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Icebound Summer
by Sally CarrigharIn Icebound Summer, we are taken through a brief and intense arctic summer when seemingly frozen and lifeless tundra comes to life.
Iceman: Uncovering the Life and Times of a Prehistoric Man Found in an Alpine Glacier
by Brenda FowlerOn a warm September day in 1991, two German hikers stumbled upon a frozen, intact body melting out of the remains of a glacier in the Tyrolean Alps. Over the next few days, as a parade of often irreverent visitors poked and prodded the mummy-like corpse, curious items began to emerge from the ice: an ax with a metal blade, a longbow, finely stitched leather clothing, and--most astonishing of all--boots stuffed with grass. But only after the corpse was recovered and taken for an autopsy to the medical examiner in Innsbruck, Austria, did a vigilant archaeologist recognize that this was no ordinary dead body. Iceman is the story of the international scientific investigation launched to study the world's oldest naturally preserved human corpse and the astounding cache of prehistoric personal effects found with it. The dramatic narrative takes us from the day of the Iceman's discovery through eight years of scientific investigation, political intrigue, bizarre theories, and ravenous media coverage. The product of more than one hundred interviews with researchers in Austria, Italy, and Germany,Iceman follows scientists into labs and archaeologists into the field as they search for clues to the life and times of a man who lived before the advent of writing and cities. Who was he? Why were parts of his equipment damaged and unfinished? Where was he going? How did he die? Iceman is not merely a compendium of data but the story of the forces that produced and shaped them. At times, debates over who owned the Iceman and what should be done with him overshadowed the research. Brenda Fowler chronicles the scientists' squabbles and ego trips and the unexpected twists in the research, including the claim that the Iceman was a fraud and the mystery of his missing penis. Along the way, the authority of science is powerfully questioned and then, largely, reaffirmed in a surprise ending that has already led to a reexamination of the Iceman's final hours and his five millennia in the ice.
The Icepick Surgeon: Murder, Fraud, Sabotage, Piracy, and Other Dastardly Deeds Perpetrated in the Name of Science
by Sam KeanFrom New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes the gripping, untold history of science's darkest secrets, &“a fascinating book [that] deserves a wide audience&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)Science is a force for good in the world—at least usually. But sometimes, when obsession gets the better of scientists, they twist a noble pursuit into something sinister. Under this spell, knowledge isn&’t everything, it&’s the only thing—no matter the cost. Bestselling author Sam Kean tells the true story of what happens when unfettered ambition pushes otherwise rational men and women to cross the line in the name of science, trampling ethical boundaries and often committing crimes in the process.The Icepick Surgeon masterfully guides the reader across two thousand years of history, beginning with Cleopatra&’s dark deeds in ancient Egypt. The book reveals the origins of much of modern science in the transatlantic slave trade of the 1700s, as well as Thomas Edison&’s mercenary support of the electric chair and the warped logic of the spies who infiltrated the Manhattan Project. But the sins of science aren&’t all safely buried in the past. Many of them, Kean reminds us, still affect us today. We can draw direct lines from the medical abuses of Tuskegee and Nazi Germany to current vaccine hesitancy, and connect icepick lobotomies from the 1950s to the contemporary failings of mental-health care. Kean even takes us into the future, when advanced computers and genetic engineering could unleash whole new ways to do one another wrong.Unflinching, and exhilarating to the last page, The Icepick Surgeon fuses the drama of scientific discovery with the illicit thrill of a true-crime tale. With his trademark wit and precision, Kean shows that, while science has done more good than harm in the world, rogue scientists do exist, and when we sacrifice morals for progress, we often end up with neither.
