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Systema Naturae 250 - The Linnaean Ark

Systema Naturae 250 - The Linnaean Ark

The advent of relational databasing and data storage capacity coupled with revolutionary advances in molecular sequencing technology and specimen imaging have led to a taxonomic renaissance. Systema Naturae 250 - The Linnaean Ark maps the origins of this renaissance beginning with Linnaeus through his apostles via the great unsung hero Charles Davies Sherbon — arguably the father of biodiversity informatics — up to the present day with the Planetary Biodiversity Inventories and into the future with the Encyclopedia of Life and web-based taxonomy. The book provides scientific historical and cultural documentation of the evolution of taxonomy and the successful adaptation of the Linnaean nomenclature system to that evolution. It underscores the importance of taxonomic accuracy not only for the classification of living organisms but for a more complete understanding of the living world and its biodiversity. The book also examines the role of technologies such as DNA sequencing specimen imaging and electronic data storage. A celebration of 250 years of the scientific naming of animals Systema Naturae 250 - The Linnaean Ark records and explores the history of zoological nomenclature and taxonomy detailing current and future activity in these fields. Descriptive taxonomy has been in decline despite the fact that the classification of organisms through taxonomic studies provides the foundation of our understanding of life forms. Packed with illustrations and tables this book establishes a vision for the future of descriptive taxonomy and marks the beginning of a period of rapid growth of taxonomic knowledge.

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Routledge Revivals: The Letters and Private Papers of William Makepeace Thackeray Volume II (1994) A Supplement to Gordon N. Ray The Lette

Routledge Revivals: The Letters and Private Papers of William Makepeace Thackeray Volume II (1994) A Supplement to Gordon N. Ray The Lette

First published in 1994 these two volumes are intended as a supplement to the four-volume edition edited by Gordon N. Ray in 1945-46. In writing to his broad range of correspondents Thackeray produced a varied body of letters that will help readers to better understand his nineteenth-century society as well as his professional and private life — especially his relationships with women. These volumes contain 1713 letters: 1464 to and from Thackeray that were not included in the earlier volumes and 249 with texts that have been edited from newly available manuscripts and that thereby replace texts that were printed in Ray from incomplete sources. | Routledge Revivals: The Letters and Private Papers of William Makepeace Thackeray Volume II (1994) A Supplement to Gordon N. Ray The Lette

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Routledge Revivals: The Letters and Private Papers of William Makepeace Thackeray Volume I (1994) A Supplement to Gordon N. Ray The Letter

Routledge Revivals: The Letters and Private Papers of William Makepeace Thackeray Volume I (1994) A Supplement to Gordon N. Ray The Letter

First published in 1994 these two volumes are intended as a supplement to the four-volume edition edited by Gordon N. Ray in 1945-46. In writing to his broad range of correspondents Thackeray produced a varied body of letters that will help readers to better understand his nineteenth-century society as well as his professional and private life — especially his relationships with women. These volumes contain 1713 letters: 1464 to and from Thackeray that were not included in the earlier volumes and 249 with texts that have been edited from newly available manuscripts and that thereby replace texts that were printed in Ray from incomplete sources. | Routledge Revivals: The Letters and Private Papers of William Makepeace Thackeray Volume I (1994) A Supplement to Gordon N. Ray The Letter

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Nitrogen Cycle Ecology Biotechnological Applications and Environmental Impacts

Nitrogen Cycle Ecology Biotechnological Applications and Environmental Impacts

Anthropogenic activity has clearly altered the N cycle contributing (among other factors) to climate change. This book aims to provide new biotechnological approach representing innovative strategies to solve specific problems related to the imbalance originating in the N cycle. Aspects such as new conceptions in agriculture wastewater treatment and greenhouse gas emissions are discussed in this book with a multidisciplinary vision. A team of international authors with wide experience have contributed up-to-date reviews highlighting scientific principles and their environmental importance and integrating different biotechnological processes in environmental technology. | Nitrogen Cycle Ecology Biotechnological Applications and Environmental Impacts

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Photodegradation and Light Stabilization of Heterochain Polymers

Photodegradation and Light Stabilization of Heterochain Polymers

Photodegradation and light stabilization are very important aspects of polymer aging. Polymer degradation includes different types of processes: thermodegradation oxidation acting of ozone photodegradation radiation hydrolysis mechanical degradation and biodegradation. It is very important to know the mechanism of polymer degradation in order to select stabilizers against the degradation. This volume presents the analysis of achievements in the field of photodegradation of polymers. It includes first of all data of Russian investigators who have decisively contributed in the development of this field of knowledge (the schools headed by academicians V. V. Korshak N. M. Emanuel N. S. Enikolopov A. A. Berlin and many others). | Photodegradation and Light Stabilization of Heterochain Polymers

