Biology, Take Note!: Understanding Life

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Designed for a one or two semester non-majors course in introductory biology taught at most two and four-year colleges. This course typically fulfills a general education requirement, and rather than emphasizing mastery of technical topics, it focuses on the understanding of biological ideas and concepts, how they relate to real life, and appreciating the scientific methods and thought processes. Given the authors' work in and dedication to science education, this text's writing style, pedagogy, and integrated support package are all based on classroom-tested teaching strategies and learning theory. The result is a learning program that enhances the effectiveness & efficiency of the teaching and learning experience in the introductory biology course like no other before it.

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This volume covers the formation and biogeochemistry of a variety of important sediment types from their initial formation through their conversion (diagenesis) to sedimentary rocks. The volume deals with the chemical, mineralogical, and isotopic properties of sediments and sedimentary rocks and their use in interpreting the environment of formation and subsequent events in the history of sediments, and the nature of the ocean-atmosphere system through geological time.

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The present volume continues the philosophy of gathering contributions on diagenesis on behalf of those requiring such periodic literary surveys, namely, academics and practitioners (teachers, researchers, and oil and ore explorationists).

Diagenesis, III (Developments in Sedimentology)

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Diagenesis, III (Developments in Sedimentology)

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ASIN: 0444885161

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The present volume is an intellectual agglomeration covering a variety of topics in diagenesis. It starts with the diagenesis of marine pore waters and soft-sediment deformations, followed by two chapters on sandstones - one on climatic influence in terrestrial sandstone diagenesis and the other on the deep-sea volcaniclastic sandstones. Diagenesis of carbonates is treated next, with one chapter on compactional diagenesis and another devoted to a case study (Aymestry Limestone Beds, UK). There are two chapters on the origin and migration of oil: (a) maturation of organic matter, and (b) relation of diagenesis to mineralization and hydrocarbon reservoir development, followed by a chapter on sedimentary ore genesis - banded iron-formation. In conclusion there are two chapters on paleosols. This book will be of interest to geologists, geochemists and petroleum engineers.

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Early Diagenesis
Robert A. Berner
Manufacturer: Princeton University Press
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Marine Geochemistry

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Geochemistry of Marine Sediments

ASIN: 3540321438

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Since 1980 a considerable amount of scientific research dealing with geochemical processes in marine sediments has been carried out. This textbook summarizes the state of the art in this field of research. The topics comprise the examination of sedimentological and physical properties of the sedimentary solid phase, of pore water and pore water constituents, organic matter as the driving force of most microbiological processes, biotic and abiotic redox reactions, carbonates and stable isotopes as proxies for paleoclimate reconstruction, metal enrichments in ferromanganese nodules and crusts as well as in hot vents and cold seeps on the seafloor. A new chapter describes properties, occurrence and formation of gas hydrates in marine sediments. The textbook ends with a chapter on model conceptions and computer models to quantify processes of early diagenesis.

Carbonate Sediments and Their Diagenesis (Developments in Sedimentology)

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Essential to the Study of Carbonates

Carbonate Sediments and Their Diagenesis (Developments in Sedimentology)
Robin G C Bathurst
Manufacturer: Elsevier
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Microfacies of Carbonate Rocks: Analysis, Interpretation and Application

ASIN: 0444413510

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Paperback.

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Essential to the Study of Carbonates.......2001-04-25

I was introduced to this book as a student while taking Carbonate Sedimentology and Petrology. I found it to be the foundation of a great deal of knowledge for my studies. Complete and essential for anyone studying carbonates, the "Carbonate Bible."

Applied Carbonate Research Program. Technical series. Contribution

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Applied Carbonate Research Program. Technical series. Contribution
Mary Jo Klosterman
Manufacturer: Applied Carbonate Research Program
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Applied Sandstone Diagenesis: Practical Petro-Graphic Solutions for a Variety of Common Exploration

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Applied Sandstone Diagenesis: Practical Petro-Graphic Solutions for a Variety of Common Exploration

Manufacturer: Sepm Society for Sedimentary
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 1565760743

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Combining theory and applications, this book deals with the modelling of materials properties and phenomena at atomic level.
The first part provides an overview of the state of the art of computational solid state physics. Emphasis is given on the understanding of approximations and their consequences regarding the accuracy of the results. This part of the book also deals as a guide to find the best method for a given purpose.
The second part offers a potpourri of interesting topical applications, showing what can be achieved by computational modelling. Here the possibilities and the limits of the methods are stressed.
A CD-ROM supplies various demo programmes of applications.

