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First published in 1980. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
Russell/Hertz/McMillan, BIOLOGY: THE DYNAMIC SCIENCE 4e and MindTap
teach Biology the way scientists practice it by emphasizing and
applying science as a process. You learn not only what scientists
know, but how they know it, and what they still need to learn. The
authors explain complex ideas clearly and describe how biologists
collect and interpret evidence to test hypotheses about the living
world. Throughout, Russell and MindTap provide engaging
applications, develop quantitative analysis and mathematical
reasoning skills, and build conceptual understanding.
With its modern chapter organization and new Focus on Genomics
boxes, iGenetics: A Molecular Approach reflects the increasing
molecular emphasis in today's experimental study of genes while
helping students develop problem-solving skills and an appreciation
for classic experiments. Although molecular topics are presented
first, instructors can assign the chapters in any sequence.
Pedagogical features such as chapter-opening Key Questions and
strategically placed Keynotes help students to efficiently master
genetic concepts. The Genetics Place Companion Website contains
interactive iActivities and narrated animations that help students
visualize and understand processes and concepts that are
illustrated in the text.
Originally published in 1982 The Awakening Earth explores the idea
of the Earth as a collective, self-regulatory living organism, and
considers in this context, the function of the human race. The book
provides an exploration of humanity's potential and explores the
possibility of mankind's evolutionary future. Drawing on the work
of physicists, psychologists, philosophers and mystics, the book
argues that humanity is on the verge of another evolutionary leap
and explores evolution in the context of spiritual growth, arguing
that widespread inner awakenings could lead to a more analogous
society, functioning as a single social super-organism, much in the
way cells in a body function as a biological organism.
This updated Fifth Edition of BIOLOGY: THE DYNAMIC SCIENCE is a
readable and understandable foundation for introductory biology
students. Clarity of presentation, thoughtful organization, a
logical and seamless flow of topics within chapters, and carefully
designed illustrations are hallmarks of this text. The accompanying
MindTap for Biology includes multimedia instruction, assessments,
videos, personalized study tools and more. With this easy-to-read,
engaging text, you’ll leave your introductory biology course
armed with intellectual skills that will enable you to evaluate
future knowledge with a critical eye.
Over the past twenty years musicologists and theorists have been
intensely preoccupied with Brahms's compositions. The same,
however, could not be said for biographical issues. The
relationship between the composer Johannes Brahms and the poet
Klaus Groth, both important creative forces with strong roots in
the Dithmarschen region of northern Germany, was a very special one
that deserves greater recognition. In his lifetime Klaus Groth was
a celebrated German poet because of his works in Plattdeutsch, a
dialect with which Brahms was familiar. Unlike any of Brahms's
other friends, Groth and his family had ties to the family of
Brahms's father that extended back a number of generations. That he
came from the same region as Brahms seems to have endeared the poet
to the composer. Aside from Daumer, Brahms chose to set Groth's
poems more frequently than those of any other writer. Both Groth
and his wife Doris were greatly indebted for these settings, and
they showered Brahms with praise. Peter Russell has made careful
selections from the 89 letters that have been preserved, placing
them in the context of the personalities, lives and works of both
men. Alongside the letters, Russell provides a substantial
commentary that includes analyses of Brahms's music and critical
assessment of Groth's poems. The book includes two appendices:
Brahms's settings of Groth's poems and a list of Groth's
publications in Brahms's library.
Learn how to think and engage like a scientist! BIOLOGY: THE
DYNAMIC SCIENCE, 2e, International Edition, provides you with a
deep understanding of the core concepts in Biology, building a
strong foundation for additional study. In a fresh presentation,
the authors explain complex ideas clearly and describe how
biologists collect and interpret evidence to test hypotheses about
the living world. Russell, Hertz, and McMillan will spark your
curiosity about living systems instead of burying it under a
mountain of disconnected facts. You will learn what scientists know
about the living world, how they know it, and what they still need
to learn. The accompanying Aplia for Biology interactively guides
you through the thought processes and procedures that scientists
use in their research and helps you apply and synthesize content
from the text. Overall, you will learn how to think like a
scientist and engage in the scientific process yourself.
Over the past twenty years musicologists and theorists have been
intensely preoccupied with Brahms's compositions. The same,
however, could not be said for biographical issues. The
relationship between the composer Johannes Brahms and the poet
Klaus Groth, both important creative forces with strong roots in
the Dithmarschen region of northern Germany, was a very special one
that deserves greater recognition. In his lifetime Klaus Groth was
a celebrated German poet because of his works in Plattdeutsch, a
dialect with which Brahms was familiar. Unlike any of Brahms's
other friends, Groth and his family had ties to the family of
Brahms's father that extended back a number of generations. That he
came from the same region as Brahms seems to have endeared the poet
to the composer. Aside from Daumer, Brahms chose to set Groth's
poems more frequently than those of any other writer. Both Groth
and his wife Doris were greatly indebted for these settings, and
they showered Brahms with praise. Peter Russell has made careful
selections from the 89 letters that have been preserved, placing
them in the context of the personalities, lives and works of both
men. Alongside the letters, Russell provides a substantial
commentary that includes analyses of Brahms's music and critical
assessment of Groth's poems. The book includes two appendices:
Brahms's settings of Groth's poems and a list of Groth's
publications in Brahms's library.
