Risks and Decisions for Conservation and Environmental Management (Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation)

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Emphasizing the philosophy of uncertainty and the frailties of human psychology when people are confronted with risky situations, this book describes how to conduct a thorough environmental risk assessment. Technical methods are provided to help make assessments more objective and less prone to the biases of those involved in the assessment. Consideration is given to the way in which both subjective beliefs and technical analysis may be used to make better informed decisions.

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This book outlines how to conduct a complete environmental risk assessment. The first part documents the psychology and philosophy of risk perception and assessment, introducing a taxonomy of uncertainty and the importance of context. It provides a critical examination of the use and abuse of expert judgement and goes on to outline approaches to hazard identification and subjective ranking that account for uncertainty and context. The second part of the book describes technical tools that can assist risk assessments to be transparent and internally consistent. These include interval arithmetic, ecotoxicological methods, logic trees and Monte Carlo simulation. These methods have an established place in risk assessments in many disciplines and their strengths and weaknesses are explored. The last part of the book outlines some new approaches, including p-bounds and information-gap theory, and describes how quantitative and subjective assessments can be used to make transparent decisions.

Environmental Risk Management (Business & Environment Practitioner Series)

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Environmental Risk Management (Business & Environment Practitioner Series)
Paul Pritchard
Manufacturer: Earthscan Publications Ltd.
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1853835986

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The publication considers recent developments in environmental risk management as they relate to commercial organizations, including risk transfer through insurance, and characterization of risks based on the hazard-pathway-receptor principles and site specific factors. A tiered approach to assessment and management of property related risks is discussed. The outcomes of environmental pre-acquisition studies complement consideration of contaminated land and fire related risks.
Checklists and case studies assist in review and assessment of environmental risks. Guidance is offered for decision-making under uncertainty, showing the potential of tools such as Monte Carlo analysis and fuzzy logic, and leading to a review of risk assessment and management frameworks.
An accessible and valuable reference for those in occupational hygiene, safety, quality personnel and operational managers

Risk, Uncertainty, and Rational Action (Risk, Society, and Policy Series)

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Risk, Uncertainty, and Rational Action (Risk, Society, and Policy Series)
Ortwin Renn , Eugene A. Rosa , and Thomas Webler
Manufacturer: Earthscan Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1853837709

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Though many separation processes are available for use in todays analytical laboratory, chromatographic methods are the most widely used. The applications of chromatography have grown explosively in the last four decades, owing to the development of new techniques and to the expanding need of scientists for better methods of separating complex mixtures. With its comprehensive, unified approach, this book will greatly assist the novice in need of a reference to chromatographic techniques, as well as the specialist suddenly faced with the need to switch from one technique to another.

High Performance Liquid Chromatography: Fundamental Principles & Practice

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High Performance Liquid Chromatography: Fundamental Principles & Practice

Manufacturer: CRC
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ASIN: 0751400769

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High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) has long been recognized as one of the most useful and versatile analytical techniques. It has now progressed from being a highly expensive method of analysis to a routine technique with wide applications. Consequently there is a requirement in many chemistry and chemistry-related courses for students to acquire a detailed understanding of the principles and practice of HPLC. Written in a manner suitable for undergraduate students studying analytical chemistry and learning about chromatographic analytical techniques applied to pharmaceutical analysis, biochemistry and related disciplines, High-performance Liquid Chromatography: Fundamental Principles and Practice introduces the fundamentals of HPLC. Loosely structured in three parts, the text begins with a thorough introduction of the subject and then progresses through the essential knowledge of the instrumentation needed for HPLC. The final part covers with the applications of HPLC in real-world situations. Developed by a team of international experts from a wide cross-section of disciplines, the text is relevant to a wide range of courses.

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Hplc and Ce Principles and Practice
Andrea Weston , and Phyllis R. Brown
Manufacturer: Academic Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0121366405

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HPLC and CE: Principles and Practice presents the latest information on the most powerful separation techniques available: high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and capillary electrophoresis (CE). Fundamental theory, instrumentation, modes of operation, and optimization of separations are presented in a concise, non-technical style to help the user in choosing the appropriate technique quickly and accurately. Well- illustrated and containing convenientend-of-chapter summaries of the major concepts, the book provides in-depth coverage of trouble-shooting, improvement of resolution, data manipulation, selectivity, and sensitivity.
Graduate students, technicians, and researchers who must use separations with little or no background in analytical chemistry can overcome separation anxiety and get started in obtaining the best possible separations in minimal time. The book will alsobe useful to analytical chemists who need a better understanding of theory and processes.

