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Funny Dinosaurs: Laugh-out-loud prehistoric nature facts! (Funny Nature #4)
by Paul MasonHeaps of funny facts and cartoons about dinosaurs' most hilarious adaptations!Dinosaurs developed some of the strangest features and behaviours to survive day in and day out. This book's lively artwork and side-splitting jokes bring these behaviours back to life - and uncover the awesome science of the prehistoric world. Meet the fluffiest, the tiniest, the best singers and of course the absolutely funniest dinos on planet Earth!Funny Nature is a series of books presenting science learning through laughter. Brought to you by the author and illustrator of The Poo That Animals Do, this series covers science topics including evolution, adaptation, habitats, anatomy, physiology, life cycles and much more! Perfect for fans of facts and fun aged 6+.Books in the Funny Nature series:Funny BeastsFunny BugsFunny DinosaursFunny Plants
Funny Human Body Bits: Laugh-out-loud science facts! (Funny Nature #13)
by Paul MasonHeaps of funny facts and cartoons about the human body's most hilarious features and adaptations!Humans have developed some interesting features and reactions to survive day in and day out on planet Earth. This book's lively artwork and side-splitting jokes bring these bodily functions alive - and uncover the awesome science of the human body. We'll explore the stinkiest, the wrinkliest, the loudest and of course the absolutely FUNNIEST human body bits!Funny Nature is a series of books presenting science learning through laughter. This series covers science topics including evolution, adaptation, habitats, anatomy, physiology, life cycles and much more! Perfect for fans of facts and fun aged 6+.Books in the Funny Nature series:Funny BeastsFunny BugsFunny DinosaursFunny PlantsFunny Human Body BitsFunny Pets
Funny Pets: Laugh-out-loud pet facts! (Funny Nature #13)
by Paul MasonHeaps of funny facts and cartoons about our hilarious creature companions!Humans first invited animals into their homes thousands of years ago. Since then, it's been a laugh a minute! Sometimes it's the quirky creatures causing the giggles, sometimes the silly owners. With lively artwork and side-splitting jokes, we bring these relationships alive - and uncover the awesome science of animals. In Funny Pets you'll meet the stinkiest, noisiest, trickiest and of course the absolutely FUNNIEST pets on planet Earth!Funny Nature is a series of books presenting science learning through laughter. This series covers science topics including evolution, adaptation, habitats, anatomy, physiology, life cycles and much more! Perfect for fans of facts and fun aged 6+.Books in the Funny Nature series:Funny BeastsFunny BugsFunny DinosaursFunny PlantsFunny Human Body BitsFunny Pets
The Funny Society
by Lorenzo BonanniThe book describes scientifically but with a simple terminology, sometimes with irony and humour, the evolutionary and ethological reasons of the love and hate within the couple, why we use deception, why we are attracted to flowers.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Stockholm: The Adrenaline Fueled Adventures of an Accidental Scientist
by Robert Lefkowitz Randy HallThe rollicking memoir from the cardiologist turned legendary scientist and winner of the Nobel Prize that revels in the joy of science and discovery.Like Richard Feynman in the field of physics, Dr. Robert Lefkowitz is also known for being a larger-than-life character: a not-immodest, often self-deprecating, always entertaining raconteur. Indeed, when he received the Nobel Prize, the press corps in Sweden covered him intensively, describing him as &“the happiest Laureate.&” In addition to his time as a physician, from being a "yellow beret" in the public health corps with Dr. Anthony Fauci to his time as a cardiologist, and his extraordinary transition to biochemistry, which would lead to his Nobel Prize win, Dr. Lefkowitz has ignited passion and curiosity as a fabled mentor and teacher. But it's all in a days work, as Lefkowitz reveals in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Stockholm, which is filled to the brim with anecdotes and energy, and gives us a glimpse into the life of one of today's leading scientists.
