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The Sonoran Desert Tortoise: Natural History, Biology, And Conservation (Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Studies in Natural History)
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This book presents the first comprehensive summary of the natural history, biology, and conservation of the Sonoran and Sinaloan desert tortoises. Most previous knowledge of desert tortoises comes from studies of Mohave Desert populations in California and Nevada. However, the ecology, physiology, and behavior of these northern populations are quite different from those of their southern, Sonoran Desert, and tropical cousins, which have been studied much less. In The Sonoran Desert Tortoise, Thomas R. Van Devender gathers together decades of research on tortoise populations in Arizona and Sonora, Mexico. As the only comprehensive book on the desert tortoise, this volume gathers a vast amount of information for scientists, veterinarians, and resource managers while also remaining useful to general readers who keep desert tortoises as backyard pets.
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Look Out For Crows Baby Tortoise!.......2004-05-27
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Bimetallic catalysts: Discoveries, concepts, and applications
John H Sinfelt
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Introduction to Möbius Differential Geometry (London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series)
Udo Hertrich-Jeromin
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This introduction to the conformal differential geometry of surfaces and submanifolds covers those aspects of the geometry of surfaces that only refer to an angle measurement, but not to a length measurement. Different methods (models) are presented for analysis and computation. Various applications to areas of current research are discussed, including discrete net theory and certain relations between differential geometry and integrable systems theory.
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This book introduces the reader to the geometry of surfaces and submanifolds in the conformal n-sphere. Various models for M_bius geometry are presented: the classical projective model, the quaternionic approach, and an approach that uses the Clifford algebra of the space of homogeneous coordinates of the classical model; the use of 2-by-2 matrices in this context is elaborated. For each model in turn applications are discussed. Topics comprise conformally flat hypersurfaces, isothermic surfaces and their transformation theory, Willmore surfaces, orthogonal systems and the Ribaucour transformation, as well as analogous discrete theories for isothermic surfaces and orthogonal systems. Certain relations with curved flats, a particular type of integrable system, are revealed. Thus this book will serve both as an introduction to newcomers (with background in Riemannian geometry and elementary differential geometry) and as a reference work for researchers.
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Good book with ideas still useful today .......2007-08-13
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The same forces transforming our economy and society were about to transform war as well
The biggest problem for democracies in relation to the military - Democratic armies cannot win wars without popular support/ consensus, but crises could arise faster than consensus could form. The military had to shift from an orientation toward space to an orientation toward time
The shape of tomorrow would be determined by economic, not military, warfare - nations becoming more economically interdependent
Knowledge is a factor of production which is versatile and inexhaustible unlike material finite resources therefore it may be used by both sides of the war
War success increasingly lies in the capacity for acquiring, generating, distributing, and applying knowledge strategically and operationally
Agriculture became the womb of war for two reasons. It enabled communities to produce and store an economic surplus worth fighting over. And it hastened the development of the state. Together these provided the preconditions for what we now call warfare
Past armies varied greatly in size, capability, moral, leadership quality and training. Weapons were unstandardized, and fighting was mostly close combat
Total war is waged politically, economically, culturally, and propagandistically, and the entire society converted into a single war machine. Total war blurred or completely eliminated the distinction between military and civilian targets
Mutually assured destruction
Poorly paid draftees armies reduce the incentive for technological substitution
If armies consist of more highly paid professionals, robots become a battlefield bargain
The spread of chemical, biological, and nuclear arms in the world is also likely to promote robotization by creating battlefields just too toxic for human soldiers. Robotic warriors can be custom designed to perform in just such environments
Robots did the work but humans made the decisions
Another feature of autonomous robots is speed. They can make decisions at faster than human rates, a key capability as warfare accelerates
The problem with remotely controlled robotic weapons is that they depend on vulnerable communications that link humans to them. If communication breaks down, disrupted, sabotaged or manipulated by the enemy, the robot becomes useless or potentially self destructive. If the ability to sense data, interpret it, and make decisions is embedded in the weapon itself, the communication links are internalized and more secure
