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Modeling of Living Systems: From Cell to Ecosystem
by Alain PavéModeling is now one of the most efficient methodologies in life sciences. From practice to theory, this book develops this approach illustrated by many examples; general concepts and the current state of the art are also presented and discussed. An historical and general introduction informs the reader how mathematics and formal tools are used to solve biological problems at all levels of the organization of life. The core of this book explains how this is done, based on practical examples coming, for the most part, from the author’s personal experience. In most cases, data are included so that the reader can follow the reasoning process and even reproduce calculus. The final chapter is devoted to essential concepts and current developments. The main mathematical tools are presented in an appendix to the book and are written in an adapted language readable by scientists, professionals or students, with a basic knowledge of mathematics.
Modeling of Living Systems: From Cell to Ecosystem
by Alain PavéModeling is now one of the most efficient methodologies in life sciences. From practice to theory, this book develops this approach illustrated by many examples; general concepts and the current state of the art are also presented and discussed. An historical and general introduction informs the reader how mathematics and formal tools are used to solve biological problems at all levels of the organization of life. The core of this book explains how this is done, based on practical examples coming, for the most part, from the author’s personal experience. In most cases, data are included so that the reader can follow the reasoning process and even reproduce calculus. The final chapter is devoted to essential concepts and current developments. The main mathematical tools are presented in an appendix to the book and are written in an adapted language readable by scientists, professionals or students, with a basic knowledge of mathematics.
Molecular Geometry of Body Pattern in Birds
by Antonio Lima-de-FariaAfter having read this book you will never see birds in the same way again.The unexpected patterns displayed by a bird’s body have been seen as bizarre events that demanded little attention or were described as ‘amazing curiosities’.None of these surprising features seem to be fortuitous. They appear to be an integral part of a rigid order and a coherent geometry, which is directed by simple gene interactions and molecular cascades occurring at various cellular levels, and at different times, during the organism’s development.A novel geometry unfolds in front of your eyes, giving the body configurations another meaning.Lima-de-Faria is Professor Emeritus of Molecular Cytogenetics at Lund University, Lund, Sweden. This is his sixth book dealing with the molecular organization of the chromosome and its implications for the understanding of the mechanisms responsible for biological evolution.
Monkey (Large Print)
by RnibThis is an image of a monkey, standing with its face and body forward. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top centre of the page is the monkey's arm with its hand outstretched. Further down, in the centre of the page, is the monkey's head with two eyes, a nose, a mouth, and ears to either side. Down the page is its body and to the left of this is its other arm with fingers pointing to the right. To the right of its body is the monkey's tail. Down from this are the monkey's two legs with finger-like toes.
Monkey (UEB Contracted)
by RnibThis is an image of a monkey, standing with its face and body forward. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top centre of the page is the monkey's arm with its hand outstretched. Further down, in the centre of the page, is the monkey's head with two eyes, a nose, a mouth, and ears to either side. Down the page is its body and to the left of this is its other arm with fingers pointing to the right. To the right of its body is the monkey's tail. Down from this are the monkey's two legs with finger-like toes.
Monkey(UEB Uncontracted)
by RnibThis is an image of a monkey, standing with its face and body forward. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top centre of the page is the monkey's arm with its hand outstretched. Further down, in the centre of the page, is the monkey's head with two eyes, a nose, a mouth, and ears to either side. Down the page is its body and to the left of this is its other arm with fingers pointing to the right. To the right of its body is the monkey's tail. Down from this are the monkey's two legs with finger-like toes.
The Moral Lives of Animals
by Dale PetersonWild elephants walking along a trail stop and spontaneously try to protect and assist a weak and dying fellow elephant. Laboratory rats, finding other rats caged nearby in distressing circumstances, proceed to rescue them. A chimpanzee in a zoo loses his own life trying to save an unrelated infant who has fallen into a watery moat. The examples above and many others, argues Dale Peterson, show that our fellow creatures have powerful impulses toward cooperation, generosity, and fairness. Yet it is commonly held that we Homo sapiens are the only animals with a moral sense-that we are somehow above and apart from our fellow creatures. This rigorous and stimulating book challenges that notion, and it shows the profound connections-the moral continuum-that link humans to many other species. Peterson shows how much animal behavior follows principles embodied in humanity's ancient moral codes, from the Ten Commandments to the New Testament. Understanding the moral lives of animals offers new insight into our own.
