The Origin of Heresy
Published in 1842, this detailed survey of the fauna of New York State is a foundational work of American natural history. James E. De Kay describes hundreds of species of animals, from insects to whales, and includes more than 100 illustrations, many of them hand-colored.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Kuhn’s Intellectual Path
Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions offers an insightful and engaging theory of science that speaks to scholars across many disciplines. Though initially widely misunderstood, it had a profound impact on the way intellectuals and educated laypeople thought about science. K. Brad Wray traces the influences on Kuhn as he wrote Structure, including his 'Aristotle epiphany', his interactions, and his studies of the history of chemistry. Wray then considers the impact of Structure on the social sciences, on the history of science, and on the philosophy of science, where the problem of theory change has set the terms of contemporary realism/anti-realism debates. He examines Kuhn's frustrations with the Strong Programme sociologists' appropriations of his views, and debunks several popular claims about what influenced Kuhn as he wrote Structure. His book is a rich and comprehensive assessment of one of the most influential works in the modern sciences.
The Forests of Baltimore County
The Forests of Baltimore County is a comprehensive guide to the trees and flora of this region. Besley offers a detailed examination of the county's various forest types and the unique habitats they support. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the natural history of the mid-Atlantic region.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Embodiment, Enaction, and Culture
The first interdisciplinary investigation of the cultural context of enactive embodiment, offering perspectives that range from the neurophilosophical to the anthropological. Recent accounts of cognition attempt to overcome the limitations of traditional cognitive science by reconceiving cognition as enactive and the cognizer as an embodied being who is embedded in biological, psychological, and cultural contexts. Cultural forms of sense-making constitute the shared world, which in turn is the origin and place of cognition. This volume is the first interdisciplinary collection on the cultural context of embodiment, offering perspectives that range from the neurophilosophical to the anthropological. The book brings together new contributions by some of the most renowned scholars in the field and the latest results from up-and-coming researchers. The contributors explore conceptual foundations, drawing on work by Husserl, Merleau-Ponty, and Sartre, and respond to recent critiques. They consider whether there is something in the self that precedes intersubjectivity and inquire into the relation between culture and consciousness, the nature of shared meaning and social understanding, the social dimension of shame, and the nature of joint affordances. They apply the notion of radical enactive cognition to evolutionary anthropology, and examine the concept of the body in relation to culture in light of studies in such fields as phenomenology, cognitive neuroscience, psychology, and psychopathology. Through such investigations, the book breaks ground for the study of the interplay of embodiment, enaction, and culture. ContributorsMark Bickhard, Ingar Brinck, Anna Ciaunica, Hanne De Jaegher, Nicolas de Warren, Ezequiel Di Paolo, Christoph Durt, John Z. Elias, Joerg Fingerhut, Aikaterini Fotopoulou, Thomas Fuchs, Shaun Gallagher, Vittorio Gallese, Duilio Garofoli, Katrin Heimann, Peter Henningsen, Daniel D. Hutto, Laurence J. Kirmayer, Alba Montes S獺nchez, Dermot Moran, Maxwell J. D. Ramstead, Matthew Ratcliffe, Vasudevi Reddy, Zuzanna Rucińska, Alessandro Salice, Glenda Satne, Heribert Sattel, Christian Tewes, Dan Zahavi
Tampa Bay
Florida Historical Society Stetson Kennedy AwardFlorida Book Awards, Silver Medal for Florida NonfictionExploring the environmental historyof an important natural area Thelargest open water estuary in Florida, Tampa Bay has been a flashpoint ofenvironmental struggles and action in recent years. This book goes beneath today'snews headlines to explore how people have interacted with nature in the regionthroughout its long history. InTampa Bay, Evan Bennett reveals thathumans have been part of the bay's ecology since the estuary took its modern form2,000 years ago, along with the communities of fish, birds, reptiles, and mammalsthat proliferated in its seagrass meadows, tidal salt flats, and mangroveforests. Bennett discusses the natural resources that drew people to settlethere, the trade that encouraged development, and the shipping and industrythat increased biological and ecological change. Whilethe past 150 years have seen serious environmental damage from dredging, waterpollution, red tides, and more, Bennett shows how people have been fighting toclean up the bay and regain a balance with nature. Informed by the latest inmarine science, area environmentalists, policymakers, and citizens are workingto create a model for other societies that have developed in fragile naturalareas. Thefirst book to examine the environmental history of the region, Tampa Bay uncovers deep-rootedrelationships between water, land, and people and offers hope for bringing threatened coastal spaces back fromthe brink. A volume in the series Florida in Focus, edited by Andrew K. Frank
