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Grown But Not Made: British Modernist Sculpture and the New Biology

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Report copyright infringementby Edward Juler (Author)What does it mean for a sculpture to be described as 'organic' or a diagram of 'morphological forces'? These were questions that preoccupied Modernist sculptors and critics in Britain as they wrestled with the artistic implications of biological discovery during the 1930s. In this lucid and thought-provoking book, Edward Juler provides the first detailed critical history of British Modernist sculpture's interaction with modern biology. Disc...

Creativity from Suburban Nowheres: Rethinking Cultural and Creative Practices

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Report copyright infringementby Ilja Van Damme (Editor), Ruth McManus (Editor), Michiel Dehaene (Editor)Looking at suburbs as places of creativity gives rise to novel and thought-provoking narratives that typically run counter to the idea that suburbs are sites of "ordinary," "mundane," and "everyday" practices. Far from being geographies of "nowhere" - dull, materialistic, and monotone - suburbs are unpacked as being heterogeneous and historically layered places of living, work, and creation...

Collapsing Gracefully: Making a Built Environment That Is Fit for the Future - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Emilio Garcia (Author), Brenda Vale (Author), Robert Vale (Author)This innovative book investigates the concept of collapse in terms of our built environment, exploring the future transition of modern cities towards scenarios very different from the current promises of progress and development. This is not a book about the end of the world and hopeless apocalyptic scenarios. It is about understanding change in how and where we live. Collapse is inevitable, but ...

Urban Paleontology: Evolution of Urban Forms - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Ming Tang (Author), Dihua Yang (Author)More than ten years ago, when I first read Mario Gandelsonas' book The Urban Context, the beautiful abstract diagrams that the book presented -the street network of Chicago- fascinated me with the profound historical and cultural background that they suggested. Without knowing how this would direct me, I started to draw something related with the street network of Beijing. That is the beginning of this book. Among tons of ...

Getting to Grips with Green Plans: National-level Experience in Industrial Countries - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Barry Dalal Clayton (Author)One of the more significant recommendations to emerge from UNCED in 1992 was the call in Agenda 21 for countries to develop and implement national sustainable development strategies. Most countries have responded to this challenge. However many countries also have a long history of drawing up planning exercises at this level to deal with environmental problems. 'Green planning' is now used as a shorthand term for a range of such nati...

Heat Islands: Understanding and Mitigating Heat in Urban Areas - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Lisa Mummery Gartland (Author)Heat islands are urban and suburban areas that are significantly warmer than their surroundings. Traditional, highly absorptive construction materials and a lack of effective landscaping are their main causes. Heat island problems, in terms of increased energy consumption, reduced air quality and effects on human health and mortality, are becoming more pressing as cities continue to grow and sprawl. This comprehensive book brings t...

How to Think about Abstract Algebra - Paperback

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by Lara Alcock (Author)How to Think about Abstract Algebra provides an engaging and readable introduction to its subject, which encompasses group theory and ring theory. Abstract Algebra is central in most undergraduate mathematics degrees, and it captures regularities that appear across diverse mathematical structures - many people find it beautiful for this reason. But its abstraction can make its central ideas hard to grasp, and even the best students might find that they can follow some o...

Laws of Nature and Chances: What Breathes Fire Into the Equations - Hardcover

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by Barry Loewer (Author)Barry Loewer presents a novel account of the metaphysics of law of nature, chances, fundamental ontology, and the space-time arena they occupy. He calls this the Package Deal Account. This aims to answer Stephen Hawking's question "What is it that breathes fire into the equations and makes a universe for them to describe?" Loewer's account stands on the shoulders of David Lewis's Humean Best Systems Account of laws and chances, but rejects Lewis' Humean ontology of nat...

Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution - Paperback

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by Peter Kropotkin (Author), David Priestland (Introduction by), David Priestland (Notes by)A 1902 collection of essays by Russian naturalist and anarchist philosopher Peter Kropotkin. Originally published in "The Nineteenth Century" from 1890 to 1896, the essays examine mutually-beneficial cooperation and reciprocity in both animal and human societies.Author BiographyPeter Kropotkin (1842-1921) came from a major aristocratic Russian family but turned his back on it to embrace a life of impri...

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Report copyright infringementby John C. Abbott (Author), Kendra Abbott (Author)The ultimate photographic field guide to North American insects This amazing field guide enables you to identify all 783 families of insects currently recognized in the United States and Canada. Richly illustrated with more than 3,700 stunning photos along with keys to families for many of the orders, Insects of North America features a comprehensive introduction that discusses classification and nomenclature, inse...

The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships - Hardcover

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by Nathan H. Lents (Author)"Enthralling . . . Lents gleefully tears down cis, hetero, and monogamous norms, outlining surprising case studies that give the lie to restrictive conceptions of gender and sex. The result is an indispensable glimpse into the queerness of animals." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)Evolutionary biologist Nathan H. Lents knows what makes humans unique--and it's most definitely not our sexual diversity. A professor at John Jay College, Lents has spent his career s...