Mosquito (Large Print)
by RnibThis is a picture of a mosquito viewed from the top and facing towards the top of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Just down the page, there is a silhouette of the mosquito at approximately real size. At the centre of the page is the head with its long, tubular mouth parts and two eyes. Down the page, the mosquito's thorax can be seen. Extending out from this are the front legs, the wings, the middle legs, the halteres (short modified wings that are used for balance during flight) and the hind legs. Below the thorax is the segmented abdomen.
Mosquito (UEB Contracted)
by RnibThis is a picture of a mosquito viewed from the top and facing towards the top of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Just down the page, there is a silhouette of the mosquito at approximately real size. At the centre of the page is the head with its long, tubular mouth parts and two eyes. Down the page, the mosquito's thorax can be seen. Extending out from this are the front legs, the wings, the middle legs, the halteres (short modified wings that are used for balance during flight) and the hind legs. Below the thorax is the segmented abdomen.
Mosquito (UEB Uncontracted)
by RnibThis is a picture of a mosquito viewed from the top and facing towards the top of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Just down the page, there is a silhouette of the mosquito at approximately real size. At the centre of the page is the head with its long, tubular mouth parts and two eyes. Down the page, the mosquito's thorax can be seen. Extending out from this are the front legs, the wings, the middle legs, the halteres (short modified wings that are used for balance during flight) and the hind legs. Below the thorax is the segmented abdomen.
Moth (UEB Contracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis is a picture of a moth viewed from the top and facing toward the top of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Just down the page, there is a silhouette of the moth at approximately real size. At the top centre of the page are the moth's antennae (feelers) leading down to the head, where its two large eyes can be found. Down the page, the moth's thorax is shown with three legs to either side. Below this are the light and dark patterned wings folded together in a resting position and obscuring the moth's body.
Mountain Animals (Saving Wildlife)
by Sonya NewlandMountain Animals looks at efforts to save the animals that have learned to survive in the world's harsh mountain regions -- high among the peaks and in the forested mountain slopes.It is part of the Saving Wildlife series, which investigates the world's endangered species in the context of their different environments.
Muscarinic Receptors (Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology #208)
by Allison D. Fryer, Arthur Christopoulos and Neil M. NathansonMuscarinic acetylcholine receptors have played a key role in the advancement of knowledge of pharmacology and neurotransmission since the inception of studies in these fields, and the effects of naturally occurring drugs acting on muscarinic receptors were known and exploited for both therapeutic and non-therapeutic purposes for hundreds of years before the existence of the receptors themselves was recognized. This volume presents a broad yet detailed review of current knowledge of muscarinic receptors that will be valuable both to long-time muscarinic investigators and to those new to the field. It describes the detailed insights that have been obtained on the structure, function, and cell biology of muscarinic receptors. This volume also describes physiological analyses of muscarinic receptors and their roles in regulating the function of the brain and of a variety of peripheral tissues. This volume shows how the study of muscarinic receptors continues to provide new and surprising insights not just to the cholinergic system but to the broad areas of neurobiology, cell biology, pharmacology, and therapeutics.
Mushrooms: The natural and human world of British fungi (British Wildlife Collection)
by Peter MarrenMushrooms, the first of a major new series of books on British natural history, provides a remarkable insight into the natural and human world of fungi. Peter Marren, in his inimitable, relaxed style, guides the reader through the extraordinary riches of this often overlooked group, from the amazing diversity of forms and lifestyles that populate the fungal landscape, to the pursuit of edible fungi for the pot, and the complexities of identification thrown up by our modern understanding of DNA. Throughout the book, the author tells a story rich in detail about how we have come to appreciate and, in some cases, fear the mushrooms and toadstools that are such an integral part of the changing seasons. Marren also provides a refreshingly candid view of our attempts to name species, the role of fungi in ecosystems, and our recent efforts to record and conserve them.
