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Ghost Birds

Jim Tanner and the Quest for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, 1935–1941

By: Stephen Lyn Bales

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Ghost Birds

Jim Tanner and the Quest for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, 1935–1941

By: Stephen Lyn Bales

“Everyone who is interested in the ivory-billed woodpecker will want to read this book—from scientists who wish to examine the data from all the places Tanner explored to the average person who just wants to read a compelling story.” —Tim Gallagher, author of The Grail Bird: The Rediscovery of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker In 1935 naturalist James T. Tanner was a twenty-one-year-old graduate student when he saw his first ivory-billed woodpecker, one of America’s Istudent when he saw his first ivory-billed woodpecker, one of America’s rarest birds, in a remote swamp in northern Louisiana. At the time, he rarest birds, in a remote swamp in northern Louisiana. At the time, he was part of an ambitious expedition traveling across the country to record and photograph as many avian species as possible, a trip organized by Dr. Arthur Allen, founder of the famed Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Two years later, Tanner hit the road again, this time by himself and in search of only one species—that ever-elusive ivory-bill. Sponsored by Cornell and the Audubon Society, Jim Tanner’s work would result in some of the most extensive field research ever conducted on the magnificent woodpecker. Drawing on Tanner’s personal journals and written with the cooperation of his widow, Nancy, Ghost Birds recounts, in fascinating detail, the scientist’s dogged quest for the ivory-bill as he chased down leads in eight southern states. With Stephen Lyn Bales as our guide, we experience the same awe and excitement that Tanner felt when he returned to the Louisiana wetland he had visited earlier and was able to observe and document several of the “ghost birds”—including a nestling that he handled, banded, and photographed at close range. Investigating the ivory-bill was particularly urgent because it was a fast-vanishing species, the victim of indiscriminant specimen hunting and widespread logging that was destroying its habitat. As sightings became rarer and rarer in the decades following Tanner’s remarkable research, the bird was feared to have become extinct. Since 2005, reports of sightings in Arkansas and Florida made headlines and have given new hope to ornithologists and bird lovers, although extensive subsequent investigations have yet to produce definitive confirmation. Before he died in 1991, Jim Tanner himself had come to believe that the majestic woodpeckers were probably gone forever, but he remained hopeful that someone would prove him wrong. This book fully captures Tanner’s determined spirit as he tracked down what was then, as now, one of ornithology’s true Holy Grails. STEPHEN LYN BALES is a naturalist at the Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is the author of Natural Histories, published by UT Press in 2007.

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Understanding Youth Offending

Risk Factor Reserach, Policy and Practice

By: Stephen Case,Kevin Haines

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Understanding Youth Offending

Risk Factor Reserach, Policy and Practice

By: Stephen Case,Kevin Haines

This book aims to provide an understanding of youth offending and policy and practice responses, particularly the risk-focused approaches that have underpinned much recent academic research, youth justice policy and interventions designed to reduce and prevent problem behaviour. There has been growing concern, however, on the part of critical criminologists and others, about the theoretical, epistemological, methodological and ethical bases of risk-focused research with young people. They have pointed particularly to the overly-deterministic and prescriptive nature of the risk factor paradigm. This book aims to meet the need for an exploration of youth justice and youth offending which takes account of the origins and contemporary manifestations of risk-focused work with young people. It analyses the influence of concepts of risk upon policy development in both England and Wales as well as internationally, highlighting tensions between the proponents of risk factor research and methodological and ethical criticisms of the risk factor paradigm. It will be essential reading for anybody wishing to understand risk factor explanation of crime, contemporary youth justice policy and responses to offending behaviour.

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Willan

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1134028911

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Horse-Powered Farming for the 21st Century

A Complete Guide to Equipment, Methods, and Management for Organic Growers

By: Stephen Leslie

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Horse-Powered Farming for the 21st Century

A Complete Guide to Equipment, Methods, and Management for Organic Growers

By: Stephen Leslie

Now is a time of exciting new developments for live animal power. As the numbers of adherents to this way of life grow, ecologically minded farmers in their fields are developing efficient horse-drawn systems, and equipment manufacturers in small shops all across North America and Europe are coming forth with new innovations in ground-drive technology that have us poised on the cusp of another agricultural revolution--with working horses, mules, donkeys, and oxen at the heart of it. --Publisher.

