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Hier die Abstracts. Das Buch befasst sich mit folgenden spannenden Überlegungen: Feindbild Adel und Elite Der Feind der Gleichmacher ist die Elite. Und die Propaganda erspart es uns nicht, tagtäglich Eliten zu brandmarken. Aber zurecht? Bewusstsein Das Bewusstsein ist das entscheidende Alleinstellungsmerkmal des Menschen. Weil es ihm ermöglicht sich selbst zu korrigieren… und damit jeden Tag besser zu werden. Eine schnellere Optimierungsschleife hat die Natur nie erfunden. Bildung Was mit Bildung gemeint ist, überrascht. Es hat mehr mit einem einheitlichen Wissenskanon wenig aktueller Details zu tun als damit wirklich wichtige Dinge zu wissen und verstanden zu haben. Wer Bildung so versteht muss sich fragen lassen, ob er überhaupt im 21. Jahrh. angekommen ist – oder auch im 20. Maria, ihm schmeckts nicht Jesus' Mutter hieß Maria. Und seine Frau hieß… Maria. Uff, welch ein Modename. Oder steckt hier mehr dahinter? Und ist Maria (also seine Frau) vielleicht der 'Heilige Gral'? Der Sündenfall Wie alle anderen glaubte ich früher, was mir die Fernsehnachrichten berichteten. Hier ist, was mich davon abbrachte. Die Klima-Lüge, die ich selbst als solche erkennen konnte. Dieses Wissen machte mich nicht mächtig, aber frei. Wie, was, wer, wo, warum? Die Klimareligion bedroht uns mit der Klimahölle, in der wir auf ewig brennen werden, wenn wir unsere Industrie nicht zurückfahren und in die Steinzeit zurückkehren. In Deutschland natürlich, nicht in den USA. Alles Bluna oder was? Alte Ziele Nichts neues unter der Sonne. Wie auch immer die Ziele durch Lügen und Fehlinformationen verstellt werden: man beachte nicht die Worte sondern die Taten und die sind die immerselben: die Mächtigen und Ambitionierten dieser Welt streiten um Ressourcen, Macht und Geld wie eh und je. Vor allem um das Öl, das Wasserloch der Neuzeit. Alte Weisheiten Wussten die Menschen früher tatsächlich Dinge, die uns heute unbekannt sind? Enthalten Mythen und Überlieferungen uns heute überlegene Weisheiten? Oder enthalten sie nur die Erinnerung an ein Goldenes Zeitalter… Aurea prima satast aetas quae vindice nullo, wie uns Ovid ins Gesicht singt…? Kinder, Kinder Alle Menschen sollen gleich sein und der Mann stirbt aus. Ja freilich… im Fieberwahn und Drogenrausch solcher Autor(inn)en vielleicht. Es ist ja kaum zu glauben welch einen unwissenschaftlichen Blödsinn man sich in sogenannten 'Nachrichtenmagazinen' antun lassen muss… militanter Hirnriss, um nur das Wenigste zu sagen. Analyse versus Historie Vorbild allen Wissenschaftens ist die Physik. Aber ach: im Gegensatz zu anderen, befasst sich die Physik mit zeitlosen Wahrheiten und nicht mit historisch einmaligen Ereignissen, wie etwa der Entstehung des Lebens. Damit sind die Methoden der einen nicht uneingeschränkt auf die anderen anwendbar. Neues aus Moralien Wenn die Forderung von moralischem Handeln zur Waffe wird – zugunsten dessen der es fordert. Denn er handelt dann moralfrei und ist dem, der durch Moral einen Teil seiner Macht für die Zivilisation opfert überlegen. Kinder und Gott Alle Kinder wachsen im Gewahrsein zweier Götter auf: Mutter und Vater. Ist also Religiösität abhängig von diesem Erleben unendlich mächtiger Wesen