Unveiling the Fabric of Spacetime
"Unveiling the Fabric of Spacetime" isn't your typical astronomy book. It ventures beyond planets and stars to explore the mind-bending realm of noncommutative quantum mechanics. This book challenges our everyday understanding of space and time, revealing a stranger, more mathematical reality at the subatomic level. Imagine a world where the order in which things happen can actually affect the outcome. In noncommutative quantum mechanics, the very fabric of spacetime isn't a fixed grid but a dynamic tapestry. "Unveiling the Fabric of Spacetime" delves into this mind-blowing concept, explaining how the properties of tiny particles can influence the way space and time behave. The book explores the mathematical underpinnings of noncommutative mechanics, but it doesn't shy away from explaining the weird and wonderful implications. Readers will discover how this theory challenges our understanding of causality, locality, and even the nature of reality itself. "Unveiling the Fabric of Spacetime" isn't afraid to ask big questions. It explores the potential connection between noncommutative mechanics and phenomena like black holes and the origins of the universe. It's a captivating journey for anyone curious about the stranger corners of quantum mechanics and the nature of reality.
Radiocarbon Dates from Samples Funded by English Heritage Between 2003 and 2006
This volume holds a datelist of 1100 radiocarbon determinations carried out between 2003 and 2006 on behalf of the Centre for Archaeology of English Heritage. It contains supporting information about the samples and the sites producing them, a comprehensive bibliography, and two indexes for reference and analysis. An introduction provides discussion of the character and taphonomy of the dated samples and information about the methods used for the analyses reported and their calibration. The datelist has been collated from information provided by the submitters of the samples and the dating laboratories. Many of the sites and projects from which dates have been obtained are now published, although developments in statistical methodologies for the interpretation of radiocarbon dates since these measurements were made may allow revised chronological models to be constructed on the basis of these dates. The purpose of this volume is to provide easy access to the raw scientific and contextual data which may be used in further research.
Gold Nanoparticles for Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Gold Nanoparticles for Physics, Chemistry and Biology offers an overview of recent research into gold nanoparticles, covering their discovery, usage and contemporary practical applications.This Second Edition begins with a history of over 2000 years of the use of gold nanoparticles, with a review of the specific properties which make gold unique. Updated chapters include gold nanoparticle preparation methods, their plasmon resonance and thermo-optical properties, their catalytic properties and their future technological applications. New chapters have been included, and reveal the growing impact of plasmonics in research, with an introduction to quantum plasmonics, plasmon assisted catalysis and electro-photon conversion. The growing field of nanoparticles for health is also addressed with a study of gold nanoparticles as radiosensibiliser for radiotherapy, and of gold nanoparticle functionalisation. This new edition also considers the relevance of bimetallic nanoparticles for specific applications.World-class scientists provide the most up-to-date findings for an introduction to gold nanoparticles within the related areas of chemistry, biology, material science, optics and physics. It is perfectly suited to advanced level students and researchers looking to enhance their knowledge in the study of gold nanoparticles.
The Toxins and Venoms and Their Antibodies
The Toxins and Venoms and Their Antibodies, a classical book, was published more than a century ago and has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Impact Along the Edge
Shallenberger State Nature Preserve illustrates the past natural history of Ohio running headlong into the present. Located in south-central Ohio, right outside of Lancaster, the preserve lies on the edge where ice age glaciers ground into the Blackhand Sandstone of Hocking Hills fame.The two sandstone knobs, born from the intense geological struggles of the past, illustrate the modern-day struggle of natural ecosystems against the influence of Anglo-European settlement. The two knobs, named for siblings who once lived near them, take on a character of their own as remnants of the deep past and survivors of modern-era quarrying and logging. The almost two miles of trail transport the visitor up and down and around Allen and Ruble Knobs under the canopy of a maturing forest. Springtime brings on a vivid wildflower show as native plants celebrate each spring for another year of protection within the preserve.Under the management of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, Shallenberger demonstrates the struggle of native plant and animal species against exotic invaders from other places. Concurrently, it demonstrates the care that devoted staff and volunteers bring to the site, working to protect a piece of Ohio's natural history for all to enjoy.
Themes from Weir: A Celebration of the Philosophy of Alan Weir
This book celebrates and explores some philosophical issues raised by the work of Alan Weir, who is Professor Emeritus at the University of Glasgow, having previously held positions at the Universities of Oxford, Edinburgh and Queen's, Belfast. In a number of areas, Weir has elaborated strikingly original views which involve a radical departure from the mainstream. These include formalism in the philosophy of mathematics, and as well as na簿ve set theory, with a universal set, and a na簿ve theory of truth. In contrast to other contemporary defenders of the latter two theories, Weir rejects dialetheism and accepts classical rules for the logical connectives. He avoids contradictions by restricting certain structural inference rules, specifically some generalized versions of transitivity. In addition, Weir has developed radical versions of naturalism and physicalism (partly informed by his work on Quine) and perceptual realism. This collection includes contributions by a distinguished group of philosophers on Weir's philosophy, as well as a memoir and a new essay on the philosophy of mathematics by Weir himself.
