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A Cybernetic View of Biological Growth

The Maia Hypothesis

By: Tony Stebbing

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A Cybernetic View of Biological Growth

The Maia Hypothesis

By: Tony Stebbing

Maia is the story of an idea, and its development into a working hypothesis, that provides a cybernetic interpretation of how growth is controlled. Growth at the lowest level is controlled by regulating the rate of growth. Access to the output of control mechanisms is provided by perturbing the growing organism, and then filtering out the consequences to growth rate. The output of the growth control mechanism is then accessible for interpretation and modelling. Perturbation experiments have been used to provide interpretations of hormesis, the neutralization of inhibitory load and acquired tolerance to toxic inhibition, and catch-up growth. The account begins with an introduction to cybernetics covering the regulation of growth and population increase in animals and man and describes this new approach to access the control of growth processes. This book is suitable for postgraduate students of biological cybernetics and researchers of biological growth, endocrinology, population ecology and toxicology.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521199638

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9780521199636

Tropical Africa

By: Tony Binns

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Tropical Africa

By: Tony Binns

Tropical Africa is a complex and dynamic region. Occupying a marginal position in the world economic system, the region has seemingly insurmountable problems. This book breaks through the complexities with a straightforward and systematic text supported by concise case studies. Covering topics such as population, environment and rural and urban Africa, it builds from an historical base to an understanding of present day patterns and processes and an assessment of future priorities and development strategies. Tropical Africa will prove an invaluable resource for those embarking on any study of this fascinating region.

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194

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Routledge

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1134945736

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9781134945733

In Search of Running Rein

By: Tony Byles

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In Search of Running Rein

By: Tony Byles

The Epsom Derby, established back in 1780 for three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies, is today considered to be the most prestigious of the five Classics of the racing calendar, but there was nothing noble about the notorious Derby held in 1844. Marred by horse switching allegations, false age declarations, devious ownership transferrals and nobbling, it was set to become the most scandalous event in the history of the Turf. Drawing on a wide range of publications, newspaper articles, Jockey Club inquiry documentation and court evidence records, this book traces the web of deceit surrounding the original but subsequently disqualified 1844 Derby winner, Running Rein, and the audacious plan orchestrated by a certain Abraham Levi Goodman to ensure, by any underhand means at his disposal, that the Derby victory would be his, not for the glory of winning but as a monstrous betting coup. Twists and turns abound in the claims, counter-claims and conflicting witness statements when the case goes to trial, as attempts are made to determine the age and identity of the horse purported to be Running Rein, and this intriguing story provides a fascinating insight into the world of horse racing and betting, where the stakes are high and the unscrupulous are prepared to do anything to protect their own interests, with little regard for the impact of their actions on the reputation of the sport.

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Andrews UK Limited

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1907792937

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9781907792939

Africa

Diversity and Development

By: Tony Binns,Etienne Nel,Alan Dixon,Kenneth Lynch

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Africa

Diversity and Development

By: Tony Binns,Etienne Nel,Alan Dixon,Kenneth Lynch

Africa: Diversity and Development introduces and de-mystifies Africa’s diversity and dynamism, and considers how its peoples and environments have interacted through time and space. The book examines the background and diversity of Africa’s social, cultural, economic, political and environmental systems, as well as key development issues which have affected Africa in the past and are likely to be significant in shaping the future of the continent. These include: the impact of HIV/AIDS; sources of conflict and post-conflict reconstruction; the state and governance; the nature of African economies in a global context and future development trajectories. This second edition features new chapters on history and governance, health, separate chapters on rural and urban development and updated content on all aspects of the continent, particularly aspects of culture and ethnicity. It is richly illustrated throughout with diagrams and plates and contains a wealth of detailed up-to-date case studies and current data. This textbook is a refreshing interdisciplinary text which enhances understanding of the background to Africa’s current position and clarifies possible future scenarios. It will be a valuable resource for students taking modules on Africa, African Development and Geography of Africa, and will also prove useful to students in the wider fields of Geography, Development Studies, Global Studies, Environment and Society and African Politics.

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627

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Taylor & Francis

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0429647751

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9780429647758

We Europeans?

Mass-Observation, Race and British Identity in the Twentieth Century

By: Tony Kushner

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We Europeans?