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Graduate level solid state physics.......2004-08-06

A quantum mechanical derivation of material properties for various solid state applications. You need to have a good background in quantum mechanics and at least one course in solid state physics prior to using the book.

Much of the text talks about various potentials one can use or find to represent multibody interactions. Because the general QM problem cannot be solved exactly, many approaches to finding suitable potentials have arisen. Like Hartree-Fock, LDA, tight binding and pseudopotentials.

Several papers relate to the study of solid surfaces. There are various molecular dynamics simulations presented. The motivation is often to study reactions on these surfaces.

The level of presentation is at the research journal level. Should be understandable to grad students in this field. The CD's code should be of great help to students wanting a quick ramp up into extending the simulations.

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The American government has been both miracle worker and villain in the developing world. From the end of World War II until the 1980s poor countries, including many in Africa and the Middle East, enjoyed a modicum of economic growth. New industries mushroomed and skilled jobs multiplied, thanks in part to flexible American policies that showed an awareness of the diversity of Third World countries and an appreciation for their long-standing knowledge about how their own economies worked. Then during the Reagan era, American policy changed. The definition of laissez-faire shifted from "Do it your way" to an imperial "Do it our way." Growth in the developing world slowed, income inequalities skyrocketed, and financial crises raged. Only East Asian economies resisted the strict prescriptions of Washington and continued to boom. Why?

In Escape from Empire, Alice Amsden argues provocatively that the more freedom a developing country has to determine its own policies, the faster its economy will grow. America's recent inflexibility--as it has single-mindedly imposed the same rules, laws, and institutions on all developing economies under its influence--has been the backdrop to the rise of two new giants, China and India, who have built economic power in their own way.

Amsden describes the two eras in America's relationship with the developing world as "Heaven" and "Hell"--a beneficent and politically savvy empire followed by a dictatorial, ideology-driven one. What will the next American empire learn from the failure of the last? Amsden argues convincingly that the world--and the United States--will be far better off if new centers of power are met with sensible policies rather than hard-knuckled ideologies. But, she asks, can it be done?

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Madcap, Manic, Midrashic, and Fun!
The Old Diety Peddler
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The Gospel according to J. Neil Schulman
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Escape from Heaven
J. Neil Schulman
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ASIN: 1584451920

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"This is Duj Pepperman and you're on 680 K-TALK."

"Duj, this is God, calling from Heaven. I can't believe I got through. I'm one of your biggest fans!"

With this first-ever call-in from God, an L.A. radio talk-show host is sent on a mission from God that takes him to Heaven - then back to earth - on a rollercoaster adventure that includes meetings with the most famous celebrities in Heaven and on earth. Along the way he learns the origins of our universe, the meaning of life, and how the War between God and Satan will turn out. A comic journey that is bound to be compared to Swift's Gulliver's Travels and Shaw's Back to Methuselah.

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Madcap, Manic, Midrashic, and Fun!.......2003-02-03

This amazing--and FUNNY--book begins with the last earthly hours of radio talk show host Duj (rhymes with judge) Pepperman, as he receives an unheard of call-in from God, and is summoned home to heaven. There he receives an unexpected assignment and learns some surprising things about God, including the fact that God looks just like him. And that's just for starters.

Soon Duj is involved in the climactic battle of God and Satan, conducted as a political campaign, with assistance from some of the greatest minds in history, not least of which is a man author Schulman has always admired--Robert Heinlein. All this is related in snappy, irreverent dialogue that will keep you laughing. But there is more.

In fact, there is lots more, and I won't spoil it for you. Schulman turns all the major religions upside down and shakes them. His ideas about God, Jesus, Satan, Adam and Eve, are totally unorthodox. What is he doing? It sounds a lot like midrash--a kind of teaching story that Jewish scholars use to teach theological principles. What is he saying? That God is really, really good. That God took a tremendous risk in creation, and in giving us free will. That God wants us, his children to be free and creative and--well--godlike.