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Quantifying and Understanding Plant Nitrogen Uptake for Systems Modeling

Quantifying and Understanding Plant Nitrogen Uptake for Systems Modeling

Discusses New Advancements to Improve Existing Simulations of Plant NitrogenWritten by research pioneers and leading scientists in the area of agricultural systems Quantifying and Understanding Plant Nitrogen Uptake for Systems Modeling comprehensively covers plant N uptake in agricultural system models especially for building soil-plant system models. The text illustrates how to minimize the transportation of nitrogen fertilizers in crop production to surface and ground waters as even moderate errors in uptake estimations lead to a dramatic increase in the amount of nitrogen leached into groundwater. It also highlights the knowledge gaps preventing correct simulation of this process and explains what to look for when using a system model and interpreting simulation results. Applies to a Variety of Crops Including Oilseed Wheat Potatoes and MaizeAddressing quantification and synthesis in the context of system modeling this text introduces cutting-edge and original information regarding N uptake not previously offered by other research texts in the field. This in turn benefits scientists professors system modelers and model users in interpreting modeling results for enhancing nitrogen management and developing decision support tools. This volume documents with complex detailed models plant N uptake based on absorption kinetics of transporters across the root cell membranes mass flow and diffusion to the root surface of single or composite roots. It also provides simpler models used in N uptake simulations at the field and watershed scales. Discusses All Areas of the Complex ProcessIn addition to the important processes of nitrogen translocation remobilization and grain protein formation the book documents various philosophies mechanisms and scales in simul

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Combinatorial Maps Efficient Data Structures for Computer Graphics and Image Processing

Combinatorial Maps Efficient Data Structures for Computer Graphics and Image Processing

A Versatile Framework for Handling Subdivided Geometric ObjectsCombinatorial Maps: Efficient Data Structures for Computer Graphics and Image Processing gathers important ideas related to combinatorial maps and explains how the maps are applied in geometric modeling and image processing. It focuses on two subclasses of combinatorial maps: n-Gmaps and n-maps. Suitable for researchers and graduate students in geometric modeling computational and discrete geometry computer graphics and image processing and analysis the book presents the data structures operations and algorithms that are useful in handling subdivided geometric objects. It shows how to study data structures for the explicit representation of subdivided geometric objects and describes operations for handling the structures. The book also illustrates results of the design of data structures and operations. | Combinatorial Maps Efficient Data Structures for Computer Graphics and Image Processing

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Pseudolinear Functions and Optimization

Pseudolinear Functions and Optimization

Pseudolinear Functions and Optimization is the first book to focus exclusively on pseudolinear functions a class of generalized convex functions. It discusses the properties characterizations and applications of pseudolinear functions in nonlinear optimization problems. The book describes the characterizations of solution sets of various optimization problems. It examines multiobjective pseudolinear multiobjective fractional pseudolinear static minmax pseudolinear and static minmax fractional pseudolinear optimization problems and their results. The authors extend these results to locally Lipschitz functions using Clarke subdifferentials. They also present optimality and duality results for h-pseudolinear and semi-infinite pseudolinear optimization problems. The authors go on to explore the relationships between vector variational inequalities and vector optimization problems involving pseudolinear functions. They present characterizations of solution sets of pseudolinear optimization problems on Riemannian manifolds as well as results on pseudolinearity of quadratic fractional functions. The book also extends n-pseudolinear functions to pseudolinear and n-pseudolinear fuzzy mappings and characterizations of solution sets of pseudolinear fuzzy optimization problems and n-pseudolinear fuzzy optimization problems. The text concludes with some applications of pseudolinear optimization problems to hospital management and economics. This book encompasses nearly all the published literature on the subject along with new results on semi-infinite nonlinear programming problems. It will be useful to readers from mathematical programming industrial engineering and operations management.

