- Table View
- List View
ABC Science Book (STEAM Baby for Infants and Toddlers)
by Anjali JoshiABC learning through the power of S.T.E.A.M. for ages 0 to 3 Give your little scientist a jump-start with this fun, inspiring way to master their ABCs. From astronaut to zoologist, ABC Science Book introduces young children, up to age 3, to basic scientific concepts and careers with each letter of the alphabet. This S.T.E.A.M.-themed ABC book for kids features: Levels of discovery—Explore a tiered learning approach that grows with your child; focus first on letters, then on words, and then on understanding concepts. Colorful images—Rich and vibrant illustrations add to the learning and keep your child engaged. Full S.T.E.A.M. ahead—Encourage a lifelong love of learning with all the books in the S.T.E.A.M. Baby series. ABC Science Book makes learning the alphabet a fun, exciting adventure for any toddler.
The ABC of Relativity (Routledge Classics Ser.)
by Bertrand RussellThe Nobel Prize winner offers &“an ideal introduction to the theories of special and general relativity&” in clear, comprehensible language(Nature). A renowned mathematician and philosopher, and as well as recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Bertrand Russell was acclaimed for his ability to address complex subjects in accessible ways. In this classic reference book, Russell delves into physics and relativity, helping everyday readers grasp the genius and implications of Albert Einstein&’s theory. When originally published in 1925, The ABC of Relativity brought science to a more general audience—and it continues to do so in the twenty-first century. &“A mind of dazzling brilliance.&” —The New York Times
ABC of Pediatric Surgical Imaging
by Angus Alexander Tracy Kilborn Alastair J. Millar Savvas Andronikou Alan DanemanThis book has been designed to serve as a quick reference that will assist in decision making. The book is ordered alphabetically according to diagnoses. The intention is that the clinician consults the information on a suspected diagnosis, and then considers the listed surgical and radiological differential diagnoses. A total of 80 common diagnoses are covered. For each diagnosis, the left-hand page presents information relevant to the surgeon, while the right-hand page is designed for the radiologist. The information for the surgeon comprises clinical insights, including symptoms, warnings, controversies, other important facts, and the surgical differential diagnosis. The radiologist is provided with lists of the primary and follow-on investigations, the imaging findings, and helpful tips, as well as the radiological differential diagnosis. Informative supporting images are included for each diagnosis. The authors are all experts in their fields, with extensive practical experience.
ABC Engineering Book (STEAM Baby for Infants and Toddlers)
by Natoshia AndersonFuel a child's ABC learning through the power of S.T.E.A.M. Give your little engineer a jump-start with this fun, inspiring way to master their ABCs. From Aqueduct to Zone, ABC Engineering Book introduces young children to basic engineering concepts with each letter of the alphabet. This S.T.E.A.M.-themed ABC engineering book for kids features: Levels of discovery—Explore a tiered learning approach that grows with your child. Focus first on letters, then on words, and then on understanding concepts. Colorful images—This ABC engineering book has rich and vibrant illustrations that add to the learning and will keep your child engaged. Full S.T.E.A.M. ahead—Encourage a lifelong love of learning with all the books in the S.T.E.A.M. Baby Series. Out Now: ABC Science Book. Coming Soon: ABC Arts Book, ABC Math Book, ABC Technology Book. ABC Engineering Book makes learning the alphabet a fun, exciting adventure for any toddler.
The Abc and Xyz of Bee Culture
by Kim Flottum Roger A. MorseIt has not been thought necessary to reproduce the prefaces of each succeeding edltion of this work. All told, there have been thirty-nine editions. It therefore transpires that the book, ABC of Bee Culture for beginners, written by A. I. Root, has become the ABC & XYZ of Bee Culture. Although A. I. Root's health allowed him to spend only about fifteen active years in beekeeping and bee supply manufacturing, he nevertheless had a profound effect on the beekeeping industry. He was among the first to point out that the Langstroth hive and frame were superior to all those preceding. He did much to standardize beekeeping equipment, especially the hive, making supers interchangeable with brood chambers. Prior to his efforts there were practically as many different shapes and sizes of hives and frames as there were beekeepers.
Abby's Owl
by Maureen AshAbby wanted to be a penguin in the school play, but she's cast as an owl instead! After getting a lesson on the importance of barn owls on farms, Abby realizes how amazing owls can be.