Icgsce 2014
by Md Amin HashimThis book includes selected papers from the ICGSCE 2014 with focus on the current trends of global resources used to meet the growing demands to improve life style coupled with environmental and social problems related to the resource consumption with emphasize to move towards sustainable development. It provides a platform for scientists and academicians from local and international universities and industries to promote, share and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of Chemical Engineering with respect to global sustainability. Under the sustainability umbrella the topics covered are; alternative energy sources, alternative feedstock for energy and chemicals, alternative raw materials for household commodity, green process with minimal environmental impact, process intensification, waste minimization, recycling of wastes and providing quality water, food and medicines. Other topics covered include: 1. Oil and gas, Biofuel, Fuel cell, Renewable energy 2. Green technology, Sustainability, Environmental, Carbon sequestration, Carbon footprint, Natural resources 3. Chemical processes, Separation technology, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Food technology, Particle technology, Corrosion, Pharmaceutical, Phytochemical, Oleochemical 4. Process modeling, Process Simulation, Process control 5. Advanced material, Polymer, Catalyst, Enzyme 6. Policy, Regulations, Strategy and implementation, Safety, Management of science, Engineering education 7. Process Safety and Loss Prevention, Environmental and chemical risk assessment, Transportation risk analysis, Inherent safety.
Ich bin nicht dick, ich habe nur schwere Gene: Die Macht unseres Erbguts und wo sie endet
by Nicolai PeschelGehören Sie auch zu den Menschen, die einen Donut nur betrachten müssen, um 3 Kilo mehr auf der Waage zu haben – wohingegen andere den ganzen Tag essen können, ohne ein Gramm zuzunehmen? Haben Sie sich auch schon einmal gefragt, was schuld daran ist, dass Sie keinen Alkohol vertragen, beim lustigen Karaoke Abend ausgebuht werden, mit 30 schon eine Glatze haben oder so ein Morgenmuffel sind? Eine einfache Antwort auf diese Fragen wäre: Das habe ich von meinen Eltern geerbt - das liegt alles nur an meinen Genen! Aber stimmt das wirklich? Auf vergnügliche Weise erklärt das Buch „Ich bin nicht dick, ich habe nur schwere Gene“ die Macht und Wirkung der Gene auf unseren Körper, unser Verhalten und unsere Persönlichkeit. Erfahren Sie mehr darüber, wie selbstbestimmt wir Menschen unter dem Einfluss der Gene sind. Welche unserer Charaktereigenschaften sind erblich und unseren Genen geschuldet – und wo haben Umwelt, soziales Umfeld und wir selbst den größeren Einfluss?
ICH Quality Guidelines: An Implementation Guide
by Andrew Teasdale David Elder Raymond W. NimsExamining the implications and practical implementation of multi-disciplinary International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) topics, this book gives an integrated view of how the guidelines inform drug development strategic planning and decision-making.• Addresses a consistent need for interpretation, training, and implementation examples of ICH guidelines via case studies• Offers a primary reference point for practitioners addressing the dual challenge of interpretation and practical implementation of ICH guidelines• Uses case studies to help readers understand and apply ICH guidelines• Provides valuable insights into guidelines development, with chapters by authors involved in generating or with experience implementing the guidelines• Includes coverage of stability testing, analytical method validation, impurities, biotechnology drugs and products, and good manufacturing practice (GMP)
Ichnoentomology
by Jorge Fernando GeniseThis book is devoted to the ichnology of insects, and associated trace fossils, in soils and paleosols. The traces described here, mostly nests and pupation chambers, include one of the most complex architectures produced by animals. Chapters explore the walls, shapes and fillings of trace fossils followed by their classifications and ichnotaxonomy. Detailed descriptions and interpretations for different groups of insects like bees, ants, termites, dung beetles and wasps are also provided. Chapters also highlight the the paleoenvironmental significance of insect trace fossils in paleosols for paleontological reconstructions, sedimentological interpretation, and ichnofabrics analysis. Readers will discover how insect trace fossils act as physical evidence for reconstructing the evolution of behavior, phylogenies, past geographical distributions, and to know how insects achieved some of the more complex architectures. The book will appeal to researchers and graduate students in ichnology, sedimentology, paleopedology, and entomology and readers interested in insect architecture.
