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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
The book presents nine mini-courses from a summer school, Dynamics
of Biological Systems, held at the University of Alberta in 2016,
as part of the prestigious seminar series: Seminaire de
Mathematiques Superieures (SMS). It includes new and significant
contributions in the field of Dynamical Systems and their
applications in Biology, Ecology, and Medicine. The chapters of
this book cover a wide range of mathematical methods and biological
applications. They - explain the process of mathematical modelling
of biological systems with many examples, - introduce advanced
methods from dynamical systems theory, - present many examples of
the use of mathematical modelling to gain biological insight -
discuss innovative methods for the analysis of biological
processes, - contain extensive lists of references, which allow
interested readers to continue the research on their own.
Integrating the theory of dynamical systems with biological
modelling, the book will appeal to researchers and graduate
students in Applied Mathematics and Life Sciences.
Unlocking a new and overdue model for reading comic books, this
unique volume explores religious interpretations of popular comic
book superheroes such as the Green Lantern and the Hulk. This
superhero subgenre offers a hermeneutic for those interested in
integrating mutiplicity into religious practices and considerations
of the afterlife.
In the featured story -- "Rebecca's Revenge" -- Rebecca, a
beautiful secretary to an offbeat minister, turns up missing.
Suspicions fall on the minister and his wife. The Sheriff can't
locate the missing woman. Jack Nickels, a former mob enforcer
hiding in the Witness Protection Program, lives next door to Penny.
She is a sister to the minister's wife. Jack walks the Greenbrier
River Trail every morning, just at the break of dawn. Rebecca
materializes in ghostly form before him on Naked Man's Rock in the
middle of the Greenbrier River. She is a manipulative ghost and
draws Jack into her scheme for revenge. Can a ghost be mistaken?
Will she finally reveal who killed her? There are 14 short stories
in this book. The majority are regional stories with an Appalachian
setting. One story takes place in Alaska and another off the coast
of Florida. You will find stories of betrayal, deception, ghosts,
love -- both sad and humorous -- murder and suicide. The stories
encompass a wide range of human foibles. If you are a B & B
traveler, you will love these stories that fit the B & B
experience. Read one before you go to bed. The next day, you will
have another short story to look forward to reading. These stories
are perfect for reading when you are by yourself in an old house.
Be sure to lock all the doors, though.
Offering an introduction to clanism and tribalism in the Gulf of
Aden area, Dr Lewis uses these concepts to analyse security in
Yemen, Somalia, Somaliland and the broader region. This historical
overview of conflict in each country, and the resulting threats of
piracy and terrorism, will benefit both the casual reader and
student of development.
Chemical Modelling: Applications and Theory comprises critical
literature reviews of molecular modelling, both theoretical and
applied. Molecular modelling in this context refers to modelling
the structure, properties and reactions of atoms, molecules &
materials. Each chapter is compiled by experts in their fields and
provides a selective review of recent literature. With chemical
modelling covering such a wide range of subjects, this Specialist
Periodical Report serves as the first port of call to any chemist,
biochemist, materials scientist or molecular physicist needing to
acquaint themselves of major developments in the area. Specialist
Periodical Reports provide systematic and detailed review coverage
in major areas of chemical research. Compiled by teams of leading
authorities in the relevant subject areas, the series creates a
unique service for the active research chemist, with regular,
in-depth accounts of progress in particular fields of chemistry.
Subject coverage within different volumes of a given title is
similar and publication is on an annual or biennial basis. Current
subject areas covered are Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins,
Carbohydrate Chemistry, Catalysis, Chemical Modelling. Applications
and Theory, Electron Paramagnetic Resonance, Nuclear Magnetic
Resonance, Organometallic Chemistry. Organophosphorus Chemistry,
Photochemistry and Spectroscopic Properties of Inorganic and
Organometallic Compounds. From time to time, the series has altered
according to the fluctuating degrees of activity in the various
fields, but these volumes remain a superb reference point for
researchers.
Chemical Modelling: Applications and Theory comprises critical
literature reviews of molecular modelling, both theoretical and
applied. Molecular modelling in this context refers to modelling
the structure, properties and reactions of atoms, molecules &
materials. Each chapter is compiled by experts in their fields and
provides a selective review of recent literature, incorporating
sufficient historical perspective for the non-specialist to gain an
understanding. With chemical modelling covering such a wide range
of subjects, this Specialist Periodical Report serves as the first
port of call to any chemist, biochemist, materials scientist or
molecular physicist needing to acquaint themselves with major
developments in the area.
This book investigates the mathematical analysis of biological
invasions. Unlike purely qualitative treatments of ecology, it
draws on mathematical theory and methods, equipping the reader with
sharp tools and rigorous methodology. Subjects include invasion
dynamics, species interactions, population spread, long-distance
dispersal, stochastic effects, risk analysis, and optimal responses
to invaders. While based on the theory of dynamical systems,
including partial differential equations and integrodifference
equations, the book also draws on information theory, machine
learning, Monte Carlo methods, optimal control, statistics, and
stochastic processes. Applications to real biological invasions are
included throughout. Ultimately, the book imparts a powerful
principle: that by bringing ecology and mathematics together,
researchers can uncover new understanding of, and effective
response strategies to, biological invasions. It is suitable for
graduate students and established researchers in mathematical
ecology.
