start, housing and feeding, settling chickens in with other pets, troubleshooting, and the (minimal) commitment required to keep your backyard hens healthy and happy.'This book is the what for, how to, where and why of chickens for novices and wranglers alike.' - Costa Georgiadis, ABC Gardening Australia

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Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:Models 706, 756, 806, 856, 1206, 1256, 1456, 2706, 2756, 2806, 2856, 21206, 21256, 21456

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Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:Gasoline Models: 2510, 2520. Diesel Models: 2040, 2240, 2440, 2510, 2520, 2630, 2640, 4040, 4240, 4440, 4640, 4840

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Book SynopsisThe latest hot camera is pretty irrelevant if one can''t understand what''s happening on screen. The key to any narrative is in the dialogue and voice over, but if this is unintelligible or difficult to hear, viewers will soon lose interest. With real world applications and a narrative to keep the reader's interest, Production Sound Mixing is the indispensable guide for film and video audio recording. Written by veteran sound mixer John J. Murphy, the book offers a step by step collaborative journey through the basic physics of sound, concluding with a practical guide of the latest techniques and equipment available to all who are interested in the best audio for their projects. Structured to mimic a 14-week semester, each chapter begins with an audio problem to be solved and ends with a solution drawn from information gleaned from past chapters. Suggested movie scenes that demonstrate the relevant audio techniques will also be included. Equally applicable to studio and locationTrade ReviewAn excellent, comprehensive, and contemporary primer for those interested in becoming sound recordists or mixers. John J. Murphy’s Production Sound Mixing guides you through all you need to know to understand sound recording and technique. * Bill Linsman, Associate Professor of Film and Television, Boston University, USA, and Former Professional Sound Recordist and Mixer *Full of detailed, specific, practical knowledge as well as tips that only pros can teach, Production Sound Mixing is a valuable resource with a relaxed, readable style. With professional—but not overly technical—insights, John M. Murphy covers the physics of sound, equipment, work practice, and troubleshooting for faculty, students, and amateurs in sound production. * Peter Kiwitt, Assistant Professor, School of Film and Animation, Rochester Institute of Technology, USA, and Direcor Member of the Directors Guild of America *I've waited years for this book: it is far and away the most useful book on production audio for first-time students that I've encountered. * Piers Storey, University of Suffolk, UK *Comprehensive guide to the theory, technology and working practices involved in capturing location sound. With plenty of diagrams and an accessible style, this will be of huge value to Film sound students and aspiring professionals. * Simon Waite, Staffordshire University *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: What is Sound? Chapter 2: Microphones: The Basic Types and How They Work Chapter 3: The DSLR Shoot: Making the Most of What’s at Hand Chapter 4: The Audio Mixer Chapter 5: Choosing a Location Chapter 6: Booming: The View from Above Chapter 7: Wireless Microphones: What They Are, How They Work, and How and Why We Use Them Chapter 8: Interviews! Chapter 9: On the Set Chapter 10: Prep Is Everything: Your Basic Kit Chapter 11: Synchronization Chapter 12: Post-Production: Where Does It GO From Here? Chapter 13: Opportunities for Sound Work in Film/Video Chapter 14: Stereo: When Two Become One Appendix Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisGrow better not bigger with proven low-tech, human-scale, biointensive farming methodsTrade Review"Jean-Martin's book is very well done and should be of great use to market growers everywhere. Exchange of ideas and information is so important because when we pass ideas on, the next person gets to start where we got to and take the ideas to another level."--Eliot Coleman, organic farming pioneer and author of the Winter Harvest Handbook "I've read this book in French and all I can say is that, if you want to engage yourself in the market gardening, The Market Gardener is far more than a simple manual, it's the story of a life and a major giveaway of knowledge without the shadow of a secret. A must have, nothing else."--Michel Michiels, Arlon / Belgium "We are so excited that Le Jardinier-Maraicher is finally translated in English! This book was an inspiration for many of our French members (we are a farmers' co-op) and now we can recommend it to all ... especially to the new generation interested in small scale farming...Thank you!"--Nicole Briand Communications, La Recolte de Chez Nous / Really Local Harvest "In his revolutionary book, JMF brings about a change of paradigm that couldn't come any sooner. New gardeners will find in this book a step-by-step recipe that almost guarantees success, while the more seasoned ones can use it as a steppingstone for future achievements. Ever since its release in Quebec, it has reached thousands of readers and caused a ripple of benefits: people of all ages, especially the young, can now aspire to buy or rent their own land and live a fulfilling--and profitable--life in the countryside, which a few years back was still a wild dream for most of us. Aside from being very technically dense, it offers viable solutions to social problems such as land access, unemployment in regions, and the unsustainable nature of modern agricultural practices. It has literally been training an entire army of Davids that is now starting to address the bulk of these problems, or Goliath. And it's happening all across the province! Most importantly, this book deeply inspired me and gave me hope for the future without having to consult an eco-therapist."--Alexandre J-Nicole, Biologist, graphic designer and illustrator "Jean-Martin Fortier extols the virtues of being small-scale, and expertly details the use of such scale-appropriate tools as broadforks, seeders, hoes, flame weeders, low tunnels, high tunnels, and many other unique tools, specifically designed for this brand of farming. He picks up right where Eliot Coleman has left us, applying many of his core principles, but doing it in such a brilliant way as to provide beginning farmers a solid framework of the information they need to start up and become successful small-scale organic growers themselves.--Adam Lemieux, Product Manager of Tools & Supplies, Johnny's Selected SeedsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword Preface 1 Small Is Profitable Can You Really Live ff 1.5 Acres? Not Just Making a Good Living, but Making a Good Life 2 Succeeding as a Small-Scale Organic Vegetable Grower A Biologically Intensive Approach Minimizing Start-Up Costs Minimizing Production Costs Direct Selling Adding Value to the Crops Learning the Craft 3 Finding the Right Site Climate and Microclimate Market Access Growing Space Needed Soil Quality Topography Drainage Access to Water Infrastructure Assessing Possible Pollution Problems 4 Designing the Market Garden Buildings and Foot Traffic Standardizing the Garden Layout Locating the Greenhouse and Tunnels Protection against Deer Windbreaks Irrigation 5 Minimum Tillage and Appropriate Machinery Permanent Raised Beds The Two-Wheel Tractor The Broadfork (Grelinette) Tarps and Pre-Crop Ground Cover To Till or not to Till 6 Fertilizing Organically Soil Tests Crop Requirements Managing Soil Fertility Good Compost Relying on Natural Fertilizers - Why? 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