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Seized: Temporal Lobe Epilepsy as a Medical, Historical, and Artistic Phenomenon
by Eve LaplanteSeized is a narrative portrait of a common brain disorder that can alter personality, illuminating the mind-body problem and the limits of free will. An invaluable resource for anyone touched by epilepsy, Seized gives first-hand accounts of three ordinary patients with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), explaining what they suffer and how they cope. The book also tells the stories of creative luminaries diagnosed with or suspected of having TLE, including van Gogh, Dostoevsky, Lewis Carroll, Saint Paul, and Flaubert. The psychological implications of Seized are, according to Publishers Weekly, "staggering." Kirkus Reviews called the book "Fascinating . . . LaPlante's descriptions of the human brain are wonderfully concrete, her historical research is well presented, and her empathy for TLE's victims is clear." In this "fascinating account of medical research," Howard Gardner noted, "LaPlante shows how a brain scar may cause bizarre aggressive or sexual behavior--and works of profound creative imagination."
Seizing the Future: Dawn of the Macroindustrial Era
by Michael G. Zey"Marked by verve, vision, and a thorough familiarity with the field, this book buoys the spirit, challenges conventional thinking, and arms the reader as do few comparable works in futuristics. Engagingly written, and free of both jargon and pretentiousness, it sets a high standard for 21st century explorations."--Arthur B. Shostak, Drexel University
Sekret Machines: An official investigation of the UFO phenomenon
by Jacques Vallee Peter Levenda Tom DelongeAn exceptional examination from award-winning author and producer Tom DeLonge with renowned research author Peter Levenda, Sekret Machines: GODS will take you on an eye-opening journey that transcends speculation and is based on unprecedented access to officials at the highest levels of government, military and industrial agencies who have provided insights and assistance never before experienced by any researchers in this controversial field. GODS takes us beyond speculation to certain knowledge of what exactly lies at the heart of the most important Phenomenon ever to confront human understanding. This first volume introduces the reader to some of the critical issues that are foundational to an intelligent and enlightened grasp of the revelations that will follow in the next two volumes. There is another Force in the universe of our Reality, another context for comprehending what has been going on for millennia and especially in the last seventy years. Sekret Machines is the result of input from scientists, engineers, intelligence officers, and military officials -- a group we call the Advisors -- and transcends the speculation of journalists, historians and others whose conclusions are often either misinformed or only tease around the edges of the Sekret Machines. The reader will not discover wild theories or unfounded claims, but instead will confront a solid -- if often unsettling -- reality, one that demands the collaboration of all of us in every field of human endeavor if we are to understand it and manage its effects. If nothing else, readers will come to the conclusion that the Phenomenon is not what they think it is. It is, in fact, much more serious and potentially much more threatening than they can imagine. Sekret Machines: GODS is volume one of the companion investigation series to the bestselling thriller Sekret Machines: Chasing Shadows by DeLonge and NYTimes bestselling author AJ Hartley. The whole is truly greater than the sum of its parts. Read together, the thriller series and the investigation series show what cannot be revealed with one approach alone.
Sekundärer Feinstaub (essentials)
by Robert TrierweilerDieses essential enthält Informationen zu den physikochemischen Prozessen und Abläufen der Sekundärpartikelbildung und der Feinstaubentstehung. Photochemische Oxidation und heterogene Reaktionen in der Troposphäre und der Stratosphäre, Reaktionen von Ammonium und Schwefeldioxid in der Gegenwart von flüssigem Wasser und die katalytische Oxidation in Gegenwart von Schwermetallen werden beschrieben. Zudem wird ein Überblick über die Quellen von Feinstaub und Präkursoren gegeben.
