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Supplying Energy through Greater Efficiency: The Potential for Conservation in California's Residential Sector
by Alan Meier Janice Wright A. H. RosenfeldThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1983.
The Best of Social Anarchism
by Howard Ehrlich A. H. S. BoySince 1980, Social Anarchism: A Journal of Theory and Practice has developed into a premier anarchist periodical, a feat that is honored in this anthology that showcases the journal's finest pieces. Dividing its focus equally between theoretical works and descriptions of contemporary practice, the anthology boasts such notable contributors as Noam Chomsky, Colin Ward, Kingsley Widmer, Murray Bookchin, and Richard Kostelanetz, and all contributions have been reviewed by an international board of editors—avoiding the sectarian diatribes that characterize so much of political writing. The book is divided into five major sections that cover theory, practice, education, historical figures, and contemporary voices, and each article includes a summary abstract written by the editors. This fascinating and relevant collection presents a unique and rewarding perspective on the fresh and vital contributions of anarchism to the modern world.
Computational Science and its Applications
by A. H. Siddiqi, R. C. Singh, G. D. Veerappa GowdaComputational science is a rapidly growing multidisciplinary field concerned with the design, implementation, and use of mathematical models to analyze and solve real-world problems. It is an area of science that spans many disciplines and which involves the development of models and allows the use of computers to perform simulations or numerical analysis to understand problems that are computational and theoretical. Computational Science and its Applications provides an opportunity for readers to develop abilities to pose and solve problems that combine insights from one or more disciplines from the natural sciences with mathematical tools and computational skills. This requires a unique combination of applied and theoretical knowledge and skills. The topics covered in this edited book are applications of wavelet and fractals, modeling by partial differential equations on flat structure as well as on graphs and networks, computational linguistics, prediction of natural calamities and diseases like epilepsy seizure, heart attack, stroke, biometrics, modeling through inverse problems, interdisciplinary topics of physics, mathematics, and medical science, and modeling of terrorist attacks and human behavior. The focus of this book is not to educate computer specialists, but to provide readers with a solid understanding of basic science as well as an integrated knowledge on how to use essential methods from computational science. Features: Modeling of complex systems Cognitive computing systems for real-world problems Presentation of inverse problems in medical science and their numerical solutions Challenging research problems in many areas of computational science This book could be used as a reference book for researchers working in theoretical research as well as those who are doing modeling and simulation in such disciplines as physics, biology, geoscience, and mathematics, and those who have a background in computational science.
The Stratosphere: Dynamics, Transport, and Chemistry
by L. M. Polvani A. H. Sobel D. W. WaughPublished by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Geophysical Monograph Series, Volume 190. <P><P> The Stratosphere: Dynamics, Transport, and Chemistry is the first volume in 20 years that offers a comprehensive review of the Earth's stratosphere, increasingly recognized as an important component of the climate system. The volume addresses key advances in our understanding of the stratospheric circulation and transport and summarizes the last two decades of research to provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of the state of the field. This monograph reviews many important aspects of the dynamics, transport, and chemistry of the stratosphere by some of the world's leading experts, including up-to-date discussions of Dynamics of stratospheric polar vortices Chemistry and dynamics of the ozone hole Role of solar variability in the stratosphere Effect of gravity waves in the stratosphere Importance of atmospheric annular modes This volume will be of interest to graduate students and scientists who wish to learn more about the stratosphere. It will also be useful to atmospheric science departments as a textbook for classes on the stratosphere.
Proceedings of the Xth International Scientific Congress in Fur Animal Production
by A. H. Tauson P. F. Larsen S. H. Møller L. L. Jeppesen A. S. Hammer J. Elnif S. W. Hansen T. M. Lássen T. Clausen V. H. Nielsen J. MalmkvistThese proceedings present the latest achievements and developments within the scientific community of fur animal research organised by the International Fur Animal Scientific Association (IFASA). The book contains papers on the following topics: nutrition, feeding and management, health and disease, breeding, genetics and reproduction, behaviour and welfare and a theme on 'WelFur for mink and foxes'. The scientific results presented do not only come from traditional mink producing countries, but also from countries with more recent developments in fur animal production. The scientific community in the field of fur animal production is small, but the biologic diversity and thus the need for scientifically based knowledge in this area is similar to, or often exceeds, that of other farm animals. In this book, the most diverse and recent advancements in fur animal production were brought together in order to provide a clear overview for all those involved in the fur animal industry.