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Chelsea Green Publishing

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160358613X

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Fly Fishing the Stock Market

How to Search for, Catch, and Net the Market's Best Trades

By: Stephen Morris

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Fly Fishing the Stock Market

How to Search for, Catch, and Net the Market's Best Trades

By: Stephen Morris

How the strategies and tactics of fly fishing can translate to improved trading performance Much like trading, successful fly fishing requires both an understanding of "big picture" conditions and the ability to implement tactical techniques to actually catch the fish. In Fly Fishing the Stock Market, Dr. Stephen Morris compares his method for trading stocks with his favorite past time, fly fishing—providing fresh insights into his successful trading approach. Engaging and accessible, this book skillfully describes how Morris applied this approach to generate an astounding 268% growth in his account in the volatile and confusing, post-financial crisis markets. Morris explains how he uses technical indicators to determine what he calls the "market season" and how he then zeros in on individual stock patterns to make his trades. He also reveals unique tools, such as the Market Timing Monitor and Weather Station, which give him a sense of the market's long-term condition and provides the basis for his trading and risk management strategies. Filled with the authenticity of a real trader figuring out how to uncover profitable trading opportunities A companion Website contains supplementary material that allows you to learn in a hands-on fashion long after closing the book Provides a compelling portrait of how a successful trader thinks about markets, develops a method, and then implements the method in real time The author's spectacular returns are backed by publicly documented records Just like fly fishing, traders must adjust their approach constantly because market conditions constantly change. This book will help you achieve this elusive goal, and capture consistent profits in the process.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118408144

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Heirloom Furniture Projects

Timeless Pieces for Your Home

By: Chris Marshall,Bill Hylton,John Hooper,Woodworker's Journal,Chris Inman,Rick White,Brad Becker,Ian Kirby,J. Petrovich,Bruce Kieffer,Larry Stoiaken,Stephen Shepard,Stan Schmidt,Randy Bemont

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Heirloom Furniture Projects

Timeless Pieces for Your Home

By: Chris Marshall,Bill Hylton,John Hooper,Woodworker's Journal,Chris Inman,Rick White,Brad Becker,Ian Kirby,J. Petrovich,Bruce Kieffer,Larry Stoiaken,Stephen Shepard,Stan Schmidt,Randy Bemont

Build a handsome heirloom to be cherished for years to come with 21 projects hand-picked from the editors of Woodworker's Journal. Perfect for adding your carved and scrolled signature touches, the projects include a baker's shelf, Shaker vanity mirror, cherry gun cabinet, Colonial pewter cupboard, and much more.

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Fox Chapel Publishing

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1607650460

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The Wonderful Scheme of Mr. Christopher Thorne

By: Harry Stephen Keeler

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The Wonderful Scheme of Mr. Christopher Thorne

By: Harry Stephen Keeler

When Kwan Yung, Chinese inventor, gets cheated out of $32,000, it sets off a whirlwind set of circumstances that will affect financier Christopher Thorne, his beautiful daughter, Alicia, and his loyal employee, Philip Erskine -- for better or for worse! Throw in a brain-teaser and you’ve got the makings for one of the most complex webwork mysteries to escape the mind of Harry Stephen Keeler. You also get a third solution to the Marceau Case, which has baffled Scotland Yard. The action ranges from Chicago to New York to New Orleans in this classic work by Chicago’s own Harry Stephen Keeler.

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Wildside Press LLC

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1479449784

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The Mathematica Book

By: Stephen Wolfram

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The Mathematica Book

By: Stephen Wolfram

Wolfram, frequently likened to Newton, Darwin and Einstein, has instigated a major intellectual revolution with his discoveries that have yielded many new insights in physics, mathematics, computer science, biology and many other fields. Mathematica is now the world's leading computing and symbolic programming. This new 5th edition that covers every aspect of Mathematica is both a highly readable tutorial and a definitive reference for over a million Mathematica users worldwide. It is an essential resource for all users of Mathematica from beginners to experts.

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Wolfram Research, Inc.

