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Too often, designers of computer systems, both hardware and software, use models and concepts that focus on the artifact while ignoring the context in which the artifact will be used. According to th

The human eye is so complex and works so precisely that surely, one might believe, its current shape and function must be the product of design. How could such an intricate object have come about by chance? Tackling this subject--in writing that the New York Times called "a masterpiece"--Richard Dawkins builds a carefully reasoned and lovingly illustrated argument for evolutionary adaptation as the mechanism for life on earth.The metaphor of Mount Improbable represents the combination of perfection and improbability that is epitomized in the seemingly "designed" complexity of living things. Dawkins skillfully guides the reader on a breathtaking journey through the mountain's passes and up its many peaks to demonstrate that following the improbable path to perfection takes time. Evocative illustrations accompany Dawkins's eloquent descriptions of extraordinary adaptations such as the teeming populations of figs, the intricate silken world of spiders, and the evolution of wings on the bo

The first edition of this unique book established itself as an unparalleled source of information on perfume. Although it is primarily aimed at perfumers and others in the perfume industry, it has als

This pioneering Who is Who provides an unrivalled source of concise information on the major figures in environment and conservation. It contains biographical listings of 1,300 individuals worldwide,

Surrendering to Motherhood is the story of one woman's search for spiritual fulfillment and personal identity that takes us along on her climb higher and higher on the career ladder, which only leaves

What is "scientific knowledge" and when is it reliable? These deceptively simple questions have been the source of endless controversy. In 1993, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark ruling on the

Savage Systems examines the emergence of the concepts of "religion" and "religions" on colonial frontiers. The book offers a detailed analysis of the ways in which European travelers, missionaries, se

Samuel Pepys (1633-1703) began his celebrated diary on 1st January 1660 immediately prior to the Restoration of Charles II to the throne and the subsequent loosening of the rigid moral and social code

We often decide what to believe and what to question on the basis of a simple rule of thumb like believe the trustworthy source or trust the expert. Sometimes, however, reliable and well-informed sour

This up-to-the-minute, single-source reference examines the latest research efforts and preclinical approaches in the treatment of sepsis-discussing emerging ideas on mechanisms to combat septic shock

This collection is distinguished by its focus on women in struggle over the course of United States history and by its source: the pioneering journal Feminist Studies. From its inception, Feminist Stu

LabTutor, a combined book and software system, provides an introduction to the principles and practice of laboratory data acquisition, experimental control, and data processing using any hardware/soft

This short masterwork in twentieth-century philosophy provides both a majorreinterpretation of Hegel and insight into the evolution of Adorno's critical theory. The firststudy focuses on the relations

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In order to analyse the evolution of social science, Habermas applied the distinction between natural scientific and cultural scientific thinking. The author of this book focuses on the implications o

This book provides an authoritative source of information on the chemical reaction-engineering aspects of polymer production processes. It focuses on engineering aspects of reactor design and opera

Substantial revision of the easy-to-read first edition in the area of intellectual property rights. Includes new chapters on computer software as applied to copyright and international patents. Contai

Traces the evolution of transport theory and policy and the new "needs led" approach; with examples from recent studies. The authors suggest areas of intervention to reduce the trans

For generations, poets have turned to the Bible for insight and inspiration. What did so many creative minds find in scripture? Is the Bible still a vital source of poetic inspirations?Chapters Into V

The aim of this book is to give a systematic and self-contained presentation of basic results on stochastic evolution equations in infinite dimensional, typically Hilbert and Banach, spaces. Appendice

In this work, George C. Williams--one of evolutionary biology's most distinguished scholars--examines the mechanisms and meaning of natural selection in evolution. Williams offers his own perspectiv

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A source on the rapidly changing field of optical computing. Readers are taken through the relevant concepts of classical and Fourier optics, digital logic and digital image processing. In addition to

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Students and professionals alike have long felt the need of a modern source of practical advice on the use of optical tools in scientific research. Walter T. Welford's Useful Optics meets this need. W

This edited collection of articles from Computer Music Journal provides a timely and convenient source of tutorials on OOP languages and software design techniques and surveys a wide range of existing

Rebel Lions, Michael McClure’s first book of poetry since the retrospective Selected Poems (1985), spans a decade of profound personal change and poetic evolution for the author. In an introductory no

Are comets, meteorites, and dust the stuff of life on Earth? Did life appear just once in 5 billion years? Or did it follow some principle of evolution and appear at several distinct periods, raising

An up-to-date revision of the successful, single-source handbook on construction materials. This comprehensive reference covers all currently-used materials from abrasives to zirconium. Contains new d

Focuses on techniques to diagnose precise defects in genetically unstable, evolving leukemic populations of neoplastic hematopoietic cells, highlighting findings on the molecular biology and clinical

This major study of crater morphology examines the physics of impact cratering, the geologic processes associated with it, and its role in planetary evolution. Melosh outlines landmark events in the

Examines archaeological evidence to illuminate the origins, evolution, and achievements of Macedonia

First published in 1988, this book traces the complex evolution of Oxford and Cambridge from the twelfth through the early sixteenth centuries. In the process, the author incorporates new research on

Examines how viewpoints have changed on the history of the south and explains the reasons for a reinterpretation of Southern history

This beautifully illustrated reference work is the only source of information on American women sculptors as a group. Virginia Watson-Jones presents the accomplishments of more than 350 contemporary A

Essays discuss creationism, conflicts between religion and science, fundamentalist views on science, paleontology, and court decisions concerning the teaching of evolution

Past studies of medieval Portugal have focused on such specific themes as political or administrative history and voyages of discovery. Oliveira Marques, however, has captured the vast

Focused primarily on hardware design and organization - and the impact of software on the architecture - this volume first covers the basic organization, design, and programming of a simple digital co