im Säuglingszustand? Die Verlierer Der Ostblock und der Kommunismus hat den Kalten Krieg gegen Cowboy Ronald Reagan im direkten Duell um 12 Uhr Mittags verloren. Gorbi hat geblinzelt und das wars. So oder so ungefähr war es doch, oder? Oder war es ganz anders, ist das nur das, was uns verkauft wurde? Einzeln oder in Gesellschaft Man erzieht uns zu Egoisten. Und so sollen wir auch die Politik wünschen: aus der Sicht einzelner Egoisten. Dabei gelten für Gesellschaften ganz andere Ziele als für den Einzelnen. Gesellschaften leben nämlich von der Verbindlichkeit ihrer Mitglieder einander gegenüber, sie leben von Loyalität und Altruismus. Nur dann können sie überhaupt funktionieren. Aber diese Erkenntnis geht dabei absichtlich über Bord… Langsam, langsam, Salami Wie setzt man in einer Demokratie Ziele durch, die sich gegen die Menschen und ihre ureigensten Interessen richten? Ganz einfach: so langsam, dass die Menschen es nicht bemerken. News Im welchem Umfang die gesamte Medienlandschaft Propaganda berichtet statt Wahrheit, ist bestürzend genug. Wo dabei die Demokratie bleibt ist mehr als fraglich, denn der 'mündige' Bürger lebt davon, auf Basis von Wahrheiten seine Wahlentscheidung zu treffen. Und davon sind wie leider meilenweit entfernt… der Bürger entscheidet auf Basis zielgerichtet implantierter Lügen – und damit natürlich das Falsche. Regime und Regierungen Allein der subtile, tendenziöse Sprachgebrauch in den Medien zeigt, wie parteiisch und überhaupt nicht objektiv unsere Berichterstattung ist. Die Menschen werden nicht nur mit Infotainment harmlos unterhalten, nein 'Infotainment' ist der Blankoscheck für das Einbrechen des Subjektiven, der Meinungsmache, der Propaganda in das zuvor, ohne '-tainment' als möglichst objektiv betrachtete Nachrichtenwesen. UFOs Sehen die vielen Tausend Augenzeugen jedes Jahr wirklich grüne Männchen vom Mars in fliegenden Blechdosen mit akrobatischen Fähigkeiten oder ist diese Sicht längst veraltet? Und warum scheint das UFO-Phänomen seit Jahrhunderten vorzukommen? Gehört es etwa zur Welt dazu? Stecken hinter den UFOs am Ende höherdimensionale Wesen, die seit Alters her als Dämonen, Drachen und Götter wahrgenommen wurden…? Das Gute ist nicht das Böse Auf erstaunliche Weise werden in Medien und Politik offenkundig wünschenswerte und gute Dinge und offenkundig kontraproduktive ungute Dinge in ihrer Bewertung vertauscht. Was soll das? Kommt der Teufel immer mit einem Lächeln? Schwarze Löcher Schwarze Löcher sind keine Löcher und auch nicht schwarz. Die Frage ist, was ist 'in' ihnen und ist unser Universum ebenfalls in einer solchen Struktur? Neuere Forschungen der Kosmologie deuten darauf hin. Vorbilder Lange Zeit war das Höhere, das Bessere, das 'Höfliche' das, worauf die Menschen abzielten, letztlich, um ihren bedauerlichen Zustand zu verbessern, strebten sie danach so zu sein, wie die, denen es besser ging – augenscheinlich. Dies wird heute untergraben und ins Gegenteil verkehrt. Mit welchem Zweck nun genau…? Denken steuert Fühlen War es nicht anders herum? Ja, auch. Aber das Denken kann sehr wohl bewusst auswählen – erneut ist das Bewusstsein der Trumpf in diesem Spiel – welche Gefühle es präferiert, mit welchen Gefühlen es einer Situation begegnen will.