The Higgs Boson
For decades, physicists theorized about the Higgs boson, a mysterious particle crucial to explaining how other fundamental particles acquire mass. Then, in 2012, the Large Hadron Collider delivered a groundbreaking discovery: the Higgs boson! "The Higgs Boson: A Window into Beyond-Standard-Model Physics" takes you beyond this momentous event. This book dives deeper, exploring how the Higgs discovery unlocks a new frontier in physics. The Standard Model, our current understanding of fundamental particles and forces, seems incomplete. The Higgs boson hints at a larger reality. Imagine the Higgs boson as a key, opening a door to a hidden realm. This book explores the exciting possibilities that lie beyond - new forces, exotic particles, and a more comprehensive picture of the universe. "The Higgs Boson" isn't just about theory. You'll learn about the cutting-edge experiments currently underway, searching for these theoretical particles and forces. It's a thrilling journey into the unknown, perfect for anyone curious about the mysteries of the universe and the next revolution in physics.
From Discovery to Cure
The story of medical imaging and how physics played a crucial role in its development has fascinating roots. "From Discovery to Cure: The Early Days of Physics in Radiology" unveils a period of groundbreaking discoveries that revolutionized medicine. Imagine a time before X-rays, when internal injuries remained a mystery. In 1895, Wilhelm Roentgen's accidental discovery of X-rays ushered in a new era. Physicists, captivated by this invisible radiation, quickly recognized its potential in medicine. These early pioneers faced challenges: - Understanding the Unknown: The nature of X-rays and their interaction with the body were initially unclear. - Safety Concerns: The long-term effects of radiation exposure were yet to be understood. - Technological Limitations: Early X-ray machines were cumbersome and produced images with limited detail. Despite these hurdles, physicists persevered: - Developing Techniques: They devised methods to control radiation dosage and improve image quality. - Safety Measures: Early radiation protection practices were established to safeguard patients and healthcare workers. - Expanding Applications: Physicists explored using X-rays for diagnosing broken bones, lung illnesses, and even tumors. The early days of physics in radiology laid the groundwork for future advancements. These discoveries paved the way for: - Modern Imaging Techniques: From CT scans to MRIs, physics continues to be a driving force in medical imaging innovation. - Improved Cancer Treatment: X-rays became a cornerstone of radiotherapy, enabling targeted treatment of tumors. - A New Era of Medical Diagnosis: Physicists' contributions transformed medical practice by allowing doctors to see inside the human body without invasive surgery. The story of physics in radiology is one of continuous discovery and innovation. From those early days, the field has grown exponentially, shaping the way we diagnose and treat diseases, ultimately improving human health.
Fire Weather
PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST - A NEW YORK TIMES TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR - FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN NONFICTION - FINALIST FOR THE PEN/GALBRAITH AWARD FOR NONFICTION - A stunning account of a colossal wildfire and a panoramic exploration of the rapidly changing relationship between fire and humankind from the award-winning, best-selling author of The Tiger and The Golden Spruce - Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, The Washington Post, The New Yorker, TIME, NPR, Slate, and Smithsonian "Grips like a philosophical thriller, warns like a beacon, and shocks to the core." --Robert Macfarlane, bestselling author of Underland "Riveting, spellbinding, astounding on every page." --David Wallace-Wells, #1 bestselling author of The Uninhabitable Earth In May 2016, Fort McMurray, the hub of Canada's oil industry and America's biggest foreign supplier, was overrun by wildfire. The multi-billion-dollar disaster melted vehicles, turned entire neighborhoods into firebombs, and drove 88,000 people from their homes in a single afternoon. Through the lens of this apocalyptic conflagration--the wildfire equivalent of Hurricane Katrina--John Vaillant warns that this was not a unique event, but a shocking preview of what we must prepare for in a hotter, more flammable world. Fire has been a partner in our evolution for hundreds of millennia, shaping culture, civilization, and, very likely, our brains. Fire has enabled us to cook our food, defend and heat our homes, and power the machines that drive our titanic economy. Yet this volatile energy source has always threatened to elude our control, and in our new age of intensifying climate change, we are seeing its destructive power unleashed in previously unimaginable ways. With masterly prose and a cinematic eye, Vaillant takes us on a riveting journey through the intertwined histories of North America's oil industry and the birth of climate science, to the unprecedented devastation wrought by modern forest fires, and into lives forever changed by these disasters. John Vaillant's urgent work is a book for--and from--our new century of fire, which has only just begun.
Bouncing Signals
"Bouncing Signals" dives into the fascinating world of long-distance radio communication using skywaves. These signals bounce off the ionosphere, Earth's invisible layer charged with particles. The book explains how this ionosphere acts like a mirror, reflecting radio waves back to Earth, allowing signals to travel far beyond the horizon. You'll also learn about ionospheric sounding, a technique to understand the ever-changing ionosphere and predict how well your radio signals will bounce. Whether you're a ham radio operator, a radio enthusiast, or just curious about how long-distance radio works, "Bouncing Signals" will guide you through the science and practical applications of skywave propagation.
