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Effluent Dye Removal by Microwave-Assisted Activated Carbon (SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science)
by Rehab AbdelghaffarThis book explores the potential of advanced microwave techniques, specifically microwave-assisted pyrolysis, for the production, adsorption, and regeneration of activated carbon (AC) as a promising solution to address wastewater pollution caused by dyes. The author begins with a chapter devoted to the environmental implications of water pollution and emphasizes the characteristics of dyes and various treatment techniques for their removal. The advantages and disadvantages of commercially available activated carbon are also discussed, along with the determinants for effective adsorption using high-quality activated carbon. Additionally, the chapter delves into the different types of adsorbents, including agricultural and industrial waste, as well as bioadsorbents such as microorganisms. In Chapter 2, readers will find the latest trends in using microwave techniques for the activation process. In this chapter, the author elucidates the characteristics and mechanism of microwave heating and compares it with conventional heating methods. The advantages of microwave techniques, such as improved activation procedures and the influence of different factors, are explored. Various modeling and optimization approaches for adsorption and different techniques for analyzing the surface chemistry of activated carbons are also discussed. Furthermore, the chapter showcases the applications of microwave-assisted activated carbon for dye removal. The book closes with a chapter devoted to the recycling and regeneration of spent activated carbon (SAC) using microwave techniques. In this chapter, the author examines the procedures for SAC regeneration through microwave-assisted pyrolysis and highlights the advantages over conventional heating methods. The applications of microwave-assisted activated carbon regeneration and other miscellaneous technologies utilizing microwave heating for AC production and SAC regeneration are also explored. Given its breadth, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, professionals, and policymakers in the field of environmental science and engineering.
Effort: A Behavioral Neuroscience Perspective on the Will
by Jay SchulkinIn Effort: A Behavioral Neuroscience Perspective on the Will, author Jay Schulkin presents a two-fold thesis: there is no absolute separation of the cognitive and non-cognitive brain, and there are diverse cognitive systems, many of which are embodied in motor systems that underlie self-regulation. Central to this thesis is that dopamine is the one neurotransmitter that underlies the diverse senses of effort, and is apparent in most everyday activity, whether solving a problem in our head or moving about. As scientific literature abounds with studies of decision-making and effort, this book emphasizes the importance of demythologizing our understanding of cognitive systems in order to link motivation, behavioral inhibition, self-regulation, and will. Effort will benefit researchers and students in neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, clinical psychology, social psychology, as well as anyone with interest in this topic.
Egg: Nature's Perfect Package
by Steve Jenkins Robin PageHatching a plan for survival isn’t always easy in the wild. And how animals lay, protect, and even use each other's eggs as a food source help reveal the life cycle of the natural world. Eggs come in all shapes and sizes. The ostrich’s is the largest, but some are so small, you need a microscope to spot them. Animals hide them and disguise them in smart and surprising ways, too. Some abandon their eggs, while others protect them fiercely and carry them wherever they go. There are as many kinds of eggs as there are animals that depend on them, because in the animal kingdom, the fight for survival begins with the simple, but extraordinary, egg.
Egg: A Dozen Ovatures
by Lizzie Stark“Endlessly surprising.… Like the egg itself, this book is a perfect, miraculous package.” —Mary Roach, best-selling author of Fuzz An unconventional history of the world’s largest cellular workhorse, from chickens to penguins, from art to crime, and more. The egg is a paradox—both alive and not alive—and a symbol as old as culture itself. In this wide-ranging and delightful journey through its natural and cultural history, Lizzie Stark explores the egg’s deep meanings, innumerable uses, and metabolic importance through a dozen dazzling specimens. From Mali to Finland, mythologies around the globe have invested the egg with powers of regeneration and fecundity, often ascribing the origin of the world to a cosmic egg. An oracle to Romans, fought over by Gold Rush gangs, used as the foundation of the Clown Egg Registry, and blasted into space, the egg has taken on larger proportions than, say, the ovum of an ostrich. It has starred in global dishes from the Korean comfort food ttukbaegi gyeranjjim to the less regaled yet iconic soft-boiled egg. Stark writes a biography of French-born chef Jacques Pépin through his egg creations, and weaves in her personal experiences, like attempting to make the perfect omelet or trying her hand at pysanky—the Ukrainian art of egg decoration. She also explores her fraught relationship to the eggs in her body due to a familial link to cancer, and shares her delight in becoming a mother. Filled with colorful characters and fascinating morsels, Egg is playful, informative, and guarantees that you’ll never take this delicate ovoid for granted again.