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by Gary Lee Wenk (Author)What is the principle purpose of a brain? A simple question, but the answer has taken millennia for us to begin to understand. So critical for our everyday existence, the brain still remains somewhat of a mystery. Gary L. Wenk takes us on a tour of what we do know about this enigmatic organ, showing us how the workings of the human brain produce our thoughts, feelings, and fears, and answering questions such as: How did humans evolve such a big brain? What is an emoti...

Phytochemicals: Nutrient-Gene Interactions

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Report copyright infringementby Mark S. Meskin (Editor), Wayne R. Bidlack (Editor), R. Keith Randolph (Editor)This book analyzes the mechanisms of action and impact of phytochemical-gene interactions on health, aging, and disease. It covers experimental methodologies for identifying significant interactions between diet, genetic variants, and different markers of cardiovascular disease, inflammation, and obesity. It examines the role of resveratrol in cardiovascular health; the preventative m...

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Report copyright infringementby Alexander Von Humboldt (Author)Cosmos: A Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe V3 1858 is a book written by Alexander von Humboldt. It is a comprehensive study of the universe and the natural world, covering a wide range of topics including astronomy, geology, meteorology, and botany. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the universe, from the stars and planets to the Earth and its natural phenomena. The b...

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Report copyright infringementby Marli B. Miller (Author), Darrel S. Cowan (Author)Washington is alive with geologic activity: It's home to the most active volcanoes in the lower 48, earthquakes regularly rattle the populated Puget Sound region, the potential of landslides increases with each soaking rain, and tsunami evacuation routes alert tourists in Olympic National Park to the active plate boundary just off the coast. The only geologic hazard Washingtonians need not fear, at least not wit...

Peter Artedi: Peter Artedi, Ichthyologia, Leiden 1738

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Report copyright infringementby Hans L. G. Aili (Author), Theodore W. Pietsch (Author)In this attempt to bring together in a single volume all that is known about the Swedish naturalist Peter Artedi, a chronicle of his life is provided, beginning with his early upbringing in the Parish of Anundsjö, Ångermanland, his school days at Härnösand, his ten years at Uppsala University, his time in England, his life and work in Holland, and ending with his untimely death by drowning in an Amsterdam ca...

Bitch: On the Female of the Species - Hardcover

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by Lucy Cooke (Author)A fierce, funny, and revolutionary look at the queens of the animal kingdom Studying zoology made Lucy Cooke feel like a sad freak. Not because she loved spiders or would root around in animal feces: all her friends shared the same curious kinks. The problem was her sex. Being female meant she was, by nature, a loser. Since Charles Darwin, evolutionary biologists have been convinced that the males of the animal kingdom are the interesting ones--dominating and promiscuou...

Bad Naturalist: One Woman's Ecological Education on a Wild Virginia Mountaintop - Hardcover

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by Paula Whyman (Author)With humor, humility, and awe, one woman attempts to restore 200 acres of farmland long gone-to-seed in the Blue Ridge Mountains, facing her own limitations while getting to know a breathtaking corner of the natural world. When Paula Whyman first climbs a peak in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in search of a home in the country, she has no idea how quickly her tidy backyard ecology project will become a massive endeavor. Just as quickly, she discovers how l...

Geology Underfoot in Yellowstone Country - Paperback

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by Marc S. Hendrix (Author)Although it�s also known for for wolves, bison, and stunning scenery, Yellowstone National Park was established as the world�s first national park in 1872 largely because of its geological wonders. In Geology Underfoot in Yellowstone Country, author and geologist Marc Hendrix takes you to over twenty sites in the park and surrounding region that illustrate the deep-time story of Yellowstone Country, from its early existence as a seafloor hundreds of millions of year...

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Report copyright infringementby John Turkevich (Author), Ludmilla Buketoff Turkevich (Author)Russian For The Scientist is a comprehensive guide to learning the Russian language specifically for scientists. Written by John Turkevich, a renowned physicist and expert in Russian language and culture, this book is designed to help scientists communicate effectively with their Russian colleagues and counterparts. The book covers all aspects of the Russian language, including grammar, vocabulary, pr...

Dictionnaire Universel V1-V2: Ou Des Fossiles Propres Et Des Fossiles Accidentels (1763)

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Report copyright infringementby Elie Bertrand (Author)Le Dictionnaire Universel V1-V2: Ou Des Fossiles Propres Et Des Fossiles Accidentels (1763) de Bertrand, Elie est un ouvrage de r��f��rence qui traite de la pal��ontologie et de la g��ologie. Le livre est divis�� en deux volumes et contient des informations d��taill��es sur les fossiles, leur classification et leur histoire naturelle. Bertrand a ��galement inclus des descriptions de diff��rentes esp��ces de fo...