Ichnology
by M. Gabriela Mángano Luis BuatoisIchnology is the study of traces created in the substrate by living organisms. This is the first book to systematically cover basic concepts and applications in both paleobiology and sedimentology, bridging the gap between the two main facets of the field. It emphasizes the importance of understanding ecologic controls on benthic fauna distribution and the role of burrowing organisms in changing their environments. A detailed analysis of the ichnology of a range of depositional environments is presented using examples from the Precambrian to the recent, and the use of trace fossils in facies analysis and sequence stratigraphy is discussed. The potential for biogenic structures to provide valuable information and solve problems in a wide range of fields is also highlighted. An invaluable resource for researchers and graduate students in paleontology, sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy, this book will also be of interest to industry professionals working in petroleum geoscience.
Ichnology of the Lowlands of South America: Paleoichnological Studies in Continental Cenozoic Rocks (Springer Earth System Sciences)
by José Herminio LazaIchnology is the science of marks, tracks, trails, traces structures and other sources of evidence of biological activity, beyond the living beings themselves, when studied both in continents and oceans. In spite of its scientific value and interdisciplinary contribution, particularly in South America, in the complex task of identifying ancient environments, information is dispersed and sometimes even ignored. This book has recovered the remarkably abundant information that Ichnology of terrestrial environments has incorporated. The studied geographical regions are the Pampas of Argentina, vast lowlands with a wide latitudinal distribution in between the warm and wet subtropical areas and the cold deserts of Patagonia. Pedogenetic processes preserve tracks and marks found in sediments, rock surfaces and soils, revealing the activity of life forms. This book refers to a variety of signs of biological activity, particularly in ancient soils. This volume includes abundant original information and a meticulous revision of paleo-ichnological investigations, most by the author himself, one of the most important South American specialists, during many decades of his dedication to scientific research. The book includes a review of the stratigraphic sequences of the Cenozoic chronostratigraphic scheme. Firstly, the author provides a scrutiny of the continental ichnofacies and the ichnological record of the South American Cenozoic age. This is followed by chapters dedicated to the faunal associations of vertebrates, with very valuable information about the past climatic events and biogeographical changes, of undoubted value for those scholars interested in vertebrate Paleontology. Likewise, the highly relevant ichnotaxonomy is also developed exhaustively, with special reference to the essential activity of insects in the paleosols, mostly ants and termites.Finally, this book presents the most complete, extensive and up-dated bibliography in the subject, which is probably unique as such for southern South America and most of the world.Certainly, this is a book that will provide valuable scientific tools for those specialists interested in this infrequent discipline, either paleontologists, biologists, geologists, pedologists and sedimentologists.
The Icky Bug Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books)
by Jerry PallottaLearn your ABCs in this &“icky&” exploration of all the creepy crawly insects from A to Z. Best-selling author Jerry Pallotta delivers a fun first concepts book that helps children discover why farmers like pray mantis, why fireflies light up the sky, or how water spiders breathe underwater. Pallotta&’s signature witty yet scientific text paired with Masiello&’s vivid and detailed illustrations make this alphabetic exploration one that will keep curious readers intrigued and engaged as they learn about the natural world of bugs.
The Icky Bug Counting Book (Jerry Pallotta's Counting Books)
by Jerry PallottaLearn to count in this &“icky&” introduction to bugs and numbers. For most children, insects and the small world they inhabit is endlessly creepy, crawly, and fascinating. Best-selling author Jerry Pallotta delivers a fun first concepts book that uncovers the wild world of bugs and insects. From the Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly to Yellowjacket Flies, readers will learn intriguing facts while practicing their numbers. Pallotta&’s signature witty yet scientific text paired with Masiello&’s vivid and detailed illustrations makes this exploration of all things creepy-crawly one that will keep readers engaged and curious as they learn about the natural world of bugs.