The Abacus and the Cross: The Story of the Pope Who Brought the Light of Science to the Dark Ages
by Nancy Marie BrownThe medieval Catholic Church, widely considered a source of intolerance and inquisitorial fervor, was not anti-science during the Dark Ages--in fact, the pope in the year 1000 was the leading mathematician and astronomer of his day. Called "The Scientist Pope,” Gerbert of Aurillac rose from peasant beginnings to lead the church. By turns a teacher, traitor, kingmaker, and visionary, Gerbert is the first Christian known to teach math using the nine Arabic numerals and zero. In The Abacus and the Cross, Nancy Marie Brown skillfully explores the new learning Gerbert brought to Europe. A fascinating narrative of one remarkable math teacher, The Abacus and the Cross will captivate readers of history, science, and religion alike.
Ab initio Theory of Magnetic Ordering: Electronic Origin of Pair- and Multi-Spin Interactions (Springer Theses)
by Eduardo Mendive TapiaMany technological applications exploit a variety of magnetic structures, or magnetic phases, to produce and optimise solid-state functionality. However, most research advances are restricted to a reduced number of phases owing to computational and resource constraints. This thesis presents an ab-initio theory to efficiently describe complex magnetic phases and their temperature-dependent properties. The central assumption is that magnetic phases evolve slowly compared with the underlying electronic structure from which they emerge. By describing how the electronic structure adapts to the type and extent of magnetic order, a theory able to describe multi-spin correlations and their effect on the magnetism at finite temperature is obtained. It is shown that multi-spin correlations are behind the temperature and magnetic field dependence of the diverse magnetism in the heavy rare earth elements. Magnetically frustrated Mn-based materials and the effect of strain are also investigated. These studies demonstrate that the performance of solid-state refrigeration can be enhanced by multi-spin effects.
Ab Initio Studies on Superconductivity in Alkali-Doped Fullerides (Springer Theses)
by Yusuke NomuraThis book covers high-transition temperature (Tc) s-wave superconductivity and the neighboring Mott insulating phase in alkali-doped fullerides. The author presents (1) a unified theoretical description of the phase diagram and (2) a nonempirical calculation of Tc. For these purposes, the author employs an extension of the DFT+DMFT (density-functional theory + dynamical mean-field theory). He constructs a realistic electron-phonon-coupled Hamiltonian with a newly formulated downfolding method. The Hamiltonian is analyzed by means of the extended DMFT. A notable aspect of the approach is that it requires only the crystal structure as a priori knowledge. Remarkably, the nonempirical calculation achieves for the first time a quantitative reproduction of the experimental phase diagram including the superconductivity and the Mott phase. The calculated Tc agrees well with the experimental data, with the difference within 10 K. The book provides details of the computational scheme, which can also be applied to other superconductors and other phonon-related topics. The author clearly describes a superconducting mechanism where the Coulomb and electron-phonon interactions show an unusual cooperation in the superconductivity thanks to the Jahn-Teller nature of the phonons.
Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics Analysis Based on Reduced-Dimensionality Reaction Route Map (Springer Theses)
by Takuro TsutsumiThis thesis proposes useful tools, on-the-fly trajectory mapping method and Reaction Space Projector (ReSPer), to analyze chemical reaction mechanisms by combining the reaction route map and the ab initio molecular dynamics. The key concept for the proposed tools is the Cartesian distance between pairwise molecular structures, and a practical procedure to get the optimal distance is introduced. The on-the-fly trajectory mapping method tracks the distance function between reference structures and molecular structures along the trajectory. Although this method provides fruitful insight into dynamic reaction behaviors, the visualization of reaction routes into a low-dimensional space is still challenging because of the multi-dimensionality. ReSPer successfully constructs a low-dimensional reaction space defined by mathematically-selected principal coordinates representing mutual distance relationships in the full-dimensional space. ReSPer also enables us to project trajectories into the reaction space in the reduced dimension. In this thesis, these methods are applied to several reactions, including bifurcating and photochemical reactions, revealing dynamically-allowed reaction mechanisms. This thesis provides robust and versatile tools to elucidate dynamical reaction routes on the basis of the reduced-dimensionality reaction route map and will help control chemical reaction dynamics and select descriptors for machine learning.
Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics: Basic Theory and Advanced Methods
by Dominik Marx Jürg HutterAb initio molecular dynamics revolutionized the field of realistic computer simulation of complex molecular systems and processes, including chemical reactions, by unifying molecular dynamics and electronic structure theory. This book provides the first coherent presentation of this rapidly growing field, covering a vast range of methods and their applications, from basic theory to advanced methods. This fascinating text for graduate students and researchers contains systematic derivations of various ab initio molecular dynamics techniques to enable readers to understand and assess the merits and drawbacks of commonly used methods. It also discusses the special features of the widely used Car-Parrinello approach, correcting various misconceptions currently found in research literature. The book contains pseudo-code and program layout for typical plane wave electronic structure codes, allowing newcomers to the field to understand commonly used program packages and enabling developers to improve and add new features in their code.