Mass-Observation, Race and British Identity in the Twentieth Century

By: Tony Kushner

We Europeans is the first book-length study of the original mass observation project. It is also the first detailed historical study of the formation of ordinary people's 'racial' attitudes in Britain. Drawing upon historical, literary, cultural and anthropological approaches, this book examines the sources of cultural identity in Britain in the twentieth century, and how these were shaped through the influences of family, education, and everyday 'high' and 'low' culture. The examination focuses on the archives of the British social-anthropological organization Mass-Observation, and is the first detailed history of it to be published. Founded in the 1930s by poets, psychoanalysts, surrealists, and sociologists, among others, the purpose of the organization was to create an anthropology of the British people by the 'natives' themselves, through the use of diaries, directives and special surveys. The organization was active from 1937 to 1951, then revived in the 1980s, when a new group of Mass-Observers were recruited to keep diaries and respond to directives. Both the historical archive of Mass-Observation and the more recent material provide fascinating insight into the everyday lives and formation of identities of ordinary people in Britain. Kushner places the material from these archives in the context of other contemporary writings; through them he explores grassroots identities in Britain in relation to the outside world, especially Europe but also the former Empire and the USA. This study will be of interest to scholars of sociology, cultural studies, literary studies and history who are particularly interested in 'race', race relations, immigration and cultural difference.

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Routledge

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1351873466

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9781351873468

Anglo-Jewry since 1066

Place, locality and memory

By: Tony Kushner

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Anglo-Jewry since 1066

Place, locality and memory

By: Tony Kushner

Anglo-Jewry since 1066: Place, locality and memory is a study of the history and memory of Anglo-Jewry from medieval times to the present and is the first to explore the construction of identities, both Jewish and non-Jewish, in relation to the concept of place. The introductory chapters provide a theoretical overview focusing on the nature of local studies then moves into a chronological frame, starting with medieval Winchester, moving to early modern Portsmouth and then chapters covering the evolution of Anglo-Jewry from emancipation to the twentieth century. Emphasis is placed on the impact on identities resulting from the complex relationship between migration (including transmigration) and settlement of minority groups. Drawing upon a wide range of approaches, including history, cultural and literary studies, geography, Jewish and ethnic and racial studies, Kushner uses extensive sources including novels, poems, art, travel literature, autobiographical writing, official documentation, newspapers and census data. This book will appeal to scholars interested in Jewish studies and British history

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445

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Manchester University Press

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1847796974

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9781847796974

Coming of Age

The Life and Times of Chelmsford Cathedral 1914-2014

By: Tony Tuckwell

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Coming of Age

The Life and Times of Chelmsford Cathedral 1914-2014

By: Tony Tuckwell

A population explosion in Thames-side Essex earned the County its own Diocese in 1914. The wealthy worshippers of St. Mary's, Chelmsford lost a bitter battle to retain private pews but won another against six rivals to become the cathedral. Forty years of war and austerity saw plans for a new building shelved. New churches in East London came first. Worshippers wanted to keep the Diocese at arm's length. No one knew what a cathedral was for. Even looking and sounding good proved difficult. Eventually visionary leadership gave Chelmsford Cathedral an identity as servant and not just ornament of the Diocese.

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Xlibris Corporation

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147977748X

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9781479777488

Here's to the Men of Alton

Stories of Courage and Sacrifice in the Great War

By: Tony Cross

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Here's to the Men of Alton

Stories of Courage and Sacrifice in the Great War

By: Tony Cross

During the Great War almost 650 men enlisted from the small market town of Alton, Hampshire. These soldiers served all over the globe, including the Western Front, India, Mesopotamia, Salonika, Turkey and Russia, and were never the same again; some choosing to tell their stories, others desperately trying to forget what they had experienced. But they were the lucky ones: around a third of those who left for distant shores were never to return and instead lie buried in cemeteries across the world. The stories these men couldn’t tell themselves are uncovered here as a monument to their bravery and sacrifice.Here’s to the Men of Alton is a collection of personal accounts of courage and hardship which provides a lasting tribute to those ordinary men who gave their lives for King and Country.

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The History Press

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0750960833

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9780750960830

William III

By: Tony Claydon

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William III

By: Tony Claydon

This is a political biography of William III (1650–1702): prince of Orange; stadhouder in the Netherlands from 1672; and (in a novel joint monarchy with his wife, Mary), king of England, Scotland, and Ireland after the revolution of 1688–9. William III explains how William overcame huge disadvantages at his birth to regain his family’s traditional dominance of Dutch politics; how he dedicated his life to the defeat of Louis XIV of France; how this brought him to the Stuart thrones in Britain and Ireland; and how he managed a war from 1689 which shifted the balance of Europe. William achieved these remarkable successes by being a new kind of ‘hybrid’ ruler. He befitted the traditional roles of aristocratic leadership and royalty: acting as a war leader, displaying personal and court magnificence, manipulating dynastic ties, and performing an authoritative masculinity. Yet he was also a master of an emerging public politics in which the opinions of others, and even wide populations, mattered. He persuaded his countries to fight Louis XIV of France with a brilliant mixture of mass print propaganda; skills of persuasion, compromise, and consent-building; a strong partnership with his popular wife; and a presentation of himself as his people’s servant. For all this significance, and innovation, he deserves to be far better known than he has been among anyone interested in the origins of modern Europe. This book will appeal to scholars and students alike studying the life and rule of William III, as well as more general audiences interested in the history of early modern England, Scotland, and Ireland within the political landscape of Western Europe.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040103588