Is Schulman a mystic, teaching us Kabbalah or Gnosis? Is he doing midrash cloaked in outrageous humor? Or is he just having fun? You will have to decide for yourself. And I hope you will. This is a marvelous book and I hope you will read it. Maybe more than once. Reviewed by Louis N. Gruber

The Old Diety Peddler.......2002-12-17

I read the first part of ESCAPE FROM HEAVEN for free on line. That's the way J. Neil Schulman hooks you in. You're reading along, enjoying the story, getting into it, than right at the most exciting part, he cuts your water off. Sort of like Tom Lehrer's "Old Dope Peddler":

He gives the kids free samples,
Because he knows full well
That today's young innocent faces
Will be tomorrow's clientele.

I'm not complaining, though. I just had to read the rest, because it was such a rollicking good story and funny as, uh, hell. I especially appreciated the little inside jokes and references for science fiction fans, libertarians and gunnies. It kept me glued to the screen until I had read it "cover" to "cover."

A couple of caveats; if you think you don't like anything but "hardcore" science fiction, this is probably not the J. Neil Schulman book for you. (Though I strongly recommend you give it a chance--hey, it's free.) Ditto, if you take your religion too seriously. (Schulman seems to agree with Heinlein's observation "One man's theology is another man's belly laugh." ESCAPE FROM HEAVEN has something to offend everyone's religious sensibilities, therefore plenty of belly laughs.

Journeymanlike.......2002-12-08

This is not Schulman's best work. Unfortunately he has never really come up to the standards set by his first novel, Alongside Night. This book is readable, but not great.

The Gospel according to J. Neil Schulman.......2002-08-31

I heartily recommend this book to all those who love Robert Heinlein. The Grand Master himself appears in this book, and is paid great tribute. Escape from Heaven has an impressive cast of characters--just imagine the guest list at the Great Libertarian Party at the End of Time.

This story is full of good humor, interesting twists, and gives an interesting look at how things might have been misinterpreted in religious texts. If you are the sort to be offended by this sort of book, you probably aren't reading this review anyway, so I won't bother cautioning the easily offended--they've long since burned their local libraries and bookstores and authors anyway.

But, should you actually read this and be offended by it, I will give you Mr. Schulman's own words regarding another of his books: "Feel free to buy this book and burn it...and remember that hard cover books burn longer and brighter."

Egos are software.......2002-08-04

I was intrigued by the idea that God's being might have a backup copy. Vastly amused by the idea of who Lucifer was (is?). The technology for ressurection is inspiring! I am offended that God might have only ONE backup copy. What am I then? Only a backup of a much duplicated backup? Everyone should read this book and have their preconceptions offended. Schulman probably even offended himself!

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Escape from Armageddon
Samuel E. West
Manufacturer: Trafford Publishing
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ASIN: 1553694171
Release Date: 2006-07-06

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Through a study of Biblical teachings, commentaries, and ecclesiastical histories, this book leads you through what Apocalyptic events are coming on the earth, when they are coming, why God is bringing such judgments, who will be most affected, and what escape has been provided by God. Learn about the beast and Satanic church of Revelations, image of the beast, mark of the beast, number of the beast; and antichrist.

Escape from Suicide: A Living Witness to the Realities of Life After Death-Heaven and Hell

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Escape from Suicide: A Living Witness to the Realities of Life After Death-Heaven and Hell
Arnold Beckwith
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Escape Stories: Narratives and Native Americans in Sherman Alexie's The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven.(Critical Essay): An article from: Yearbook of English Studies

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Escape Stories: Narratives and Native Americans in Sherman Alexie's The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven.(Critical Essay): An article from: Yearbook of English Studies
Andrew Dix
Manufacturer: Modern Humanities Research Association
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008IP9E6
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Yearbook of English Studies, published by Modern Humanities Research Association on January 1, 2001. The length of the article is 6249 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Escape Stories: Narratives and Native Americans in Sherman Alexie's The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven.(Critical Essay)
Author: Andrew Dix
Publication: Yearbook of English Studies (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2001
Publisher: Modern Humanities Research Association
Page: 155

Article Type: Critical Essay

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