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'I recommend this book to anyone interested in learning the history
of nanoscale science, and to those who would like to better
understand some of the ethical, legal and social dilemmas to what I
believe has rightly been labeled the technology of the 21st
century.' - Rocky Rawstern, Nanotechnology Now Science and
engineering, industry and politics, environmentalists and
transhumanists are Discovering the Nanoscale. Policy makers are
demanding explicit consideration of ethical, legal and social
aspects, and popular books are explaining the achievements and
promises of nanoscience. It may therefore seem surprising that this
is the first collection of studies that considers nanoscience and
nanotechnologies from the critical perspective of Science and
Technology Studies (STS). However, when one appreciates that such a
critical perspective needs to be historically informed it often
involves intimate acquaintance with the research process.
Accordingly, this book on the historical, analytical, and ethical
study of nanoscience and -technology has come together in a period
of several years. Though it presents only first results, these
results for the most part stem from sustained investigations of
nanoscience and nanotechnologies and of the contexts that are
shaping their development. Nanoscience and technologies are
developing very quickly, and for this reason, both pose a challenge
to the more reflective approach commonly taken by science studies,
while at the same time requiring the perspective provided by
science studies scholars. Many are convinced that nothing
meaningful can be said about the social and ethical implications of
nanotechnologies at this early stage, but one can already see what
programmatic attitudes go into nanoscale research, what metaphors
are shaping it, and what conception of nature is implicit in its
vision. It is also often assumed that in order to consider all
aspects of nanotechnologies it is sufficient to know a bit of the
science and to have some ethical intuitions. This collection of
papers establishes that one also needs to appreciate nanoscale
research and development in the larger context of the changing
relations of science, technology, and society.
The sub-title of this symposium is accurate and, in a curious way,
promises more than it states: Classical Physicist, Modem
Philosopher. Heinrich Hertz, as the con summate experimentalist of
19th century technique and as brilliant clarifying critic of
physical theory of his time, achieved one of the fulfilments but at
the same time opened one of the transition points of classical
physics. Thus, in his 'popular' lecture 'On the Relations Between
Light and Electricity' at Heidelberg in the Fall of 1889, Hertz
identified the ether as henceforth the most fundamental problem of
physics, as the conceptual mystery but also the key to
understanding mass, electric ity, and gravity. Of Hertz's
demonstration of electric waves, Helmholtz told the Physical
Society of Berlin: "Gentlemen I have to communicate to you today
the most important physical discovery of the century. " Hertz,
philosophizing in his direct, lucid, pithy style, once wrote "We
have to imagine." Perhaps this is metaphysics on the horizon? In
the early pages of his Principles of Mechanics, we read A doubt
which makes an impression on our mind cannot be removed by calling
it metaphysical: every thoughtful mind as such has needs which
scientific men are accustomed to denote as metaphysical. (PM23) And
at another place, concerning the terms 'force' and 'electricity'
and the alleged mystery of their natures, Hertz wrote: We have an
obscure feeling of this and want to have things cleared up."
Sinceits founding by Jacques Waardenburg in 1971, Religion and
Reason has been a leading forum for contributions on theories,
theoretical issues and agendas related to the phenomenon and the
study of religion. Topics include (among others) category
formation, comparison, ethnophilosophy, hermeneutics, methodology,
myth, phenomenology, philosophy of science, scientific atheism,
structuralism, and theories of religion. From time to time the
series publishes volumes that map the state of the art and the
history of the discipline.
This volume includes some of Cowper's finest works, among them such
well-known short poems as `The Poplar-Field', `Epitaph on a Hare',
`On the Loss of the Royal George' (here restored to the form in
which Cowper wrote it, and accompanied by the music for which it
was written), and `The Diverting History of John Gilpin' which, two
years after its first anonymous publication in a newspaper,
suddenly achieved huge popularity in a series of public readings.
It also contains Cowper's masterpiece, The Task - one of the most
approachable of the great English poems. Cowper's blank verse is a
supple instrument, capable of every effect, from the parody-georgic
on the growing of cucumbers to the visionary conclusion of Book VI.
At the centre of the poem stands the poet himself, presented with
wry humour and deep poignancy. The texts are based on manuscripts
as well as early editions of the poetry, and are supplied with
textual annotation and commentary. In the case of The Task, this is
the first fully annotated edition for over a hundred years; its
commentary relates the poem to the period in which it was written
more fully than any previous edition.
The sub-title of this symposium is accurate and, in a curious way,
promises more than it states: Classical Physicist, Modem
Philosopher. Heinrich Hertz, as the con summate experimentalist of
19th century technique and as brilliant clarifying critic of
physical theory of his time, achieved one of the fulfilments but at
the same time opened one of the transition points of classical
physics. Thus, in his 'popular' lecture 'On the Relations Between
Light and Electricity' at Heidelberg in the Fall of 1889, Hertz
identified the ether as henceforth the most fundamental problem of
physics, as the conceptual mystery but also the key to
understanding mass, electric ity, and gravity. Of Hertz's
demonstration of electric waves, Helmholtz told the Physical
Society of Berlin: "Gentlemen I have to communicate to you today
the most important physical discovery of the century. " Hertz,
philosophizing in his direct, lucid, pithy style, once wrote "We
have to imagine." Perhaps this is metaphysics on the horizon? In
the early pages of his Principles of Mechanics, we read A doubt
which makes an impression on our mind cannot be removed by calling
it metaphysical: every thoughtful mind as such has needs which
scientific men are accustomed to denote as metaphysical. (PM23) And
at another place, concerning the terms 'force' and 'electricity'
and the alleged mystery of their natures, Hertz wrote: We have an
obscure feeling of this and want to have things cleared up."