Funology 2: From Usability to Enjoyment (Human–Computer Interaction Series)
by Mark Blythe Andrew MonkHow should we understand and design for fun as a User Experience? This new edition of a classic book is for students, designers and researchers who want to deepen their understanding of fun in the context of HCI. The 2003 edition was the first book to do this and has been influential in broadening the field. It is the most downloaded book in the Springer HCI Series. This edition adds 14 new chapters that go well beyond the topics considered in 2003. New chapter topics include: online dating, interactive rides, wellbeing, somaesthetics, design fiction, critical design and participatory design methods. The first edition chapters are also reprinted, with new notes by their authors setting the context in which the 2003 chapter was written and explaining the developments since then. Taken with the new chapters this adds up to a total of 35 theoretical and practical chapters written by the most influential thinkers from academia and industry in this field.
Fur (Learn About)
by Eric GeronLet's learn all about the different types of animal coverings!Which animals have fur? Mammals! Do you know why mammals need fur to survive? With amazing photos and lively text, this book explains how fur helps mammals stay dry, keep warm, defend themselves, and more! Get ready to learn all about fur!ABOUT THE SERIES:Animals have different body coverings for different reasons. Some animals use their coverings to keep warm or stay cool, others use them for protection, and can either stand out or blend in. Some animals even use their coverings to move! This vibrant new set of Learn About books gives readers a close-up look at five different animal coverings, from fur and feathers to skin, scales, and shells. Each book is packed with photographs and fun facts that explore how each covering suits the habitat, diet, survival, and life cycle of various animals in the natural world.
Für alles eine App: Ideen für Physik mit dem Smartphone
by Jochen Kuhn Thomas WilhelmFür alles eine AppWelche Apps eignen sich, um Smartphone oder Tablet für physikalische Untersuchungen und Betrachtungen zu nutzen? Diese Frage stellen sich physikalisch Interessierte genauso wie Lehrkräfte. Dieses Buch gibt einen schnellen und umfassenden Überblick über geeignete Apps und stellt anhand vieler Praxisbeispiele dar, wie man Smartphone und Tablet physikalisch nutzen kann.Die Autorinnen und Autoren gehen auf unterschiedlichste Anwendungen ein: Sie reichen von vorgefertigten Simulationen über physikalische Spiele bis hin zu Augmented Reality-Anwendungen, bei denen virtuelle Objekte in das Bild der realen Welt eingeblendet werden. Zudem werden Apps vorgestellt, mit denen Messdaten mit den internen Sensoren oder externen Zusatzgeräten erfasst, von einer Datenbank abgerufen oder durch die Verwendung der Foto- und Videokamera gewonnen werden.In jedem einzelnen Abschnitt wird eine andere App kurz und überblicksweise vorgestellt und deren Verwendbarkeit für physikalische Untersuchungen in Schule und/oder Hochschule und/oder zur eigenen Unterhaltung an einem Beispiel erläutert. Zunächst gibt es eine App-Kurzbeschreibung und Informationen zu Technik und Handhabung. Es folgt die Beschreibung eines physikalischen Anwendungsbeispiels. Die Abschnitte sind nach klassischen Themenbereichen der Physik geordnet.Die Leserinnen und Leser werden nach der Lektüre• einen Überblick haben, welche vielfältigen physikalischen Anwendungen mit mobilen Geräten möglich sind,• viele verschiedene Apps kennengelernt haben,• zu physikalischen Spielereien mit mobilen Geräten motiviert sein,• Anregungen kennen, wie man mobile Endgeräte in der physikalischen Lehre einsetzen kann.
Fur, Fins, and Feathers: Abraham Dee Bartlett and the Invention of the Modern Zoo (Incredible Lives for Young Readers)
by Cassandre MaxwellAbraham Dee Bartlett knew from a young age that he wanted to spend his life working with animals. But in Victorian London, there weren’t many jobs that provided an opportunity to do that. Still, Abraham spent years gaining knowledge and pursuing his dream until he eventually became superintendent in the London Zoo. Driven by his compassion for the animals, Abraham dramatically improved the conditions of the zoo to ensure that the animals could be happy and healthy.With engaging back matter and charming illustrations, Cassandre Maxwell’s book brings to life the little-known story of the man who helped to create the modern zoo.