Selbstbestimmung und Causal Agency-Theorie: Von der Forschung in die Praxis
by Karrie A. Shogren Sheida K. RaleyDieses Buch führt die Causal Agency-Theorie als Rahmen zur Definition von Selbstbestimmung ein und beschreibt deren Entwicklung sowie wesentliche Merkmale. Es fasst die Forschung zur Förderung und Verbesserung der Selbstbestimmung zusammen und untersucht die praktischen Implikationen im Kontext von Behinderung über den Lebensverlauf. Das Buch hebt auch zukünftige Richtungen für Theorie, Forschung und Praxis in den Bereichen positive Psychologie und Behinderung hervor. Wichtige Themenbereiche umfassen: Theoretische Grundlagen der Entwicklung von Selbstbestimmung sowie Forschungsergebnisse und praktische Implikationen über den Lebensverlauf. Fragen im Zusammenhang mit der Umsetzung evidenzbasierter Praktiken zur Förderung von Selbstbestimmung im Kontext von Behinderung. Mögliche Strategien zur Überwindung von Barrieren für Selbstbestimmung durch forschungsbasierte Praktiken. Zukünftige Richtungen zur weiteren Integration der Causal Agency-Theorie in Interventionen der positiven Psychologie sowie in Unterstützungsstrukturen bei besonderen Beeinträchtigungen. Selbstbestimmung und Causal Agency-Theorie ist eine unverzichtbare Ressource für Forscher, Professoren und Graduiertenstudenten sowie für Kliniker, Therapeuten und andere Fachleute in den Bereichen Entwicklungs- und positive Psychologie, Bildungsrichtlinien und -praxis, Sonderpädagogik, Sozialarbeit, Ergotherapie, Sprach- und Sprachtherapie, öffentliche Gesundheit und Gesundheitspolitik.
Selbstgefühl: Kann Selbstbewusstsein als Gefühl verstanden werden?
by Gerhard KreuchDiese Monographie bietet neue Einblicke in die Verbindung zwischen Selbstbewusstsein und Emotion. Sie konzentriert sich auf die Frage, was uns die grundlegenden "Gefühle des Seins" über uns selbst sagen. Die Ergebnisse bereichern die Philosophie der menschlichen Affektivität und tragen dazu bei, ein neues Licht auf einige dringende, aktuelle Probleme zu werfen. Der Autor versucht, das Selbstbewusstsein als ein affektives Phänomen zu verstehen, nämlich als Selbstgefühl. Er identifiziert es als ein präreflexives, präpropositionales, körperliches Gefühl, das unseren Möglichkeitsraum formt. Es ist die affektive Offenlegung der individuellen Existenz. Seine Darstellung überwindet die Schwierigkeiten des unendlichen Regresses und der bösartigen Zirkularität, mit denen reflexive (oder übergeordnete) Darstellungen des Selbstbewusstseins zu kämpfen haben. Gleichzeitig hilft sie, eine Brücke zwischen der grundlegenden Ebene des Selbstbewusstseins und der höheren Ebene der substanzielleren Gedanken über sich selbst zu schlagen. Der Titel befasst sich mit grundlegender Affektivität, Matthew Ratcliffes Theorie der existentiellen Gefühle, Merkmalen des Selbstgefühls sowie Angemessenheit und Unangemessenheit in der Selbstinterpretation. Außerdem werden die Beiträge der Heidelberger Schule des Selbstbewusstseins zu den aktuellen Debatten erörtert. Der Titel bietet Studenten und Forschern einen einzigartigen Einblick in so wichtige philosophische Fragen wie: Was ist Selbst-Bewusstsein? Wie können wir uns selbst erkennen? Er wird auch ein breiteres Publikum ansprechen, das sich für das Selbstbewusstsein und/oder die menschliche Affektivität interessiert, da er keine Kenntnis des Fachjargons voraussetzt.
Selbstmarketing für Bewerber: Wie Sie Ihr berufliches Profil schärfen und sich erfolgreich bewerben (essentials)
by Dunja ReuleinDieses Essential zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie sich nach dem Studium selbst positionieren und vermarkten, wie Sie auf dieser Basis eine Bewerbung souverän angehen und damit den Grundstein für Ihre weitere Karriere legen. Stärken-Schwächen-Profile und ausführliche Checklisten helfen Ihnen dabei, Ihre Qualifikationen und persönlichen Vorstellungen mit den Anforderungen des Arbeitsmarktes abzugleichen und Fallstricke im Bewerbungsprozess zu vermeiden. Ergänzend vermittelt die Autorin zahlreiche Tipps und Tricks, die Ihnen die oft beschwerliche Bewerbungsphase erleichtern.
SELDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry
by Charlotte H. Clarke Diane L. MccarthySELDI is distinct from other TOF-MS technologies in that it couples features of chromatography and mass spectrometry, facilitating analyte enrichment and sample cleanup on an array surface. In the growing field of proteomics, SELDI technology has been widely used for biomarker discovery and characterization in diverse applications including diagnostics, drug development, and basic research. SELDI-based biomarker studies can typically be divided into four phases: discovery, validation, purification and identification, and assay development. SELDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry: Methods and Protocols provides an overview of the current applications of SELDI-TOF MS (surface enhanced laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry), with an emphasis on study and experimental design, data analysis and interpretation, and assay development. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular BiologyTM series format, chapters contain introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and accessible, SELDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry: Methods and Protocols will provide information on optimizing study design, experimental protocols, and data analysis and interpretation to yield robust biomarkers and biomarker assays, using examples from different disease areas.