La vie secrète des arbres

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VOUS NE VERREZ PLUS JAMAIS LA FORÊT COMME AVANTAprès la lecture de ce livre, le lecteur pourra appliquer à chaque pas ce décryptage qui nous fait rentrer dans un monde organisé en société : ses faibles, ses forts, ses obligations d'entraide etc ...VOUS NE VERREZ PLUS JAMAIS LA FORÊT COMME AVANTAprès la lecture de ce livre, le lecteur pourra appliquer à chaque pas ce décryptage qui nous fait rentrer dans un monde organisé en société : ses faibles, ses forts, ses obligations d'entraide etc ... QUE SAVONS-NOUS DES ARBRES ? Les arbres sont des êtres sociaux. Ils peuvent compter, apprendre et mémoriser, se comporter en infirmiers pour les voisins malades, envoyer des signaux pour avertir d'un danger, ils gardent les anciennes souches de compagnons abattus vivants depuis des siècles en les nourrissant avec une solution de sucre par leurs racines. Et ce n'est pas tout... VOUS NE VERREZ PLUS JAMAIS LA FORÊT COMME AVANT Après la lecture de ce livre, le lecteur pourra appliquer à chaque pas ce décryptage qui nous fait rentrer dans un monde organisé en société : ses faibles, ses forts, ses obligations d'entraide etc ... Vos promenades en forêt vont prendre une toute nouvelle dimension ! UNE MERVEILLE DE PÉDAGOGIE POUR TOUS LES PUBLICS " Le langage scientifique supprime l'émotion, et les gens ne comprennent plus rien. J'utilise un langage humain. Quand j'écris " les arbres allaitent leurs enfants ' tout le monde sait tout de suite ce que je veux dire ", explique l'auteur. Une des raisons de ce succès planétaire réside dans ce tour de force littéraire et dans la manière dont l'ouvrage éveille chez les lecteurs une curiosité enfantine pour les rouages secrets de la nature.

La gestión adecuada de personas

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"Este libro nació de la idea que la Gestión adecuada de Personas tiene que ser realizada de acuerdo a las necesidades concretas de cada negocio y proyecto empresarial, y la necesidad de adaptar las ideas, modelos y las herramientas de cada circunstancia de negocio. La gestión adecuada de personas es aquella que cada empresario o directivo tiene que hacer con sus personas y equipos para alcanzar sus objetivos y orientar su empresa hacia los fines últimos para los que se constituye. INDICE RESUMIDO: Una visión relativista de las prácticas de gestión de personas. La gestión de personas en los ""start ups"". La gestión de personas en fusiones y adquisiciones. La gestión de personas en situaciones de crisis o cierre. La gestión de personas en distintos negocios. La gestión de personas en la Administración pública. La gestión de personas en los servicios financieros. La gestión de las personas en la industria. La gestión de personas en los servicios no financieros. La gestión de personas en empresas locales y globales. La gestión de personas en empresas globales, etc"

Coalitions in the Climate Change Negotiations

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This edited volume provides both a broad overview of cooperation patterns in the UNFCCC climate change negotiations and an in-depth analysis of specific coalitions and their relations. Over the course of three parts, this book maps out and takes stock of patterns of cooperation in the climate change negotiations since their inception in 1995. In Part I, the authors focus on the evolution of coalitions over time, examining why these emerged and how they function. Part II drills deeper into a set of coalitions, particularly "new" political groups that have emerged in the last rounds of negotiations around the Copenhagen Accord and the Paris Agreement. Finally, Part III explores common themes and open questions in coalition research, and provides a comprehensive overview of coalitions in the climate change negotiations. By taking a broad approach to the study of coalitions in the climate change negotiations, this volume is an essential reference source for researchers, students, and negotiators with an interest in the dynamics of climate negotiations.