Fur, Fleas, and Flukes: The Fascinating World of Parasites
by Michael StockShedding light on the unseen world around us, Fur, Fleas, and Flukes reveals the role parasites play in shaping the lives of wild mammals. Today, even if you live in a major city and seldom get a chance to visit national parks or wildlife reserves, you encounter wild mammals. On the inside and the outside of these animals exist an amazing diversity of living things: parasites. These parasites play crucial roles in the ecology, behavior, and evolution of their wild mammal hosts. In Fur, Fleas, and Flukes, parasitologist Michael Stock tells the stories of wild mammals – from armadillos to zebras – and the fascinating unseen organisms – such as tapeworms, flukes, and roundworms – that live in and on them. Stock examines how parasites can modify mammal behavior, shape their appearance, determine where they live, and even influence how they survive. He details how parasites can transfer to our pets and, disturbingly, lead to disease and fatalities in humans. Fur, Fleas, and Flukes also takes into account the potential impact of unprecedented environmental changes on our planet, highlighting how these shifts may alter the ecological balance between mammals and their parasites – ultimately affecting human beings and our health.
Fur Seals and Other Pinnipeds (World Book's Animals of the World)
by Lome PiasetskyDid you know, that the Elephant seal is the second largest mammal on Earth? And do you know which animal makes ice houses for its babies? Find out the answers to that question and many more in this fascinating book about fur seals and other members of the Pinniped or fin footed family.
Furnace Tapping 2022 (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series)
by Dean Gregurek Joalet D. Steenkamp Quinn G. Reynolds Gerardo Alvear Flores Hugo Joubert Phillip J. MackeyNo pyrometallurgical smelter can operate without some form of tapping system. It is the one thing all smelters have in common. This collection discusses this meeting point of the science, technology, and skill involved in this process. The tap-hole design process includes a set of design criteria, which need to be revised as the results of laboratory, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and time-and-motion studies become available. The tap-hole life cycle is considered in this volume, with authors addressing the requirements for installation and operability as well as for maintenance. Matters such as online monitoring of the tap-hole wear, handling of liquid products, and extraction of fumes are all discussed. Although much has been done to make the tapping process as automatic as possible, tapping of smelters cannot be done without labor. Tap floor operators work in harsh environments where safety is of utmost importance. Selection of suitable personnel and intensive training is required and is discussed in this collection.
Furniture Manufacturing: A Production Engineering Approach (Design Science and Innovation)
by Jegatheswaran RatnasingamThis volume covers all aspects of furniture manufacturing from a production engineering perspective. It takes a step-by-step pedagogical approach, dwelling on details which must be understood at every process, as the furniture makes its way through the factory shop floor. The content highlights the global industry, and discusses furniture design and manufacturing systems. The chapters also discuss every stage of the manufacturing process until the finished product is packaged. There is also emphasis on strength design of furniture, furniture testing, environmental compliance, and automation. The contents also discuss the optimization of furniture manufacturing through a mathematical approach and highlights the current global trends impacting the furniture manufacturing industry, especially the circular economy and Industry 4.0. This volume will a useful resource to those in academia and industry.^
Furries in a Hurry
by Buffy SilvermanDid you know that a woolly bear is a type of caterpillar? People have sometimes used these caterpillars to predict the weather by looking at their stripes! Learn about these interesting creatures and what their life is like before they make cocoons and morph into their final form—the yellow tiger moth!
The Furry Animal Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books)
by Jerry PallottaThis fact-filled text with richly-detailed illustrations introduces not only the alphabet but also the wonders of the mammal world.What mammal jumps ten feet high to avoid hungry lions?What monkey almost always gives birth to twins?What mammal has a nose so large that it has to be moved out the way just to eat?What mammal has eyes that are bigger than its brain?Jerry Pallotta and Edgar Stewart deliver an intriguing book which will fascinate young children.