Select Science 6
by Lisa Duvall Alan Cromer Cynthia Martinez-Bagwill Haydn A. "Chip" FoxScience textbook
Select Science 8
by Lisa Duvall Alan Cromer Cynthia Martinez-Bagwill Haydn A. "Chip" FoxWelcome to eighth grade science! Throughout this year you will be solving problems dealing with interactions among systems. These systems include those found in the universe, on Earth, and in the human body. There are many pieces of equipment and types of mathematical calculations you will need to use to help solve these problems.
Select Topics in Signal Analysis
by Harish ParthasarathyThis book developed from a course given by the author to undergraduate and postgraduate students. It takes up Matrix Theory, Antenna Theory, and Probability Theory in detail. The first chapter on matrix theory discusses in reasonable depth the theory of Lie Algebras leading upto Cartan’s Classification Theory. It also discusses some basic elements of Functional Analysis and Operator Theory in infinite dimensional Banach and Hilbert spaces. The second chapter discusses Basic Probability Theory and the topics discussed find applications to Stochastic Filtering Theory for differential equations driven by white Gaussian noise. The third chapter is on Antenna Theory with a focus on Modern Quantum Antenna Theory. The book will be a valuable resource to students and early career researchers in the field of Mathametical Physics.
Selected Applications of Modern FT-IR Techniques
by NishikidaThis volume is intended to show beginners in modern Fourier Transform-Infrared analysis which technique of infrared analysis should be selected and how to use it to obtain certain information from the most common samples brought into research and analytical laboratories in production industries.
Selected Articles from the 2nd International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials and Applications: ICANA 2024; 10-12 July, Amaravati, India (Springer Proceedings in Physics #413)
by Yogendra Kumar Mishra Giribabu Lingamallu Tufan GhoshThis book comprises selected articles from the 2nd International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials and Applications (ICANA 2024) held from 10 to 12 July at Amaravati in India. It presents recent developments in the fields of nanoscale sciences. The topics covered in this book include energy storage and conversion, bio- and healthcare materials, sensors and actuators, functional materials, optical materials, and computational and simulation methods. This book is useful for researchers and professionals working in the various fields of nano- and material science.
Selected Articles from the 8th International Conference on Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology, ICMEN 2024, 28-29 September, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Exploring the Frontiers of Materials and Nanotechnology (Springer Proceedings in Physics #421)
by Ching Yern Chee Cong WangThis volume delves into recent innovative approaches and advancements in the dynamic fields of materials engineering and nanotechnology. It offers a comprehensive exploration of diverse topics, ranging from advanced materials synthesis and characterization to nanoscale science and engineering, functional composite materials, and sustainable technologies. Curated from the esteemed 8th International Conference on Material Engineering and Nanotechnology (ICMEN 2024) held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on September 28th-29th, 2024, this book presents peer reviewed articles authored by experts across various domains of materials engineering and nanotechnology. The significance of these proceedings lies in their profound impact on advancing the collective knowledge and understanding within the scientific community. By disseminating cutting-edge research findings and innovations, this publication serves as a catalyst for collaboration, idea generation, and the expansion of scientific horizons. With its broad scope and relevance, this book is indispensable for materials and nanotechnology engineers, scholars, and researchers across science, technology, and engineering disciplines.
Selected Articles from the International Conference on Sustainable Fashion and Technical Textiles: ICSFT-2024: 12 November, Jalandhar, India (Proceedings in Technology Transfer)
by Sudev Dutta Payal Bansal Ashish Kapoor C. C. Reddy Prabhuraj VenkatramanThis book includes peer reviewed articles from ICSFT-2024 held on 12 November at Jalandhar in India. It highlights the future of eco-friendly fashion and the development of advanced textile technologies and practices to reduce the environmental impact of fashion industry. It encompasses the creation and application of new materials, production processes, and design strategies that prioritize sustainability, resource efficiency, and reduced waste. It highlights the integration of eco-friendly practices in textile manufacturing, such as the use of biodegradable fibers, recycled materials, and sustainable dyeing techniques, aiming to transform the fashion industry into a more environmentally responsible sector while maintaining high performance and functionality in textiles. By highlighting successful case studies and emerging trends, the book provides a comprehensive overview of how sustainability is being integrated into the technical textiles sector. Perfect for professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts, this resource underscores the importance of sustainability in creating a more responsible and environmentally friendly fashion landscape.