*The implementation of total automation in warfare by means of robotization changes the relationship among the parts of the war machine specifically among the public and the state. Robotization removes the human aspect of war, the draftees and therefore reduces public patriotism and therefore support for the warfare. With zero cost in human life 2 scenarios may occur - 1 lost of public concern regarding any battle or war waged, 2 increase in unopposed criticism by the public to the states with regards to battle or war waged and increased focus of the opponent as victims rather than enemies. This occurs because the opponents casualty is not counter balanced by our own casualty and even the notion of risking human life is unavailable. Because of this, war is may not be morally justified if the opponents innocent public is killed. The war itself may not be justified if without public support to its necessity
The state therefore in a effort to reduce public opposition may 1 keep battles and warfare hidden from public view 2 increase military propaganda techniques
The new communication networks favor democratic nations - permits users to communicate among themselves at all levels of the hierarchy, precisely what totalitarian systems may not want
SIX WRENCHES THAT TWIST THE MIND - THE MEDIA BATTLEFIELD
1 the atrocity accusation
2 hyperbolic inflation of the stakes involved in a battle or war
3 demonization and/or dehumanization of the opponent
4 polarization "Those who are not with us are against us"
5 the claim of divine sanction
6 propaganda that discredits the other side's propaganda - its aim is to produce wholesale, as distinct from retail, disbelief
List of military propaganda techniques designed to exploit the mass media to sway mass emotion in mass society
Adding commercially available smart technology to old weapons can transform them into intelligent weapons at peanut prices that even impoverished armies can afford
Efforts at preventing the spread of mass-destructive weapons were based on ten key assumptions:
1 The new weapons could be monopolized by a few strong nations
2 Nations seeking such arms would have to produce their own
3 Small nations, in general, lacked the necessary resources
4 Only a few weapons or types would meet the definition of weapons of mass destruction
5 These weapons depended on a handful of raw materials that were monitorable and controllable
6 They also depended on a few specific, indentifiable technologies whose spread could also be watched and controlled
7 The actual number of secrets needed to prevent proliferation would also be small in number
8 Regulatory agencies could collect and disseminate information for use by the world nuclear industry without revealing knowledge that would help arms proliferators
9 Existing nations would remain stable and not break apart
10 Nation-states were the only possible proliferators
While interdependence may create bonds between nations, it also makes the world far more complicated. Interdependence means that Country A cannot take an action without triggering consequences and reaction in countries B, C, D, and so on
Some countries are hypo-connected to the rest of the world while others are hyper-connected.
War and peace forms pose a moral question. Apart from trying to withhold certain kinds of technical knowledge from potential troublemakers, it may be sensible for most technologically advanced nations to actually provide technical know how to less than friendly states. If some pariah state succeeds in developing weapons of mass destruction do we want the government to keep the weapon under careful control, lest it fall into unauthorized hands. If so, should we make control technologies available to it.
Government is under de facto control local business interest
Insightful and interesting speculations But our Reality since the book was written is more complicated.......2006-04-27
This is a very good and interesting book. It has many human interest stories including that of the Tofflers meeting with the late Don Morelli, a veteran of Vietnam who was to unfortunately die shortly afterward of cancer. Morelli's insights into the changing nature of the battlefield, of the importance that communications, information, quality people ,Intelligence would have on ' third wave' warfare are an important part of this book. Another important military figure Donn Starry also contributes to the major insights of the book. After investigating the turnaround tank- battle at Kuneitra in the Golan Heights in the Yom Kippur War he came to understand the importance of 'taking the initiative in battle' even when defending- and how those the initiative however outnumbered and outgunned are capable of determining the battle.
These insights fit into the Tofflers' larger framework insights about how after the Agricultural Wave, and the Industrial Wave we have entered the Wave of Information and Knowledge- and how the means of Warfare change in accordance with the Dominant mode of the historical time.
The Tofflers are not however dogmatic and schematic. They lay out possibilities for future transformations in warfare, from star- wars scenarios to those in which robot- soldiers shape the battlefields of the future. They talk about all kinds of interesting possibilities from 'niche wars' to global conflagrations initiated by 'crazy states'.
But my sense is that the outline of possibilities, and the raising of interesting ideas and scenarios is somehow today less vital than the analysis of the specific ' war - situation' or 'war - situations' Mankind finds itself in. Their book was published before 9/11 before the rise of an Islamic Fundamentalist global Terror threat which amounts to a Clash of Civilizations with the West.
The Tofflers have written an interesting book ( As they always do) but one which more than a decade after its publication does not provide a nitty- gritty analysis of our specific ' war- situation'.