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1579550223

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Profitable Candlestick Trading

Pinpointing Market Opportunities to Maximize Profits

By: Stephen W. Bigalow

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Profitable Candlestick Trading

Pinpointing Market Opportunities to Maximize Profits

By: Stephen W. Bigalow

Die japanische "Candlestick Methode", ist nicht nur eine der ältesten und umstrittensten Arten der technischen Analyse, sondern auch eine äußerst erfolgreiche Methode zur Darstellung von Kursverläufen - vorausgesetzt, sie wird richtig angewandt. Sie wird bei jungen Händlern zwar immer beliebter, aber aufgrund der verwirrenden Terminologie verstehen sie häufig nicht, wie man sie richtig einsetzt und ihre Möglichkeiten voll ausschöpft. "Profitable Candlestick Trading" stellt deshalb eine Verbindung her zwischen althergebrachtem Wissen und moderner Praxis. Autor Stephen Bigalow erläutert aber nicht nur WAS Candlestick Charts sind, sondern auch WIE sie funktionieren, wie man sie liest und wie man sie zur Gewinnmaximierung nutzt. Auf diese Weise gewinnt der Leser einen detaillierten Einblick in die Funktionsweise dieser ebenso einfachen wie eleganten und leicht zu erlernenden Analysemethode. Mit zahlreichen Beispielen aus der Praxis, darunter auch einige von Bigalows erfolgreichen Candlestick-basierten Handelsprogrammen, mit denen seine Kunden in führenden amerikanischen und internationalen Finanzunternehmen außergewöhnliche Erfolge erzielt haben. "Profitable Candlestick Trading" ist das bislang einzige Buch auf dem Markt, das dem Leser wirklich zeigt, wie man Candlestick Charting in ein komplettes Handelsprogramm integriert. Einfach, verständlich und praxisnah!

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John Wiley & Sons

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0471272817

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Environmental Design Guidelines for Low Crested Coastal Structures

By: Stephen J. Hawkins,Hans Falk Burcharth,Barbara Zanuttigh,Alberto Lamberti

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Environmental Design Guidelines for Low Crested Coastal Structures

By: Stephen J. Hawkins,Hans Falk Burcharth,Barbara Zanuttigh,Alberto Lamberti

The effect of manmade activities is primarily local but can extend far away from the location of intervention. This underlines the importance of establishing coastal zone management plans covering large stretches of coastlines. In recent years, interest in Low Crested Structures (coastal defense structures with a low-crest) has been growing together with awareness of the sensitivity to environmental impacts produced by coastal defenses. The relation between wave climate, beach erosion, beach defence means, habitat changes and beach value, which clearly exists based on EC research results, suggests the necessity of an integrated approach when designing coastal protection schemes. In accordance with this need, the present design guidelines cover structure stability and construction problems, hydro and morphodynamic effects, environmental effects (colonisation of the structure and water quality), societal and economic impacts (recreational benefits, swimming safety, beach quality). Environmental Design Guidelines for Low Crested Coastal Structures is specifically dedicated to Low Crested Structures, and provides methodological tools both for the engineering design of structures and for the prediction of performance and environmental impacts of such structures. A briefing of current best practice for local and national planning authorities, statutory agencies and other stakeholders in the coastal zone is also covered. Presented in a generic way, this book is appropriate throughout the European Union, taking into account current European Commission policy and directives for the promotion of sustainable development and integrated coastal zone management. - Fills the gap between engineering and ecology in coastal defense planning - Shows the reader how to perform an integrated design of coastal defense schemes - Presents latest insights on hydro-morphodynamics induced by structures - Provides directly applicable tools for the design of low crested structures - Highlights socio-economic perspectives in coastal defense design

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Elsevier

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0080555829

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Lower Extremity Biomechanics

Theory and Practice Volume 1

By: Stephen F. Albert, D.P.M., C.Ped., FACFAOM,Sarah A. Curran Ph.D., BSc. (Hons), FCPodMed, FFPM RCPS (Glas), FHEA

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Lower Extremity Biomechanics

Theory and Practice Volume 1

By: Stephen F. Albert, D.P.M., C.Ped., FACFAOM,Sarah A. Curran Ph.D., BSc. (Hons), FCPodMed, FFPM RCPS (Glas), FHEA

Biomechanics is the study of the human body and how it behaves mechanically. This textbook is intended for all who have an interest in how our feet and legs work and particularly for those in the health care community who must remain abreast of the latest information and research. Written by leaders in the field, this books covers in detail current theoretical and applied concepts. You will find Lower Extremity Biomechanics: Theory and Practice Volume 1 a welcomed addition to your professional library.