Sinceits founding by Jacques Waardenburg in 1971, Religion and
Reason has been a leading forum for contributions on theories,
theoretical issues and agendas related to the phenomenon and the
study of religion. Topics include (among others) category
formation, comparison, ethnophilosophy, hermeneutics, methodology,
myth, phenomenology, philosophy of science, scientific atheism,
structuralism, and theories of religion. From time to time the
series publishes volumes that map the state of the art and the
history of the discipline.
This volume completes the Oxford English Texts edition of Cowper's
poems. It contains the poetry he wrote in the last fifteen years of
his life, after the publication of The Task had established him as
the leading poet of his day. While working on a translation of
Homer (not a part of this edition), Cowper found time to produce a
wealth of shorter poems, ranging in style from the humour of `The
Dog and the Water-Lily' and `The Retired Cat', to the restrained
pathos of `On the Receipt of My Mother's Picture out of Norfolk',
and `To Mary' (addressed to his companion, Mrs Unwin); and from the
reflective tone of `Yardley Oak' to the vulgar energy of the
ballads against slavery. His last masterpiece, `The Cast-Away', an
expression of the profound misery which had possessed him for most
of his adult life, is followed by a series of brilliant
translations such as `The Snail'. This contrast of utter despair
with humour and careful workmanship gives poetic form to the
endlessly fascinating riddle of Cowper's life and personality. The
texts are based on manuscripts as well as early editions of the
poetry, and are supplied with textual annotation and commentary.
The translations of Latin and Italian poems of Milton, in which the
poet William Hayley made alterations with Cowper's approval, are
for the first time printed so that the reader can distinguish
Hayley's work from Cowper's, and see Cowper's original wording.
A scholarly edition of poems by William Cowper. The edition
presents an authoritative text, together with an introduction,
commentary notes, and scholarly apparatus.
'Our Obesity Genes 'explains the genetic facts of why typical diets
don't work and uniquely provides epigenetic modifiers to change the
expression of our obesity genes. The epigenetic modifiers consist
of known mental exercises used in many of our largest medical
organizations, and customized for healthy weight loss. These mental
acts are specially modified to be done anywhere in less than 15
minutes/day Since what we prefer to eat is a habit, this program is
designed to help you develop the eating habits of the world's
healthiest and longest lived peoples. James D Baird PhD, the
author, is a graduate engineer and a PhD in Natural Health, who has
researched genetics and epigenetics for 20 years. He has written 4
books including his latest, 'Happiness Genes', which is a best
seller and has received many awards.
The US spacelift system in 2025 focuses on routine operations. The
research and development (RD) mentality of past spacelift programs
is replaced by the aircraft-like operations of a fully reusable
spacelift system, operated by both commercial industry and a US
Spacelift Wing. Though developed primarily as a practical and
affordable alternative for orbital access, the multipurpose
transatmospheric vehicle (MTV) is expanded into force enhancing
missions like intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR),
global mobility, and strike. The MTV becomes the strategic strike
platform of 2025. It can be flown manned or unmanned, depending on
mission requirements, but it is primarily used in the unmanned
mode. With the capability to efficiently accomplish the
earth-to-orbit (ETO) mission as well as these other earth-to-earth
(ETE) missions, the MTV is a flexible platform which strengthens
all air and space core competencies. The MTV is complemented by the
orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) for space orbital missions. After
MTVs park satellites in low orbits, OTVs provide the additional
thrust needed to push the payloads into higher energy orbits. OTVs
also facilitate the maintenance of satellites in orbit by
retrieving existing platforms for repair, refueling or rearming.
Finally, OTVs give the spacelift system a rapid orbital sortie
capability for deterrence, space control, reconnaissance,
counterspace, and force application. This paper recommends Air
Force support for NASA's X-33 transatmospheric reusability
demonstration and investment in a follow-on military MTV and an
initial OTV using today's technologies. Once routine operations are
institutionalized with these first generation reusable systems,
propulsion and material technology should be infused to provide a
more capable system. This paper recommends avid support of RD
funding needed to provide these technological advances.
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Jaden Bethany is no ordinary man. He lives no ordinary life.
Therefore, it's a fairly routine act, rescuing a young woman from
the path of an oncoming vehicle late one Tuesday afternoon on the
busy streets of Chicago. Carly, however, is not some random young
woman. She is special in ways Jaden could not have anticipated. He
soon learns that the forces of evil want her just as badly as the
Lord, whom he serves. The battle is on between saints and demons,
swirling through Chicago with Jaden at its epicenter. He may be
human enough to sway the outcome... but to which side? Ms.
Manchester lives near Ann Arbor, Michigan with her husband and two
children. She is active in her church and her community, leading
two philanthropic ministries and aiding with Christian Education
however she can.
"The Mindful Meals Diet" uncovers the reasons why diets don't
work-ancient genetic food drives and unhealthy eating habits. The
genes that permitted our ancestors to survive, during the period
when calories were scarce, motivated them to prefer high calorie
fats, sweets and more calories. These same 'obesity' genes are out
of sync with present day needs, but still drive our food
preferences.
"The Mindful Meals Diet" acknowledges our urges and satisfies
our genes with healthy types of fat, sweets, and calories. It
adopts the diet of the world's longest living and healthiest
peoples, by blending the best and tastiest foods from the
Mediterranean, Asian and Okinawa diets. However, it is unrealistic
to think that our unhealthy eating habits, encouraged by the
availability of high calorie foods, can be changed by will
power.
Because we are creatures of habit and food preference is
learned, the only successful way to a long term diet is to develop
healthy eating habits. To meet this requirement, the book provides
a step by step program of mind/body interventions directed at
developing healthy eating habits. These interventions include;
mindful eating, relaxation response, self-hypnosis and self guided
imagery.
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