Icky Squishy Science
by Sandra MarkleFOAM AT THE MOUTH ABOUT SCIENCE! Have you ever wondered why your breath smells bad or how far you can spit? Have you ever wanted to blow up marshmallows or catapult them across a room? Are you inquisitive enough to pet a worm but too queasy to eat one? You may be surprised what this book will get you to do in the name of science. Each experiment is clearly outlined and explained so that you'll not only know how to do something neat like shoot water without a squirt gun, but you'll know why it happens, too. So clear off your kitchen counter, gather a few sample materials, and get ready to roll up your sleeves, pinch your nose, and plunge into some of the slimiest science experiments around!
ICML 55.0 – Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets Overview (River Publishers Series in Energy Engineering and Systems)
by The International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML), USAICML 55.0 is part of a series of standards documents that represent the ICML 55® International Lubrication Standard. It is designed to provide an overview of a lubrication management system and processes applicable to the effective management of physical assets related to lubrication, its principles, and terminology. ICML 55.0 is intended for use in association with ICML 55.1, Requirements for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets, ICML 55.2, Guideline for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets, and ICML 55.3, Auditors’ Standard Practice and Policies Manual.
ICML 55.1 – Requirements for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets (River Publishers Series in Energy Engineering and Systems)
by The International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML), USAICML 55.1 is part of a series of standards documents that represent the ICML 55® International Lubrication Standard. ICML 55.1 details the twelve Lubrication Management Plans/Auditable Elements that an organization must establish, document, manage, and maintain to satisfy the organization’s lubrication asset management strategy and system, and to successfully certify to the ICML 55 standard.ICML 55.1 is intended for use in association with ICML 55.0, Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets Overview, ICML 55.2, Guideline for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets, and ICML 55.3, Auditors’ Standard Practice and Policies Manual.
ICML 55.2 – Guideline for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets (River Publishers Series in Energy Engineering and Systems)
by The International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML), USAICML 55.2 is part of a series of standards documents that represent the ICML 55® International Lubrication Standard. ICML 55.2 is designed to take an in-depth look at the twelve Lubrication Management Plans/Auditable Elements outlined in ICML 55.1, to illustrate the value of each element (the Why?), and provide the reader with many "how to" examples. Included are many punch lists of typical requirements an auditor would look for to prove compliance readiness for certification purposes. Even if certification is not the goal, ICML 55.2 can be used as a practical "blueprint" manual for implementing a best practice lubrication management program, as well as a reference and study guide for many of the individual certifications offered by the ICML. ICML 55.2 is intended for use in association with ICML 55.0, Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets Overview, ICML 55.1, Requirements for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets, and ICML 55.3, Auditors’ Standard Practice and Policies Manual.
ICOL-2019: Proceedings of the International Conference on Optics and Electro-Optics, Dehradun, India (Springer Proceedings in Physics #258)
by Kehar Singh A. K. Gupta Sudhir Khare Nimish Dixit Kamal PantThis book presents peer-reviewed articles from the International Conference on Optics and Electro-optics, ICOL-2019, held at Dehradun in India. It brings together leading researchers and professionals in the field of optics/optical engineering/optical materials and provides a platform to present and establish collaborations in this important area, with the theme “Trends in Electro-optics Instrumentation for Strategic Applications”. Topics covered but not limited to are Optical Engineering, Optical Thin Films, Optical Materials, IR Sensors, Image Processing & Systems, Photonic Band Gap Materials, Adaptive Optics, Optical Image Processing & Holography, Lasers, Fiber Lasers & its Applications, Diffractive Optics, Innovative packaging of Optical Systems, Nanophotonics Devices and Applications, Optical Interferometry & Metrology, Terahertz, Millimeter Wave & Microwave Photonics, Fiber, Integrated & Nonlinear Optics and Optics and Electro-optics for Strategic Applications.