Old Fields

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Land abandonment is increasing as human influence on the globe intensifies and various ecological, social, and economic factors conspire to force the cessation of agriculture and other forms of land management. The “old fields” that result from abandonment have been the subject of much study, yet few attempts have been made to examine the larger questions raised by old field dynamics.Old Fields brings together leading experts from around the world to synthesize past and current work on old fields, providing an up-to-date perspective on the ecological dynamics of abandoned land. The book gives readers a broad understanding of why agricultural land is abandoned, the factors that determine the ecological recovery of old fields, and how this understanding contributes to theoretical and applied ecology.Twelve case studies from diverse geographical and climatic areas—including Australian rainforest, Brazilian Amazonia, New Jersey piedmont, and South African renosterveld—offer a global perspective on the causes and results of land abandonment. Concluding chapters consider the similarities and differences among the case studies, examine them in the context of ecological concepts, and discuss their relevance to the growing field of restoration ecology.Old Fields is the first book to draw together studies on old fields from both a theoretical and practical perspective. It represents an important contribution to the development of theory on old field dynamics and the practice of ecological restoration on abandoned farmland, and the broader implications of old field dynamics to ecology and restoration.

Multiplicity of Time Scales in Complex Systems

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This highly interdisciplinary volume brings together a carefully curated set of case studies examining complex systems with multiple time scales (MTS) across a variety of fields: materials science, epidemiology, cell physiology, mathematics, climatology, energy transition planning, ecology, economics, sociology, history, and cultural studies. The book addresses the vast diversity of interacting processes underlying the behaviour of different complex systems, highlighting the multiplicity of characteristic time scales that are a common feature of many and showcases a rich variety of methodologies across disciplinary boundaries.Self-organizing, out-of-equilibrium, ever-evolving systems are ubiquitous in the natural and social world. Examples include the climate, ecosystems, living cells, epidemics, the human brain, and many socio-economic systems across history. Their dynamical behaviour poses great challenges in the pressing context of the climate crisis, since they may involve nonlinearities, feedback loops, and the emergence of spatial-temporal patterns, portrayed by resilience or instability, plasticity or rigidity; bifurcations, thresholds and tipping points; burst-in excitation or slow relaxation, and worlds of other asymptotic behaviour, hysteresis, and resistance to change. Chapters can be read individually by the reader with special interest in such behaviours of particular complex systems or in specific disciplinary perspectives. Read together, however, the case studies, opinion pieces, and meta-studies on MTS systems presented and analysed here combine to give the reader insights that are more than the sum of the book’s individual chapters, as surprising similarities become apparent in seemingly disparate and unconnected systems. MTS systems call into question naïve perceptions of time and complexity, moving beyond conventional ways of description, analysis, understanding, modelling, numerical prediction, and prescription of the world around us. This edited collection presents new ways of forecasting, introduces new means of control, and – perhaps as the most demanding task – it singles out a sustainable description of an MTS system under observation, offering a more nuanced interpretation of the floods of quantitative data and images made available by high- and low-frequency measurement tools in our unprecedented era of information flows.

Research In a Connected World: First Edition

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An introduction to e-research and the technologies that enable it. Networked information and communications technologies open up opportunities for new kinds of research, often referred to as e-Research. Making sense of the potential uses of e-Research can be a challenging task. This book aims to help researchers become acquainted with the technologies and new research methods involved and assess the implications their use might have for their own work. It presents examples of e-research and an introduction to the history and organisation of the underpinning technologies, as well as descriptions of tools and infrastructures that researchers might encounter. Researchers will gain a conceptual understanding of e-Research enabling them to take the decision to investigate particular tools and to acquire necessary skills through exploration and training.