The Natural History of England
First published in the mid-18th century, this encyclopedic work is a remarkable feat of natural history that provides detailed descriptions of the geology, flora, fauna, and climate of each county in England. Illustrated with dozens of stunning hand-colored plates, the book is a testament to the curiosity and dedication of its author, who spent years researching and compiling the information contained within its pages.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections; v. 57 1914
Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections is a collection of scholarly papers and research findings published by the Smithsonian Institution. This book covers a wide range of topics, including anthropology, biology, geology, and history. Some of the notable articles included in this collection cover topics such as the life and work of marine biologist Henry Bryant Bigelow, the history of the Hopi tribe of Native Americans, and the discovery of new species of insects and animals in the Amazon rainforest.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Outlines of Lectures on the Neurological System of Anthropology, as Discovered, Demonstrated and Taught in 1841 and 1842
Joseph R. Buchanan's 'Outlines of Lectures on the Neurological System of Anthropology as Discovered Demonstrated and Taught in 1841 and 1842' is a rare and fascinating treatise on the intersection of neuroscience and anthropology. With in-depth discussion of brain function and its relation to human behavior and social organization, this book offers a unique window into the early days of neuroscience research.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Descriptions of Soil Types Established and Changes in Classification Since the Publication of Bulletin 78
For soil scientists and agronomists, this is the definitive guide to soil classification in the United States. The work provides detailed descriptions of soil types established by the U.S. Bureau of Soils, as well as changes in classification since the publication of Bulletin 78. Additionally, the book includes informative diagrams, photographs, and maps to aid in the identification and analysis of different soil types.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Wild Ireland
Author and photographer Carsten Krieger takes us on a journey across Ireland to explore the nature we pass by every day, and that which is buried deep in the bog, high in the mountains and under crashing waves.Discover alpine flowers blooming in the Burren, meet ferocious anemones on our shorelines, and visit the Shannon Dolphins, who have had a place in local legend for centuries. Fly with our ocean birds and experience their ever-more challenging search for food. Hear the dawn chorus in Killarney, surrounded by giant, ancient oaks, and look closely at our hedgerows, home to countless plants and animals.With respect and curiosity, Carsten Krieger lifts the veil on our delicate natural world and the dangers it faces due to human interference. Join him on his journey, in words and dazzling images, across Ireland to explore the wild and wonderful nature that surrounds us.
Wild Animals of Glacier National Park
Explore the incredible wildlife of Glacier National Park in this detailed guide. Learn about the mammals of the park and their habitats with notes on physiography and life zones. This book is a must-have for any nature lover who wants to understand and appreciate the creatures of Glacier National Park.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Text-Book of Comparative Anatomy; Volume 2
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of comparative anatomy. It covers the anatomical structures of different organisms, from invertebrates to vertebrates, and explores their evolution and development. The book provides clear and concise descriptions of the anatomical features of each organism, and includes detailed illustrations and photographs.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
High-Performance Algorithms for Mass Spectrometry-Based Omics
The Forests of Vermont
A lovely guide to the forests of Vermont, filled with descriptions of local flora and fauna as well as practical advice for hikers and nature enthusiasts. This book also touches on the history of forestry in Vermont and the ongoing efforts to preserve the state's natural beauty.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Das Mikroskop
This guide to microscopic techniques is an essential resource for anyone interested in the field. It covers the latest advances in theoretical and practical knowledge, providing clear and concise instructions for using microscopes and conducting microscopic examinations. The book is written in a straightforward, easy-to-understand style, making it accessible to students and professionals alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Appalachia; Volume 4
Appalachia is a journal published by the Appalachian Mountain Club detailing the wonders of the Appalachian region of North America. It includes beautiful photos and informative articles on hiking, wildlife, and conservation efforts in the region.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Habit and Intelligence in Their Connexion With the Laws of Matter and Force