The Egg Book: See How Baby Animals Hatch, Step By Step!
by DKLearn about the remarkable beginnings of life with this adorable book of baby animals hatching from their eggs.Find out all about how eggs hatch step by step in this fascinating baby animal book for children. Many animals start life inside eggs and this book explores these magical capsules in detail, with stunning photographs of the moment the creatures emerge.Featuring more than 20 animals – including a penguin, a tortoise, and even a slug – this book documents the moment of hatching in detail. Children aged 5-7 can learn how birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates hatch from their eggs, as well as what happens inside an egg&’s shell.This captivating animal book for children features: - A step-by-step account of different types of animals hatching, as well as what an egg is, which animals have eggs, and what is inside an egg.- Introductory pages that explain which animals have eggs and how they work.- Large, detailed photographs show eggs hatching almost in real-time.- A wide range of animals, from birds to amphibians and insects.With expert information, jaw-dropping photography, and a beautifully shiny foil finish, The Egg Book is the ideal gift for any child with a love of nature and baby animals. Children will love to see the biggest egg in the world hatching, find out which animals have jellylike eggs, and which animals&’ egg cases are known as &“mermaids&’ purses&”.
Egg Parasitoids in Agroecosystems with Emphasis on Trichogramma
by Fernando L. Consoli Roberto A. Zucchi José R. ParraEgg Parasitoids in Agroecosystems with emphasis on Trichogramma was conceived to help in the promotion of biological control through egg parasitoids by providing both basic and applied information. The book has a series of chapters dedicated to the understanding of egg parasitoid taxonomy, development, nutrition and reproduction, host recognition and utilization, and their distribution and host associations. There are also several chapters focusing on the mass production and commercialization of egg parasitoids for biological control, addressing important issues such as parasitoid quality control, the risk assessment of egg parasitoids to non-target species, the use of egg parasitoids in integrated pest management programs and the impact of GMO on these natural enemies. Chapters provide an in depth analysis of the literature available, are richly illustrated, and propose future trends.
The Eggplant Genome (Compendium of Plant Genomes)
by Mark A. ChapmanThe book discusses the importance of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) as a crop, highlighting the potential for eggplant to serve as a model for understanding several evolutionary and taxonomic questions. It also explores the genomic make-up, in particular in comparison to other Solanaceous crops, and examines the parallels between eggplant and tomato domestication as well as between the most common eggplant species and two related eggplants native to Africa (Ethiopian eggplant [Solanum aethiopicum L.] and African eggplant [Solanum macrocarpon L.]).The eggplant genome was first sequenced in 2014, and an improved version was due to be released in 2017. Further investigations have revealed the relationships between wild species, domesticated eggplant, and feral weedy eggplant (derived from the domesticate), as well as targets of selection during domestication. Parallels between eggplant and tomato domestication loci are well known and the molecular basis is currently being investigated.Eggplant is a source of nutrition for millions of people worldwide, especially in Southeast Asia where it is a staple food source. Domesticated in the old world, in contrast to its congeners tomato and potato, the eggplant is morphologically and nutritionally diverse. The spread of wild eggplants from Africa is particularly interesting from a cultural point of view. This book brings together diverse fields of research, from bioinformatics to taxonomy to nutrition to allow readers to fully understand eggplant’s importance and potential.
Eggs
by Jo WindsorIn this early science reader with just 56 words, a series of photographs introduce eggs of different shapes and sizes, as well as the different animals that hatch out of each type of egg.
The Ego and the Id (Complete Psychological Works Of Sigmund Freud Ser. #0)
by Sigmund Freud“Many major ideas have been borne out [of his theories] and are still relevant today.” —Huffington Post One of famed psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud’s most prominent ideas was that of the id, the ego, and the super-ego—the three main factors behind the workings of the human mind. Freud claimed these components of the human psyche controlled all processes of personality, behaviors, and traits in a person. The Id was a person’s most basic and impulsive instincts—the ones that feed into our deepest desires and physical needs. The Super-Ego was the opposite of the id. This component controlled our highest morals and standards, operating through our conscience and making us desire to be our most ideal-selves. The piece in the middle is the Ego. The ego mediates between the id and realities of the world around us, while being supervised (and guilted) by the super-ego. In this new edition of his book, The Ego and the Id, Sigmund Freud delves deeper into the concepts of the human mind and the results of the conflicts and workings between them.