Originally published in 1982 The Awakening Earth explores the idea
of the Earth as a collective, self-regulatory living organism, and
considers in this context, the function of the human race. The book
provides an exploration of humanity's potential and explores the
possibility of mankind's evolutionary future. Drawing on the work
of physicists, psychologists, philosophers and mystics, the book
argues that humanity is on the verge of another evolutionary leap
and explores evolution in the context of spiritual growth, arguing
that widespread inner awakenings could lead to a more analogous
society, functioning as a single social super-organism, much in the
way cells in a body function as a biological organism.
First published in 1980. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
We've seen the power of the internet to connect people around the
world in ways never before known. This remarkable book argues that
the billions of messages and pieces of information flying back and
forth are linking the minds of humanity together into a single,
global brain: a brain with astonishing potential for the Earth.
Peter Russell, an acclaimed author and speaker, weaves together
modern technology and ancient mysticism to present a startling
vision of the world to come, where humanity is a fully conscious
superorganism in an awakening universe. The human potential
movement, he shows, is growing fast and influencing business,
politics and medicine. This new edition is fully updated for the
challenges we face in the twenty-first century.
This is the vivid memoir of a young man who served with both
Coastal Command and Bomber Command throughout the Second World War.
Having joined the RAFVR before the war, Peter Russell was mobilised
in August 1939 and, after training, became operational with Coastal
Command's 233 Squadron flying Lockheed Hudsons from Leuchars,
Aldergrove and St Eval in Britain's battle for survival in the
Atlantic. After fourteen months Peter was rested and tasked with
training navigators for the impending enlargement of Bomber
Command. In 1944 he joined 625 Squadron flying Lancasters against
targets in Germany and Occupied Europe. Russell took command of B'
Flight and was promoted to squadron leader. His memories of the
many raids, his crew and operational flying during this period
until the end of the war are gripping recounted in Flying in
Defiance of the Reich. After the German surrender, Peter headed for
the Far East, joining Shield Force which was tasked with conducting
a strategic night bombing offensive against the Japanese mainland.
However, before it could become operational the war was brought to
an abrupt conclusion with the dropping of the atomic bombs on
Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Peter's unit was, therefore, redirected to
relieve Hong Kong, in which the RAF undertook a purely land
operation. The final chapters give a unique insight into how
Japanese military rule was replaced, once again, by British law and
order.
"The Consciousness Revolution is an extrodinary discussion among
three of the very finest minds of our time, spirited in its
exchange, compassionate in its embrace, brilliant in its clarion
call to awaken our conscience and consciousness." Ken Wilber,
author of Sex, Ecology, Spirituality and One Taste
Affect and emotion play an important role in our everyday lives:
They are present whatever we do, wherever we are, and wherever we
go, without us being aware of them for much of the time. When it
comes to interaction, be it with humans, technology, or humans via
technology, we suddenly become more aware of emotion, either by
seeing the other's emotional expression, or by not getting an
emotional response while anticipating one.
Given this, it seems only sensible to explore affect and emotion
in human-computer interaction, to investigate the underlying
principles, to study the role they play, to develop methods to
quantify them, and to finally build applications that make use of
them. This is the research field for which, over ten years ago,
Rosalind Picard coined the phrase "affective computing."
The present book provides an account of the latest work on a
variety of aspects related to affect and emotion in
human-technology interaction. It covers theoretical issues, user
experience and design aspects as well as sensing issues, and
reports on a number of affective applications that have been
developed in recent years.
Henry the Navigator, fifteenth-century Portuguese prince and
explorer, is a legendary, almost mythical figure in late medieval
history. Considered along with Columbus to be one of the
progenitors of modernity, Prince Henry challenged the scientific
assumptions of his age and was responsible for liberating Europeans
from geographical restraints that had bound them since the Roman
Empire's collapse. In this enthralling account of Henry's life-the
first biography of "The Navigator" in more than a century-Peter
Russell reaps the harvest of a lifelong study of Prince Henry.
Making full use of documentary evidence only recently available,
Russell reevaluates Henry and his role in Portuguese and European
history. Examining the full range of Prince Henry's activities,
Russell discusses the explorer's image as an imperialist and as a
maritime, mathematical, and navigational pioneer. He considers
Henry's voyages of discovery in the African Atlantic, their
economic and cultural consequences, and the difficult questions
they generated regarding international law and papal jurisdiction.
Russell demonstrates the degree to which Henry was motivated by the
predictions of his astrologer-an aspect of his career little known
until now-and explains how this innovator, though firmly rooted in
medieval ways of thinking and behaving, set in motion a current of
change that altered European history.
In this stimulating dialogue, three of today's most respected
intellectuals analyze the roles that art, science, education,
spirituality, and consciousness play in society. Many
thought-provoking questions are explored, such as "How is the map
of reality changing?" "How do humans participate in the planet's
global transformations?" "How do these changes affect human lives?"
and "How is peace to be fought for?" "En este dialogo estimulante,
tres de los intelectuales mas respetados de la epoca analizan los
papeles que jugan el arte, la ciencia, la educacion, la
espiritualidad y la conciencia en la sociedad. Se exploran muchas
cuestiones estimulantes como" Como esta cambiando el mapa de la
realidad? Como participar en las transformaciones globales del
planeta? Como afectan estos cambios a las vidas humanas? "y "Como
luchar por la paz?
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