This book is a series of scientific essays exploring the connection between habit, intelligence, and the laws of matter and force. Murphy argues that habit is an essential component of intelligence, and explores various scientific theories that support this idea.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Catalogue of the Specimens Illustrating the Osteology and Dentition of Vertebrated Animals, Recent and Extinct, Contained in the Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons of England; Volume 1
This book is a comprehensive catalog of the vertebrate osteology and dentition specimens housed in the Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Compiled by the museum's curators, it provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of each specimen, as well as information on their origin and classification. With sections devoted to fishes, reptiles, birds, and mammals, 'Catalogue of the Specimens Illustrating the Osteology and Dentition of Vertebrated Animals, Recent and Extinct' is an invaluable resource for researchers and scholars in the fields of anatomy, paleontology, and natural history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Maximum Brainpower
In this classic work of natural history, John Charles Van Dyke explores the ecology and geology of the desert landscape. Drawing on his own experiences as a field naturalist, as well as the latest scientific research, he presents a vivid and compelling portrait of this harsh and beautiful environment.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Ideality in the Physical Sciences
Explore the nature of reality itself with this groundbreaking work by Benjamin Peirce. Drawing on insights from mathematics, physics, and philosophy, Peirce offers a bold new vision of the physical world that challenges the prevailing orthodoxy of his time. Whether you're a scientist or a philosopher, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the foundations of reality.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
P Is for Pumpkin
A classic work of natural history, describing the flora and fauna of the Orkney Islands off the coast of Scotland. George Low provides detailed descriptions of the birds, insects, plants, and other wildlife found on the islands, as well as their habits and folklore.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Nanothermodynamics
This book grew out of an idea to study properties of small subsystems of a large reservoir. Observations were at the time not explainable with standard thermodynamics. But the theory of Hill on thermodynamics of small systems provided the systematic procedure needed to address the problem. Following Hill, thermodynamics can be formulated for the nanoscale!The purpose of this book is to expand and demonstrate Hill's theory. The theory adds a new term to the fundamental Gibbs equation, that is specific for systems at the nanoscale. The properties that follow may be counter intuitive. The equation of state for a small system, for instance, is not given once and for all. We shall see that it changes with the environmental variables that control the small system. The statistical mechanical machinery remains as before, however.The world of small systems challenges the standard knowledge; that the number of particles in a system must be very large for thermodynamic equations to apply. We shall see that thermodynamic equations apply perfectly well also for small particle numbers, provided that small-system effects are accounted for correctly. In the world where size and shape are central, we shall find that equations of state can be used down to one particle in a box! There are scaling laws, which help us determine and understand the large system limit better!In the first part, the authors highlight the basic idea of the theory and provide a more systematic method, than used before. In the second part, the authors demonstrate the power of the theory in a set of central applications of nanoscience in and away from equilibrium, for other scientists to be inspired for further use.
"Mountain, Moor and Loch"
Mountain, Moor, and Loch is a classic book of Scottish landscapes, written by the acclaimed writer John Muir. With vivid descriptions of the rugged terrain and the wildlife that inhabits it, Muir's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the beauty of Scotland.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Bio-Inspired Information and Communications Technologies
This book constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Bio-inspired Information and Communications Technologies, held in Okinawa, Japan, during April 11-12, 2023. The 17 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 33 submissions. The papers focus on the latest research that leverages the understanding of key principles, processes, and mechanisms in biological systems for development of novel information and communications technologies (bio-inspired ICT). BICT 2023 will also highlight innovative research and technologies being developed for biomedicine that are inspired by ICT (ICT-inspired biomedicine).
Advanced Functional Materials for Optical and Hazardous Sensing
Facing Kirinyaga
Examines the management and use of common-property forests, groves and trees on southern Mount Kenya, demonstrating the long-standing relationships between Kenyans and their forest resources - and the connections between anthropology and forestry. This book is published in the IT Studies in Indigenous Knowledge and Development series.