Medisch handboek kindermishandeling
by A. H. Teeuw E.M. van de Putte I.M.A. Lukkassen I.M.B. Russelhandboek voor brede doelgroep: kinderartsen, jeugdartsen, SEH-artsen en huisartsen over het signaleren en herkennen van kindermishandeling. De opbouw van ieder hoofdstuk zal als volgt zijn: terminologie, epidemiologie, diagnose, behandeling, casus.
Medisch handboek kindermishandeling
by A. H. Teeuw E.M. van de Putte I.M.B. RusselHet Medisch handboek kindermishandeling biedt een uniek overzicht van alle vormen van kindermishandeling, variërend van lichamelijke mishandeling, seksueel misbruik, verwaarlozing, tot een nagebootste stoornis. In het boek staat de specifieke rol van de arts centraal, bij het eerste vermoeden van kindermishandeling, het stellen van de diagnose, het spreken met de ouders en het opstellen van een behandelplan. Steeds opnieuw wordt duidelijk dat artsen in elke fase van dit proces andere disciplines nodig hebben. De auteurs van dit handboek werken in zeer verschillende domeinen en komen vanuit alle benodigde disciplines. Dat maakt dit handboek uniek voor Nederland en een onmisbare bron van kennis voor elke arts. In deze tweede herziene druk zijn de recente veranderingen in de aanpak van kindermishandeling opgenomen, waaronder de vernieuwde Meldcode Kindermishandeling die met een zorgvuldig afwegingskader de professionals ondersteunt in de beslissing om te melden bij Veilig Thuis. Weliswaar veranderen de signalen en symptomen van kindermishandeling niet maar de work-up bij een vermoeden van kindermishandeling is aangescherpt. De term Pediatric Condition Falsification is verlaten en vervangen door ‘kindermishandeling door falsificatie’. In het boek is ook aandacht voor het Nationaal Signaleringsinstrument Kindermishandeling (NSK), dat hét instrument wordt waar medische professionals in een ziekenhuissetting mee werken. Er is intussen ook meer bekend over de ernstige langetermijngevolgen van kindermishandeling. Daar besteden de auteurs aandacht aan, evenals aan de beleidsmaatregelen om kindermishandeling aan te pakken om geweld steeds eerder en sneller te kunnen stoppen en deze bedreigde kinderen een toekomst te geven.Het Medisch handboek kindermishandeling is bestemd voor de huisarts, kinderarts, (kinder)chirurg, (kinder- en jeugd)psychiater, jeugdarts, forensisch arts, verloskundigen en SEH-arts.Op een overzichtelijke wijze is in dit handboek kennis bijeengebracht. Het gaat artsen helpen om kindermishandeling sneller te herkennen en het geeft praktische adviezen hoe verder te handelen. Dit boek draagt bij aan de veiligheid en het welzijn van kinderen en gaat alle artsen aan. Károly Illy, kinderarts, directeur Longfonds Het Medisch Handboek kindermishandeling ligt altijd op mijn bureau. Voorzien van bookmarkers om snel de relevante teksten nog eens na te kunnen lezen. Het is onmisbaar voor mijn werk als opleider en vertrouwensarts bij Veilig Thuis. Elise Buiting, arts Maatschappij & Gezondheid, vertrouwensarts Veilig Thuis Oost Brabant
Worth Travelling Miles to See: Diary of a Survey Trip to Lake Temiskaming, 1886
by A. H. Telfer Lorene DicorpoIn the 1880s the provincial government sent out teams of land surveyors to explore the northern Ontario hinterland. By rail, canoe and on foot they and their crews cut through the forests and across streams, establishing the boundaries for townships in preparation for settlement. Alexander Herkes Telfer was a member of the party led by the Haliburton surveyor Alexander Niven, who was responsible for running the lines for seven townships around the head of Lake Temiskaming. The child of Scottish immigrants who settled in Scarborough, Ontario, A.H. Telfer logged his experiences in a personal diary, revealing a love of new frontiers and adventure that the hardships of life could not diminish. His vivid account provides interesting details of early surveying methods and of the lives of some intrepid early settlers in this wild but beautiful land. An introduction and annotations by the editor and early photographs of the upper Ottawa/Lake Temiskaming area complement the diary and create a historical context. "I personally have long been interested in the surveyor Alexander Niven from Haliburton. I grew up on Niven Street in New Liskeard, and as a child wondered about the man the street was named for. The story of Niven and the other surveyors who mapped the Townships of the Little Clay Belt in the District of Temiskaming in the 1880s is long overdue. "A.H. Telfer’s personal diaries, which tell of the day-to-day hardships and accomplishments of these surveyors, are a fascinating account of the country before the great land rush of the 1890s and the Cobalt mining boom of 1903, which changed the landscape dramatically. This personal account by one of the members of the actual survey party of 1886 is interesting from a historical perspective, as it bridges the gap between the fur trading and logging eras, and the settlement of Temiskaming. Of equal interest is the mention in the diary of pioneers in the area, such as C.C. Farr, the founder of the town of Haileybury; Edouard Piche, one of the earliest settlers on Lake Temiskaming; and the Heard brothers from Haliburton, who were among the first homesteaders. "For anyone interested in the history of northern Ontario, this is a ’must read.’"- Bruce W. Taylor, genealogist, historian and author, his most recent book being New Liskeard: The Pioneer Years (2003).