On The Origin of Species

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On the Origin of Species, published on 24 November 1859, is a work of scientific literature by Charles Darwin which is considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology. Its full title was On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. In the 1872 sixth edition "On" was omitted, so the full title is The origin of species by means of natural selection, or the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life. This edition is usually known as The Origin of Species. Darwin's book introduced the scientific theory that populations evolve over the course of generations through a process of natural selection. It presented a body of evidence that the diversity of life arose by common descent through a branching pattern of evolution. Darwin included evidence that he had gathered on the Beagle expedition in the 1830s and his subsequent findings from research, correspondence, and experimentation. Various evolutionary ideas had already been proposed to explain new findings in biology. There was growing support for such ideas among dissident anatomists and the general public, but during the first half of the 19th century the English scientific establishment was closely tied to the Church of England, while science was part of natural theology. Ideas about the transmutation of species were controversial as they conflicted with the beliefs that species were unchanging parts of a designed hierarchy and that humans were unique, unrelated to other animals. The political and theological implications were intensely debated, but transmutation was not accepted by the scientific mainstream. The book was written for non-specialist readers and attracted widespread interest upon its publication. As Darwin was an eminent scientist, his findings were taken seriously and the evidence he presented generated scientific, philosophical, and religious discussion. The debate over the book contributed to the campaign by T. H. Huxley and his fellow members of the X Club to secularise science by promoting scientific naturalism. Within two decades there was widespread scientific agreement that evolution, with a branching pattern of common descent, had occurred, but scientists were slow to give natural selection the significance that Darwin thought appropriate. During "the eclipse of Darwinism" from the 1880s to the 1930s, various other mechanisms of evolution were given more credit. With the development of the modern evolutionary synthesis in the 1930s and 1940s, Darwin's concept of evolutionary adaptation through natural selection became central to modern evolutionary theory, and it has now become the unifying concept of the life sciences.

The Story of the Mind

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The Story of the Mind by James Mark Baldwin is a seminal exploration of the complexities and intricacies of human thought and consciousness. As one of the pioneering figures in the development of psychology, Baldwin presents a comprehensive examination of mental processes that not only outlines the historical evolution of psychological thought but also delves deeply into the inner workings of the human mind. The book seeks to bridge the gap between ancient philosophical explorations and modern psychological understandings, making it a vital resource for both scholars and enthusiasts alike.In this luminous work, Baldwin discusses the emergence of psychological theories and the various frameworks that have risen over the decades. He introduces readers to the concept of the mind as a dynamic entity, constantly shaped by its environment and experiences. Through his meticulous research, he unveils the foundations of cognitive psychology and child psychology, revealing how early experiences shape personality and behavior. Baldwin’s treatment of the mind is not merely academic; he invites readers to engage with the material, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the profound nature of thought and experience.This book also investigates the lesser-discussed areas of social psychology and empirical observation within psychological research, providing a broad overview that encompasses multiple facets of how we understand human behavior. Baldwin emphasizes the importance of recognizing individual differences and the mind-body connection. He posits that every human being's mental landscape is distinct, shaped by a myriad of factors ranging from biological to environmental influences. Considered ahead of his time, Baldwin’s insights into personality development continue to resonate with contemporary psychological study and practice.Moreover, The Story of the Mind serves as a historical account of psychology that introduces readers to influential figures who have contributed to the field. Baldwin endeavors to integrate philosophical thoughts with empirical findings, creating an intricate tapestry of psychological exploration. His discussions are balanced, providing a critical look at early psychological theories while embracing the future of psychological inquiry.Every chapter acts as a building block for understanding the intricate web of thought, inviting readers to reflect on their own mental processes in the context of Baldwin's work. For students, practitioners, and anyone passionate about exploring the depths of the human mind, The Story of the Mind remains an indispensable text. Baldwin’s eloquent prose and enlightened perspective encourage us to unravel the mysteries within, invoking a spirit of curiosity and wonder toward the profound capabilities of our consciousness. This timeless exploration of the mind appeals to a broad audience, making it essential for anyone interested in psychology and the history that has shaped its landscape.

IC Design Insights - from Selected Presentations at CICC 2017

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This book contains a selection of tutorial and invited presentations that were given at the IEEE CICC 2017 in Austin, Texas. The selection of the talks was made to provide a comprehensive coverage of key topics, including Circuits Techniques for mm-wave front-ends, RF and mm-wave receivers and frequency synthesis, data and DC-DC converters, and techniques for IoT security.The book is organized into five parts, namely:I: Millimeter-wave Transmitter CircuitsII: Millimeter-wave and RF Receiver Circuits III: Data ConvertersIV: DC-DC Converters and Voltage RegulatorsV: IoT Security Circuits and Techniques The book is part of an educational initiative of the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society to offer its members state of the art educational material.