Analytische Methoden Zur Nahrungsmittel-Untersuchung, Nebst Einem Anhang (1891)

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Report copyright infringementby Carl Virchow (Author)Das Buch ""Analytische Methoden Zur Nahrungsmittel-Untersuchung, Nebst Einem Anhang"" wurde 1891 von Carl Virchow ver��ffentlicht. Es handelt sich um ein Werk, das sich mit verschiedenen analytischen Methoden zur Untersuchung von Lebensmitteln befasst. Der Autor gibt einen ��berblick ��ber die chemischen und physikalischen Methoden, die zur Untersuchung von Nahrungsmitteln genutzt werden k��nnen. Dabei werden sowohl qualitativ...

Thylacine: The History, Ecology and Loss of the Tasmanian Tiger - Paperback

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by Branden Holmes (Editor), Gareth Linnard (Editor)Until the mid-20th century, the thylacine was the world's largest carnivorous marsupial, and its disappearance has left many questions and contradictions. Alternately portrayed as a scourge and as a high value commodity, the thylacine's ecology and behavior were known only anecdotally. In recent years, its taxonomic position, ecology, behavior and body size have all been re-examined scientifically, while advances in genetics have presented th...

Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas

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Report copyright infringementby Jennifer Raff (Author)AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From celebrated anthropologist Jennifer Raff comes the untold story--and fascinating mystery--of how humans migrated to the Americas. ORIGIN is the story of who the first peoples in the Americas were, how and why they made the crossing, how they dispersed south, and how they lived based on a new and powerful kind of evidence: their complete genomes. ORIGIN provides an overview of these new histories th...

Recording Audio: Engineering in the Studio - Paperback

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by Barry R. Hill (Author) Number of Pages: 364 Dimensions: 0.75 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 01, 2019

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by Carron Brown (Author), Wesley Robins (Illustrator)Explore the planet up close, and you will find great surprises! From lava bubbling in a volcano, to creatures living beneath the ocean, the hidden wonders of Earth are revealed when you shine a light behind the pages. Number of Pages: 36 Dimensions: 0.39 x 10.31 x 10.24 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: January 01, 2017 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: Secrets of Our Earth ...

Constellation Finder: Identifying Patterns in the Night Sky

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Report copyright infringementby Dorcas S. Miller (Author)Identify constellations in the night sky with this pocket-size guide.You can appreciate stars and enjoy stargazing! If you're curious about the night sky, then Constellation Finder by Dorcas S. Miller is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use booklet, you can identify constellations of the Northern Hemisphere.Perfect for camping trips, the cabin, and the backyard, this booklet introduces 30 of the most important constellations ...

Oxford Read and Discover: Level 6: Wonderful Ecosystems

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Report copyright infringementby Louise A. Spilsbury (Author), Richard Spilsbury These motivating non-fiction readers are rich in content and beautifully illustrated. Fascinating information in carefully graded language appeals to a broad range of students and supports English across the curriculum, making the series perfect for CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning). Stunning colour photos, maps, diagrams and charts support understanding, while activities and projects develop languag...

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Report copyright infringementby Alexander Von Humboldt (Author), Von Humboldt Alexander (Author), Edward Sabine (Editor)Polymath Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), a self-described 'scientific traveller', was one of the most respected scientists of his time. Humboldt's wanderlust led him across Europe and to South America, Mexico, the U.S., and Russia, and his voyages and observations resulted in the discovery of many species previously unknown to Europeans. Originating as lectures delivered...

Energy Efficiency and Conservation in Metal Industries: With Selected Cases of Investment Grade Audit

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Report copyright infringementby Swapan Kumar Dutta (Author), Jitendra Saxena (Author), Binoy Krishna Choudhury (Author)This book provides a deep insight into the energy usage in the energy intensive metal industry and the methodology for efficiency assessment. Various methodologies for energy audits are described, along with concept-level analysis for minimum energy design. Apart from the technical and engineering analysis, the book also describes management aspects such as energy management ...

Appraising the Economics of Smart Meters: Costs and Benefits

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Report copyright infringementby Jacopo Torriti (Author)This book focuses on the economics of smart meters and is one of the first to present comprehensive evidence on the impacts, cost-benefits and risks associated with smart metering. Throughout this volume, Jacopo Torriti integrates his findings from institutional cost-benefit analyses and smart metering trials in a range of European countries with key economic and social concepts and policy insights derived from almost ten years of researc...

Climate Change Is an Opportunity: Why We Need Principled Capitalism

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Report copyright infringementby David Blockley (Author)We have an imperative, as never before, to change our ways. Climate change is presenting the entire human race with its greatest ever existential challenge. Like many I feel a growing sense of looming disaster. Yes, we are making some progress, but past agreements are not delivering. In this book I put a case for a new form of principled capitalism based on moral principles rather than utility and profit. I propose ten pillars that includ...