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9781040103586

Parrots

A Guide to Parrots of the World

By: Mike Parr,Tony Juniper

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Parrots

A Guide to Parrots of the World

By: Mike Parr,Tony Juniper

This is the first book created primarily for the field identification of parrots, one of the most familiar and colorful groups of birds. From the mighty. macaws to the diminutive pygmy parrots, the 350 species of parrots include cockatoos, parakeets, lovebirds, and Budgerigar. Most are brightly colored or even gaudy, but a few are drab, and some are nocturnal and flightess. Parrots, found throughout most of the warmer regions of the world, occur in greatest numbers in Australasian and South America. This book includes 88 superb color illustrations of every species and most identifiable subspecies of parrot, as well as range maps of their locations. It offers many firsthand insights into the ecology of each species, vocalizations, life cycle characteristics, and geographical variation. It also provides up-to-date information on the conservation status of those species of parrots that are threatened or endangered.

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A&C Black

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1408135752

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9781408135754

Guyton & Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology_3rd SAE-E-book

Third South Asia Edition

By: Mario Vaz,Anura Kurpad,Tony Raj

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Guyton & Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology_3rd SAE-E-book

Third South Asia Edition

By: Mario Vaz,Anura Kurpad,Tony Raj

- Chapters have been rearranged and often split to work towards one chapter-one lecture model so that the text is linked to curriculum objectives which appeals to both students and faculty. - Narrative length has been reduced while ensuring the original flow and explanation of concepts is not affected. - Updated Learning Objectives (e.g. Applied physiology of the Renal System) and Glossary of Terms in the beginning of every chapter. - Short, easy-to-read, masterfully edited chapters and a user-friendly full-color design facilitates better learning and retention. - Features expanded clinical coverage including obesity, metabolic and cardiovascular disorders, Alzheimer's disease, and other degenerative diseases. - Complex Concepts/Processes are summarized in flowcharts/flow diagram for better understanding. - Contains more than 1000 carefully crafted diagrams and drawings ensures better understanding of Physiology. - Offers Clinically Oriented perspective - bridging basic physiology with pathophysiology, including cellular and molecular mechanism important for Clinical medicine. - Updated throughout based on the Guyton and Hall Textbook of Physiology 14th edition to reflect the latest knowledge in the field. - The information of the book has been updated to include all areas of the new MCI curriculum (these are either embedded within the existing chapters or as several new chapters at the end of the book).

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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8131257746

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9788131257746

Bali & Lombok

By: James Lyon,Paul Greenway,Tony Wheeler

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Bali & Lombok

By: James Lyon,Paul Greenway,Tony Wheeler

Travel guides explore countries, regions and cities in depth and for every budget, with reliable, easy-to-use maps, first-hand recommendations, well-researched background information and thorough, up-to-date coverage of all the sights -- on and off the beaten track. There are more than 230 titles in this classic series covering nearly every country in the world.-- the best places to stay -- from backpacker to budget guesthouses to fabulous four-star resorts-- where to get the ultimate mind/body/spirit fix, from strenuous volcano treks to volcanic-mud massages-- special sections covering bicycle tours, dance, temples, arts & crafts and cuisine-- detailed language chapter featuring Bahasa Bali, Bahasa Indonesian and Sasak

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500

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1864502525

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9781864502527

The little red book 2008

By: Tony Pattison

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The little red book 2008

By: Tony Pattison

The book has been fully updated to provide detailed information on bus and coach operators throughout Britain. It also includes information on suppliers, societies, licensing bodies and many other topics and subjects about which it is essential for those working in the industry to know.

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Ian Allan Publishing

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071103270X

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9780711032705

A Cybernetic View of Biological Growth

The Maia Hypothesis

By: Tony Stebbing

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A Cybernetic View of Biological Growth

The Maia Hypothesis

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A Cybernetic View of Biological Growth

A Cybernetic View of Biological Growth

Tropical Africa

Tropical Africa

In Search of Running Rein

In Search of Running Rein

Africa

Africa

We Europeans?

We Europeans?

Anglo-Jewry since 1066

Anglo-Jewry since 1066

Coming of Age

Coming of Age

Here's to the Men of Alton

Here's to the Men of Alton

William III

William III

Parrots

Parrots

Guyton & Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology_3rd SAE-E-book

Guyton & Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology_3rd SAE-E-book

Bali & Lombok

Bali & Lombok

The little red book 2008

The little red book 2008

A Cybernetic View of Biological Growth

A Cybernetic View of Biological Growth

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