Tiré du site Internet de Book Works: ""Corpse rotting in gutter : the first words present a vivid enough picture. Looking down, I observe and record that, even in the grey light, the body can be seen to be most likely that of a young man. Its orientation is described with the aid of diagrams; he lies on his front, his neck twisted in such a way that the left side of the face is visible ; the arms are straight, with only the left in view; the body is jammed hard against the kerb... I have found no evidence of obvious damage to the body, except for some grazing to the left cheek... Within a few hours, large numbers of larvae will hatch and will accelerate the process of change that has already begun within the developing environment of the body." The Ring Mechanism is an interrogation of creative production. Neil Chapman has developed a convergence of text, presented as a fictional account of the emergence of significance from everyday banality and detail. The discussions that arise in this book are specifically aimed at a visual art audience and self-reflexively probe the categorisation of such work - seemingly falling between criticism, theory and philosophical aesthetics - questioning its reading as a critical model of production or a process of splicing and deciphering, that may after all, end as a terminal disintegration of sense. Designed by Valle Walkley.
With enhanced volatility and billions of savings wiped out in a single days trading the average investor can no longer follow the old rules - buy and hold for the long term but must be an active participant and seize the opportunity! In his book TRADER EVOLUTION - BASE CAMP financial author and educator Neil Chapman-Blench shows you how you can learn and develop the skills of a professional trader and master the foundations of technical analysis to secure your own and your familys financial future! In todays economic environment everybody needs to understand the money markets! Amateurs want to be right. Professionals want to make money.
What good is a rattlesnake? What purpose do animals serve? All species play a vital role in their biological communities, and the removal of just one can have a noticeable and catastrophic ripple effect. Yet social and political pressures frequently pit species conservation against economic progress and prosperity, and scientists fear that we may be in the midst of a mass extinction event. Brian R. Chapman and William I. Lutterschmidt make the case that the effort to preserve animals is the responsibility of every Texan and that biodiversity contributes enormous economic value to the citizens of Texas. Texans on the Brink brings together experts on eighty-eight endangered and threatened animal species of Texas and includes brief descriptions of the processes that state and federal agencies employ to list and protect designated species. Species accounts include a description of the species accompanied by a photograph, an easy-to-read account of the biology and ecology of the species, and a description of efforts underway to preserve the species and its required habitat. Sobering examples of species that were once part of the Texas fauna but are now extinct or extirpated are also given to further demonstrate just how vulnerable biodiversity can be. All species require healthy habitats, and every species—even a rattlesnake—provides important services for the biotic communities in which they live. It is imperative to learn as much as we can about these animals if we are to preserve biodiversity successfully in Texas.
A hands-on guide for practitioners, this book prepares instructors to teach in-sessional English for Academic Purposes (ISEAP) higher education courses. As university cohorts become more diverse, there is demand for in-sessional EAP courses not only to support international students, but also increasingly as a provision for all students. This informative resource explores the varying formats of ISEAP courses and how they are embedded within and alongside students’ degree programmes in the United Kingdom and beyond. In accessible chapters, authors Neil Adam Tibbetts and Timothy Chapman present illuminating findings drawn from interviews conducted with experts in the field and highlight the challenges that students and practitioners face. Avoiding prescriptive recommendations, Tibbetts and Chapman address different models and contexts of ISEAP courses at the university level and offer guidance and tools for practice. Covering key topics such as pedagogies, logistical challenges, and the wider university context, this book not only provides a roadmap to the often ill-defined but essential domain of ISEAP but also provokes questions and ideas for further reflection, guiding the reader towards a deeper understanding of their role and development in context. Engaging and inviting, Tibbetts and Chapman’s helpful text is a necessary resource for teachers to design and lead successful ISEAP courses.
This third edition of the bestselling Landscape Architect’s Pocket Book, written by leading practitioners, incorporates updates and revisions to environmental and building regulations, contracts, and a range of design guidelines including materials, SuDS, environmental impact, and landscape character assessment. The book is an indispensable tool for all landscape architects, providing a timesaving guide and first point of reference to everyday topics, both out on site and in the office. The pocket book covers all major subjects, including hard and soft landscaping, national guidelines and standards, and key planning policy and legislation. Providing concise, easy-to-read reference material, useful calculations, and instant access to a wide range of topics, it is an essential resource for landscape architects, construction industry professionals, and students.
Containing guidance and knowledge for young, aspiring Northlanders, 'How To Be A Viking' reveals everything you ever wanted to know about the ancient Norse gods, giants, trolls, sailing ships and Viking runes.
Cryptology: Classical and Modern, Second Edition proficiently introduces readers to the fascinating field of cryptology. The book covers classical methods including substitution, transposition, Playfair, ADFGVX, Alberti, Vigene re, and Hill ciphers. It also includes coverage of the Enigma machine, Turing bombe, and Navajo code. Additionally, the book presents modern methods like RSA, ElGamal, and stream ciphers, as well as the Diffie-Hellman key exchange and Advanced Encryption Standard. When possible, the book details methods for breaking both classical and modern methods. The new edition expands upon the material from the first edition which was oriented for students in non-technical fields. At the same time, the second edition supplements this material with new content that serves students in more technical fields as well. Thus, the second edition can be fully utilized by both technical and non-technical students at all levels of study. The authors include a wealth of material for a one-semester cryptology course, and research exercises that can be used for supplemental projects. Hints and answers to selected exercises are found at the end of the book.
South Korea's reliance on nuclear energy has brought about one very negative consequence: an accumulation of spent nuclear fuel. This study examines pyroprocessing and the development of safe and comprehensive ways of dealing with spent fuel. It concludes that, even under the most optimistic scenario, pyroprocessing and the associated fast reactors will not be available options for dealing with South Korea's spent fuel on a large scale for several decades. Seoul will need to find other options, most urgently for managing spent fuel in the short- to medium-term, as well as permanently, to cope with the proper management of its spent fuel or the high-level waste that will remain after pyroprocessing.
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