Distribution Theory and Transform Analysis: An Introduction to Generalized Functions, with Applications (Dover Books on Mathematics)
by A. H. ZemanianThis well-known text provides a relatively elementary introduction to distribution theory and describes generalized Fourier and Laplace transformations and their applications to integrodifferential equations, difference equations, and passive systems. Suitable for a graduate course for engineering and science students or for an advanced undergraduate course for mathematics majors. 1965 edition.
De heer Belfort
by A. Haagsma J. Sevenhuijsen J.H. van MeterenZorgcategorie: Geriatrische zorgvragerSetting: Het geriatrisch netwerkKorte inhoud: Deze casus gaat over meneer Belfort en zijn dementie. De verschillende fasen van dementie, de achtergrond en rol van de familie en omgeving komen aan bod, evenals het geriatrisch netwerk van de huisarts, thuiszorg, het algemeen ziekenhuis, de GAAZ, het verpleeghuis en de alternatieve woongroepvormen.
Zorggerichte verplegende elementen: Werkboek voor kwalifikatieniveau 3, uitstroomvariant verzorgende IG (Zorggericht Leermiddelenreeks voor de verrpleegkundige en verzorgende opleidingen)
by N. Halem A. Haagsma B. Strik-SierksmaIn deze casus staan de werkzaamheden van de verzorgende IG in deze zorgsetting centraal. Verschillende handelingen van deelkwalificatie 304, Verplegende Elementen, komen aan bod. Deze casus gaat over een zorgvrager met diabetes en zijn zelfzorgtekorten op het gebied van zelfregulatie van insuline. Verder krijg je door het werken aan deze casus inzicht in de regelingen over de wettelijke aansprakelijkheid van de verzorgende individuele gezondheidszorg (VIG'er)
Rational Mechanics: The Classic Notre Dame Course
by R. Catesby Taliaferro F. Crosson A. Hahn T. BanchoffDeveloped from a classic undergraduate course on the study of the motion of bodies, this volume stresses the history of science as well as relevant physics and mathematics. R. Catesby Taliaferro developed a well-attended and much-revered course during his 20-year tenure at Notre Dame. He left among his papers the unfinished manuscript for this text, which has now been completed and prepared for publication by a group of his former students and colleagues.Suitable for undergraduates and beginning graduate students of physics and the history of science, this volume begins with an exploration of ancient Greek celestial mechanics and the seventeenth-century scientific revolution incited by Kepler's work. Subsequent chapters examine vector spaces and their applications, elementary differential geometry, particle dynamics, displacement and kinematics, theories of light, and the special theory of relativity.
Heat Conduction Using Greens Functions (Series in Computational Methods and Physical Processes in Mechanics and Thermal Sciences)
by James Beck A. Haji-Sheikh Bahman Litkouhi Kevin ColeSince its publication more than 15 years ago, Heat Conduction Using Green's Functions has become the consummate heat conduction treatise from the perspective of Green's functions-and the newly revised Second Edition is poised to take its place. Based on the authors' own research and classroom experience with the material, this book organizes the so
The English Castle: An Account of Its Development as a Military Structure
by A. Hamilton ThompsonOnce a seat of government as well as the private residence of its owners, the medieval castle was also a military base and stronghold for the surrounding geographical area. The development of these sturdy fortifications in England during the Middle Ages is carefully examined in this profusely illustrated book.From early chapters dealing with primitive earthworks and Roman stations, the text goes on to explore the construction of the English castle following the Norman Conquest, the beginnings of the stone castle and the Norman keep, bastions of the thirteenth century, military architecture, fortified towns in the later Middle Ages, and more.Students of architecture, military history, and medieval studies--as well as anyone interested in the evolution of castle construction--will find this work a fascinating and valuable reference.