Chemical Modelling: Applications and Theory comprises critical
literature reviews of molecular modelling, both theoretical and
applied. Molecular modelling in this context refers to modelling
the structure, properties and reactions of atoms, molecules &
materials. Each chapter is compiled by experts in their fields and
provides a selective review of recent literature. With chemical
modelling covering such a wide range of subjects, this Specialist
Periodical Report serves as the first port of call to any chemist,
biochemist, materials scientist or molecular physicist needing to
acquaint themselves of major developments in the area. Specialist
Periodical Reports provide systematic and detailed review coverage
in major areas of chemical research. Compiled by teams of leading
authorities in the relevant subject areas, the series creates a
unique service for the active research chemist, with regular,
in-depth accounts of progress in particular fields of chemistry.
Subject coverage within different volumes of a given title is
similar and publication is on an annual or biennial basis. Current
subject areas covered are Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins,
Carbohydrate Chemistry, Catalysis, Chemical Modelling. Applications
and Theory, Electron Paramagnetic Resonance, Nuclear Magnetic
Resonance, Organometallic Chemistry. Organophosphorus Chemistry,
Photochemistry and Spectroscopic Properties of Inorganic and
Organometallic Compounds. From time to time, the series has altered
according to the fluctuating degrees of activity in the various
fields, but these volumes remain a superb reference point for
researchers.
'...aimed at the technical person (and) also a good basic book for
undergraduate students...' - Food Technology New Zealand' -
'...especially useful for food technologists and others in the
industry or training for it.' - Food Australia
This book is intended both to be an introduction to techniques and
applications of liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry and to
serve as a reference for future workers. When we undertook its
writing, we chose not to cover the field, particularly
applications, exhaustively. Rather we wished to produce a book that
would be of use to people just beginning to use the technique as
well as to more advanced practitioners. In this regard, we have
sought to highlight techniques and applications that are of current
importance, while not neglecting descriptions of approaches that
may be of significance in the future. We hope that we have
succeeded in this. At the same time we hope that the bibliography,
with indexes classified by author and title, will make this book of
value to those who may disagree with our emphasis. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
One of us (C. G. E. ) wishes to acknowledge the en couragment of
Professor J. A. McCloskey in undertaking this project. All four of
us are grateful for the continuous and expert assistance of V. A.
Edmonds in the preparation of the Bibliography. Alfred L. Y ergey
Bethesda, Maryland Charles G. Edmonds Richland, Washington lvor A.
S. Lewis London, England Marvin L. Vestal Houston, Texas v Contents
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Teenagers in the late ninteen fifties, grouped together during the
local educational systems first attempts at what would be in later
years known as a special education class, become upset with the
general lack of control they have over their lives, and slowly
hatch a plot to blow up the school. The thought processes and
emotional interacting with each other and various adults in the
community bring the story to a suprising conclusion. FORWARD: Kids
are different from the rest of us. There are obvious differences,
size, too much energy, short attention span; but that is not what I
mean. I am talking about other things, such as the unique ability
to see deeply into the heart of a situation. Not through logic and
thought because that process gets in the way. Kids use what some
call 'beginners mind' to explain the deep unspoiled openness that
permits them to see and feel things with a pure truth, not clouded
by preconceived ideas. It is a distinctive gift that makes kids
alive and complete with each breath, wrapped by the individual
second. Embracing existance, without analysis. Unburdened by the
past or future. Then they grow up. DEDICATION: This book is
dedicated to that first peer group to whom we bonded when we were
young; in a time when our spirit was both bright and breathing
deeply, and when a smile came effortlessly. To these never
forgotten friends that we trusted and the trust that was returned.
May we always be worthy.
This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It
contains classical literature works from over two thousand years.
Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore
shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the
cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical
literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the
mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from
oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of
international literature classics available in printed format again
- worldwide.
With a triadic perspective, this autoethnographic narrative
explores the temporal, situated nature of interactions between the
author as an adoptee with her adult adopted children as well as
those between herself and her birth father and mother. The
epiphanic adoptive family narratives that are foregrounded seek to
deepen and challenge understanding of how kinship affinities are
experienced. The autoethnographic narratives are written in a
critical, evocative style which is valuable for two reasons.
Firstly, the processes of reflexive self-introspection,
self-observation and dialogue with relational others have
established a critical connection between recognising and
responding to kinship affinities and personal growth. Secondly,
lying at the intersection of the self and other this narrative
contributes to deepening insights around epistemic in/justice in
adoptive kinship. This book will be of interest to educators and
scholars of adoption in offering an insider perspective on unique
family relationships as well as how the author undertakes critical
evocative autoethnography. Adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth
parents will also find the narratives in Part II of this book of
particular interest in informing an understanding of kin
relationships and how these may be subject to change over time.
Canning continues to be an important commerical technique for the
preservation of meat and fish. This book includes coverage of raw
materials, preparation, factory standards, filling, sealing,
post-process operations, and cleaning and laboratory services. This
book should be of interest to technical and production manag ers in
the meat and fish canning industry, its raw materials suppliers and
equipment manufacturers.
Este libro interpreta aspectos de la literatura afroecuatoriana en
el context de Esmeraldas, la provincial donde vive la mayorÃa de
la población. Mi propósito es analizar desde una perspectiva
post-colonial, el impacto duradero de la esclavitud, el racismo y
la discriminación sobre la población negra desde las perspectivas
de sus escritores.
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