Study Processes Handbook
Enhance the consistency, quality, and transparency of resource project studies with this essential handbook. Designed for industry practitioners and decision-makers, it provides a high-level framework to guide study processes, emphasising the importance of a cohesive structure, defining study objectives, and establishing project value, risks, and impacts for all related stakeholders.Developed by experienced resources professionals, this handbook complements existing professional codes of practice such as the JORC and VALMIN Codes. It outlines the necessary steps and minimum technical requirements for each study phase, from Scoping to Feasibility and outlines the importance of focusing on the right tasks at the right time to enable decisions to be made.Organised by discipline and study phase, the handbook enables specialists to focus on their areas of expertise, ensuring comprehensive risk management and accurate assessments, while continuing to illustrate the interdependency of the project elements.This indispensable guide aims to deliver higher-quality studies, increase investor confidence, and maintain a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and community relations. Elevate your study processes and contribute to a more transparent and trusted resources industry with this comprehensive handbook.
Florida Trail Hikes
Explore natural Florida with an adventureon the state's most notable hiking trail Stretching1,500 miles between Pensacola and the Everglades, the Florida National ScenicTrail has over 100 trailheads, most located within an easy drive from nearby urbanareas. A guide to the best scenic day hikes and overnight trips along thisstate-spanning footpath, Florida TrailHikes leads readers to showy overlooks, wildflower-dotted prairies, riverrapids, steep bluffs, tall sand dunes, and many other compelling destinations. Updated in this third edition with the most current route details, this bookprovides full-color maps, options for lengthening and shortening hikes, andinformation on nearby towns for use as base camps. Selected from the personalexperiences of the authors, the hikes in this book include many loop trails convenientfor solo hikers as well as several accessible trail sections. Sandra Friend andJohn Keatley also offer the backstory of the Florida Trail, first blazed in1966, and the hidden history of Florida that hikers will encounter on theirjourneys. Florida Trail Hikes helps readers of all backgrounds and experience levels plan an outdoor getawayamid Florida's natural beauty.
Lateral Strain
Detonation waves are self-sustained supersonic combustion waves [1]. These waves are led by a shock, which compresses the fresh reactive media to a much higher temperature and pressure for rapid reaction [1]. The tremendous reaction heat release occurring behind the shock in return energizes the propagation process. As such, this closely coupled shock-reaction complex self-sustains. Detonation waves can be sustained in a variety of energetic media including reactive gases. The large overpressures generated behind gaseous detonations make them attractive and useful for developing propulsion systems [2], such as rotating detonation engines (RDEs) [3, 4] and pulse detonation engines (PDEs) [5, 6]. These applications require reliable control of the accurate ignition and stable propagation of a detonation wave. Likewise, for safety applications [7,8], it is also desirable to have the predictability for the eventual initiation of a detonation wave and for its propagation limits when different mitigation strategies are used [9]. Therefore, realizing all these practical purposes requires predictive capability of detonation behavior. Detonations in gases usually propagate with lateral strain. For example, in confined geometries of small size, such as narrow channels or tubes, detonations are subject to significant losses induced by boundary layers, which act as a mass sink and result in flow divergence in reaction zones, thereby giving rise to lateral strain impacting the detonation propagation [10]; while in geometries of varying cross-section areas or curved channels, as typically seen in PDE pre-detonator tubes and RDE combustors, detonations are curved with the flow also diverging after passing the leading front [11-13]. These lateral strain rates are generally known to decrease the detonation speed and its propagation limit [10, 11, 13-17]. Thus, in order to achieve the practical purposes of either utilizing or avoiding detonations, the effect of such lateral strain rat
Teachers
The landscape of teaching, learning, and literacy is woven with intricate threads. Teachers grapple with diverse learners, each with unique backgrounds, strengths, and challenges. The traditional notion of "one size fits all" literacy instruction gives way to the complexity of catering to individual needs. Beyond the mechanics of reading and writing, literacy encompasses critical thinking, information analysis, and effective communication. Teachers must weave these skills into engaging lessons that spark curiosity and a love for learning. The complexities extend beyond the classroom walls. Socioeconomic factors, access to technology, and family involvement all play a role in a student's literacy journey. Teachers navigate these external influences, forging partnerships with families and communities to create a holistic learning environment. Technology presents both challenges and opportunities. While digital tools can personalize learning and broaden access to information, they can also create distractions and exacerbate existing inequalities. Teachers must navigate this digital terrain, harnessing its power while fostering critical thinking skills to evaluate online information. In this ever-evolving landscape, teachers are more than instructors; they are facilitators, innovators, and champions. They embrace the complexities of teaching and learning, fostering a love for literacy that empowers students to thrive in a world brimming with information.
Dancing Matter
Get ready to rewrite the rules of physics! "Dancing Matter" delves into the captivating world of active matter, materials that defy the laws of equilibrium. Imagine materials that constantly move, respond to their environment, and even self-assemble. This book explores the groundbreaking science behind active matter, from microscopic particles that swarm and swirl to synthetic materials that can swim or contract. Discover how scientists are unlocking the secrets of this "out-of-balance" physics, with potential applications that could revolutionize medicine, technology, and even robotics. "Dancing Matter" is a captivating journey into the future of physics, where materials come alive and the possibilities are endless.