Further Radiopharmaceuticals for Positron Emission Tomography and New Strategies for Their Production: Further Radiopharmaceuticals For Positron Emission Tomography And New Strategies For Their Production (Wiley Series on Radiochemical Syntheses #1)
by Michael R. KilbournThis book describes methods and procedures for preparing PET radiopharmaceuticals, and highlights new methods for conducting radiochemical reactions with carbon-11 (C11) and fluorine-18 (F18), which are two of the most commonly used radionuclides in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. • Provides reliable methods for radiochemical syntheses and reactions, including all essential information to duplicate the procedure • Eliminates the time-consuming process of searching journal articles and extracting pertinent details from lengthy experimental sections or supporting information • Focuses on an emerging and important area for pharmaceutical and medical applications • Encompasses technical, regulatory, and application aspects • Includes solid-phase radiochemistry, transition-metal catalyzed radiochemistry, microfluidics, click chemistry, green radiochemistry and new strategies for radiopharmaceutical quality control
Furthering America's Research Enterprise
by Richard F. CelesteScientific research has enabled America to remain at the forefront of global competition for commercially viable technologies and other innovations. For more than 65 years, the United States has led the world in science and technology. Discoveries from scientific research have extended our understanding of the physical and natural world, the cosmos, society, and of humans - their minds, bodies, and economic and other social interactions. Through these discoveries, science has enabled longer and healthier lives, provided for a better-educated citizenry, enhanced the national economy, and strengthened America\'s position in the global economy. At a time of budget stringency, how can we foster scientific innovation to ensure America\'s unprecedented prosperity, security, and quality of life? Although many studies have investigated the impacts of research on society, "Furthering America's Research Enterprise" brings to bear a fresh approach informed by a more holistic understanding of the research enterprise as a complex, dynamic system. This understanding illuminates why America's research enterprise has historically been so successful; where attention should be focused to increase the societal benefits of research investments; and how those who make decisions on the allocation of funds for scientific research can best carry out their task. This report will be of special interest to policy makers who support or manage the research enterprise, to others in public and private institutions who fund research, to scholars of the research enterprise, and to scientists and engineers who seek to better understand the many pathways through which their research benefits society.
Furtive Fauna
by Roger M. KnutsonThe author of the popular, offbeat book Flattened Fauna returns with a look at such fascinating fellows as the eyebrow mite and to tooth amoeba, not to mention the dreaded tropical chigoe, which can lay thousands of eggs in places you'd really rather not think about. This fully illustrated book gives a whole new meaning to the term "a perfect host".
Fusarium Head Blight in Latin America
by Teresa M. Alconada Magliano Sofia Noemi ChulzeFusarium head blight (FHB) on small-grain cereals is one of the most devastating diseases. Several species can cause head blight, though Fusarium graminearum is the predominant pathogen in most regions. F. graminearum is one of the most intensively studied fungal plant pathogens. This book presents the current state of knowledge regarding mycological aspects that make wheat-Fusarium interaction, such as hyphal growth, morphogenesis in germinating spores, visualization of enzymatic hydrolysis, production of mycotoxins, inhibition of the hyphal growth by antagonist microorganisms, use of natural substances or by modification of the host resistance, as well as genetic analysis and expression of genes that regulate the infection. Fungal ecology and epidemiology will also be discussed. Just as the analysis of environmental requirements for the establishment of the disease, the use of forecasts of disease risk with meteorological base and integrated management and control. This book includes the study of disease in Latin America, therefore will be of interest to researchers who are working on the issue, as for those who are interested in knowing about the disease.
Fusarium wilt: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2391)
by Jeffrey ColemanThis volume provides a collection of molecular protocols detailing the most common and modern techniques on fusarium wilt. Chapters guide readers through methods on initial isolation, molecular-based identification, genome characterization, generation of mutants, and characterization of interactions with other organisms including host plants. Written in the format of the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, each chapter includes an introduction to the topic, lists necessary materials and reagents, includes tips on troubleshooting and known pitfalls, and step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Fusarium wilt: Methods and Protocols aims to be a valuable resource for mycologists, plant pathologists, microbiologists, geneticists, and other scientists that have an interest in members of the Fusarium oxysporum species complex or closely related fungi.