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Bipedmed, LLC

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0978896114

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JAMES'S ACCOUNT of S. H. Long's Expedition (Volume 4)

By: Edwin James Stephen Long Thomas Say

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JAMES'S ACCOUNT of S. H. Long's Expedition (Volume 4)

By: Edwin James Stephen Long Thomas Say

The plan was to explore the country between the Mississippi and the Rocky Mountains. vol. 4 of 4

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Applewood Books

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1429000872

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9781429000871

Captive Seawater Fishes

Science and Technology

By: Stephen Spotte

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Captive Seawater Fishes

Science and Technology

By: Stephen Spotte

Describes water chemistry, technology and the biological and physical processes of the aquarium ecosystem. Additionally, it presents fish physiology, nutrition, diseases and health maintenance. Provides usable methods and specific protocols for keeping marine fish with the emphasis on professional approaches for public aquariums.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0471545546

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Harnessing the Power of Failure

Using Storytelling and Systems Engineering to Enhance Organizational Learning

By: John Steven Newman,Stephen M. Wander

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Harnessing the Power of Failure

Using Storytelling and Systems Engineering to Enhance Organizational Learning

By: John Steven Newman,Stephen M. Wander

In this book the authors employ the SFCS approach to explore a vast array of failure events in multiple sectors of transportation, industry, aerospace, construction, and critical infrastructure.

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Emerald Group Publishing

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1787542009

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Rules of Thumb for Chemical Engineers

By: Stephen M Hall

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Rules of Thumb for Chemical Engineers

By: Stephen M Hall

Rules of Thumb for Chemical Engineers, Fifth Edition, provides solutions, common sense techniques, shortcuts, and calculations to help chemical and process engineers deal with practical on-the-job problems. It discusses physical properties for proprietary materials, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sector heuristics, and process design, along with closed-loop heat transfer systems, heat exchangers, packed columns, and structured packings. Organized into 27 chapters, the book begins with an overview of formulae and data for sizing piping systems for incompressible and compressible flow. It then moves to a discussion of design recommendations for heat exchangers, practical equations for solving fractionation problems, along with design of reactive absorption processes. It also considers different types of pumps and presents narrative as well as tabular comparisons and application notes for various types of fans, blowers, and compressors. The book also walks the reader through the general rules of thumb for vessels, how cooling towers are sized based on parameters such as return temperature and supply temperature, and specifications of refrigeration systems. Other chapters focus on pneumatic conveying, blending and agitation, energy conservation, and process modeling. Online calculation tools, Excel workbooks, guidelines for hazardous materials and processes, and a searchable Rules of Thumb library are included. Chemical engineers faced with fluid flow problems will find this book extremely useful. - Rules of Thumb for Chemical Engineers brings together solutions, information and work-arounds that engineers in the process industry need to get their job done. - New material in the Fifth Edition includes physical properties for proprietary materials, six new chapters, including pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical sector heuristics, process design with simulation software, and guidelines for hazardous materials and processes - Now includes SI units throughout alongside imperial, and now accompanied by online calculation tools and a searchable Rules of Thumb library

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Butterworth-Heinemann

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012387789X

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Schools and the Problem of Crime

By: Stephen Boxford

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Schools and the Problem of Crime

By: Stephen Boxford

What causes young people to offend? What influence do schools have on young peoples' offending behaviour in relation to other possible causal factors? These critical criminological and educational questions are addressed in Schools and the Problem of Crime. The book examines the causes of offending in the school context among 3,103, male and female, Year 10 pupils (age 14-15), in twenty state schools in Cardiff. The findings of one of the largest empirical studies of its kind in the UK are used to examine the role of schools, family background, neighbourhood, young peoples' social situation and dispositions, and lifestyles on pupils' offending behaviour. Critically, the interplay and relationships between these causal factors are disentangled in gaining a greater understanding as to why some young people offend in the school context and why some young people do not, as well as examining why some schools experience higher offending rates than others. The book employs an integrative analytical approach which is theoretically led. Through gaining an understanding of the factors that cause young people to offend it is envisaged that future crime prevention strategies can be better informed and targeted. major contribution to understanding youth crime and delinquency on basis of major Cambridge University research study focus on lifestyle factors important policy implications