The Ego Tunnel: The Science of the Mind and the Myth of the Self
by Thomas MetzingerWe’re used to thinking about the self as an independent entity, something that we either have or are. InThe Ego Tunnel, philosopher Thomas Metzinger claims otherwise: No such thing as aselfexists. The conscious self is the content of a model created by our brain-an internal image, but one we cannot experienceasan image. Everything we experience is "a virtual self in a virtual reality. ” But if the self is not "real,” why and how did it evolve? How does the brain construct it? Do we still have souls, free will, personal autonomy, or moral accountability? In a time when the science of cognition is becoming as controversial as evolution,The Ego Tunnelprovides a stunningly original take on the mystery of the mind.
Egyptian Coastal Lakes and Wetlands: Climate Change and Biodiversity (The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry #72)
by Abdelazim M. Negm Mohamed Ali Bek Sommer Abdel-FattahThis volume investigates the challenges facing the Egyptian Northern coastal lakes, focusing on the impact of climate change, their biodiversity and sustainable management. Presenting up-to-date research, it covers the following topics: climate change and water quality modeling and their impacts on the sustainability of the lakes; the economic role of the lakes; the use of remote sensing in monitoring; and the biodiversity of the lakes with detailed discussions. Further, management strategies for the sustainable development of these valuable resources are proposed to maintain the lakes sustainability. The book closes with a concise summary of the conclusions and recommendations presented in the preceding chapters. As such, it offers an invaluable resource for the academic community and postgraduate students, as well as for environmental managers and policymakers.
Egyptian Coastal Lakes and Wetlands: Characteristics and Hydrodynamics (The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry #71)
by Abdelazim M. Negm Mohamed Ali Bek Sommer Abdel-FattahEgyptian coastal lakes and wetlands are among the most productive wetland ecosystems in the world. This volume explores their current status and how it can be maintained and improved. It describes the five Northern coastal lakes, their origin, physical and chemical properties and current development activities, and discusses the challenges facing these lakes, such as shrinking, pollution, degradation, and adaptive management. Further topics include hydrodynamics and modeling techniques, as well as strategies for the sustainable development of these valuable resources. The book closes with a concise summary of the conclusions and recommendations presented in the chapters. As such, it offers an invaluable resource for the academic community and postgraduate students, as well as for environmental managers and policymakers.
Ehrlich's Geomicrobiology
by Henry Lutz EhrlichAdvances in geomicrobiology have progressed at an accelerated pace in recent years. Ehrlich's Geomicrobiology, Sixth Edition surveys various aspects of the field, including the microbial role in elemental cycling and in the formation and degradation of minerals and fossil fuels. Unlike the fifth edition, the sixth includes many expert contributors
Eicosanoid Protocols
by Elias A LianosThis readily reproducible collection of cutting-edge methods for the study of eicosanoids concentrates on studying the regulation of expression and function of enzymes, particularly cyclooxygenase (and its two isoforms), phospholipase A2, and lipoxygenases involved in the synthesis of established eicosanoids. Additional chapters are devoted to the characterization and distribution of the thromboxane A2 receptor in tissues and the biological roles of novel eicosanoids. Eicosanoid Protocols offers new and established researchers powerful, state-of-the-art tools to probe the regulation and function of eicosanoids.
Eigene Apps programmieren für Dummies Junior (Für Dummies)
by Nadine Bergner Thiemo LeonhardtWas eine App ist, weißt du sicher schon. Aber hast du auch mal daran gedacht, eine eigene App zu programmieren? In diesem Buch erfährst du, wie das mit dem kostenlosen App Inventor ganz einfach geht. Am Beispiel einer ersten Mini-App lernst du den Unterschied zwischen Design und Funktion kennen. Nach und nach findest du mit Hilfe des Buches heraus, wie du die vielen Sensoren des Smartphones ansprechen oder wie du Stadtpläne in Apps einsetzen kannst. Ganz nebenher lernst du auch ein bisschen Englisch, denn der App Inventor kommt aus den USA. Deine eigene App kannst du dann tatsächlich auf deinem Smartphone laufen lassen. Wenn du kein Smartphone hast, nutzt du den Simulator. Bestens geeignet für Kinder und Jugendliche ab 10 Jahre.
Eight Essentials of Inquiry-Based Science, K-8
by Elizabeth HammermanUnlock the wonder in each of your students through inquiry-based science! Are you both fascinated and baffled by inquiry-based science? Do you want to tap the strength of inquiry-based science to help your students build deeper understandings? Do you want to use inquiry-based science to foster high-quality instruction across the educational board? This guide provides clear and simple explanations for engaging students in meaningful and hands-on, minds-on ways of understanding science. Eight Essentials of Inquiry-Based Science, K-8 breaks each essential into sample lessons that include sample data, discussion questions, and tools such as graphic organizers and analogies. Hammerman draws on more than 20 years experience in the fields of science instruction and professional development to address basic and complex principles related to inquiry, including: How to discuss data, information, models, graphics, and experiences How to interact with one another to strengthen knowledge and skills How to extend learning through guided or open-inquiry investigations and research How to apply new learning and the best research-based practices for improving student achievement When you harness the immense power of inquiry-based learning, you can fully discover the inquisitive nature of each of your students!