Human Nature
Human nature is frequently evoked to characterize our species and describe how it differs from others. But how should we understand this concept? What is the nature of a species? Some take our nature to be an essence and argue that because humans lack an essence, they also lack a nature. Others argue for non-essentialist ways of understanding human nature, which usually aim to provide criteria for sorting human traits into one of two bins, the one belonging to our nature and the other outside our nature. This Element argues that both the essentialist and trait bin approaches are misguided. Instead, the author develops a trait cluster account of human nature, which holds that human nature is based on the distribution of our traits over our (actual and possible) life histories. One benefit of this account is that it aligns human nature with the human sciences, rendering the central concern of the human sciences to be the study of human nature. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Exceptional Children
Human nature is frequently evoked to characterize our species and describe how it differs from others. But how should we understand this concept? What is the nature of a species? Some take our nature to be an essence and argue that because humans lack an essence, they also lack a nature. Others argue for non-essentialist ways of understanding human nature, which usually aim to provide criteria for sorting human traits into one of two bins, the one belonging to our nature and the other outside our nature. This Element argues that both the essentialist and trait bin approaches are misguided. Instead, the author develops a trait cluster account of human nature, which holds that human nature is based on the distribution of our traits over our (actual and possible) life histories. One benefit of this account is that it aligns human nature with the human sciences, rendering the central concern of the human sciences to be the study of human nature. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Costa Rica
In this third edition of Costa Rica, Adrian Hepworth continues his decades-long exploration of one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Throughout six richly illustrated chapters, Hepworth takes readers across Costa Rica's myriad landscapes and introduces the creatures populating them. Between stunning shots of volcanic slopes and misty cloud forests, sun-soaked beaches and craggy mountain peaks, he shares photographs of some of Costa Rica's most eye-catching species--quetzals, morpho butterflies, passion flowers, and more. Complete with brief descriptions of Costa Rica's natural history and geology as well as anecdotes from Hepworth's travels, Costa Rica is a must-have for those looking to learn more about the country's fascinating wildlife and the sublime landscapes the species inhabit.
Unification in Physics & Political Economy
A compilation of monographs on the subjects of unification in modeling (1) physical phenomena and (2) domestic & global economic structure in stocks and flows, both from a phenomenological perspective which is intended to be both quantitatively and qualitatively rigorous. When the phenomenological perspective is understood to be necessarily historical, the introductory monograph can be understood as unifying in the development of these two schools of thought. When that perspective is understood to be necessarily subjectively human, the unification becomes complete with an understanding of the essential nature of the human soul.
Current Trends in Philosophy of Science
This book seeks to provide new perspectives, to broaden the field of philosophy of science, or to renew themes that have had a great impact on the profession. Thus, after an initial chapter to situate the current trends in philosophy of science and the prospective of the near future, it offers contributions in five thematic blocks: I) Philosophy of Medicine and Climate Change; II) Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet; III) New Analyses of Probability and the Use of Mathematics in Practice; IV) Scientific Progress Revisited; and V) Scientific Realism and the Instrumentalist Alternative. Within this framework, the volume addresses such relevant issues as the methodological validity of medical evidence or decision making in situations of uncertainty; recent advances in Artificial Intelligence and the future of the Internet; current forms of empirically based methodological pluralism and new ways of understanding mathematics with scientific practice; and the revision of the approaches to scientific progress based on the experiences accumulated in recent decades.
Children and Gender
Simona Giordano investigates the moral concerns raised by current clinical options available for transgender and gender diverse children and adolescents. From the time young children express gender incongruent preferences and attitudes, up to the time in which older adolescents might apply for medical or surgical treatment, moral questions are likely to be asked: should children be enabled to express themselves freely inside and outside the domestic environment? What are the implications of the choices that parents might make early on? How should clinicians respond to distress around sexual anatomy? Is it ethical to suspend pubertal development? What level of evidence should we seek for medications to be used in paediatric care? What are the risks and benefits of various forms of hormonal treatment? Is it ethical to defer surgical interventions till adulthood? Giordano provides a detailed ethical analysis of these and many other questions that are likely to arise at various stages of a person's life and proposes a moral formula to answer these questions, as well as others, that are likely to arise in a fast-changing landscape. Children and Gender combines a detailed ethical analysis with an accurate clinical description of gender development and available clinical pathways.
Application of Nanomaterials in Chemical Sensors and Biosensors
Recent advances in nanotechnology has led the nanomaterials into the realm of sensing applications. This descriptive book utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to provide extensive information about sensors and elucidates the impact of nanotechnology on development of chemical and biosensors for diversified applications.
Multivariate Analysis for Neuroimaging Data
This book enables us to analyze statistically brain imaging data. It is meant for a wide range of researchers interested in biostatistics, data science, and neuroscience. It is useful to understand the background theory of standard software for neuroimaging data analysis.