¡FUSHHH!: El chorro de inventos súper húmedos de Lonnie Johnson
by Chris BartonAhora en español, la verdadera historia del juguete favorito de todos los niños en el verano, la Súper Pistola de Agua, y cómo fue inventado por accidente.Mientras trataba de crear un sistema de enfriamiento para refrigeradores, Lonnie Johnson inventó sin quererlo el mecanismo de este emblemático juguete. Cuando era niño le encantaban los cohetes, los robots, todo tipo de inventos y, sobre todo, la creatividad. Gracias a su pasión y persistencia por resolver problemas, llegó a ser ingeniero y a trabajar para la NASA. Pero dio el gran salto a la fama cuando inventó la Súper Pistola de Agua. Su historia es presentada aquí por Chris Barton, autor de éxitos de ventas del New York Times, e ilustrada por Don Tate¸ ganador de numerosos premios. Now in Spanish, the true story of how childhood favorite and summer staple, the Super Soaker, was an unexpected invention.Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators, inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for an iconic toy. As a kid, Lonnie Johnson loved rockets, robots, inventions, and creativity. With persistence and a passion for problem solving, he became an engineer and worked for NASA. But it is his invention of the Super Soaker water gun that has made his most memorable splash with kids and adults. Captured by New York Times best-selling author Chris Barton and award-winning illustrator Don Tate.
Fusion: A Voyage Through the Plasma Universe
by Hans WilhelmssonJourneying through fusion in the universe, Fusion: A Voyage Through the Plasma Universe discusses all aspects of fusion and how they relate to our universe. It also studies the attempts to produce fusion energy on Earth. The book addresses a wide range of topics from stars, galaxies, comets, pulsars, black holes, and quasars to the auroras, lightni
Fusion of Hard and Soft Control Strategies for the Robotic Hand
by Cheng-Hung Chen Desineni Subbaram NaiduAn in-depth review of hybrid control techniques for smart prosthetic hand technology by two of the world’s pioneering experts in the field Long considered the stuff of science fiction, a prosthetic hand capable of fully replicating all of that appendage’s various functions is closer to becoming reality than ever before. This book provides a comprehensive report on exciting recent developments in hybrid control techniques—one of the most crucial hurdles to be overcome in creating smart prosthetic hands. Coauthored by two of the world’s foremost pioneering experts in the field, Fusion of Hard and Soft Control Strategies for Robotic Hand treats robotic hands for multiple applications. Itbegins withan overview of advances in main control techniques that have been made over the past decade before addressing the military context for affordable robotic hand technology with tactile and/or proprioceptive feedback for hand amputees. Kinematics, homogeneous transformations, inverse and differential kinematics, trajectory planning, and dynamic models of two-link thumb and three-link index finger are discussed in detail. The remainder of the book is devoted to the most promising soft computing techniques, particle swarm optimization techniques, and strategies combining hard and soft controls. In addition, the book: Includes a report on exciting new developments in prosthetic/robotic hand technology, with an emphasis on the fusion of hard and soft control strategies Covers both prosthetic and non-prosthetic hand designs for everything from routine human operations, robotic surgery, and repair and maintenance, to hazardous materials handling, space applications, explosives disposal, and more Provides a comprehensive overview of five-fingered robotic hand technology kinematics, dynamics, and control Features detailed coverage of important recent developments in neuroprosthetics Fusion of Hard and Soft Control Strategies for Robotic Hand is a must-read for researchers in control engineering, robotic engineering, biomedical sciences and engineering, and rehabilitation engineering.
The Fusion of Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Cloud Computing in Health Care (Internet of Things)
by Patrick Siarry M. A. Jabbar Rajanikanth Aluvalu Ajith Abraham Ana MadureiraThis book reviews the convergence technologies like cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare and how they can help all stakeholders in the healthcare sector. The book is a proficient guide on the relationship between AI, IoT and healthcare and gives examples into how IoT is changing all aspects of the healthcare industry. Topics include remote patient monitoring, the telemedicine ecosystem, pattern imaging analytics using AI, disease identification and diagnosis using AI, robotic surgery, prediction of epidemic outbreaks, and more. The contributors include applications and case studies across all areas of computational intelligence in healthcare data. The authors also include workflow in IoT-enabled healthcare technologies and explore privacy and security issues in healthcare-based IoT.
Fusion Plasma Diagnostics with mm-Waves
by Thomas Geist Hans-Jürgen HartfußFilling a gap in the literature, this introduction to the topic covers the physics of the standard microwave diagnostics established on modern fusion experiments, and the necessary technological background from the field of microwave engineering. Written by well-known mm-wave diagnosticians in the field of fusion physics, the textbook includes such major diagnostic techniques as electron cyclotron emission, interferometry, reflectometry, polarimetry, and scattering.