"To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill".......2005-04-01
Over the years I have read several of Toffler's excellent books.He has a marvelous talent to put logical thinking to work and reveal what is really happening right before our eyes;and most of all,explain it.It seems that it is a case of that old adage "can't see the woods for the trees."Any reader of Toffler is well aware of the First,Second and Third waves;and what he does in this book is to show how war is affected by the Third wave principles of change. As one reads this book,the reader should keep in mind that it was published in 1993- that's 13 years ago,and much of the thoughts and research probably took place sometime before that.It is a credit to Toffler's skill to read the book now and to see how dead on the mark he is.
The big thing that comes out in this book is that the whole world has not gone through these three waves;in fact some countries have barely entered into the first wave.All countries must try to get along regardless which wave they are in.Also some countries are operating in the first wave in some things,others in the second wave and even in the third wave in others.This is summed up in what Toffler describes as "A World Trisected."
When war is involved ,it is a matter of life and death,and if one does not adapt they will end up on the scrapheap of history.
This book opens ones eyes to so many things that are going on today.It is little wonder that the United Nations,which was formed during the second wave and continues to operate that way;that it has essentially been useless in dealing with terrorism around the world.One should also keep in mind that our governments and political systems along with our legal,criminal and justice systems were also developed for the second wave and continue to dwell there.
"You may not be interested in war,but war is interested in you."
-Trotsky
WORTH GIVING IT A SHOT.......2004-10-08
This is an interesting book. I cannot I say I agree with the entire premise, but I did find it rather thought provoking and certainly worth considering. As always, I do have a problem with the author's absolutelisms, but hey, it is their book and they certainly have a right to their opinion. Of course books such as this will only be given their final worth with time. Sort of gives you good incentive to live to be about 200 years old, huh? Anyway, I have this one three stars simply as I did not feel it was their best work, and parts of it were sort of sloggy, but I do feel it is worth the time to read it and certainly ponder it.
Interesting, but not good enough.......2003-06-16
Reading this book was rather like going into a 400 page Newsweek article. Even though the theory about "waves" can seem appealing, the authors fail to provide a theorical framework for the ideas they propose. Ok, so the wars of the future will be different.. so what?
There's no explanation within the book that tries at least to determine what the causes of the future wars will be. It leaves the door open for any "random" cause to ignite a war.
Anyway, I could say the anecdothic style of the book makes it easy to read, but if you're looking for a more in-depth text about wars and their future implications, forget about this one.
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Useful, practical, beneficial, AND READABLE.......2003-12-12
Let's face it, if you're working with Jr. High kids, there's something that's a little funny in your wiring anyhow. And, I believe that this book is written perfectly for the Jr. High worker, whether full-time, part-time, volunteer, or potential youth worker. There's so much useful, beneficial information, and Kurt drives it home. I'm currently IM'ing another one of my jr. high staff, and telling him to pick it up! a MUST for everyone who works with jr. high!
Kurt Knows What He's Talking About!.......2002-01-26
Kurt's wisdom about this age group has been HUGELY valuable to me as I've led our jr. high ministry. No doubt this book is worth the read --- and then daring to put the ideas into practice to serve these amazing people called jr. high students!
A must read for Middle School/Junior High Leader.......2001-12-20
Kurt Johnston's book should be read by anyone who is in Youth Ministry, be they volunteer, parent or Pastor. He offers insights into all aspects of Junior High Ministry, including suggestions on recruiting volunteers and making them feel they are a viable part of the effort. He offers suggestion after suggestion on everything from games, to messages, to small groups, to special events. The section on creativity will help you think of being creative in a whole new light.
There are sound suggestions on how to build trust and relationships with students who are facing an awkward phase of life, realizing that not every student responds the same.
Most importantly this book will help you to show students that not only do you care about them, but Christ cares for them more than they know.
Give this book to your church's Youth Pastor, you will be glad you did.
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In this significant work, Kabbalist Rav Berg explains how readers can simply and easily tame the chaos in their lives with the tools found in the wisdom of the Kabbalah. According to the Kabbalah, chaos is not random, but rather, the result of an improper understanding of one's personal power and the spiritual system that can energize one's life. In truth, Berg notes, only human consciousness and the human mind can bring lasting order out of chaos. Taming Chaos offers an ancient methodology that provides access to a "bank" of positive energy designed to keep chaos at bay, even during the most unstable times. Drawing on the Kabbalah as a source of spiritual knowledge, Berg shows readers how to achieve self-improvement through spiritual realization.
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Practical and inspiring...........2006-04-18
First of all, I want to comment on the review that 'R D Kaiser' continues to post on anything published by the Berg's. YES, they ARE Rabbi's-it's just that many Orthodox and Conservative Jews view the Kabbalah Centre in a negative way-so they take their pot shots wherever they can.