Ab initio Calculation Tutorial: For Materials Analysis, Informatics and Design
by Ryo MaezonoThis textbook covers the framework of first-principles analysis applied to materials using density functional theory (DFT). It provides a set of hands-on tutorials using the Quantum ESPRESSO package, an open-source software for DFT. The tutorials are well chosen, designed for maximum effectiveness while requiring a minimum of the reader’s time, and the book describes how the essential components are combined to create the practical applications based on the idea of modeling practical problems of materials. The book carefully explains how to prepare the platform to run the tutorials assisted by free software. This textbook is useful for students in experimental laboratories, for industrial researchers, and for those not majoring in theoretical studies but learning individually.
Ab 40 bewirbt man sich anders. Durchstarten mit Lebenserfahrung - Bewerbungsstrategien, Informationen, Mutmacher - mit Musterdokumenten: Durchstarten Mit Lebenserfahrung  Bewerbungsstrategien, Informationen, Mutmacher  Mit Musterdokumenten
by Anita EggertAnlässe für Menschen ab 40, sich neu zu bewerben, gibt es viele: Eine Stellenanzeige reizt zu einem beruflichen Neustart, nach einer Erziehungspause steht der Wiedereinstieg an o. ä. Das Buch unterstützt Bewerber, indem es einen systematischen Überblick über alle Phasen gibt: von der Stellensuche über das Telefoninterview bis zum Bewerbungsgespräch. Die Autorin liefert die wichtigsten Tipps für eine zeitgemäße und korrekte Bewerbung sowie Hilfen, um zu einer selbstbewussten inneren Haltung zu finden. Begleitende Website mit Arbeitsmaterialien.
Aaron Klug A Long Way from Durban
by Holmes Kenneth C.The atomic structures of macromolecules provide the key to understanding how life works. Aaron Klug led the way in the development of methods for solving such structures and is one of the pioneers of structural molecular biology. He was awarded a Nobel Prize in 1982 for his work. Illuminating both his personal life and scientific achievements, this unique biography begins with Klug's youth in Durban and his studies at Johannesburg, Cape Town and then Trinity College, Cambridge. Holmes proceeds to explore Klug's career from his work on the structure of viruses with Rosalind Franklin at Birkbeck College, London to his time as Director of the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge and as President of the Royal Society. Drawing on their long-term collaboration, interviews and unique access to Klug's archives, Holmes provides a fascinating account of an innovative man and his place in the history of structural molecular biology.
The Aarhus Convention: Towards Environmental Solidarisation (Environmental Politics and Theory)
by Duncan WeaverThe Aarhus Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters has been celebrated as a pioneering international environmental agreement. Given that a quarter-century has passed since Aarhus was opened for signature, now is an opportune moment to revisit it from a fresh perspective. Marking this anniversary, this book explores Aarhus from the vista of the English School of International Relations, an ethically-minded perspective used to gauge the prevalence of state-oriented and human-oriented progress from the Convention's rationales and realities. It firstly considers Aarhus' propagation, investigating the legal, diplomatic and geopolitical contexts enabling its emergence. It secondly investigates Aarhus' germination, with reference to its trinity of procedural rights. Thirdly, the book examines the Convention's growth, in terms of the development of its organisational infrastructure. The chief finding is that Aarhus demonstrates, in environmental contexts, the feasibility and benefit of fostering 'humankind' solidarist progress, rooted in moral cosmopolitanism, within the existing power arrangements of a sovereignty-based pluralism. Pluralist concerns for diversity and international order are found to be a precondition for more ethically ambitious solidarist endeavours. These observations reinforce the logic of solidarisation, an English School innovation that presents sovereignty as (a) being ethically matured by solidarism whilst (b) delimiting solidarism within the threshold of states' tolerance.
Aani & the Tree Huggers
by Jeannine AtkinsBased on true events in India in the 1970s, young Aani and the other women in her village defend their forest from developers by wrapping their arms around the trees, making it impossible to cut them down.