Muslimische Patienten pflegen: Praxisbuch für Betreuung und Kommunikation
by Alexandra Bose Jeanette TerpstraIn Deutschland leben ca. 4 Millionen Muslime und die Zahl der älteren Migranten steigt. So versorgen beruflich Pflegende immer häufiger kranke und pflegebedürftige Menschen, die einen anderen kulturellen Hintergrund haben. In der medizinischen und pflegerischen Betreuung kommt es zwischen Migranten und Pflegepersonal durch die kulturellen Unterschiede oft zu Konfliktsituationen und Störungen im Behandlungs- und Stationsablauf. Auslöser sind Stereotype, Unwissenheit und Verständigungsschwierigkeiten.Die Autorinnen unterstützen mit dieser Praxisfibel einen konfliktfreien Umgang mit muslimischen Migranten. An einzelnen Fallsituationen aus dem Klinik- und Pflegealltag werden Probleme dargestellt, kulturelle Hintergründe erläutert und Handlungsanregungen vorgeschlagen. Pflegende erhalten konkrete Tipps wie sie häufig auftretende Stress- und Konfliktsituationen mit muslimischen Patienten meistern. Das Kapitel über die Grundlagen der islamischen Kultur, z.B. zum Wertesystem, Rituale, Rollenverhalten, Krankheitsverständnis, fördert das Verständnis für die andere Kultur und hilft Konflikten vorzubeugen. Einfach und praktisch: Ein speziell entwickelter Anamnesebogen für muslimische Patienten erleichtert es Pflegenden schon bei der Aufnahme auf die besonderen Bedürfnisse einzugehen und eine konfliktfreie Betreuung in der Einrichtung vorzubereiten. Ein Glossar erläutert die wichtigsten islamischen Begriffe. Für beruflich Pflegende im Krankenhaus und in Pflegeeinrichtungen, die sich auf die Bedürfnisse von Migranten einlassen möchten. Geeignet für die interne Fortbildung, die Praxisanleitung aber auch für den Sozialdienst und ehrenamtliche Besuchsdienste.
My Favorite Mistake: An A Circuit Novel (The A Circuit)
by Catherine Hapka Georgina BloombergTommi, Kate, and Zara are well established in the world of elite horse showing. But being a pro in your sport doesn't mean you're a pro in your social life.Tommi, the billionaire heiress, is training a young horse to prove to her father that she can make horses a real career. But when her new beau, Alex, convinces her to skip a horse show in order to party in the Hamptons, the results could be disastrous. Meanwhile, Zara, the celebutante wild child is finally taking her riding seriously. Until the new "nanny" her dad hires while he's touring in Europe threatens to upstage Zara's party girl status. And then there's Kate. She doesn't have money to burn like the other girls, but she does have Fitz, the barn's resident hot guy. But Kate's perfectionist tendencies threaten to get in the way of her relationship and her riding when her friends suspect she has an eating disorder. The parties are hot, the riding is intensely competitive, and the social drama spills from the parties right into the show ring.
Mysteries According to Humphrey: Mysteries According To Humphrey; Winter According To Humphrey; Secrets According To Humphrey; Imagination According To Humphrey (Humphrey Ser. #8)
by Betty G. BirneyTo celebrate his tenth birthday the whole Humphrey series has a smart new livery, repositioning him alongside perennial favourites such as Winnie-the-Pooh and Paddington.When Humphrey's teacher, Mrs Brisbane, doesn't come to school, he is unsqueakably worried. Then a supply teacher, the mysterious Mr E, arrives and everything changes. Class is fun, but are Humphrey's classmates learning anything? And what had happened to their wonderful teacher? Humphrey has his paws full as he tries to gather clues to solve the mystery, and then, on Halloween, everything is revealed . . .Praise for Humphrey:'An effective exploration of the joys and pains of making and keeping friends, which will strike a chord with many children.' Daily Telegraph'A charming, feel-good tale.' Irish Times'Humphrey's matter-of-fact, table-level view of the world is alternately silly and profound and Birney captures his unique blend of innocence and earnestness.' Publisher's Weekly'Humphrey, a delightful, irresistible character, is big hearted, observant and creative.' Booklist
Mystery Horse
by Jane SmileyWhen Abby Lovitt gets to work at her family's ranch, she can hardly believe her luck. True Blue is a beauty, a dapple grey, and he needs a new home - his owner was tragically killed in a car crash, and no one has claimed him. Her father is wary, as always. But Abby is smitten. True Blue is a sweetheart, and whenever Abby calls out, "Blue, Blue, how are you?" he whinnies back.But sometimes True Blue seems, well . . . spooked. He paces, and always seems to be looking for something. Or someone. Abby starts to wonder about True Blue's owner. What was she like? What did she look like? And what are the strange whispers Abby sometimes hears when she's with him?