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* Fully up-to-date information on both HPLC and CE includes troubleshooting and comparisons of the two techniques
* Applicable to a wide variety of separation problems
* Covers basic concepts governing any separation as well as instrumentation and how to use it
* Helps the user to obtain optimal resolution in minimal time
* Contains information on special procedures such as chiral separations, affinity chromatography, and sample preparation
* Includes information on upcoming trends such as miniaturization
* Major concepts in each chapter are organized to allow access to information easily and quickly
* Contains practical bibliography for accessing the literature

Introduction to Analytical Gas Chromatography: History, Principles, and Practice (Chromatographic Science)

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Introduction to Analytical Gas Chromatography: History, Principles, and Practice (Chromatographic Science)
John A. Perry
Manufacturer: Marcel Dekker Inc
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Principles and Practice of Chromatography

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Principles and Practice of Chromatography
Robert L. (ed) Pecsok
Manufacturer: Wiley
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000J4UR96

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Principles and practice of chromatography
L Zechmeister
Manufacturer: J. Wiley & sons
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0007F2ILW

Principles and Practice of Gas Chromatography

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Principles and Practice of Gas Chromatography
Robert L. (editor) Pecsok
Manufacturer: Chapman & Hall
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0000CKEMR

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Principles and practice of gas chromatography
Robert L Pecsok
Manufacturer: Wiley
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PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY

Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000I04MJ2

Principles and Practice of Spectroscopic Calibration (Chemical Analysis: A Series of Monographs on Analytical Chemistry and Its Applications)

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Principles and Practice of Spectroscopic Calibration (Chemical Analysis: A Series of Monographs on Analytical Chemistry and Its Applications)
Howard Mark
Manufacturer: Wiley-Interscience
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0471546143

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Dealing with the principles of calibration—both the theoretical and mathematical constructs which relate features of calibration equations to the physical phenomena that affect instruments and samples used on generating information. Among derivations in leading spectroscopic and statistical literature, numerous necessary mathematical derivations have been specifically designed for this book. Covers the practical aspects of generating a calibration equation including how to recognize and deal with various types of problems affecting calibration dataset, relating theoretical ideas, and their affect on data and how to deal with unusual situations.

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The rapid rate at which the field of digital picture processing has grown in the past five years had necessitated extensive revisions and the introduction of topics not found in the original edition.

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A classic of image processing!.......2002-10-15

This is a historic book which helped define the field of image processing. It has clarity and it presents the basic issues in a superb manner. Although it is somewhat dated now, it will still be useful to those who wish to look at the historical development of the field.

Delivering Digital Images: Cultural Heritage Resources for Education Volume 1: The Museum Educational Site Licensing Project (Museum Educational Site Licensing Project, Vol 1)

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Delivering Digital Images: Cultural Heritage Resources for Education Volume 1: The Museum Educational Site Licensing Project (Museum Educational Site Licensing Project, Vol 1)

Manufacturer: Getty Trust Publications: J. Paul Getty Museum
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0892365099

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This pioneering two-year project explored the legal, technical, and practical issues involved in using digital images of museum collections for educational purposes. The report includes essays by project participants for the fourteen museums and universities that participated in this project,
and recommends terms and conditions for distributing digital museum images via the Internet and university campus networks.

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Digital Picture Processing: Volume 1
Azriel; Kak, Avinash C. Rosefeld
Manufacturer: Academic Press
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000LZCKM0

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"The Lady or the Tiger?" Which door did she choose?

A fun collection of fantastic imaginative stories.

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The Lady or the Tiger and Other Short Stories (Tor Classics)
Frank Stockton
Manufacturer: Tor Classics
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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The Most Dangerous Game

ASIN: 0812519566

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Enter a magical realm of fantasy and adventure....a world of brave heroes, daring quests, and fabulous monsters!A sleepy village is thrown into a flurry when the local man-eating monster decides to pay a call in "The Griffin and the Minor Canon."A gentle beekeeper undertakes a dangerous journey to solve a sorcerer's mysterious riddle in "The Bee-man of Orn."Having angered the ruthless king of a faraway land, a young hero is forced to face the ultimate challenge....choose "The Lady, or the Tiger"?And re-enter the tiger's arena with "The Discourager of Hesitancy"--the rare and difficult continuation of "The Lady, or the Tiger"!These are but some of the timeless tales in this collection by a master American storyteller!