A3 Adenosine Receptors from Cell Biology to Pharmacology and Therapeutics
by Pier Andrea BoreaThis book, "A3 Adenosine Receptors from Cell Biology to Pharmacology and Therapeutics", documents the present state of knowledge of the adenosine A3 receptor. Adenosine A3 receptors are G protein-linked receptors that function in physiology and intracellular signaling and are involved in inflammatory responses and mediating cell proliferation and cell death. The A3 receptor is increasingly being recognized for its biological roles throughout the body, and many A3 receptor ligands have proven useful in elucidating peripheral and central pathologies. This book covers a wide range of information including data from studies of theoretical, molecular and cellular pharmacology, signal transduction, integrative physiology, new drug discoveries and clinical applications. The book includes sections on: A3 Adenosine Receptor signal transduction, adenosine Receptor medicinal chemistry, effects and therapeutic applications of Adenosine Receptors on tissues and organs, adenosine Receptors and inflammatory and auto-immune diseases, adenosine Receptors and cancer. The chapters in this book cover both fundamental science and relevant applications and provide an authoritative account of the current status of the field. "A3 Adenosine Receptors from Cell Biology to Pharmacology and Therapeutics" is an up to date and scientifically excellent source of information, attractive to basic and clinical scientists alike.
The A-Z of the PhD Trajectory: A Practical Guide for a Successful Journey (Springer Texts In Education)
by Eva O. L. LantsoghtIs suitable for a classroom setting as well as for self-study.<P><P> Offers advice, anecdotes and exercises to teach junior PhD students in STEM how to succeed.<P> Provides information and suggested methods for all steps of the PhD trajectory.<P> Contains an extensive glossary of terms.<P>This textbook is a guide to success during the PhD trajectory. The first part of this book takes the reader through all steps of the PhD trajectory, and the second part contains a unique glossary of terms and explanation relevant for PhD candidates. Written in the accessible language of the PhD Talk blogs, the book contains a great deal of practical advice for carrying out research, and presenting one’s work. It includes tips and advice from current and former PhD candidates, thus representing a broad range of opinions. The book includes exercises that help PhD candidates get their work kick-started. It covers all steps of a doctoral journey in STEM: getting started in a program, planning the work, the literature review, the research question, experimental work, writing, presenting, online tools, presenting at one’s first conference, writing the first journal paper, writing and defending the thesis, and the career after the PhD. Since a PhD trajectory is a deeply personal journey, this book suggests methods PhD candidates can try out, and teaches them how to figure out for themselves which proposed methods work for them, and how to find their own way of doing things.
A vivir la ciencia: Las pasiones que despierta el conocimiento
by Pere EstupinyàPere Estupinyà vuelve a demostrar que la ciencia, bien explicada, no solo resulta interesantísima, sino que es la herramienta fundamental para mejorar el mundo y nuestra vida. Este libro es una invitación a descubrirnos a nosotros mismos y lo que nos rodea a través de la ciencia. Con historias sorprendentes y un estilo ameno, directo, apasionado, riguroso y divulgativo, Estupinyà amplía en estas páginas sus conversaciones dominicales junto a Javier Sampedro y Javier del Pino en el programa A Vivir de la Cadena SER con todo tipo de expertos en neurociencia, astrofísica, biología, paleontología, psicología, sociología, filosofía, tecnología, medioambiente y salud humana. Agrupadas según las emociones que le suscitan, transitaremos por la esperanza ante los pequeños milagros de la medicina; la introspección al explorar la psique humana; la diversión ante los temas más disparatados y entretenidos; la curiosidad al revelar los mundos más lejanos e invisibles; la indignación por la resistencia a aprovechar el conocimiento científico; la preocupación por la crisis climática y el deterioro del planeta; la inspiración para mejorar aspectos sociales gracias a los descubrimientos científicos; el asombro al ver que la realidad se acerca cada día más a la ficción; y la responsabilidad, porque el futuro no depende de la tecnología sino de nosotros los humanos. A Vivir la ciencia nace de la curiosidad, pero también es una llamada al cambio. Salpicado con apreciaciones personales del autor, es una reivindicación a pensar científicamente y a utilizar los pequeños milagros de la ciencia para el bien individual y colectivo.
A salvo en la red
by Francisco Castaño Mena Pedro García AguadoDe la mano de Pedro García Aguado y Francisco Castaño Mena llega el tercer volumen del proyecto «Aprender a educar», centrado esta vez en un tema tan preocupante, complejo y actual como el modo en que debemos proteger a nuestros hijos en internet y las redes sociales. <p><p>¿Cuándo debo comprarle un smartphone a mi hijo? ¿Tengo que establecer unas normas de uso? ¿Cómo le protejo de los riesgos de internet? ¿Cómo controlo que no sufra o haga ciberbullying? Desde su proyecto «Aprender a educar», Pedro García Aguado y Francisco Castaño Mena hacen hincapié en la educación familiar como factor clave de protección para prevenir posibles dificultades con los hijos. En este tercer libro, los autores se adentran en las nuevas tecnologías y muestran a padres y profesores cómo educar en su uso. <p>A salvo en la Red es un manual indispensable para que niños y adolescentes reciban una buena educación digital y les enseñemos a utilizar estas herramientas sin riesgo y sacándoles el máximo partido. Con un lenguaje directo y cercano, los autores nos exponen casos reales de su consulta y nos enseñan que las nuevas tecnologías, usadas de forma correcta, pueden convertirse en grandes aliadas.