The Iconoclastic Imagination: Image, Catastrophe, and Economy in America from the Kennedy Assassination to September 11
by Ned O'GormanBloody, fiery spectacles--the Challenger disaster, 9/11, JFK's assassination--have given us moments of catastrophe that make it easy to answer the "where were you when" question and shape our ways of seeing what came before and after. Why are these spectacles so packed with meaning? In The Iconoclastic Imagination, Ned O'Gorman approaches each of these moments as an image of icon-destruction that give us distinct ways to imagine social existence in American life. He argues that the Cold War gave rise to crises in political, aesthetic, and political-aesthetic representations. Locating all of these crises within a "neoliberal imaginary," O'Gorman explains that since the Kennedy assassination, the most powerful way to see "America" has been in the destruction of representative American symbols or icons. This, in turn, has profound implications for a neoliberal economy, social philosophy, and public policy. Richly interwoven with philosophical, theological, and rhetorical traditions, the book offers a new foundation for a complex and innovative approach to studying Cold War America, political theory, and visual culture.
Icons (Icons #2)
by Margaret StohlYour heart beats only with their permission.Everything changed on The Day. The day the windows shattered. The day the power stopped. The day Dol's family dropped dead. The day Earth lost a war it didn't know it was fighting. Since then, Dol has lived a simple life in the countryside -- safe from the shadow of the Icon and its terrifying power. Hiding from the one truth she can't avoid. She's different. She survived. Why? When Dol and her best friend, Ro, are captured and taken to the Embassy, off the coast of the sprawling metropolis once known as the City of Angels, they find only more questions. While Ro and fellow hostage Tima rage against their captors, Dol finds herself drawn to Lucas, the Ambassador's privileged son. But the four teens are more alike than they might think, and the timing of their meeting isn't a coincidence. It's a conspiracy. Within the Icon's reach, Dol, Ro, Tima, and Lucas discover that their uncontrollable emotions -- which they've always thought to be their greatest weaknesses -- may actually be their greatest strengths. Bestselling author Margaret Stohl delivers the first book in a heart-pounding series set in a haunting new world where four teens must piece together the mysteries of their pasts -- in order to save the future.
Icons of Evolution: Science or Myth? Why Much of What We Teach About Evolution Is Wrong
by Jonathan Wells Jody F. SjogrenHow would you react if told that you and your children have been lied to in science lessons at school and university? Yet this is exactly what has been happening for decades, as Icons of Evolution' demonstrates.The author, a Berkeley Ph.D in Biology, is not a creationist, but his book describes many serious misrepresentations of facts commonly found in biology textbooks, which are used to perpetuate belief in evolution. The main part of the book describes ten of these icons', devoting one chapter to each, and shows what is wrong with them in the light of published scientific evidence. The chapters are all fairly brief, and each is divided into short sections, to make the material easier to assimilate. The author's thesis is amply documented with 71 pages of research notes at the end of the book.
Icons of Invention: The Makers of the Modern World From Gutenberg To Gates
by John W. KloosterIntended as a reference for students in high school and up, this two-volume set considers 24 important inventions and their inventors over the past 600 years. Each chapter reviews the background of an inventor (or group of inventors) and describes the origin and early development of the invention, introductory marketing, and subsequent activities of the inventors. The inventors' competitors are also profiled, and the sometimes controversial routes that the inventors took to their most famous creations are detailed. Volume I begins with the printing press, the steam engine, and food preservation, and concludes with electric power and vaccination. Volume II begins with Henry Ford, the Wright Brothers, and the radio, and ends with satellite communications, Bill Gates, and the Internet. B&w historical and contemporary photos are included. Klooster is a retired attorney who specializes in intellectual property law. The series introduces a new reference format and approach to popular culture, focusing on icons that embody a group of values, elicit strong reactions, reflect the essence of a time and place, and link different traditions and periods. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Icons of Life: A Cultural History of Human Embryos
by Lynn M. MorganThis book takes up the question of how embryos-- as ideas, images, symbols, and tiny bits of human tissue-- are generated, circulated, and enlivened by social and political discourse and shows how embryological view of development intersects with the social and material history of human embryo collecting.
