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Origins of Life
by Vlado ValkovicThe primary purpose of this book is to prepare the ground for coordinated efforts aiming to answer the question: where and when life originated. The appearance of life involves three successive stages: i) the formation of chemical elements and their combination to simple molecules, which is the concern of physicists; ii) the evolution of organized complexity in biomolecules and their reactions, which falls within the field of chemistry; iii) the onset of Darwinian evolution after the appearance of the first cell-like structure, which is studied by biologists. This book focuses on the first two steps of this process with chapters exploring topics such as chemical element abundances; galaxies, galactic magnetic fields and cosmic rays; galactic chemical evolution. Key Features: Contains extensive lists of reference and additional reading. Includes new hypotheses concerning the origin of life. Combines consideration from nuclear physics, astrophysics, astro- and geochemistry. Despite its interdisciplinary nature, this book remains accessible to nonexperts, and would be a valuable companion for both experts and laypeople.
Hybrid Intelligence for Smart Grid Systems
by Seelam VSV Prabhu Deva KumarThis book provides an overview of distributed control and distributed optimization theory, followed by specific details on industrial applications to smart grid systems. It discusses the fundamental analysis and design schemes for developing actual working smart grids and covers all aspects concerning the conventional and nonconventional methods of their use. Hybrid Intelligence for Smart Grid Systems provides an overview of a smart grid, along with its needs, benefits, challenges, and existing structure and describes the inverter topologies adopted for integrating renewable power, and provides an overview of its needs, benefits, challenges, and possible future technologies. This pioneering book is a must-read for researchers, engineering professionals, and students, giving them the tools needed to move from the concept of a smart grid to its actual design and implementation. Moreover, it will enable regulators, policymakers, and energy executives to understand the future of energy delivery systems towards safe, economical, high-quality power delivery in a dynamic and demanding environment.
One Welfare in Practice
by Tanya StephensAnimal welfare has long been recognised as central to the role of the veterinary professional, but this is increasingly aligned with the welfare of humans and the broader environment in which we co-exist. This is the first book dedicated to the role of the veterinarian in One Welfare, a concept that recognises the interconnections between animal welfare, human wellbeing, and the environment. The book demonstrates, through a wide range of international case studies, why professional ethics and the use of good evidence is integral to this role. Contributors bring a rich variety of writings, each with their own perception of the role of the veterinarian in improving animal welfare and human wellbeing. One Welfare in Practice: The Role of the Veterinarian emphasises the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and solutions: it is essential that veterinary practitioners recognise when other professionals or disciplines need to be consulted to benefit both animals and humans. With its multiple, fascinating approaches to One Welfare, this book will inform and inspire the veterinarian to find areas where collaborative action reaps the greatest rewards. This unique book shows how veterinarians can and are contributing to improving animal and human welfare, offering practical advice as to how the profession can further engage in One Welfare in a range of settings.
Rapid Review of Chemistry for the Life Sciences and Engineering
by Armen S. Casparian and Gergely Sirokman and Ann OmolloTo understand, maintain, and protect the physical environment, a basic understanding of chemistry, biology, and physics, and their hybrids is useful. Rapid Review of Chemistry for the Life Sciences and Engineering demystifies chemistry for the non-chemist who, nevertheless, may be a practitioner of some area of science or engineering requiring or involving chemistry. It provides quick and easy access to fundamental chemical principles, quantitative relationships, and formulas. Armed with select, contemporary applications, it is written in the hope to bridge a gap between chemists and non-chemists, so that they may communicate with and understand each other. Chapters 1–10 are designed to contain the standard material in an introductory college chemistry course. Chapters 11–15 present applications of chemistry that should interest and appeal to scientists and engineers engaged in a variety of fields. Additional features More than 100 solved examples clearly illustrated and explained with SI units and conversion to other units using conversion tables included Assists the reader to understand organic and inorganic compounds along with their structures, including isomers, enantiomers, and congeners of organic compounds Provides a quick and easy access to basic chemical concepts and specific examples of solved problems This concise, user-friendly review of general and organic chemistry with environmental applications will be of interest to all disciplines and backgrounds.