The Enchanted Earth
Understanding Mother Nature and Her GiftsFollow feng shui expert Maureen Calamia to learn how we can find our place by listening to what our planet has to say.#1 New Release in Gaia-based ReligionsReconnect with the world around you. For many people, the outdoors is a great place to relax after being isolated inside. But what if there was a compelling reason behind it? What if they may be receiving messages from the Earth herself that soothe our spirits and minds? Inspired by cultures all over the world and their stories, The Enchanted Earth is a spiritual nature book that dives into the many ways our planet speaks to us when we need it most. With endless amounts of advice on how to recognize and understand it, you'll be able to receive what this beautiful planet has to offer for you.True stories of powerful connections. With so much joy and harmony to deliver, the wild has a way of impacting so many lives. The Enchanted Earth also offers a collection of sacred interactions that people from different backgrounds have experienced when connecting with the world around us. From writers, entertainers, and entrepreneurs, discover how the Earth's spirit can still leave us in awe when she speaks.Discover incredible messages that people have uncovered inside The Enchanted Earth, such as: How feng shui and Eastern philosophy share a profound worldview of our relationship with Mother EarthHow your stories have layers of meaning that can invite positive change in your lifeWays that outdoor activities can be a treasure for energy healingRecognizing and understanding dynamic patterns that the Earth providesHow to reconnect with your memories and identity that lie deep withinIf you enjoy spiritual books about nature like An Immense World, Rooted, or Simple Pleasures of the Garden, then you'll love The Enchanted Earth.
Science, Medicine, and the Aims of Inquiry
After its unparalleled rise and expansion over the past century, medicine is increasingly criticized both as a science and clinical practice for lacking scientific rigor, for contributing to overmedicalization, and for failing to offer patient-centered care. This criticism highlights serious challenges which indicate that the scope and societal role of medicine are likely to be altered in the 21st century. Somogy Varga's ground-breaking book offers a new perspective on the challenges, showing that they converge on fundamental philosophical questions about the nature and aim of medicine. Addressing these questions, Varga presents a philosophical examination of the norms and values constitutive of medicine and offers new perspectives on how to address the challenges that the criticism raises. His book will offer valuable input for rethinking the agenda of medical research, health care delivery, and the education of health care personnel.
Beyond Science VII Cosmic Karma
Learn the latest philosophy in physics and paranormal psychology.
A Natural History of Natural Theology
An examination of the cognitive foundations of intuitions about the existence and attributes of God. Questions about the existence and attributes of God form the subject matter of natural theology, which seeks to gain knowledge of the divine by relying on reason and experience of the world. Arguments in natural theology rely largely on intuitions and inferences that seem natural to us, occurring spontaneously--at the sight of a beautiful landscape, perhaps, or in wonderment at the complexity of the cosmos--even to a nonphilosopher. In this book, Helen De Cruz and Johan De Smedt examine the cognitive origins of arguments in natural theology. They find that although natural theological arguments can be very sophisticated, they are rooted in everyday intuitions about purpose, causation, agency, and morality. Using evidence and theories from disciplines including the cognitive science of religion, evolutionary ethics, evolutionary aesthetics, and the cognitive science of testimony, they show that these intuitions emerge early in development and are a stable part of human cognition. De Cruz and De Smedt analyze the cognitive underpinnings of five well-known arguments for the existence of God: the argument from design, the cosmological argument, the moral argument, the argument from beauty, and the argument from miracles. Finally, they consider whether the cognitive origins of these natural theological arguments should affect their rationality.
Recent Advances in Green Technologies and Sustainable Development
Recent advances in green technologies and sustainable development deals with cutting-edge research and innovative ideas in different categories of green technologies and operational aspects of sustainable development.
The Descent of Artificial Intelligence
The idea that a new technology could challenge human intelligence is as old as the warning from Socrates and Plato that written language eroded memory. With the emergence of generative artificial intelligence programs, we find ourselves once again debating how a new technology might influence human thought and behavior. Researchers, software developers, and "visionary" tech writers even imagine an AI that will equal or surpass human intelligence, adding to a sense of technological determinism where humanity is inexorably shaped by powerful new machines. But among the hundreds of essays, books, and movies that approach the question of AI, few have asked how exactly scientists and philosophers have codified human thought and behavior. Rather than focusing on technical contributions in machine building, The Descent of Artificial Intelligence explores a more diverse cast of thinkers who helped to imagine the very kind of human being that might be challenged by a machine. Kevin Padraic Donnelly argues that what we often think of as the "goal" of AI has in fact been shaped by forgotten and discredited theories about people and human nature as much as it has been by scientific discoveries, mathematical advances, and novel technologies. By looking at the development of artificial intelligence through the lens of social thought, Donnelly deflates the image of artificial intelligence as a technological monolith and reminds readers that we can control the narratives about ourselves.
Science & Christianity
Six contributors here debate the relative merits of four distinct conceptions of the relationship between Christianity and science today. Views range from a strict creationist posture to full-fledged partnership. Edited by Richard F. Carlson.
Mechanisms in Science
In recent years what has come to be called the 'New Mechanism' has emerged as a framework for thinking about the philosophical assumptions underlying many areas of science, especially in sciences such as biology, neuroscience, and psychology. This book offers a fresh look at the role of mechanisms, by situating novel analyses of central philosophical issues related to mechanisms within a rich historical perspective of the concept of mechanism as well as detailed case studies of biological mechanisms (such as apoptosis). It develops a new position, Methodological Mechanism, according to which mechanisms are to be viewed as causal pathways that are theoretically described and are underpinned by networks of difference-making relations. In contrast to metaphysically inflated accounts, this study characterises mechanism as a concept-in-use in science that is deflationary and metaphysically neutral, but still methodologically useful and central to scientific practice.