ICoWEFS 2024 Sustainability Proceedings (Lecture Notes on Multidisciplinary Industrial Engineering)
by Paulo Sérgio Brito João Rafael da Costa Sanches Galvão Henrique Almeida Liliana Catarina Rosa Ferreira Pedro Emanuel Alves Flores de Oliveira GalaThis book delves into the critical intersections of food systems, sustainability, and resource management, exploring innovative approaches and research from various disciplines. With a focus on both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, the book addresses topics such as eco-labels, food waste quantification, bioactive food components, and the role of smallholder farmers in emerging e-marketplaces. Divided into two core sessions, the book covers a wide range of topics essential to achieving sustainable food systems. The first session focuses on enhancing food supply chains, consumer behavior, and the development of nutritious, eco-friendly food products. The second session shifts towards resource management and the circular economy, providing cutting-edge research on biodegradable materials, biomass management, and the valorization of agricultural waste. Throughout the chapters, experts emphasize innovative practices in biorefineries, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and environmental policy.
ICP Emission Spectrometry: A Practical Guide
by Joachim NölteA practical guide to ICP emission spectrometry, updated with information on the latest developments and applications The revised and updated third edition of ICP Emission Spectrometry contains all the essential information needed for successful ICP OES analyses. In addition, the third edition reflects the most recent developments and applications in the field. Filled with illustrative examples and written in a user-friendly style, the book contains material on the instrumentation instructions on how to develop effective methods. Throughout the text, the author—a noted expert on the topic—incorporates typical questions and problems and provides checklists and detailed instructions for implementation. The third edition includes 10 new chapters that cover recent progress in both the application and methodology of the technology. New information on plasma, the optics, and the detector of the spectrometer is also highlighted. This revised third edition: Contains fresh chapters on the newest developments Presents several new chapters on plasma as well as the optics and the detector of the spectrometer Offers a helpful troubleshooting guide as well as examples of practical applications Includes myriad illustrative examples Written for lab technicians, students, environmental chemists, water chemists, soil chemists, soil scientists, geochemists, and materials scientists, ICP Emission Spectrometry, Third Edition continues to offer the basics for successful ICP OES analyses and has been updated with the latest developments and applications.
ICP Emissionsspektrometrie für Praktiker: Grundlagen, Methodenentwicklung, Anwendungsbeispiele
by Joachim NölteDie Neuauflage dieser beliebten, leicht verständlichen und anwenderorientierten Einführung in die ICP-Emissionspektrometrie umfaßt die praxisrelevanten Grundlagen, gerätetechnische Informationen, eine Anleitung zur Methodenentwicklung sowie viele praktische Anwendungsbeispiele.
ICP Emissionsspektrometrie für Praktiker: Grundlagen, Methodenentwicklung, Anwendungsbeispiele
by Joachim NölteDas Basis-Know-how fur richtige ICP-OES-Analytik! Erstmalig ist eine deutschsprachige, leicht verst ndliche und anwenderorientierte Einf hrung in die ICP-Emissionspektrometrie verf gbar. Sie umfa t die praxisrelevanten Grundlagen, ger tetechnische Informationen, eine Anleitung zur Methodenentwicklung und viele praktische Anwendungsbeispiele. Das Buch ist kompakt und sehr bersichtlich gestaltet, mit Infoboxen zu typischen Fragen und Problemen, Checklisten und detaillierten Hinweisen zur Handhabung. Es ist nicht nur ein Begleiter fur die eigenst ndige Aus- und Weiterbildung, sondern ebenso ein verl sslicher Leitfaden fur die praktische Laborarbeit, denn auch die Aspekte Pflege und Wartung sowie Trouble-Shooting kommen nicht zu kurz. Alle Anwender der ICP-OES k nnen vom bew hrten Erfahrungsschatz des Autors profitieren, den er in zwei Jahrzehnten bei der Ausbildung und Beratung von Anwendern sowie bei der Ger teentwicklung gesammelt hat. Er war Mitarbeiter eines f hrenden Ger teherstellers und ist jetzt freiberuflicher Berater.