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Historical Sociology in India

Historical Sociology in India

This book is a comprehensive study of historical sociology and its development especially in the Indian context. It looks at the works of Indian sociologists and analyses their approaches in terms of book-view (normative) and field-view (descriptive) history. The volume: • critically appraises reports of empirical surveys conducted during early colonial rule — including those by H. T. Colebrooke Francis Buchanan William Adam; • engages with the works of sociologists such as M. N. Srinivas Ramkrishna Mukherjee Louis Dumont Nicholas Dirks Bernard Cohn Yogendra Singh D. N. Dhanagare A. M Shah T. K. Oommen among others; and • shows how historical perspective has been adopted in understanding aspects of Indian society — villages castes traditions socio-cultural change education peasants and their movements etc. Presenting an alternative idea of social reality this book will deeply interest students and scholars of sociology social theory and social history. | Historical Sociology in India

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The Rock History Reader

The Rock History Reader

This eclectic compilation of readings tells the history of rock as it has been received and explained as a social and musical practice throughout its six decade history. This third edition includes new readings across the volume with added material on the early origins of rock 'n' roll as well as coverage of recent developments including the changing shape of the music industry in the twenty-first century. With numerous readings that delve into the often explosive issues surrounding censorship copyright race relations feminism youth subcultures and the meaning of musical value The Rock History Reader continues to appeal to scholars and students from a variety of disciplines. New to the third edition: Nine additional chapters from a broad range of perspectives Explorations of new media formations industry developments and the intersections of music and labor For the first time a companion website providing users with playlists of music referenced in the book Featuring readings as loud vibrant and colorful as rock ‘n’ roll itself The Rock History Reader is sure to leave readers informed inspired and perhaps even infuriated—but never bored.

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Equine Anesthesia and Pain Management A Color Handbook

Equine Anesthesia and Pain Management A Color Handbook

Equine Anesthesia and Pain Management: A Color Handbook brings together key information for clinicians in an easy-to-use problem-orientated format. It disseminates a wealth of knowledge about horse donkey and mule anesthesia and pain management in a quick reference style with a focus on clinical practice. Fifteen chapters by expert contributors cover everything from anesthetic equipment premedication and physical restraint to total intravenous anesthesia inhalant anesthesia and partial intravenous anesthesia recovery complications and euthanasia. Over 250 superb color photographs and diagrams bring the material to life. This book will be invaluable to all those who need practical information easily to hand whether equine practitioner veterinary technician or nurse or veterinary student. | Equine Anesthesia and Pain Management A Color Handbook

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Physiology of Soybean Plant

Physiology of Soybean Plant

The book provides in-depth knowledge on the physiology of soybean. It is written lucidly systematically and in depth. The book provides recent information and findings explained with illustrations to express the ideas and concepts vividly to university students and researchers and provides a better understanding of the improvement of the productivity of soybean to cope with the future demand. It describes the physiology of growth development flowering pod development and seed yield as well as C O N and Oil metabolisms – their hormonal regulations under normal and stress environmental conditions. Molecular approaches are also described. | Physiology of Soybean Plant

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The American Revolution 1775–1783 An Encyclopedia Volume 2: M–Z

The American Revolution 1775–1783 An Encyclopedia Volume 2: M–Z

This definitive encyclopedia originally published in 1983 and now available as an ebook for the first time covers the American Revolution comes in two volumes and contains 865 entries on the war for American independence. Included are essays (ranging from 250 to 25 000 words) on major and minor battles and biographies of military men partisan leaders loyalist figures and war heroes as well as strong coverage of political and diplomatic themes. The contributors present their summaries within the context of late 20th Century historiography about the American Revolution. Every entry has been written by a subject specialist and is accompanied by a bibliography to aid further research. Extensively illustrated with maps the volumes also contain a chronology of events glossary and substantial index. | The American Revolution 1775–1783 An Encyclopedia Volume 2: M–Z

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Algebras Rings and Modules Volume 2 Non-commutative Algebras and Rings

Algebras Rings and Modules Volume 2 Non-commutative Algebras and Rings

The theory of algebras rings and modules is one of the fundamental domains of modern mathematics. General algebra more specifically non-commutative algebra is poised for major advances in the twenty-first century (together with and in interaction with combinatorics) just as topology analysis and probability experienced in the twentieth century. This is the second volume of Algebras Rings and Modules: Non-commutative Algebras and Rings by M. Hazewinkel and N. Gubarenis a continuation stressing the more important recent results on advanced topics of the structural theory of associative algebras rings and modules. | Algebras Rings and Modules Volume 2 Non-commutative Algebras and Rings