Computational Methods in Systems Biology
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Computational Methods in Systems Biology, CMSB 2023, held in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, during September 13-15, 2023. The 14 full papers and 3 tool papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 28 submissions. CMSB focuses on modeling, simulation, analysis, design and control of biological systems and covers the broad field of computational methods and tools in systems and synthetic biology and their applications.
Advances in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 16th Brazilian Symposium on Bioinformatics on Advances in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, BSB 2023, which took place in Curitiba, Brazil, in June 2023. The 11 full papers and 3 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 24 submissions. The papers focus on bioinformatics, computational biology, Biological Databases, Biological Networks, Cheminformatics, Evolutionary Genomics, Computational Proteomics, Systems Biology, Drug Design, Genomics, Machine Learning applications in Bioinformatics, Metagenomics, Molecular Docking and Modeling, Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics, Protein Structure and Modeling, Proteomics, Transcriptomics, Single-Cell Analysis, Workflows in Bioinformatics.
Humean Laws for Human Agents
Humean Laws for Human Agents presents cutting-edge research by leading experts on the Humean account of laws, chance, possibility, and necessity. A central question in metaphysics and philosophy of science is: What are laws of nature? Humeans hold that laws are not sui generis metaphysical entities but merely particularly effective summaries of what actually happens. The most discussed recent work on Humeanism emphasizes the laws' usefulness for limited agents and uses pragmatic considerations to address fundamental and long-standing problems. The current volume develops and critically examines pragmatic Humean accounts, with innovative new work on the epistemology of laws and chance, the problem of induction, counterfactuals, special science laws, and a Humean account of essence. Taken together, the papers provide a roadmap for developing pragmatic Humeanism and connate views, setting the agenda for future research.
Wild Edible Plants of California
A state of significant plant diversity, California is home to more species than any other. Weather, elevation, and latitude all play parts in the region's floristic dynamism. For the wild edible plant enthusiast, this means a variety of sustaining forages are to be had, however, found in one place, most are not. With Wild Edible Plants of California (Volume 1), the reader has access to a concise publication, instructing not only on the where, but too, the what and when of California's wild edible bounty. Covering the state's most essential forages, preference has been given to plants that are abundant and/or have more caloric/nutritional/traditional value than other edibles. Well-suited for the backpack, cargo-pocket, or glovebox, the publication's form is a 64-page booklet. Over 160 color photos and a state/county location image for every profile assists the reader in plant identification. Aside from the main focus of how to use and prepare each wild edible, additional sections include medicinal uses (if applicable), cautions, and special notes. A sustenance rank, choice edible part/ season indictor, and general index all serve to increase the publication's usefulness. Plant List: Agave, Amaranth, Beargrass, Biscuitroot, Bitterroot, Black Nightshade, Blackberry, Bluedicks, Bracken Fern, California Hazel, California Walnut, Cattail, Chia, Chokecherry, Cholla, Currant, Desert Lily, Elder, Fan Palm, Gooseberry, Ground Cherry, Hollygrape, Indian Plum, Indian Rice Grass, Ironwood, Lambsquarters, Madrone, Manzanita, Mariposa Lily, Mesquite, Miner's Lettuce, Mulberry, Nettle, Oak, Paloverde, Panicgrass, Pellitory, Pennywort, Pinyon Pine, Prickly Pear, Raspberry, Redbud, Salal, Salsify, Serviceberry, Thimbleberry, Tuber Starwort, Tule, Western Spring Beauty, Wild Gourd, Wild Grape, Wild Onion, Wild Rose, Wild Strawberry, Wolfberry, Yampa, Yellow Nutsedge, and Yucca.
To Save The World -- There Is No "Santa Claus"!
We see a world in the midst of deterioration and destruction and we look for hope and newness. But we are quickly coming to realize there will not be an overnight or magical solution for what we wish to see and attain. Is there any path to new life for our precious planet? The author of this book believes there are small changes that can be experienced for exciting new life. These changes can quite easily begin to take place in your life... and in the lives of others... right now! Get into this surprising and refreshing book to see what can happen in the future. You can take part in changing many little things which will offer you greater happiness and help us all move toward a more vibrant and healthy world!