Patterns of Connection
Winner of the Silver Medal for Environment/Ecology in the 2022 Independent Publisher (IPPY) Book AwardsFritjof Capra, scientist, educator, activist, and accomplished author, presents the evolution of his thought over five decades in Patterns of Connection. First introduced in the late 1950s to the work of Werner Heisenberg, a founder of quantum mechanics, Capra quickly intuited the connections between the discoveries of quantum physics and the traditions of Eastern philosophy-resulting in his first book, the bestselling The Tao of Physics. This synthesis, representative of the change from the mechanistic worldview of Descartes and Newton to a systemic, ecological one, went on to inform Capra's thinking about the life sciences, ecology, and environmental policy. His observations of sustainable communities in nature inspired his work on systems theory-the complex web of interrelated processes that organize everything from biological systems to social, cultural, and political systems.Today Fritjof Capra remains a major figure at the crossroads of physics, spirituality, environmentalism, and systems theory. Organized thematically and chronologically, the essays in Patterns of Connection document the revolutionary and far-reaching intellectual journey of one of the major public thinkers of the last half-century.
A Scientist in the City
In his previous books, A Scientist At The Seashore and Meditations At Sunset, James Trefil used commonplace settings in the natural world as a point of departure for probing the mysteries of nature. In A Scientist In The City, Trefil takes the opposite tack, looking at the quintessential man-made environment of the city as a way of examining the forces that define our world. What does the heating system of a building or the construction of a bridge tell us about the development of a city? What does the amplified environmental stress of city life on plants and animals suggest about the wild? How have scientific advances in building materials and an understanding of the structure of the atom helped to shape the cities of today? From an explanation of the evolution and influence of plate glass to reinforced steel to an analysis of the future of the skyscraper, A Scientist In The City offers a fascinating study of the promise and the consequences of technology in our everyday urban lives. In addition, Trefil goes on to explore how the new technologies being developed today will help to determine the changing forms that cities will take in the future. A Scientist In The City is the kind of book that will open our eyes to the man-made world around us, and show us some of the scientific reasons for why we live the way we do.
Clover Garden
Between North Carolina's coastal plain and the Blue Ridge Mountains lies the Piedmont: some 250 linear miles of rolling, long-settled lands covering almost half of the state. Geologically speaking, piedmont regions are found all over the world, but North Carolina's Piedmont is among the largest in the United States, sitting along an environmental crossroads where northern and southern flora and fauna overlap, offering an incredibly rich natural diversity. Inhabited continuously for thousands of years, the state's rural heartland is today home to an increasingly dense population. Yet most who reside in the region's cities, suburbs, and smaller towns still live within reach of red-clay farmland, oak and hickory forests watered by small creeks, and rocky river valleys. These places--as they have been and as they are now--remain essential to the character of life in the South.Through his long, celebrated writing career, Bland Simpson has earned a reputation as the bard of North Carolina's coasts and sound country. Here, for the first time, he trains his attention on Clover Garden, the Piedmont community where he has lived for some fifty years. With a naturalist's eye, a storyteller's mind, and a poet's soul, Simpson guides readers into a deep engagement with the Piedmont, both as a material place and as an idea. Illustrated with photographs by Ann Cary Simpson, Clover Garden invites us to think more broadly about the natural and human history of the piedmont South. This book will be treasured by all who seek to live deeply in the places we call home.
Teacher Learning and Informal Science Education
Teacher Learning and Informal Science Education chronicles Jennifer D. Adams' teaching and research journey in informal science education. While the primary focus of the book is research on teacher learning and identity in informal science education, it contains bursts of reflections of Adams' navigation of learning spaces from childhood visits to the museum, class trips as a high school teacher, designing and facilitating learning as a museum and teacher educator, and researcher. These learning interactions inspired research to learn how teachers' identities and corresponding practices were influenced by informal science learning. What emerged was the ways that teachers transformed meanings, pedagogies, and enactments of informal science in ways that both resonated with their identities as social agents vis-?-vis the identities and needs of their students. Recognising the importance of historical context in current and ongoing educational inequities, this book offers a chapter that unpacks the colonial history of the museum and discusses the relevance for science teaching and learning today. With New York City as the backdrop, this book emphasizes the teaching and learning in an urban context with creative teachers who are passionate about their practice and their brilliant and diverse middle and high school students. This book offers theoretical considerations for designing learning experiences, with a research-to-practice emphasis, for teachers across formal and informal settings in ways that are attentive to and affirming of students' and teachers' identities and desires to utilize science education as a tool to create flourishing futures.