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Routledge

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1134043473

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9781134043477

The Reuse and Recycling of Contaminated Soil

By: Stephen M. Testa

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The Reuse and Recycling of Contaminated Soil

By: Stephen M. Testa

This book presents a new way of viewing contaminated soil-as a resource that in many instances can be recovered. The Reuse and Recycling of Contaminated Soils addresses the waste problem associated with contaminated soil and considers alternatives that are environmentally sound, cost-effective, and time efficient. It provides thorough coverage of practical issues associated with reuse and recycling.

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CRC Press

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0429607067

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9780429607066

Texas Whitewater

By: Stephen H. Daniel

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Texas Whitewater

By: Stephen H. Daniel

When paddlers think of whitewater, they rarely think of Texas. But author Steve Daniel has spent years kayaking both recognized and little-known streams and now provides a whitewater guide for those who seek adventure in the Lone Star state. In Texas Whitewater Daniel describes more than seventy whitewater rivers and creeks ranging from multi-day stretches to play spots for surfing or practicing squirt moves on eddy lines. Each description includes a map and an overview of the location, gradient, drainage, and difficulty of the run. Eighty-five eye-catching photographs highlight whitewater features and showcase some of the state's best boaters at play. Daniel also provides information on access, legal navigability, and safety issues. The guide is arranged according to river drainages: Trinity, Brazos, Colorado, Guadalupe-San Antonio-Nueces, and Rio Grande. Drawing on his experiences and that of other whitewater enthusiasts, Daniel offers a detailed and entertaining account of rivers and creeks with the greatest prospects for whitewater, encouraging paddlers to lesser-known runs. He includes tips on obtaining information on water levels via the Internet and stream flow data locations. Also included is the first published legal summary on the navigability of state waterways, prepared by Texas Assistant Attorney General Joe Riddell. Well-written and informative, Texas Whitewater is sure to become the "`bible' for paddlers and for those coming to visit and explore" the state.

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Texas A&M University Press

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1585443832

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Chemical Safety in the Laboratory

By: Stephen K. Hall

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Chemical Safety in the Laboratory

By: Stephen K. Hall

Nothing is more important to an organization than the health and safety of its workers. The managerial effectiveness of any health and safety program is judged on the basis of how well it prevents injuries and ill health. Chemical Safety in the Laboratory provides a proven approach to implementing and maintaining an effective chemical safety program for laboratories in hospital, industrial, and educational settings. Based on 20 years of experience managing and auditing chemical safety programs, the author discusses the OSHA Laboratory Standard and the Chemical Hygiene Plan, provides guidelines for the effective use of personal protective equipment, and details chemical emergency planning and response procedures. He also outlines a 19-step decontamination procedure for emergency responders. Employee chemical exposure monitoring and victim handling procedures are among the other major topics covered in this essential guide.

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CRC Press

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1351461397

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The Ecology and Silviculture of Oaks, 3rd Edition

By: Paul S Johnson,Stephen R Shifley,Robert Rogers,Daniel C Dey,John M Kabrick

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The Ecology and Silviculture of Oaks, 3rd Edition

By: Paul S Johnson,Stephen R Shifley,Robert Rogers,Daniel C Dey,John M Kabrick

The third edition of The Ecology and Silviculture of Oaks is an updated and expanded edition that explores oak forests as responsive ecosystems. New chapters emphasize the importance of fire in sustaining and managing oak forests, the effects of a changing climate, and advanced artificial regeneration techniques. This new edition expands on silvicultural methods for restoring and sustaining oak woodlands and savannahs, and on management of ecosystem services, including wildlife habitat. It also incorporates new material on evaluating landscape-scale, and cumulative effects of management action compared with inaction. Nine of the fifteen chapters cover updated information on the geographic distribution of US oaks, oak regeneration dynamics, site productivity, stocking and stand development, even- and uneven-aged silvicultural methods, and growth and yield. This edition includes a new section with colour illustrations for improved visualization of complex relationships. This book is intended for forest and wildlife managers, ecologists, silviculturists, environmentalists, and students of those fields.