Bringing Fossils to Life

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One of the leading textbooks in its field, Bringing Fossils to Life applies paleobiological principles to the fossil record while detailing the evolutionary history of major plant and animal phyla. It incorporates current research from biology, ecology, and population genetics, bridging the gap between purely theoretical paleobiological textbooks and those that describe only invertebrate paleobiology and that emphasize cataloguing live organisms instead of dead objects. For this third edition Donald R. Prothero has revised the art and research throughout, expanding the coverage of invertebrates and adding a discussion of new methodologies and a chapter on the origin and early evolution of life.

Aromas del mundo

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Un viaje al misterioso mundo de los olores con Harold McGee, autor deLa cocina y los alimentos.En esta obra de asombrosa sabiduría y originalidad, Harold McGee destila la ciencia que hay detrás de los olores hasta obtener una guía accesible y muy entretenida sobre los aromas del mundo. Aunando vivencias personales y una rigurosa investigación, incorpora los últimos descubrimientos de la biología y la química, y revela cómo nuestro olfato, un sentido con una poderosa pero ignorada influencia en nuestra vida cotidiana, tiene el poder de exponer detalles invisibles e intangibles del mundo material, y provocar sensaciones extraordinarias.Remontándose a los orígenes de los olores en el espacio interestelar, McGee nos cuenta la fascinante historia de las moléculas que desencadenan nuestras percepciones a diario, responsables de fragancias como los aromas cítricos a cilantro y cerveza y los olores medicinales a narcisos y erizos de mar, muchas de las cuales existían antes de que ninguna criatura pudiera olerlas.Este libro nos lleva en una aventura sensorial en la que olisquearemos lo ordinario (calle mojada y hierba cortada) y lo apetitoso (pan fresco y chocolate), lo delicioso (rosas y vainilla) y lo desagradable (carne en mal estado y huevos podridos), desde la sulfurosa tierra naciente hace más de cuatro mil millones de años hasta las tenues notas de fenol y formaldehído de nuestros teclados de ordenador. McGee rastrea olores de alimentos, bosques, ríos y flores, y nos muestra con su habitual maestría cómo aprender a detectarlos, identificarlos, valorarlos y combinarlos para transformar nuestra relación con la cocina y los sabores.La crítica ha dicho... «Una guía profundamente investigada de los olores del mundo, que capta hasta sus más volátiles moléculas.»The New York Times«Cada página está repleta del equivalente olfativo de las onomatopeyas. No decepcionará a ningún admirador de los ensayos culinarios de McGee.»The Wall Street Journal«El libro de referencia que hará que todo lo que comas parezca más interesante. Hay fascinación y deleite en cada página».The Sunday Times

Applications of NMR Spectroscopy: Volume 1

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Applications of NMR Spectroscopy, Volume 1, originally published by Bentham and now distributed by Elsevier, presents the latest developments in the field of NMR spectroscopy, including the analysis of edible oils and lipid content in foods, the role of NMR spectroscopy in the human metabolomics and the diagnosis of autism-related disorders, protein-protein interactions, and NMR spectroscopy of chiral molecules. The fully illustrated chapters contain comprehensive references to the recent literature. The applications presented cover a wide range of the field, such as drug development, medical imaging and diagnostics, food science, mining, petrochemical, process control, materials science, and chemical engineering, making this resource a multi-disciplinary reference with broad applications. The content is ideal for readers who are seeking reviews and updates, as it consolidates scientific articles of a diverse nature into a single volume. Sections are organized based on disciplines, such as food science and medical diagnostics. Each chapter is written by eminent experts in the field. - Consolidates the latest developments in NMR spectroscopy into a single volume - Authored and edited by world-leading experts in spectroscopy - Features comprehensive references to the most recent related literature - More than 75 illustrations aid in the retention of key concepts

Russia's Military Interventions

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Despite Russia’s relatively small global economic footprint, it has engaged in more interventions than any other U.S. competitor since the end of the Cold War. In this report, the authors assess when, where, and why Russia conducts military interventions by analyzing the 25 interventions that Russia has undertaken since 1991, including detailed case studies of the 2008 Russia-Georgia War and Moscow’s involvement in the ongoing Syrian civil war.