The A in STEAM: Lesson Plans and Activities for Integrating Art, Ages 0–8
by Jerilou J Moore Kerry P HolmesDiscover new and exciting ways to teach STEM content through the arts in your early childhood program with this innovative and comprehensive guidebook. Chapters feature playful activities divided by age band that bridge early academic learning and social, emotional, physical, and mental development with active engagement in the arts. Structured activities include a materials list, safety concerns, key takeaways, and related readings, as well as explicit connections to research and national standards. With clear and concise lesson plans that walk you through activities in music, dance, media arts, visual arts, and theater, it becomes easy to bring development and learning through movement and creativity to your classroom or program.
The A B C of Nerves (Psychology Revivals)
by D.F. Fraser-HarrisOriginally published in 1928, the preface reads: "It is almost impossible to distinguish between what is ‘elementary’ and what is ‘advanced’ in regard to the nervous system. The constitution and functions of that system are so little matters of common knowledge that it would be safe to assume that practically nothing of its physiology is known to the ordinary reader. The selection of what is necessary to be known and likely to be comprehended by readers who have no previous knowledge of anatomy and physiology is, therefore, no easy task. It is certain that in the opinion of some authorities much has been omitted that should have been included; one can but say in self-defence that to have included more than is here considered would have exceeded the limits of a treatise whose title is the A B C." Today it can be read and enjoyed in its historical context.
AΡ The Associated Press Stylebook
by Associated PressThe spiral-bound Associated Press Stylebook, 56th Edition, includes more than 300 new or revised entries. Specialized chapters cover sports, business, punctuation, data journalism, health and science, news values, polls and surveys, and digital security for journalists. New this year is a chapter on inclusive storytelling, while the chapters on religion and social media are revised. The AP Stylebook is widely used as a writing and editing reference in newsrooms, classrooms and corporate offices worldwide.
9th International Conference on the Development of Biomedical Engineering in Vietnam: Proceedings of BME 9, 2022, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Translational Healthcare Technology from Advanced to Low and Middle-Income Countries in the Era of Covid and Digital Transformation (IFMBE Proceedings #95)
by Van Toi Vo Thi-Hiep Nguyen Binh Long Vong Ngoc Bich Le Thanh Qua NguyenThis book presents cutting-edge research and developments in the field of biomedical engineering, with a special emphasis on results achieved in Vietnam and neighboring low- and middle-income countries. Covering both fundamental and applied research, and focusing on the theme of “Translational Healthcare Technology from Advanced to Low and Middle Income Countries in the Era of Covid and Digital Transformation”, it reports on the design, fabrication, and application of low-cost and portable medical devices, biosensors, and microfluidic devices, on improved methods for biological data acquisition and analysis, on nanoparticles for biological applications, and on new achievements in biomechanics, tissue engineering, and regeneration. It describes the developments of molecular and cellular biology techniques, neuroengineering techniques, and statistical and computational methods, including artificial intelligence, for biomedical applications. It also discusses strategies to address some relevant issues in biomedical education and entrepreneurship. Gathering the proceedings of the 9th International Conference on The Development of Biomedical Engineering in Vietnam, BME 9, held on December 27-29, 2022, in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, the book offers important answers to current challenges in the field and a source of inspiration for scientists, engineers, and researchers with various backgrounds working in different research institutes, companies, and countries.
99mTc-Sestamibi: Clinical Applications
by Hans-Jürgen Biersack Hojjat Ahmadzadehfar Jan Bucerius99mTc-sestamibi is a single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) radiotracer that is widely used for the imaging of myocardial perfusion, as well as a variety of malignant and benign diseases. 99mTc-Sestamibi - Clinical Applications provides a detailed and informative overview of almost all the oncologic and non-oncologic applications of 99mTc-sestamibi SPECT, including several relatively rare indications. Different disease-related protocols for 99mTc-sestamibi SPECT are presented, and for each disease a comprehensive summary of the relevant pathology and epidemiology is provided. Throughout, there is a strong emphasis on the practical aspects of use of this popular tracer, including instructions for the preparation of several commercially available tracer kits. Clinical practitioners will find this book to be an invaluable guide to the application and benefits of 99mTc-sestamibi SPECT in both the inpatient and the outpatient setting.