Mythos Determinismus: Wieviel erklärt uns die Hirnforschung?
by Brigitte FalkenburgAus Sicht von Neurobiologen regiert das neuronale Geschehen im Kopf unser Bewusstsein. Als Physikerin und Philosophin hinterfragt die Autorin in diesem Buch die Aussagen von Hirnforschern und stellt fest, dass die Neurobiologie an längst überholten mechanistischen Vorstellungen festhält und dadurch zu Fehlschlüssen über den menschlichen Geist und den freien Willen gelangt. Der Band liefert die Grundzüge einer Wissenschaftstheorie der Hirnforschung und weist damit den Weg zu einem differenzierteren Naturverständnis und Menschenbild.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Stories Of Animals Behaving Badly (National Geographic Kids Chapters)
by Aline Alexander Newman National Geographic KidsThis is the first in a series of 4 books that will tell the true and hilarious stories of animals that love hijinks. In this book you'll meet 3 naughty animals, including Fu Manchu, the orangutan escape artist.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Stories Of Amazing Animal Heroes (National Geographic Kids Chapters)
by Elizabeth Carney National Geographic KidsThe first in a line of Animal Rescues chapter books, Dog Finds Lost Dolphins will be a tale you'll not soon forget. In this charming and awe-inspiring story you'll meet Cloud, the black lab with a nose for rescue. She's the only dog certified to sniff out stranded dolphins. Cloud can sniff out a dolphin over a mile off the coast of the Florida Keys. She's even become friends with them, waiting on the dock for them to pop up and give her a kiss. This and two more amazing stories are so engaging, readers will never want to put the book down! National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Stories Of Amazing Animal Rescues (National Geographic Kids Chapters)
by Kelly Milner Halls National Geographic KidsFollow the journey of Nitro, a tiger kept in captivity in Kansas. His story starts when the county sheriffs visited a Kansas property and decided to confiscate all big cats from their owner. Lions were sent to the Detroit Zoo, and Nitro and his friend Apache went to the Carolina Tiger Rescue. As Nitro was adjusting to his new home, things went terribly wrong. Fever broke out, and he lost his sight. With the help of his rescuers, his friend Apache, and a lot of patience and love, blind Nitro was given a whole new way to "see". Nitro became the keepers' and visitors' favorite. Filled with gorgeous photographs, sidebars, and fun facts, Tiger in Trouble! is sure to captivate all big cats lovers. Kids will learn great tips about these fascinating creatures and how to contribute to their conservation. Stories in this books also include: • Ethereal's survival story: the white albino bat • Susie, Bob, and Caleb: The Three Monkeyteers This book will capture the hearts of animal lovers everywhere, as they will love reading the true stories of humans saving the lives of amazing animals. Releases simultaneously in Reinforced Library Binding: 978-1-4263-1079-9 , $14.90/$16.95 CanE-book: 978-1-4263-1080-5 , $5.99/$5.99 Can National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. From the Trade Paperback edition.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: Crocodile Encounters: and More True Stories of Adventures with Animals (National Geographic Kids Chapters)
by Brady Barr Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld National Geographic KidsThe first in a line of adventures within the National Geographic Kids Chapters series, Crocodile Encounters will surely prove to be one of the most exciting.
Natural Fabrications: Science, Emergence and Consciousness (The Frontiers Collection)
by William SeagerThe spectacular success of the scientific enterprise over the last four hundred years has led to the promise of an all encompassing vision of the natural world. In this elegant picture, everything we observe is based upon just a few fundamental processes and entities. The almost infinite variety and complexity of the world is thus the product of emergence. But the concept of emergence is fraught with controversy and confusion. This book ponders the question of how emergence should be understood within the scientific picture, and whether a complete vision of the world can be attained that includes consciousness.