Asteroid Mining

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Asteroid Mining explores the exciting potential of extracting resources from asteroids, envisioning a future where space missions become self-sufficient. This book examines the science and technology needed to unlock the resource potential of asteroids. Successfully harnessing asteroid resources could revolutionize space exploration by providing essential materials like water for propellant and rare elements for advanced technologies.The book begins by introducing the diversity of asteroids, their location, formation, and composition and then moves into the extraction technologies. It examines current and near-future methods for mining, refining, and processing asteroid materials in situ, like robotic mining.The text also explores the economic and ethical considerations, including the potential impact on terrestrial markets. Supported by data from NASA and ESA missions, the book provides a balanced and realistic approach to the potential and challenges of asteroid mining.

European Cultures in Sport

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Sport occupies a key position in the cultural profile of a nation. This study forms a comparative guide to sport across Europe, in terms of its relative political and social status, its development, and the ways in which it has contributed to national achievement. Covering sport in ten major European states, each native contributor to the study presents: • a brief historical background: major sports successes, Olympic positions, sporting traditions, • organisation of sport: its structure and financing, • elite sport: how talent is spotted, nurtured and remunerated, sports academies, national qualification schemes, • the role of science and medicine in sport,

Utilization of Waste Biomass in Energy, Environment and Catalysis

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Biomass finds its application as feedstock to produce biofuels and other value-added products, which finds usage in energy and environmental areas with particular focus on bioenergy production from different biomass and high-volume, medium-value industrial products. This book investigates problems of controlled synthesis of these materials and the effect of their morphological, physical, and chemical characteristics on their adsorption or desorption capacity and recent progress in green catalysts derived from biomass for various catalytic applications. Socioeconomic impacts on environment and climate regarding waste biomass are discussed as well. Features Covers recent progress on green catalysts derived from biomass Explores the biomass conversion to different resources Introduces the utilization of biowaste in environmental aspects Discusses the biomass applications in different types of energy Proposes microbial waste biomass as a resource of renewable energy This book is aimed at professionals and senior undergraduate students in environmental sciences, energy studies, and environmental and chemical engineering.