Teacher Learning and Informal Science Education; Expansivising Affordances for Diverse Science Learners
Teacher Learning and Informal Science Education chronicles Jennifer D. Adams' teaching and research journey in informal science education. While the primary focus of the book is research on teacher learning and identity in informal science education, it contains bursts of reflections of Adams' navigation of learning spaces from childhood visits to the museum, class trips as a high school teacher, designing and facilitating learning as a museum and teacher educator, and researcher. These learning interactions inspired research to learn how teachers' identities and corresponding practices were influenced by informal science learning. What emerged was the ways that teachers transformed meanings, pedagogies, and enactments of informal science in ways that both resonated with their identities as social agents vis-?-vis the identities and needs of their students. Recognising the importance of historical context in current and ongoing educational inequities, this book offers a chapter that unpacks the colonial history of the museum and discusses the relevance for science teaching and learning today. With New York City as the backdrop, this book emphasizes the teaching and learning in an urban context with creative teachers who are passionate about their practice and their brilliant and diverse middle and high school students. This book offers theoretical considerations for designing learning experiences, with a research-to-practice emphasis, for teachers across formal and informal settings in ways that are attentive to and affirming of students' and teachers' identities and desires to utilize science education as a tool to create flourishing futures.
The Shoebill
Meet the enigmatic shoebill in this educational children's book, where young readers will discover interesting facts about this unique bird! From its distinctive appearance with a large shoe-like beak and towering height, to its fascinating feeding habits and conservation status, children will be captivated by the amazing world of the shoebill. With real photos and fun facts, this book is perfect for young animal lovers who want to learn more about this incredible creature in its natural African habitat. This book also covers the Jonglei Canal Project, one of the biggest threats to the shoebill.
Metallic Nanomaterials (Part A)
This is the first volume (Part A) in the series of books covering practical aspects of synthesis and characterization of various categories of nanomaterials taking into consideration the most up to date research publications. The aim of the book series is to provide students and researchers practical information such as synthetic procedures, characterization protocols and mechanistic insights to enable them to either reproduce well established methods or plan for new syntheses of size and shape controlled nanomaterials based on both batch and continuous flow reactions. The first Volume (Part A) focuses on metallic nanomaterials.
Scientific Theories and Philosophical Stances
Since the publication of his seminal monograph "The scientific image", Bas van Fraassen is a key figure in philosophy of science. In this book, other philosophers with various outlooks critically discuss his work on theories, empiricism and philosophical stances. The book starts with a new article by van Fraassen on his preferred account of theories, the so-called semantic view. This account is now 50 years old, and van Fraassen takes this anniversary as an opportunity to review the account, its history and the philosophical discussion about it. In the main part of the book, Nancy Cartwright, Finnur Dells矇n, Matthias Egg, Steven French, Michael Friedman, Milena Ivanova and Michela Massimi discuss van Fraassen's contributions to philosophy. Three chapters focus on his engagement with realism (French, Friedman, Ivanova). Others study his voluntarism (Cartwright) and his view on representation (Massimi). Finally, there are contributions about his elaboration of empiricism (Dells矇n) and his proposal to consider philosophical positions as stances (Egg). The volume includes a laudatio written by Steven French and finishes with a reply by van Fraassen to his critics.
Nature's Gift to Neuroscience
As a tribute to Sydney Brenner and John Sulston, this book captures the perspectives of some of the early pioneers of the worm community, from Martin Chalfie, Robert Waterston and Donald Moerman to Catherine Rankin, Antony Stretton and John White.
The Explanatory Autonomy of the Biological Sciences
This book argues for the explanatory autonomy of the biological sciences. It does so by showing that scientific explanations in the biological sciences cannot be reduced to explanations in the fundamental sciences, and by demonstrating that biological explanations are advanced by models rather than laws of nature.
Regenerative Soil Microscopy
SEE THE WORLD WITH NEW EYESA highly visual guide to new methods & breakthroughs in bright field, dark field, manual lighting, & epifluorescence microscopy for examining & evaluating soil, compost, roots, leaves, plant sap, microbes, mycorrhizae, & more. Verify your work is working, & make sure your investment in your inputs & management has been worthwhile with these protocols & methods. This book contains detailed microbe profiles & in-depth case studies as well as DNA test results in comparison across soil, compost, & more, so you will have a powerful reference to guide you in your explorations of the microscopic world!! Like no other book, this is a FIRST of its kind - get your copy today & see why this book is changing how laboratories, consultants, large-scale farmers, compost companies, indoor growers, & gardens all over the world test & work with soil, compost, roots, & inoculants. If you are wanting to deep dive into soil microscopy, this is the book for you!!
The Tools of Neuroscience Experiment
This volume establishes the conceptual foundation for sustained investigation into tool development in neuroscience. Neuroscience relies on diverse and sophisticated experimental tools, and its ultimate explanatory target--our brains and hence the organ driving our behaviors--catapults the investigation of these research tools into a philosophical spotlight.The chapters in this volume integrate the currently scattered work on tool development in neuroscience into the broader philosophy of science community. They also present an accessible compendium for neuroscientists interested in the broader theoretical dimensions of their experimental practices. The chapters are divided into five thematic sections. Section 1 discusses the development of revolutionary research tools across neuroscience's history and argues to various conclusions concerning the relationship between new research tools and theory progress in neuroscience. Section 2 shows how a focus on research tools and their development in neuroscience transforms some traditional epistemological issues and questions about knowledge production in philosophy of science. Section 3 speaks to the most general questions about the way we characterize the nature of the portion of the world that this science addresses. Section 4 discusses hybrid research tools that integrate laboratory and computational methods in exciting new ways. Finally, Section 5 extends research on tool development to the related science of genetics.The Tools of Neuroscience Experiment will be of interest to philosophers and philosophically minded scientists working at the intersection of philosophy and neuroscience.