Selected Articles from the Smart and Sustainable Industrial Ecosystem Conference 2024: SSIEC 2024, 5 August, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Proceedings in Technology Transfer)
by Christina Chin M. M. Novita Sakundarini Akhil Garg Andrew SpowageThis book presents selected peer reviewed articles from the Smart and Sustainable Industrial Ecosystem Conference 2024 (SSIEC 2024), that took place on 5 August 2024in The Kuala Lumpur Teaching Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The collection catered for articles sharing new insights and research developments by academicians and industry experts on the theme that aligns with United Nations SGD 9 (build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation) and 11 (make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable). Topics covered include renewable energy systems, advanced sustainable materials technologies, energy-efficient process and mechanical systems, smart manufacturing, and green and sustainable manufacturing. The book will appeal to sustainable energy consultants, mechanical and manufacturing engineers.
Selected Articles of the 2nd International Conference on Spectroscopy in Materials Science: ICOSIMS-2024, 5-7 June, Portugal (Springer Proceedings in Physics #422)
by Suresh Kumar Jakka Pavani Krishnapuram Manuel Pedro Fernandes GraçaThis volume compiles selected articles from the 2nd International Conference on Spectroscopy in Materials Science (ICOSIMS-2024) held online on June 5-7 2024. It offers insights into recent developments in analytical techniques and spectroscopic methods vital to materials science. Hosted by the Department of Physics at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, the conference gathered experts across various fields to discuss innovative research and applications. The book covers topics such as light-matter interaction, materials characterization, and photon and phonon dynamics, featuring contributions from both established and emerging scholars. Spectroscopic techniques like infrared to ultraviolet-visible Raman, nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray crystallography and mass spectrometry are highlighted, addressing challenges in nanotechnology, biomedicine, and energy research. Emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, the volume includes contributions from participants from 15 countries. Keynote speeches and invited talks stimulated valuable discussions and knowledge exchange, prompting readers to explore new questions and methodologies influencing the future of spectroscopy. Intended for researchers, educators, and professionals in physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering, this conference proceedings volume serves as a resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding and stay informed on recent advancements in spectroscopy and materials science.
The Selected Models of the Mesostructure of Composites: Percolation, Clusters, Force Fields (SpringerBriefs in Physics)
by Alexander HeregaThis book presents the role of mesostructure on the properties of composite materials. A complex percolation model is developed for the material structure containing percolation clusters of phases and interior boundaries. Modeling of technological cracks and the percolation in the Sierpinski carpet are described. The interaction of mesoscopic interior boundaries of the material, including the fractal nature of interior boundaries, the oscillatory nature of it interaction and also the stochastic model of the interior boundaries’ interaction, the genesis, structure, and properties are discussed. One of part of the book introduces the percolation model of the long-range effect which is based on the notion on the multifractal clusters with transforming elements, and the theorem on the field interaction of multifractals is described. In addition small clusters, their characteristic properties and the criterion of stability are presented.
Selected Philosophical And Scientific Writings (Jossey-bass Guides To Online Teaching And Learning)
by Emilie Du Châtelet Judith P. Zinsser Isabelle BourThough most historians remember her as the mistress of Voltaire, Emilie Du Châtelet (1706–49) was an accomplished writer in her own right, who published multiple editions of her scientific writings during her lifetime, as well as a translation of Newton’s Principia Mathematica that is still the standard edition of that work in French. Had she been a man, her reputation as a member of the eighteenth-century French intellectual elite would have been assured. In the 1970s, feminist historians of science began the slow work of recovering Du Châtelet’s writings and her contributions to history and philosophy. For this edition, Judith P. Zinsser has selected key sections from Du Châtelet’s published and unpublished works, as well as related correspondence, part of her little-known critique of the Old and New Testaments, and a treatise on happiness that is a refreshingly uncensored piece of autobiography—making all of them available for the first time in English. The resulting volume will recover Châtelet’s place in the pantheon of French letters and culture.