Hark, Hark! Hear the Story of a Science Educator
by Jazlin EbenezerHark, Hark! Hear the Story of a Science Educator highlights some compelling ideas on science teaching and learning through the author’s journey and includes evolution and revolution in the growth of scientific knowledge. The book discusses views of McComas et al. and Lederman et al. on the nature of science, as well as the learning theories of Piaget (1926), Vygotsky (1978), and Marton (1981). The three theories of learning frame methods in teaching science. The author is well known in the science education research community for her groundbreaking work in student conceptions and conceptual change, particularly as related to phenomenography. Key Features: Helps science educators explore new avenues related to various innovative curricula, teaching, and learning Presents abstract learning theories, such as social constructivism in personal stories and experiences Bridges the divide between the science education community and the general public on significant ideas of science teaching and learning Uncovers relational conceptual change inquiry learning Discusses current socioscientific community-based issues—other-centeredness—through scientific investigation and engineering design challenges
Basic Molecular Quantum Mechanics
by Steven A. AdelmanQuantum mechanics is a general theory of the motions, structures, properties, and behaviors of particles of atomic and subatomic dimensions. While quantum mechanics was created in the first third of the twentieth century by a handful of theoretical physicists working on a limited number of problems, it has further developed and is now applied by a great number of people working on a vast range of problems in wide areas of science and technology. Basic Molecular Quantum Mechanics introduces quantum mechanics by covering the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and some of its most important chemical applications: vibrational and rotational spectroscopy and electronic structure of atoms and molecules. Thoughtfully organized, the author builds up quantum mechanics systematically with each chapter preparing the student for the more advanced chapters and complex applications. Additional features include the following: This book presents rigorous and precise explanations of quantum mechanics and mathematical proofs. It contains qualitative discussions of key concepts with mathematics presented in the appendices. It provides problems and solutions at the end of each chapter to encourage understanding and application. This book is carefully written to emphasize its applications to chemistry and is a valuable resource for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students specializing in chemistry, in related fields such as chemical engineering and materials science, and in some areas of biology.
AI for Arts
by Niklas Hageback and Daniel HedblomAI for Arts is a book for anyone fascinated by the man–machine connection, an unstoppable evolution that is intertwining us with technology in an ever-greater degree, and where there is an increasing concern that it will be technology that comes out on top. Thus, presented here through perhaps its most esoteric form, namely art, this unfolding conundrum is brought to its apex. What is left of us humans if artificial intelligence also surpasses us when it comes to art? The articulation of an artificial intelligence art manifesto is long overdue, so hopefully this book can fill a gap that will have repercussions not only for aesthetic and philosophical considerations but possibly more so for the development of artificial intelligence.
Work and Employment in a Changing Business Environment
by Stephen Taylor and Graham PerkinsWork and Employment in a Changing Business Environment is the definitive textbook for the new CIPD Advanced Level 7 module. It provides students with an understanding of the major contemporary trends in the HR business environment and discussion of significant areas of HR and Learning and Development (L&D) activity that derive from or are given additional prominence as a result of environmental developments.It provides students with an understanding of ways in which major, long-term environmental developments affect employment, work and people management in organizations as well as a thorough grounding in current and short-term developments in the people management environment. These areas include globalisation, technology, the economy, labour markets, society, politics, public policy and employment regulation. This book also includes expert coverage of how change, innovation and creativity can promote improvements in organisational productivity. Most importantly, this brand new textbook covers the key elements that students on HR masters courses will need in their future careers including flexibility, agility and resilience. productivity, ethics and values, sustainability, equality, diversity and inclusion, wellbeing and working internationally. Case studies and examples demonstrate how the theory applies in practice and pause and review boxes will help students think critically about the content. Work and Employment in a Changing Business Environment is ideal reading for all postgraduate students on both CIPD and non-CIPD accredited courses. Online supporting resources include powerpoint slides for every chapter.
DIAGRAM Reports 2017 - 2020
by Emily Moore and Bruce Walker and Volker Sorge and Charles LaPierre and Lisa Wadors Verne and Amaya Webster and Devin Boyle and Lisa Dieker and Sidney D'Mello and Jenna Gorlewicz and Alan Harnum and Mario Konecki and Richard Ladner and Amanda Lannan and Clayton Lewis and Douglas Schepers and Anh Bui and Sarah Ciras and Alexa Fay Siu and Andreas StefikWelcome to a compilation of the annual DIAGRAM Report spanning 2017 through 2020. If you are an educator or parent of a student with disabilities, or a student with disabilities yourself, we hope these reports will serve as a useful guide to some of the most important ways technology is changing the educational landscape. The DIAGRAM Center Report identifies key technologies and trends having the biggest impact or potential for impact on the education of students with disabilities in the United States. The report includes an overview of these technologies, information about relevant opportunities and challenges, and a list of resources and next steps.
Freedom on My Mind, Volume 2
by Deborah Gray White and Mia Bay and Waldo E. Martin, Jr.A living history of the African American experience.
America's History, Volume 1
by James A. Henretta and Rebecca Edwards and Robert O. Self and Eric HinderakerAmerica�s History explains WHY events occurred, not just when. Students are provided an analytical and big-picture approach to American history with a plethora of support tools.
Sources of World Societies, Volume 2
by Roger B. Beck and Clare Haru Crowston and Jerry Davila and John P. McKay and Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks and Patricia Buckley EbreySources of World Societies is an expertly crafted collection of historical sources with a variety of global, cultural perspectives from around the world.
The St. Martin's Handbook
by Andrea A. LunsfordThe most rhetorically grounded comprehensive handbook for composition, The St. Martin�s Handbook continues to do what it has always done: Present Andrea Lunsford�s substantial and timely research with student writers for student writers. The ninth edition reflects a nationwide survey of students and teachers related to how young people interact with others from different language and cultural backgrounds and with people with whom they disagree. New material on college expectations helps students think critically about barriers to and benefits of open and respectful dialogue and offers strategies for communicating outside of one�s comfort zone. Attention to gender and pronouns and to language varieties and identities supports students as they learn to write to include rather than to exclude. And throughout the ninth edition, which assumes students are writing traditional and multimodal projects in a mobile world, Andrea Lunsford asks students to see themselves as communicators in a global world. With new student writing, stronger coverage of argument, new material on defensive reading and fact-checking, more visual help with field research, the most up-to-date citation models, and a range of practice activities, The St. Martin�s Handbook helps a wide variety of college writers succeed.