Community Vision and Leadership in Practice
This book is about building and maintaining involved, sustainable, and inclusive communities from the ground up during a period of global change. It explains the concepts and principles of community and sustainability and provides students with a framework of sustainable community planning to put into practice in communities everywhere.
Community Vision and Leadership in Practice
This book is about building and maintaining involved, sustainable, and inclusive communities from the ground up during a period of global change. It explains the concepts and principles of community and sustainability and provides students with a framework of sustainable community planning to put into practice in communities everywhere.
Social Practices as Biological Niche Construction
A broad, synthetic philosophy of nature focused on human sociality. In this book, Joseph Rouse takes his innovative work to the next level by articulating an integrated philosophy of society as part of nature. He shows how and why we ought to unite our biological conception of human beings as animals with our sociocultural and psychological conceptions of human beings as persons and acculturated agents. Rouse's philosophy engages with biological understandings of human bodies and their environments as well as the diverse practices and institutions through which people live and engage with one another. Familiar conceptual separations of natural, social, and mental "worlds" did not arise by happenstance, he argues, but often for principled reasons that have left those divisions deeply entrenched in contemporary intellectual life. Those reasons are eroding in light of new developments across the disciplines, but that erosion has not been sufficient to produce more adequately integrated conceptual alternatives until now. Social Practices and Biological Niche Construction shows how the characteristic plasticity, plurality, and critical contestation of human ways of life can best be understood as evolved and evolving relations among human organisms and their distinctive biological environments. It also highlights the constitutive interdependence of those ways of life with many other organisms, from microbial populations to certain plants and animals, and explores the consequences of this in-depth, noting, for instance, how the integration of the natural and social also provides new insights on central issues in social theory, such as the body, language, normativity, and power.
Mutual Aid
Mutual Aid explore the role of mutually-beneficial cooperation and reciprocity in the animal kingdom and human societies both past and present. Supporting the theory and foundation for anarchist communism, Peter Kropotkin presents an altruistic view of society, comparing it to the natural laws of biology and evolution. Kropotkin argued that it is our innate instinct for mutual aid - rather than mutual struggle - which enables societies to survive and flourish. From the earliest days of evolution through to medieval guilds, indigenous nomads and modern voluntary organisations, Kropotkin's vision of small-scale, ecologically sustainable, collective communities challenged the orthodoxies of his age, whether individualism or Marxism. Mutual Aid offers instead a radical, and prescient, rewriting of the whole of human history.
Robots and Immigrants
Who steals jobs? Who owns jobs? Focusing on the competitive labour market, this book scrutinises the narratives created around immigration and automation. The authors explore how the advances in AI and demands for constant flow of immigrant workers eradicate political and working rights, fuelling fears over job theft and ownership. Shedding light on the multiple ways in which employment is used as an instrument of neoliberal governance, this revealing book sparks new debate on the role of automation and migration policies. It is an invaluable resource for academics and practitioners working in the areas of immigration and labour, capitalism and social exclusion, and economic models and political governance.
Uncharted
Winner, 2024 Choice Outstanding Academic Title People with disabilities are underrepresented in STEM fields, and all too often, they face isolation and ableism in academia. Uncharted is a collection of powerful first-person stories by current and former scientists with disabilities or chronic conditions who have faced changes in their careers, including both successes and challenges, because of their health. It gives voice to common experiences that are frequently overlooked or left unspoken. These deeply personal accounts describe not only health challenges but also the joys, sorrows, humor, and wonder of science and scientists. With a breadth of perspectives on being disabled or chronically ill, these stories highlight the intersectionality of minoritized identities with the disability community. Uncharted features essays by contributors who are d/Deaf, blind, neurodivergent, wheelchair users, have experienced traumatic brain injuries, have blood sugar disorders, have rare medical diagnoses, or have received psychiatric diagnoses, among many others. In many cases, the scientific field is not fully accessible to them, and they frankly describe struggling as well as thriving alongside their conditions. This book serves as representation for scientists who have never felt comfortable disclosing their disability or who have never felt fully understood. The stories shared in this book seek to normalize medical conditions and disabilities in scientific culture, offering recommendations for how and why to improve access. Uncharted is vital and compelling reading for current and aspiring scientists who want to make their fields more inclusive and supportive for everyone.