The Law Courts of Medieval England (Routledge Library Editions: The Medieval World #18)
by A. HardingOriginally published in 1973 The Law Courts of Medieval England looks at law courts as the most developed institutions existing in the medieval times. Communities crystallized upon them and the governments worked through them. This book describes the scope and procedures of the different courts, appointment of the judges, the beginnings of civil and criminal courts, the origin of the jury system and other aspects of the modern legal system. It is all shown by an analysis of actual reports of court cases of the time, giving a vivid picture of the life of the English people as well as of the ways of the professional lawyers, no less intricate than they are today.
Articular Cartilage (Synthesis Lectures On Tissue Engineering Ser.)
by Kyriacos A. Athanasiou Eric M. Darling Jerry C. Hu Grayson D. DuRaine A. Hari ReddiThis book covers the latest research and advancements related to articular cartilage in biology, development, pathology, clinical applications and tissue engineering. The authors take an interdisciplinary approach that encompasses the breadth and depth of basic science, bioengineering, translational science and detailed methological approaches. It is designed to be an all encompassing encyclopedia of articular cartilage. Written at a level that allows wide accessibility, the book’s comprehensive focus on multiple aspects of articular cartilage sets it apart from other books.
Land, Poverty and Livelihoods in an Era of Globalization: Perspectives from Developing and Transition Countries (Routledge ISS Studies in Rural Livelihoods)
by Cristóbal Kay Saturnino M. Borras Jr. A. Haroon Akram-LodhiA host of internationally eminent scholars are brought together here to explore the structural causes of rural poverty and income inequality, as well as the processes of social exclusion and political subordination encountered by the peasantry and rural workers across a wide range of countries. This volume examines the intersection of politics and economics and provides a critical analysis and framework for the study of neo-liberal land policies in the current phase of globalization. Utilizing new empirical evidence from ten countries, it provides an in-depth analysis of key country studies, a comparative analysis of agrarian reforms and their impact on rural poverty in Africa, Asia, Latin America and transition countries. Presenting an agrarian reform policy embedded in an appropriate development strategy, which is able to significantly reduce and hopefully eliminate rural poverty, this work is a key resource for postgraduate students studying in the areas of development economics, development studies and international political economy.
Peasants and Globalization: Political Economy, Agrarian Transformation and Development (Routledge Iss Studies In Rural Livelihoods Ser. #2)
by A. Haroon Akram-Lodhi Cristóbal KayIn 2007, for the first time in human history, a majority of the world’s population lived in cities. However, on a global scale, poverty overwhelmingly retains a rural face. This book assembles an unparalleled group of internationally-eminent scholars in the field of rural development and social change in order to explore historical and contemporary processes of agrarian change and transformation and their consequent impact upon the livelihoods, poverty and well-being of those who live in the countryside. The book provides a critical analysis of the extent to which rural development trajectories have in the past and are now promoting a change in rural production processes, the accumulation of rural resources, and shifts in rural politics, and the implications of such trajectories for peasant livelihoods and rural workers in an era of globalization. Peasants and Globalization thus explores continuity and change in the debate on the ‘agrarian question’, from its early formulation in the late 19th century to the continuing relevance it has in our times, including chapters from Terence Byres, Amiya Bagchi, Ellen Wood, Farshad Araghi, Henry Bernstein, Saturnino M Borras, Ray Kiely, Michael Watts and Philip McMichael. Collectively, the contributors argue that neoliberal social and economic policies have, in deepening the market imperative governing the contemporary world food system, not only failed to tackle to underlying causes of rural poverty but have indeed deepened the agrarian crisis currently confronting the livelihoods of peasant farmers and rural workers. This crisis does not go unchallenged, as rural social movements have emerged, for the first time, on a transnational scale. Confronting development policies that are unable to reduce, let alone eliminate, rural poverty, transnational rural social movements are attempting to construct a more just future for the world’s farmers and rural workers.
Ageing, Autonomy and Resources (Routledge Revivals)
by A. Harry LesserFirst Published in 1999, lesser collects fourteen papers to create a discourse on the practical importance in a society where the proportion of elderly people is increasing. Exploring how autonomy and how it should be defined, and ethically when is it right to preserve a person’s autonomy and in comparison is it ever ethically right to bring elderly peoples autonomy as a secondary concern is it saves them from harm?