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Organic Photochemistry

Organic Photochemistry

Organic photochemistry is the science arising from the application of photochemicalmethods to organic chemistry and organic chemical methods to photochemistry. It is aninterdisciplinary frontier. Intense activity in organic photochemistry in the last decade has produced so vast anaccumulation of factual knowledge that chemists in general have viewed it with awe. Even those chemists engaged in the study of organic photochemistry will find the rate ofdevelopment in the field perplexing to a high degree. This series originated to fill theneed for a critical summary of this vigorously expanding field with the purpose ofdrawing together seemingly unrelated facts summarizing progress and clarifyingproblems. Volume 11 continues to fulfill the original essential role of this unique series byproviding a convenient review of the structural aspects of organic photochemistry. Aswith earlier volumes this new book offers the research findings of distinguishedauthorities. It stresses timely aspects of organic photochemistry-previously scatteredthroughout the large body of literature-for which necessary critical review has beenlacking. This volume of the series emphasizes the mechanistic details of the di-n:-methanerearrangement . the synthetic aspects of the oxadi-n:-methane reaction . thephotochemistry of carbenium ions and related species . photoinduced hydrogen atomabstraction by carbonyl compounds . and matrix photochemistry of nitrenes carbenes and excited triplet states. Complete with numerous illustrations and bibliographiccitations of the literature this book explores these important processes to the advantageof organic chemists as an aid to research and as a source for supplementary knowledgeon particular topics .

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Interplanetary Astrodynamics

Interplanetary Astrodynamics

Focusing on the orbital mechanics tools and techniques necessary to design predict and guide a trajectory of a spacecraft traveling between two or more bodies in a Solar System this book covers the dynamical theory necessary for describing the motion of bodies in space examines the N-body problem and shows applications using this theory for designing interplanetary missions. While most orbital mechanics books focus primarily on Earth-orbiting spacecraft with a brief discussion of interplanetary missions this book reverses the focus and emphasizes the interplanetary aspects of space missions. Written for instructors graduate students and advanced undergraduate students in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering this book provides advanced details of interplanetary trajectory design navigation and targeting. | Interplanetary Astrodynamics

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Algebras Rings and Modules Non-commutative Algebras and Rings

Algebras Rings and Modules Non-commutative Algebras and Rings

The theory of algebras rings and modules is one of the fundamental domains of modern mathematics. General algebra more specifically non-commutative algebra is poised for major advances in the twenty-first century (together with and in interaction with combinatorics) just as topology analysis and probability experienced in the twentieth century. This volume is a continuation and an in-depth study stressing the non-commutative nature of the first two volumes of Algebras Rings and Modules by M. Hazewinkel N. Gubareni and V. V. Kirichenko. It is largely independent of the other volumes. The relevant constructions and results from earlier volumes have been presented in this volume. | Algebras Rings and Modules Non-commutative Algebras and Rings

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Treating Pathological Narcissism with Transference-Focused Psychotherapy

Treating Pathological Narcissism with Transference-Focused Psychotherapy

Filling a crucial gap in the clinical literature this book provides a contemporary view of pathological narcissism and presents an innovative treatment approach. The preeminent authors explore the special challenges of treating patients-with narcissistic traits or narcissistic personality disorder-who retreat from reality into narcissistic grandiosity thereby compromising their lives and relationships. Assessment procedures and therapeutic strategies have been adapted from transference-focused psychotherapy (TFP) a manualized evidence-based treatment for borderline personality disorder. Rich case material illustrates how TFP-N enables the clinician to engage patients more deeply in therapy and help them overcome relationship and behavioral problems at different levels of severity. The volume integrates psychodynamic theory and research with findings from social cognition attachment and neurobiology. | Treating Pathological Narcissism with Transference-Focused Psychotherapy

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Landscape Restoration Handbook

Landscape Restoration Handbook

Five years after the first edition of Landscape Restoration Handbook was published its natural landscaping and ecological restoration techniques have become standard-and successful-practice throughout the nation. Now the Landscape Restoration Handbook: Second Edition substantially widens the scope of the original work. Approximately 250 pages larger than the first edition new and expanded chapters offer guidance on:Development of natural landscaping and ecological restoration programsEducation regional planning and increased biological diversityEcological communities species listingsScientific and common plant names associated with ecological communitiesNurseries that propagate and sell native plants throughout the United StatesNaturalization has proven to be a win-win situation all around. Monetary costs that landowners are saving on maintenance and chemicals also translates to environmental benefits for the greater community. Landscape and golf course architects urban planners horticulturists golf course superintendents and consultants have already put the Landscape Restoration Handbook to the test. Let the Second Edition bring you up-to-date on the numerous benefits of naturalization.