Eight Lectures on Theoretical Physics
by Max PlanckIn 1909 the great German physicist and Nobel Prize winner Max Planck (1858–1947) delivered a series of eight lectures at Columbia University giving a fascinating overview of the new state of physics, which he had played a crucial role in bringing about.The first, third, fifth, and sixth lectures present his account of the revolutionary developments occasioned when he first applied the quantum hypothesis to blackbody radiation. The reader is given a valuable opportunity to witness Planck's thought processes both on the level of philosophical principles as well as their application to physical processes on the microscopic and macroscopic scales. In the second and fourth lectures Planck shows how the new ideas of statistical mechanics transformed the understanding of chemical physics. The seventh lecture discusses the principle of least action, while the final one gives an account of the theory of special relativity, of which Planck had been an early champion.These lectures are especially important since they reflect Planck's reconsiderations and rethinking of his original discovery of quantum theory. A new Introduction by Peter Pesic places this book in historical perspective among Planck's works and those of his contemporaries. Now available in this inexpensive edition, it will be of particular interest to students of modern physics and of the philosophy and history of science.
The Eight Master Lessons of Nature: What Nature Teaches Us About Living Well in the World
by Gary FergusonA riveting manifesto for the millions of people who long to forge a more vital, meaningful connection to the natural world to live a better, more fulfilling life Looking around at the world today—a world of skyscrapers, super highways, melting ice caps, and rampant deforestation—it is easy to feel that humanity has actively severed its ties with nature. It’s no wonder that we are starving to rediscover a connection with the natural world. With new insights into the inner workings of nature's wonders, Gary Ferguson presents a fascinating exploration into how many of the most remarkable aspects of nature are hardwired into our very DNA. What emerges is a dazzling web of connections that holds powerful clues about how to better navigate our daily lives. Through cutting-edge data and research, drawing on science, psychology, history, and philosophy, The Eight Master Lessons of Nature will leave readers with a feeling of hope, excitement, and joy. It is a dazzling statement about the powers of physical, mental, and spiritual wellness that come from reclaiming our relationship with Mother Nature. Lessons about mystery, loss, the fine art of rising again, how animals make us smarter, and how the planet’s elders make us better at life are unforgettable and transformative.
Eight Preposterous Propositions: From the Genetics of Homosexuality to the Benefits of Global Warming
by Robert EhrlichPlacebo cures. Global warming. Extraterrestrial life. Psychokinesis. In a time when scientific claims can sound as strange as science fiction--and can have a profound effect on individual life or public policy--assessing the merits of a far-out, supposedly scientific idea can be as difficult as it is urgent. Into the breach between helpless gullibility and unyielding skepticism steps physicist Robert Ehrlich, with an indispensable guide to making sense of "scientific" claims. A series of case studies of some of the most controversial (and for the judging public, deeply vexing) topics in the natural and social sciences, Ehrlich's book serves as a primer for evaluating the evidence for the sort of strange-sounding ideas that can shape our lives. A much-anticipated follow-up to his popular Nine Crazy Ideas in Science, this book takes up issues close to readers' everyday reality--issues such as global warming, the dangers of cholesterol, and the effectiveness of placebos--as well as questions that resonate through (and beyond) civic life: Is intelligent design a scientific alternative to evolution? Is homosexuality primarily innate? Are people getting smarter or dumber? In each case, Ehrlich shows readers how to use the tools of science to judge the accuracy of strange ideas and the trustworthiness of ubiquitous "experts." As entertaining as it is instructive, his book will make the work of living wisely a bit easier and more reliable for scientists and nonscientists alike.
Eighteenth-Century Environmental Humanities (Transits: Literature, Thought & Culture, 1650-1850)
by Jeremy Chow Elliot Patsoura Annette Hulbert Adam Sweeting Shelby Johnson Mariah Crilley Claire Campbell Jason Payton Matt Duquès Ami Yoon Christopher Allan Black Kate ScarthThis groundbreaking new volume unites eighteenth-century studies and the environmental humanities, showcasing how these fields can vibrantly benefit one another. In eleven chapters that engage a variety of eighteenth-century texts, contributors explore timely themes and topics such as climate change, new materialisms, the blue humanities, indigeneity and decoloniality, and green utopianism. Additionally, each chapter reflects on pedagogical concerns, asking: How do we teach eighteenth-century environmental humanities? With particular attention to the voices of early-career scholars who bring cutting-edge perspectives, these essays highlight vital and innovative trends that can enrich both disciplines, making them essential for classroom use.