Selected Problems in Physical Chemistry
by Predrag-Peter IlichThis book is a collection of 50 original problems in physical chemistry including several living systems. Each problem is accompanied by a detailed step-by-step solution, organized as strategy, assumptions, approximations, numerical calculation and interpretation. Solutions to the key problems (e.g. thermal equilibration, ligand-receptor interaction, aminoacid zwitterions, HOMO-LUMO gap) are accompanied by simple introductory explanations. In addition, informal notes are provided on difficult concepts, for example: entropy, reaction activation barrier, wave mechanics. Schemes, diagrams and structural formulas accompany most solutions and explanations. Thus, this textbook may serve as a self-tutorial for undergraduate students in physical chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, and medicinal chemistry.
Selected Problems in the Elastodynamics of Piezoceramic Bodies (Advanced Structured Materials #154)
by Alexander Ya. Grigorenko Wolfgang H. Müller Igor A. LozaThis book presents various dynamic processes in non-uniform piezoceramic cylindrical and spherical bodies based on numerical methods. It discusses different variants of nonhomogeneous structural polarized piezoceramic materials in the shape of cylinders and spheres, and highlights the validation of the reliability of the results obtained by numerical calculations. The content is based on an outlined theory and methods of three-dimensional electroelasticity problems.
Selected Problems of Solid Mechanics and Solving Methods (Advanced Structured Materials #204)
by Alexander Ya. Grigorenko Holm Altenbach Victor A. Eremeyev Vladimir M. Nazarenko Viacheslav Bogdanov Roman M. KushnirThis book examines new approaches for the estimation of errors in approximate theories. Numerical and analytical methods in mechanics often require the establishment of a set of basic equations, and various approaches exist to create approximate theories from them. The problem is that nobody knows the boundaries of the estimation of errors in approximate theories. This book presents new approaches to overcome this problem and to provide the reader with suitable methods for the relevant field, including a representation of different scientific schools and different countries. These new methods are helping to solve many problems not only in analytical Mechanics but also in Physics, Mathematics, and Civil Engineering.
Selected Proceedings from the 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, ICIMR 2024, 22-23 August, Suzhou, China: Advances in Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1316)
by Wei Chen Anwar PP Abdul Majeed Andrew Huey Ping Tan Fan Zhang Yuyao Yan Yang Luo Long Huang Chenguang Liu Yuyi ZhuThis book presents proceedings from the 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, ICIMR 2024 Held on 22 and 23 August in Suzhou, China. This proceedings deliberates on the key challenges, engineering and scientific discoveries, innovations, and advances on intelligent manufacturing and robotics that are non-trivial through the lens of Industry 4.0. In this book, traditional and modern solutions that are employed across the spectrum of various intelligent manufacturing and robotics contexts are presents. The readers are expected to gain an insightful view on the current trends, issues, mitigating factors as well as proposed solutions from this book.
Selected Proceedings of the 2nd International Engineering Research Symposium; IERS 2024; 14 Aug; Colombo, Sri Lanka: Engineering Innovations for Economic Transformation (Proceedings in Technology Transfer)
by T. Nilanthi Fernando Manjula Siriwardhana Ranjith Dissanayake Meththika Vithanage Jayathu G. Samarawickrama Pradeep GajanayakeThis book presents selected peer reviewed articles from the 2nd International Engineering Research Symposium- IERS 2024, held at Colombo in Sri Lanka, under the theme of 'Engineering Innovations for Economic Transformation”. It highlights the latest advancements in engineering research, innovations, and technological principles aimed at driving economic changes and improvements within society and the industry. IERS2024 covers the areas of Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Manufacturing & Process Engineering, and other Engineering discipline relevant to the theme of IERS 2024.
Selected Proceedings of the 6th Space Resources Conference: KGK 2023 (Springer Aerospace Technology)
by Katarzyna Malinowska Agata Kołodziejczyk Joanna Pyrkosz-Pacyna Krzysztof Grabowski Olga SergijenkoThis book collects advances, innovations, and applications in the field of space resources and exploration, as presented by international researchers at the 6th Space Resources Conference (KGK), held in Kraków, Poland on May 15-16, 2023. The conference serves as a forum for discussion on the state-of-the-art technologies applicable to current challenges of space exploration, the use of space resources to improve the living conditions of humans and protect Earth’s natural environment, and the latest research results on space resource extraction, transportation, manufacturing in space, and how to develop settlements on the Moon and Mars. Topics include bioastronautics and life support systems, Earth observation and sensors issues, space law, subspace missions, space industry, society and space, space education, and space structures design and operations. The book, which was selected by means of a rigorous peer-review process, presents a wealth of exciting ideas that will open novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaboration among different specialists.