Genes, Technology, and Apocalypse
This book offers a critique of a certain contemporary discourse in popular science that consists of (1) identifying the origins and therefore essential nature of Homo Sapiens; and (2) identifying the nature of technology. The author's critique is that this double gesture generates a deterministic worldview - man is evil and technology has its own necessity - that operates to exonerate humanity from responsibility to the horrors of the 20th century, epitomized in Auschwitz and Hiroshima, for example. The author situates this operation within what he identifies as an "apocalyptical-eschatological state of mind". Yochai Ataria explains that the dynamics of technology and the quest for the first human are the two central vectors shaping both scientific and popular discourse today, highlighting the importance of understanding the deep connection between the two.
Botany for Everyone
In this book, you'll learn why plants have fruits, the difference between dry fruits and fleshy fruits, basic fruit anatomy, the parts of a seed, why plants make seeds, and how seeds are dispersed. In the back of this book, the activity with an adult will show you how to make a raspberry smoothie. The two-page glossary has definitions and IPA pronunciation guides for new terminology so you can feel confident when reading this book!
A Logical Foundation for Potentialist Set Theory
In many ways set theory lies at the heart of modern mathematics, and it does powerful work both philosophical and mathematical - as a foundation for the subject. However, certain philosophical problems raise serious doubts about our acceptance of the axioms of set theory. In a detailed and original reassessment of these axioms, Sharon Berry uses a potentialist (as opposed to actualist) approach to develop a unified determinate conception of set-theoretic truth that vindicates many of our intuitive expectations regarding set theory. Berry further defends her approach against a number of possible objections, and she shows how a notion of logical possibility that is useful in formulating Potentialist set theory connects in important ways with philosophy of language, metametaphysics and philosophy of science. Her book will appeal to readers with interests in the philosophy of set theory, modal logic, and the role of mathematics in the sciences.
Wilderness Mastery Compendium
Dive into the ultimate wilderness survival collection with the "Wilderness Mastery Compendium."This comprehensive collection, crafted by survival expert Alfred Gibson, combines two of his best-selling books, "Wilderness Survival Hacks" and "Wilderness Lifeline," into one indispensable resource.Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a novice eager to explore the great outdoors, this collection is your key to mastering the wilderness with confidence and skill.From"Wilderness Survival Hacks: "Finding and purifying water to stay hydrated in any environment.Securing food and creating shelter to meet your basic needs.Mastering firecraft for warmth, cooking, and signaling for help.And more...From "Wilderness Lifeline: "Mastering CPR and handling common injuries with confidence.Harnessing the healing power of nature through medicinal plants and natural remedies.Navigating the psychological challenges of survival to maintain mental health and morale.And more...Together, these books offer a holistic view of wilderness survival, from essential skills to advanced first aid, enriched with practical advice, step-by-step instructions, and real-life scenarios.The "Wilderness Mastery Compendium" is more than just a collection of survival techniques; it's a lifeline for anyone who seeks to thrive in the wilderness while fostering a deep respect for nature.Don't venture into the unknown without it.
Introductory Biomedical Imaging
This book introduces imaging techniques used in medicine and science, presenting the underlying physics of light microscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, projection radiography and computed tomography, radionuclide imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging. Principles are reinforced with illustrative problems, applications, activities, and experiments.
Experimentation in the Sciences
This book takes a novel approach by highlighting comparative and long-term historical perspectives on experimental practice. The juxtaposition of accounts of natural, social, and medical experimentation is very enlightening, especially because the authors put the emphasis on the different kinds of objects of experimentation (physical matter, chemical reagents, social groups, organizations, sick individuals, archeological remains) and demonstrate how much the kinds of objects matter for the practice of experimentation, its methods, tools, and methodologies. Taken together, the chapters raise several fascinating questions for further study: What do these different approaches have in common? Why do we call them "experimentation"? What are the intersections among the fields and their developments? The volume engages philosophical approaches that are not well known to Anglophone readers (Bachelard, Bergson, Bernard, Canguilhem, among others) and brings to attention a wealth of Francophone secondary literature on past and present scientific experimentation. The collection fills a yawning gap in science, science studies, and philosophy of science teaching, making it particularly valuable philosophers and historians of science in all subfields.
Wilderness Mastery Compendium
Dive into the ultimate wilderness survival collection with the "Wilderness Mastery Compendium."This comprehensive collection, crafted by survival expert Alfred Gibson, combines two of his best-selling books, "Wilderness Survival Hacks" and "Wilderness Lifeline," into one indispensable resource.Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a novice eager to explore the great outdoors, this collection is your key to mastering the wilderness with confidence and skill.From"Wilderness Survival Hacks: "Finding and purifying water to stay hydrated in any environment.Securing food and creating shelter to meet your basic needs.Mastering firecraft for warmth, cooking, and signaling for help.And more...From "Wilderness Lifeline: "Mastering CPR and handling common injuries with confidence.Harnessing the healing power of nature through medicinal plants and natural remedies.Navigating the psychological challenges of survival to maintain mental health and morale.And more...Together, these books offer a holistic view of wilderness survival, from essential skills to advanced first aid, enriched with practical advice, step-by-step instructions, and real-life scenarios.The "Wilderness Mastery Compendium" is more than just a collection of survival techniques; it's a lifeline for anyone who seeks to thrive in the wilderness while fostering a deep respect for nature.Don't venture into the unknown without it.