Quorum Sensing

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"Quorum Sensing" is a pivotal work in the "Biohybrid Microswimmer" series that delves into the fascinating world of microbial communication, unraveling the science behind quorum sensing and its crucial role in the behavior and cooperation of microorganisms. With a clear focus on biotechnological applications, this book offers insight into the molecular processes that underpin microbial intelligence, shedding light on its potential to revolutionize various scientific fieldsChapters Brief Overview:Quorum sensing-Introduces the concept of microbial communication, laying the foundation for the study of collective behavior in bacteriaQrr RNA-Explores the role of Qrr RNA in regulating quorum sensing in bacteria, emphasizing its contribution to microbial adaptationNAcyl homoserine lactone-Discusses the molecular mechanism behind NAcyl homoserine lactone, a key signaling molecule in quorum sensingPseudomonas quinolone signal-Examines the Pseudomonas quinolone signal and its impact on bacterial biofilm formation and pathogenicitySribosylhomocysteine lyase-Investigates the enzymatic processes involved in quorum sensing, focusing on Sribosylhomocysteine lyase and its biological implicationsEverett Peter Greenberg-Pays tribute to Everett Peter Greenberg’s pioneering work in the study of quorum sensing, highlighting his influence on the fieldProteobiotics-Covers the emerging field of proteobiotics, discussing how proteins interact in the microbial environment to influence behaviorVibrio harveyi-Delves into the unique quorum sensing mechanisms in Vibrio harveyi, offering insights into marine microbial communicationAutoinducer2-Focuses on Autoinducer2 as a universal signaling molecule in quorum sensing, contributing to interspecies communicationMicrobial intelligence-Explores the concept of microbial intelligence, where bacteria exhibit decisionmaking and collective behavior, akin to cognitionAcylhomoserinelactone synthase-Describes the function and importance of acylhomoserinelactone synthase in the biosynthesis of quorumsensing moleculesCholera autoinducer1-Investigates the role of cholera autoinducer1 in Vibrio cholerae virulence, contributing to its pathogenic mechanismsMyxococcus-Focuses on the unique behavior of Myxococcus bacteria, which rely on quorum sensing for coordinated group activities like predation and aggregationAliivibrio fischeri-Examines Aliivibrio fischeri and its symbiotic relationship with marine organisms, highlighting the role of bioluminescence in quorum sensingBioluminescent bacteria-Explores the bioluminescence in bacteria, linking it to quorum sensing and its applications in biotechnologyAutoinducer-Discusses the general role of autoinducers in quorum sensing, highlighting their widespread importance in microbial communicationLactonase-Investigates lactonases and their ability to degrade quorumsensing molecules, providing insight into microbial regulation and potential therapeutic applicationsBonnie Bassler-Highlights Bonnie Bassler’s groundbreaking work in the field of quorum sensing, emphasizing her contributions to understanding bacterial communicationLuxRtype DNAbinding HTH domain-Focuses on the LuxRtype DNAbinding HTH domain, a crucial protein in the regulation of quorum sensing in bacteria4,5Dihydroxy2,3pentanedione-Describes the role of 4,5dihydroxy2,3pentanedione in bacterial communication and its potential applications in medical microbiologyInterspecies quorum sensing-Explores interspecies quorum sensing, where different microbial species communicate and coordinate, a key aspect in microbial ecology

Creative Evolution

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By denying evolution altogether, says quantum physicist Amit Goswani, intelligent design believers fly in the face of scientific data. But the idea of intelligent design does contain substance that neo-Darwinists cannot ignore. Goswani posits that consciousness, not matter, is the primary force in the universe. Biology must come to terms with feeling, meaning, and the purposefulness of life, as well as with the idea of a designer. What’s more, reconciling the question of life’s purposefulness and the existence of the designer with neo-Darwinism also answers many other difficult questions. The result is a paradigm shift for biology and the vision of a coherent whole that Goswami calls "science within consciousness." In this timely, important book, the author offers clear arguments supported by the findings of quantum physics that represent a major step in resolving controversies between science and religion.

Biotechnology for Environmental Sustainability

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This book covers the broader application of environmental biotechnology for protecting the environment through different bioremediation and biodegradation techniques framed toward removing environmental contaminants, including emerging contaminants. The extensive range of environmental pollutants, which may be organic or inorganic, including toxic heavy metals, radionuclides, synthetic organic dyes, organic compounds, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, etc., continue to pose a threat to human health and ecosystem functioning. The book covers a comprehensive overview of environmental pollutants, including their fate, behavior, and environmental and health risks associated with them. It describes the utilization of bioremediation and phytoremediation processes to provide a superior alternative removal and detoxification of such toxic environmental pollutants directed toward managing ecosystems. It includes an overview of gene modification and omics technology for environment management for the aesthetic approaches to environmental clean-up. Moreover, the book discusses resource recovery from waste using such technologies, which increases the feasibility of the process. Additionally, the book is designed to provide awareness among its readers about major environmental issues like pollution and its management and control through biotechnological means to promote the sustainable development of our society with minimal environmental impact. It also provides technical content regarding the mechanism of bioremediation, biodegradation, and phytoremediation and their field applicability, along with an overview of emerging pollutants and gene modification techniques for remediation applications.

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