Isolation of Plant Organelles and Structures
by Nicolas L. Taylor A. Harvey MillarThis book brings together the major techniques used in the isolation or enrichment of individual populations of organelles and other subcellular structures from plants with the goal that, by being able to isolate subcellular structures, the research and understanding of various facets of compartmentalized function in plant cells can be advanced. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, expert contributors provide chapters that contain introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Isolation of Plant Organelles and Structures: Methods and Protocols will greatly aid those who regularly isolate subcellular components as well as those whose research has lead them to focus on a subcellular compartment or a particular process for the first time, thus producing the need to be able to isolate it or enrich it for study.
Risk Analysis in Building Fire Safety Engineering
by A. Hasofer V.R. Beck I.D. BennettsThis book bridges the gap between risk assessment and fire safety engineering like few other resources. As all required knowledge for Probability and Statistics for Fire Engineering is included in the preliminary chapters, the book is suitable for teaching Fire Engineering components in a wide range of engineering courses for senior graduates and for postgraduate students of Fire Engineering. It will also serve as a comprehensive reference for professionals. This book describes the theory and the models involved in risk analysis, and includes case studies of multiple fire scenarios. Building fire safety and human behavioural responses to these scenarios show the benefits of risk-based fire safety design.
The Nibelungenlied
by A. HattoWritten by an unknown author in the twelfth century, this powerful tale of murder and revenge reaches back to the earliest epochs of German antiquity, transforming centuries-old legend into a masterpiece of chivalric drama. Siegfried, a great prince of the Netherlands, wins the hand of the beautiful princess Kriemhild of Burgundy, by aiding her brother Gunther in his struggle to seduce a powerful Icelandic Queen. But the two women quarrel, and Siegfried is ultimately destroyed by those he trusts the most. Comparable in scope to the Iliad, this skilfully crafted work combines the fragments of half-forgotten myths to create one of the greatest epic poems - the principal version of the heroic legends used by Richard Wagner, in The Ring.
Fantastic Ornament, Series Two: 118 Designs and Motifs (Dover Pictorial Archive)
by A. HauserEngraved in the 19th century, these flamboyant ornamental designs are based on a wide variety of historical examples, dating back as far as the 1500s and including images by Watteau and Dürer. Created as embellishments for walls, arms and armor, and everyday objects, these designs remain eminently useful for graphic and decorative purposes.
The Politics of Sexual Violence: Rape, Identity and Feminism
by A. HealiconWith the recent media interest in celebrity childhood sexual abuse and rape cases, we think we know what sexual violence is and who 'rape victims' are. But this portrayal is limited. Drawing on in-depth accounts from women who have experienced rape, this book revisits issues of credibility, responsibility and feminism to provide missing details.
Neosporosis in Animals
by R. Calero-Bernal J.P. Dubey A. Hemphill Gereon ScharesKey features: Written by the scientist who named this parasite and was the first to set up proper diagnostic techniques Serves as the first ever book to provide information on the parasite structure, biology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, epidemiology, prevention, and control of neosporosis Covers both approaches toward preventing & controlling this disease: Developing an efficacious vaccine and sound cattle management practices Contains a wealth of illustrations, including many of the author's original photographs of the parasite Provides basic information on immunologic and molecular aspects of the disease Abortion is a worldwide problem in the livestock industry accounting for annual economic losses of billions of dollars, and N. caninum is a major cause of it. Neosporosis is a newly recognized disease of animals. Until 1988 it was misdiagnosed as toxoplasmosis. Considerable progress in understanding the biology of neosporosis has been made in the last 30 years, resulting in more than 2,000 scientific publications. The economic importance of abortion in cattle, and the availability of knowledge, reagents, and technology used to study toxoplasmosis, have contributed to the rapid progress in understanding the biology of neosporosis. Written by pioneers in this field, Neosporosis in Animals presents a comprehensive summary of the biology of neosporosis, starting with chapter 1 on the historical background of the discovery of the disease. Subsequent chapters deal with general aspects of the biology of N. caninum (chapter 2), techniques (chapter 3), and the disease caused by this parasite in cattle (chapter 4), dogs (chapter 5), and all other animals including sheep, pigs, primates and humans (chapters 6-18). This book provides, for the first time in a single authoritative source, a complete account of the structure, biology, clinical disease, diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment, attempts at immunoprophylaxis, and control in all hosts. There are 175 illustrations and tables devoted to the life cycle, structure of parasitic stages, and lesions. More than 2100 references are cited, allowing the reader to locate additional information on specific topics in an efficient way. This book will be useful to a broad range of researchers in biology and veterinarians.