Eighteenth-Century Vitalism
by Catherine PackhamThis book offers an important account of the relationship between science and culture in the eighteenth century. It examines the 'vitalist' turn in physiology and natural philosophy, and its presence and effect in the burgeoning of philosophical and scientific inquiry of the Scottish Enlightenment, and the radical politics and culture of the 1790s.
The Eightfold Way (Advanced Books Classics Ser.)
by Murray Gell-MannThis monograph presents thirty research papers dealing with the classification of strongly interacting particles and their interaction according to the eightfold way. In each chapter the authors' commentary introduces the reprints.
Ein Ansatz zur Reduktion von reiberregten Flatter-Instabilitäten durch Manipulation ausgewählter Eigenfrequenzen (AutoUni – Schriftenreihe #175)
by Marcel DeutzerAn welchen Strukturbereichen muss eine Bremsenkomponente des Bremssystems strukturell modifiziert werden, um eine ausgewählte Frequenz zu einem definierten Zielwert zu bringen und simultan weitere Frequenzen an deren Ausgangswerten halten? Mit der vorliegenden Arbeit wird zur Beantwortung dieser Frage eine Methode zur Eigenfrequenzoptimierung im Bereich der evolutionären Topologieoptimierung für binäre Entwurfsräume und strukturierte Rechengitter unter Einbindung eines Ansatzes zur Modenverfolgung entwickelt. Die Methode wird in einen Gesamtansatz zur Identifikation und Änderung von komplexen Eigenwerten eingebettet und auf ein Bremsengesamtmodell zur Vermeidung von Bremsenquietschen (Flatter-Instabilität) angewendet.
Ein Blick auf 150 Jahre physikalischer Forschung an der RWTH Aachen: Vom Kathodenstrahlrohr zum Weltraumlabor
by Dieter ReinDieses Buch fasst die Entwicklungen der Physik in Forschung und Personal an der heutigen RWTH Aachen zusammen. Es wirft dabei Schlaglichter auf wichtige Akteure, berühmte Forscher und wegweisende Experimente, die die physikalische Forschung an der Hochschule seit der Gründung vor 150 Jahren geprägt haben. In den Anfangsjahren der Hochschule, noch im 19. Jahrhundert, waren bedeutende Physiker, meist noch nicht auf der höchsten Stufe der akademischen Sprossenleiter, für einige Jahre dort tätig: Otto Lehmann, Erfinder der Flüssigkristalle, die Nobelpreisträger Philipp Lenard und Wilhelm Wien. Das neue, zwanzigste Jahrhundert, sah Arnold Sommerfeld auf einem Lehrstuhl für Mechanik in Aachen. Aus Mechanik wurde Strömungslehre und Aerodynamik. Theodore von Kármán war hier für mehr als ein Jahrzehnt ein Meister der Flugphysik, Rolf Wideröe als Doktorand in Aachen Erfinder des Linearbeschleunigers und des Betatrons. Nach dem zweiten Weltkrieg fächerte sich die Physik gewaltig auf. Festkörperphysik, Teilchen- und Astroteilchenphysik prägen seitdem die Physik der Technischen Hochschule und werden hier mit ausgewählten Vertretern und Gebieten dargestellt. Gerade in der Teilchenphysik profitiert die Darstellung von dem persönlichen Miterleben und Mitwirken des Autors. So zeigt Dieter Rein wie die RWTH Aachen im Laufe der Jahre zu einer weltweit bedeutenden Einrichtung der Physik geworden ist.
Ein E-Auto kaufen für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Reiner SilbersteinSie spielen mit dem Gedanken, sich ein E-Auto zu kaufen, wollen sich aber zuvor gründlich informieren? Dann wird Ihnen dieses Buch eine große Hilfe sein. Reiner Silberstein erklärt Ihnen, wie Sie den richtigen Wagen für Ihre Bedürfnisse finden und wie Sie Fördermittel erhalten. Er gibt Ihnen Tipps, was das Laden des E-Autos betrifft und wie Sie den Akku schonen. Zuletzt räumt er noch mit einigen Mythen über E-Mobilität auf. So hilft Ihnen dieses Buch, eine gute Entscheidung beim Autokauf zu tätigen.