Unnatural Habitat
A guide to the ecosystem famously known as Los Angeles, from a field biologist and longtime San Gabriel Valley resident."A worthy and illuminating entry in the tradition of works exploring urbanization's effect on the environment." --Los Angeles TimesWithin the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles and its suburbs, residents coexist--often unknowingly--with a bustling mosaic of native and introduced wildlife. Conservationist Craig Stanford, whose research has taken him around the world, now takes a deep dive into the natural history of his Southern California home. Stanford's informed and vivid accounts of more than 150 species entreat us to appreciate the ecological marvels of sagebrush and skunks and skippers, the iconic palms of LA lore, and the mountain lions still roaming the hills.These portraits of the glamorous, humble, irritating, and altogether fascinating species that live alongside Angelenos urge us to recognize that even in a jungle of concrete, we live within nature. Witty and captivating, and combining cutting-edge research with his own critter encounters, Stanford demonstrates the beauty of shaping our cities to support biodiversity, and he warns against the threats that can tip urban ecosystems out of balance, leaving us in a much lonelier world.
Tumbleweed
A sense of place centers these poems and the author's connection to the land of the Kansas Prairie and High Plains. "He relishes in relics of people and times past that are treasures strewn along his paths... and will leave you longig to join Kelly Johnston in his place where 'If the lightning-latticed clouds on the horizon / give rain, we will start a fire, burn brush, / sip cold beer and send dreams aloft / with embers to the Milky Way.'" (Roy Beckemeyer, Mouth Brimming Over, The Currency of His Light, Stage Whispers, and Music I Once Could Dance To.)
The Heart of the Brain
How hormonal signals in one small structure of the brain--the hypothalamus--govern our physiology and behavior. As human beings, we prefer to think of ourselves as reasonable. But how much of what we do is really governed by reason? In this book, Gareth Leng considers the extent to which one small structure of the neuroendocrine brain--the hypothalamus--influences what we do, how we love, and who we are. The hypothalamus contains a large variety of neurons. These communicate not only through neurotransmitters, but also through peptide signals that act as hormones within the brain. While neurotransmitter signals tend to be ephemeral and confined by anatomical connectivity, the hormone signals that hypothalamic neurons generate are potent, wide-reaching, and long-lasting. Leng explores the evolutionary origins of these remarkable neurons, and where the receptors for their hormone signals are found in the brain. By asking how the hypothalamic neurons and their receptors are regulated, he explores how the hypothalamus links our passions with our reason. The Heart of the Brain shows in an accessible way how this very small structure is very much at the heart of what makes us human.
Numerical Cognition and the Epistemology of Arithmetic
Arithmetic is one of the foundations of our educational systems, but what exactly is it? Numbers are everywhere in our modern societies, but what is our knowledge of numbers really about? This book provides a philosophical account of arithmetical knowledge that is based on the state-of-the-art empirical studies of numerical cognition. It explains how humans have developed arithmetic from humble origins to its modern status as an almost universally possessed knowledge and skill. Central to the account is the realisation that, while arithmetic is a human creation, the development of arithmetic is constrained by our evolutionarily developed cognitive architecture. Arithmetic is a sophisticated cultural development, but it is ultimately based on abilities with numerosities that we already possess as infants and share with many non-human animals. Therefore, arithmetic is not purely conventional, an arbitrary game akin to chess. Instead, arithmetic is deeply connected to our basic cognitive capacities.
Wilderness Lifeline
In the untamed wilderness, where every decision can mean the difference between life and death, knowledge of first aid is not just helpful-it's essential."Wilderness Lifeline" is a comprehensive guide that empowers adventurers, hikers, and survival enthusiasts with the skills to face the unpredictable challenges of the great outdoors. This book is meticulously crafted for those seeking to blend bushcraft's ancient wisdom with modern first-aid practices to ensure safety and resilience in wild environments.Whether you're a seasoned explorer or setting foot on the trail for the first time, you'll find invaluable insights and practical advice within these pages.From preparing a robust first aid kit to managing severe allergic reactions without medical facilities, "Wilderness Lifeline" covers various scenarios with precision and depth.Highlights include: Mastering CPR and handling common injuries with confidence.Harnessing the healing power of nature through medicinal plants and natural remedies.Navigating the psychological challenges of survival to maintain mental health and morale.Implementing water safety, nutrition, and shelter strategies to protect against environmental hazards.Beyond mere survival, this book teaches readers how to thrive in the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of ethical exploration and fostering a deep respect for nature. With step-by-step instructions and real-life anecdotes, "Wilderness Lifeline" is not just a manual-it's a lifeline.Embark on your next adventure with the assurance that comes from being prepared. "Wilderness Lifeline" is your guide to mastering bushcraft first aid, ensuring you can enjoy the wilderness safely and sustainably. Don't leave home without it.