This book is a simple and yet very practical insight into the world of removing chaos and negativity from your life. Rav Berg as usual does a good job in 'translating' the often difficult Hebraic Kabbalistic precepts into a 'user friendly' text. That is, in effect, ALL that the Berg's have done since day one regarding their books and study materials. I read books on Kabbalah from many sources, such as Rabbi Michael Laitman, Rav Ashlag, Gahl Sasson and Steve Weinstein, as well as from the Kabbalah Centre, and contrary to what Mr. Kaiser thinks (actually...he doesn't really articulate any reviews of the Berg's, only bashes them and suggests some VERY mediocre books on Kabbalah).
What has been my discovery is that ALL of the authors listed above do essentially say the same things, and relay the same messages...which is why I'm always uncertain as to why the Kabbalah Centre takes such a beating by it's OWN Jewish community....if people are changing their lives for the better, and they are learning the concepts of sharing, removing and squashing the ego, and the importance of helping others, WHAT IS WRONG ABOUT THAT? The Berg's have helped countless people change their lives and undergo a spiritual transformation. And this book is just another contribution, albeit an easy read, in the journey toward fullfillment.
Again, the Berg's basically take the ideas, concepts and precepts of Kabbalah and put it into terms that all of us can relate to. Some of it goes in deeper, and some of it is light-but I challenge anyone to compare the basic messages of 'Taming Chaos' or any books by the Berg's with any other book from a Rabbi on Kabbalah, and you will indeed see that the principles are the same.
HARNESS THE POWER!.......2005-12-29
Rav Berg is able to make the complex lessons of Kabbalah, easy to understand for everyone willing to listen. This book is a real treasure.
Rav Berg is able to teach the reader about Kabbalah, and how to make drastic changes in your life, for the better of yourself, your loved ones, and mankind in general.
If you've ever read books on Kabbalah before, you will love this book. It may be a little difficult for beginners to understand, but people with the basic of the basic knowledge, should have no trouble understanding this beautiful text.
Rav Berg is a great man, and I hope that you aren't persuaded by the negative things being said by the naysayers out there. This really can help your life!
Oh dear, more dreck published by this non-rabbi........2005-05-15
Oh dear, more dreck published by this non-rabbi. (The author claims to be a rabbi, but the Yeshiva he claims his ordination from denies that he is a rabbi.)
Like all of his other works, this one is full of terrible translations, censored and edited texts, and horrible commentary. Berg's "explanations" are rejected by all Jewish authorities, Orthodox and non-Orthodox, religious and academic. Berg is attempting to create a non-Jewish and for-profit version of Kabbalah, and it is just embarassing. Instead of reading his nonsense, please check out books on this subject by real authorities and good writers:
Read, for instance, "The Jewish Mystical Tradition", by Ben Zion Bokser; "Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism", by Gershom Scholem; "Zohar: Annotated & Explained" by Daniel Chanan Matt and Andrew Harvey
I would also suggest "The Wisdom of The Zohar: An Anthology of Texts", Ed. Isaiah Tishby, and translated from the Hebrew by David Goldstein.
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Ahlam Mosteghanemi's second novel picks up where Memory in the Flesh left off, with the story of love set in the battered and bruised Algeria of the1990s. Mosteghanemi takes her readers through the streets of suspicion and suspense, and the ups and downs of a forbidden love affair, through a story within a story, as a writer stuck in a loveless marriage to an important military man inadvertently writes what eventually comes true.
She begins - after a period of not writing - by penning the narrative of a mysterious man who courts the object of his desire through deceptive words, then she helplessly follows the path of her fictitious character only to find that the mystery man exists and it is he who has led her to his door and into his life. One twist leads to the next, as the question remains of which man the writer was destined to meet and fall in love with - the mysterious artist or the doomed journalist.
This lyrical adventure teases the reader with facts for fiction and fiction for facts. The backdrop of political chaos creates a sense of foreboding and fear for two powerless lovers. But where is reality and where is fantasy?
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From the supplier: Several machine shops may appear efficient and organized but they often resort to rescheduling as tools, operators and material flows interact. Indianapolis-based Automated Technology Assoc, supplier of real-time manufacturing execution software, is introducing a shopfloor control software package called the real-time threaded scheduler (RTTS). RTTS allows the direct scheduling of orders against available resources as soon as the order is entered.
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