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Includes: The Lady or the Tiger?, The Magic Egg, His Wife's Deceased Sister, The Widow's Cruise, Captain Eli's Best Ear, Love Before Breakfast, The Staying Power of Sir Rohan, A Piece of Red Calico, The Christmas Wreck, My Well and What Came Out of It, Mr. Tolman, My Unwilling Neighbor, Our Archery Club, and The Stories of the Three Burglars

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"The Lady or the Tiger?" Which door did she choose?.......2004-02-03

In "The Lady or the Tiger," Frank Stockton intended to make readers believe that the princess chose the door with the tiger behind it because she seemed like the type of person who would rather see her lover die than marry another woman. After all, she is semi-barbarian. Maybe if she weren't semi-barbarian, she'd choose the door with the lady whom she hated behind it. She chose the tiger's door because she was jealous. She saw her lover and the woman speaking and trading glances, which obviously creates jealousy. Ultimately, jealousy makes everyone seek revenge, which is why the princess chose the tiger as her lover and the woman's punishment. This short-story was a good read. However, the movie that compliments the story is absolutely horrible. I wouldn't recommend it. Which door would you have chosen: the lady or the tiger?

A fun collection of fantastic imaginative stories........2003-07-07

I regret waiting until I was 31 to read this gem. It appears this book has been well read and well recognized the world over for some reason or other. I never have heard of it until I picked it up in a second hand book store. I sure am glad I did.
Stockton wrote in the late 1800s to early 1900s. His works, mostly fiction, tell stories of the oddest occurences and strangest events. However, they are amusing and linger in the readers mind and heart, making his writing resilient.
I haven't shared these stories with my students yet, but I certainly plan on doing so. The title story and it's sequel are great reads, but I also found The Griffon and the Minor Canon to be just as entertaining. Our Archery Club will also stick with me for a long time to come.
Stockton's style is excellent. He creates complex plots surrounding profound paradox and irony. This is appealing for its witty impact and satirical humor. His characters are genuine, colorful and memorable.
Stockton also demands a little more than an attentive audience with his readers. He penned interactive literature with the title story and its sequel, but also demands that listeners or readers be thinkers. He tends to tuck moral and ethical principles in his stories as well, but this does not make them preachy in any way.
The copy I have is an older publication of this mass market paperback edition. I would like to find a collection of Stockton's stories in an anthology, but I'm not sure one exists. I believe that everybody should read Stockton's work and that he should be remembered as one of America's best authors of adolescent literature.

Excellent Reading.......2003-01-25

Most people are aware of Stockton's Lady or the Tiger story, but many are not aware of the story's sequel, The Discourager of Hesitancy. That's the reason that I got the book, but the other stories in it are fantastic. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes well written, imaginative stories. Frank Stockton's humor is terrific.

Loved it!.......2001-12-18

I had to read "Lady or the Tiger" for Language Arts, and then write a possible ending to it. I think it was the most amusing project I've ever had to do, it gave me thousands of ideas and I wanted to write down each and every one.
It really got my brain running and I still have ideas for how to make my ending better, and more believable...(somehow I changed this story to sci-fi with my ending.. but it will make 100% sense when I'm done with it)

A Teacher's Perspective.......2001-07-29

While not all of the stories in this book count as great literature by today's standards (although some certainly do), the title story in this collection is seriously thought provoking. Some of the best discussions in my 8th grade English class were spurred on by "The Lady or the Tiger," which is an excellent story to use to further the development of critical thinking skills. It also serves as a literary Rorshach test, promoting self exploration and evaluation. Frank Stockton obviously respected children's ability to think for themselves, and his appreciation for the intelligence of the young clearly comes through in these stories. I enjoyed reading this one when I was a teenager, and love passing it on to my students. If somehow, you have missed reading this, I highly recommend it.

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The Lady Or The Tiger And Other Stories
Frank R. Stockton
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1432605208

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1887. Thonias Hewlings Stockton, clergyman, wrote fantastic tales for children under the pen name Frank R. Stockton. He also wrote books for adults. Among his amusing books for children Rudder Grange is the best known. The Lady and the Tiger is one of his most popular works. Contents: The Lady, or the Tiger?; The Transferred Ghost; The Spectral Mortgage; Our Archery Club; That Same Old 'Coon; His Wife's Deceased Sister; Our Story; Mr. Tolman; On the Training of Parents; Our Fire-Screen; A Piece of Red Calico; and Every Man His Own Letter-Writer. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

The lady or the tiger? :b and other stories (Airmont classic)

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The lady or the tiger? :b and other stories (Airmont classic)
Frank Richard Stockton
Manufacturer: Airmont Pub. Co
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