Speech Craft
by Joshua GunnUsing Macmillan's highly touted LaunchPad to deliver superior content online, Speech Craft engages students with a contemporary edge and a focus on connecting with the local community. It�s a public speaking textbook unlike any other. Joshua Gunn�s distinctive style and strong scholarship are paired with compelling visuals to prepare students for public speaking situations in their own lives, whether they are giving a toast or presenting to the class. Wildly successful in its first edition, Speech Craft has drawn accolades from instructors around the country for its distinctive personality, student-friendly tone, and support for teaching the public speaking course both face-to-face and online. The second edition explores public speaking as advocacy and pays careful attention to diversity, empowering students to make ethical connections with their audiences and meaningful differences in the world around them.A robust and powerful digital package, LaunchPad for Speech Craft supports instructors and students with the video assessment program powered by GoReact, thoroughly revised LearningCurve scenario-based questions, video speech clips, and more.
America's History, Value Edition, Volume 2
by James A. Henretta and Rebecca Edwards and Robert O. Self and Eric HinderakerAmerica’s History explains WHY events occurred, not just when. Students are provided an analytical and big-picture approach to American history in an affordable format.
A History of World Societies, Concise Edition, Volume 2
by Roger B. Beck and Clare Haru Crowston and Jerry Davila and John P. McKay and Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks and Patricia Buckley EbreyA History of World Societies provides a concise overview of world history by sharing the cultural stories of global people -- all through a regional lens.
Henretta's America's History for the AP® Course
by James A. Henretta and Rebecca Edwards and Robert O. Self and Eric HinderakerHenretta�s America�s History helps students succeed in the updated AP� U.S. History course with a thematic approach, skills-oriented pedagogy, and a multitude of AP�-style practice questions.
A History of World Societies, Volume 2
by Roger B. Beck and Clare Haru Crowston and Jerry Davila and John P. McKay and Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks and Patricia Buckley EbreyA History of World Societies provides a comprehensive overview of world history by sharing the cultural stories of global people -- all through a regional lens.
A History of World Societies, Concise Edition, Volume 1
by Roger B. Beck and Clare Haru Crowston and Jerry Davila and John P. McKay and Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks and Patricia Buckley EbreyA History of World Societies provides a concise overview of world history by sharing the cultural stories of global people -- all through a regional lens.
The Structure of Argument
by Annette T. Rottenberg and Donna Haisty WinchellWith The Structure of Argument you get coverage of argument that�s affordable and easy to apply as you build your own compelling essays. And if you�re writing a research paper, you�ll appreciate the guidance on evaluating sources for bias and the sample essays that model effective use of digital sources.
Sources of World Societies, Volume 1
by Roger B. Beck and Clare Haru Crowston and Jerry Davila and John P. McKay and Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks and Patricia Buckley EbreySources of World Societies is an expertly crafted collection of historical sources with a variety of global, cultural perspectives from around the world.
The Soweto Uprising of 1976
by Bedford/St.Martin's and Michael RutzThe documents in this collection introduce students to the Soweto Uprising and the viewpoints of the white government and the African opposition. Readers will enter into the debates over race relations, equality of opportunity, and the consequences of imperialism that framed the history of apartheid-era South Africa. Students will engage with a wide range of primary sources, guided in their analyses by a learning objective, central question, historical background, source headnotes, source questions, project questions and suggestions for further research. Through their work with these documents, they will gain a more complete understanding of the present in an historically-based context, an enhanced ability to read, interpret, assess, and contextualize primary sources, and practice explaining historical change over time.
Patterns for College Writing
by Laurie G. Kirszner and Stephen MandellPatterns for College Writing provides instruction, visual texts, diverse essays, and student writing examples to help you develop your writing skills using rhetorical patterns like narration, description, argumentation, and more.
Real Communication
by Dan O'Hair and Mary Wiemann and Dorothy Imrich Mullin and Jason TevenReal Communication continues to prove its reputation as the most current human communication text available. This new edition provides today�s students with the critical skills they now need most: to be able to objectively encounter increasingly digital communication contexts, examine the theory and concepts underpinning them, and competently respond in a professional, healthy, and intentional way. Utilizing a social-scientific approach to communication, the text uses engaging stories which work as small case studies that students learn to see and analyze as communication situations, discovering theory played out in practice. Authored by a leading team of communication scholars and instructors, this authoritative text helps students become social scientists in communication to confront and adapt to the challenges of today�s digital age.
America's History, Value Edition, Volume 1
by James A. Henretta and Rebecca Edwards and Robert O. Self and Eric HinderakerAmerica’s History explains WHY events occurred, not just when. Students are provided an analytical and big-picture approach to American history in an affordable format.