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CABI

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1780647085

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The Building Blocks of Thought

A Rationalist Account of the Origins of Concepts

By: Stephen Laurence,Eric Margolis

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The Building Blocks of Thought

A Rationalist Account of the Origins of Concepts

By: Stephen Laurence,Eric Margolis

This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International licence. It is free to read on Oxford Academic and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations. This is a broad and authoritative study of one of the central topics in the study of the mind: the origins of concepts. The authors survey the debate between rationalists and empiricists which stretches back to the very beginnings of philosophy, and has been at the centre of some of the most exciting research in cognitive science. Many have charged that the debate is riddled with confusion or that rationalist approaches, in particular, are deeply problematic. The Building Blocks of Thought offers a comprehensive rethinking of the foundations of this debate, showing that these negative appraisals are based on misunderstandings. Stephen Laurence and Eric Margolis argue that the debate should be understood to concern the nature of the unlearned psychological traits that provide the foundation for learning all concepts. They go on to argue for a version of concept nativism according to which there is a rationalist account of the origins of many concepts across many different conceptual domains. This rationalist view is developed around seven distinct arguments, drawing on a wealth of data across the cognitive sciences, which are shown to come together to form a unified large-scale argument to the best explanation for a rationalist account of the origins of concepts. Rounding out the case for concept nativism, the book contrasts this view with the most important and influential empiricist views, as well as alternative rationalist views, including Fodor's infamous radical concept nativism and his claim that concept learning is impossible. The Building Blocks of Thought argues for the enormous importance of learning and culture, showing how a thoroughly rationalist approach facilitates and enhances cultural learning and provides the foundations for the best overall account of the origins of concepts.

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Oxford University Press

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0192654179

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Tarpons

Biology, Ecology, Fisheries

By: Stephen Spotte

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Tarpons

Biology, Ecology, Fisheries

By: Stephen Spotte

Stephen Spotte, Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, Florida, USA Tarpons arose from an ancient lineage, and just two species exist today, confined to the tropics and subtropics: Megalops atlanticus in the western and eastern Atlantic and Megalops cyprinoides distributed widely across the Indo-West Pacific. The Atlantic tarpon is considered king of the saltwater sport fishes and supports a multi-billion dollar recreational fishery in the U.S. alone. The Pacific tarpon, which is much smaller, is less valued by anglers. Both have limited commercial value but offer considerable potential for future aquaculture because of their hardiness, rapid growth, and ease of adaptation to captivity. This book is the latest and most thorough text on the biology, ecology, and fisheries (sport and commercial) of tarpons. The chapters comprise clear, intricate discourses on such subjects as early development and metamorphosis, population genetics, anatomical and physiological features and adaptations, migrations, reproductive biology, and culminate with a concise overview of the world's tarpon fisheries. A comprehensive appendix includes Spotte's original translations of important papers published previously by others in Spanish and Portuguese and unavailable until now to English readers. Tarpons: Biology, Ecology, Fisheries will be of considerable interest and use to fishery and research biologists, marine conservationists, aquaculturists, and informed anglers

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John Wiley & Sons

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111918570X

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Rules of Thumb for Chemical Engineers

By: Stephen Hall

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Rules of Thumb for Chemical Engineers

By: Stephen Hall

Rules of Thumb for Chemical Engineers, Sixth Edition, is the most complete guide for chemical and process engineers who need reliable and authoritative solutions to on-the-job problems. The text is comprehensively revised and updated with new data and formulas. The book helps solve process design problems quickly, accurately and safely, with hundreds of common sense techniques, shortcuts and calculations. Its concise sections detail the steps needed to answer critical design questions and challenges. The book discusses physical properties for proprietary materials, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sector heuristics, process design, closed-loop heat transfer systems, heat exchangers, packed columns and structured packings. This book will help you: save time you no longer have to spend on theory or derivations; improve accuracy by exploiting well tested and accepted methods culled from industry experts; and save money by reducing reliance on consultants. The book brings together solutions, information and work-arounds from engineers in the process industry. - Includes new chapters on biotechnology and filtration - Incorporates additional tables with typical values and new calculations - Features supporting data for selecting and specifying heat transfer equipment

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