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Close-up and Macro Photography Its Art and Fieldcraft Techniques

Close-up and Macro Photography Its Art and Fieldcraft Techniques

Focusing on fieldcraft techniques for macro and close-up photography Thompson covers the vital but often overlooked skills necessary to achieve consistent professional results in the field. Case studies covering a broad and often challenging group of subjects from the seashore to your back garden form the core of the lavishly illustrated book. Biology life history subject behaviour and ethics along with best practice approaches are discussed in detail and underpinned with photographic tips. The book is divided into four sections—Digital Fundamentals Fieldcraft & Methodology Portfolio Case Studies Digital Workflow & Presentation—covering the full photographic process from capture through to editing captioning development and storage are discussed. Moving beyond the surface-level approach to macro instruction this book provides readers with techniques that work in the field. Illustrated with over 250 of the author's own inspiring images this publication is a must for photographers naturalists and anyone interested in improving their macro skills in the field. | Close-up and Macro Photography Its Art and Fieldcraft Techniques

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Nonequilibrium Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jets Fundamentals Diagnostics and Medical Applications

Nonequilibrium Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jets Fundamentals Diagnostics and Medical Applications

Nonequilibrium atmospheric pressure plasma jets (N-APPJs) generate plasma in open space rather than in a confined chamber and can be utilized for applications in medicine. This book provides a complete introduction to this fast-emerging field from the fundamental physics to experimental approaches to plasma and reactive species diagnostics. It provides an overview of the development of a wide range of plasma jet devices and their fundamental mechanisms. The book concludes with a discussion of the exciting application of plasmas for cancer treatment. The bookprovides details on experimental methods including expert tips and caveats. covers novel devices driven by various power sources and the impact of operating conditions on concentrations and fluxes of the reactive species. discusses the latest advances including theory modeling and simulation approaches. gives an introduction overview and details on state of the art diagnostics of small scale high gradient atmospheric pressure plasmas. covers the use of N-APPJs for cancer applications including discussion of destruction of cancer cells mechanisms of action and selectivity studies. XinPei Lu is a Chair Professor in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Stephan Reuter is currently Visiting Professor at Université Paris-Saclay. In a recent Alexander von Humboldt research fellowship at Princeton University he performed ultrafast laser spectroscopy on cold plasmas. Mounir Laroussi is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and director of the Plasma Engineering and Medicine Institute at Old Dominion University. He is a Fellow of IEEE and recipient of an IEEE Merit Award. DaWei Liu is Professor in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. | Nonequilibrium Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jets Fundamentals Diagnostics and Medical Applications

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Fundamentals of Architectural Lighting

Fundamentals of Architectural Lighting

The theme of this book is that light is an inseparable part of architectural design and is intended to provide students of architecture and interior design with a graphic guideline to the fundamental role lighting plays in this process. While simple light sources may be enough to satisfy practical needs the design process must expand beyond basic illumination. The challenge for architects and designers is the creation of luminous environments offering visual interest and a sense of well-being while also meeting basic seeing needs. Technological advances provide opportunities for the lighting designer's creative introduction of light and the visual and psychological perceptions of the illuminated architectural environment. Fundamentals of Architectural Lighting offers a complete comprehensive guide to the basics of lighting design equipping students and practitioners with the tools and ideas they need to master a variety of lighting techniques. The book is extensively illustrated with over 250 illustrations to demonstrate basic principles and procedures. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the fundamentals of integrated lighting for architectural interior spaces.

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Biology and Ecology of Aphids

Biology and Ecology of Aphids

Most people know of aphids as garden pests infesting the soft green tissues of plants in vast numbers and killing them by sucking out the sap. Indeed among the 4000 or so known species of aphids about 250 are pests and in temperate regions several are economically important agricultural pests that damage crops directly during feeding or act as vectors for plant pathogens. But aphids are also important model organisms in evolutionary biology and ecology because they combine a number of unique features such as complex life cycles involving the development of morphological distinct phenotypes (polyphenism) sexual and asexual reproduction strategies and changes of host plants. Aphids can also be regarded as holobionts because they are colonized by obligate and facultative microbes which enable them to feed exclusively on phloem sap and influence their resistance against pathogens parasitoids or environmental stress. This book combines fundamental information about aphids with chapters addressing state-of-the-art research in topics such as aphid-related phylogeny genome biology epigenetics and chemical ecology. | Biology and Ecology of Aphids

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