Editorial: e-artnow
The Art and Practice of Hawking is a manual on hawking, a feeding strategy in birds involving catching flying insects in the air. Also covered are the topics of how to look after and train a hunting bird.
What is the material basis of the thoughts that occur inside our heads? Where do imaginative, creative, or spiritual thoughts come from - can these really be the product of nerve impulses in the brain? And is the human mind radically different from that of other species, or is our uniqueness more superficial than real? In this book, Oxford biologist John Parrington proposes a radical new theory of human consciousness, arguing that a qualitative leap in consciousness occurred during human evolution as language and tool use transformed our brains. Rejecting outdated views of the brain as a hard-wired circuit diagram, he draws on the latest insights from neuroscience to show that meaning is created within our heads through a dynamic interaction of oscillating brain waves. This new model of consciousness not only provides a material basis of our innermost thoughts but also explains why the mind can sometimes go wrong, causing deep mental distress.Ver libro
This short, powerful book provides practical advice on how to protect yourself in the information age. Living today means most of us must contend with things like workplace surveillance, cyberstalking, ransomware attacks, and facial recognition. But it's not too late to protect our privacy. Written in blunt, jargon-free prose, On Privacy defines today’s privacy landscape while also reminding readers of the joys of keeping things to ourselves—that privacy creates space for intimacy, is essential to mental health, and is a fundamental right in a free society. Explored among the book's lessons are concepts like: .The Nothing-to-Hide Trap .How we become prisoners of our recorded past .The ways small data points about us can paint revealing pictures .How Big Brother is in fact real .Why we should insist on privacy by design .How to make ensuring privacy something that is profitable. Each lesson ends with advice on how to talk about a given aspect of privacy and how to take actionable steps to safeguard yourself. On Privacy is small book with a big message about why privacy matters, who profits by invading it, and how best to defend yours in easy, everyday ways.Ver libro
ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award A Christian case for natural burial The promises of the Christian gospel are never more precious or more beautiful than in the context of death and burial. And yet current burial practices in Western society are archaic and impersonal. They fail to confront us with the reality of death, and they make it harder to process death or to grieve properly. Kent Burreson and Beth Hoeltke have been teaching a Christian understanding of death and natural burial for many years. They argue that natural burial—laying the body into the earth in a way that allows it to decompose naturally—is not only better for the environment but is also a more accurate picture of Christian hope of the resurrection. Grounded in sound Christian teaching about death and burial, they advocate for natural burial and offer practical instructions for navigating the complex questions around burial practices. Lay Me in God's Good Earth is not only an immensely practical guide to natural burial; it is also an application of the hope of the resurrection to those grieving the loss of their loved ones.Ver libro
Microbiology, along with mathematics, chemistry, and physics, is one of the fundamental branches of basic sciences. The knowledge and detailed study of microorganisms and their functions can establish its use in a variety of applications, from medical, food and environmental, agricultural and industrial field. Thus, microbiology is consolidated as one of the pillars of biotechnology. In this specification the modern general microbiology, which is aimed to study morphology, their arrangements and reactions to staining processes, physiology, metabolism, characterization and identification of microorganisms. When entering the microbial universe, you will be able to multiply their knowledge, but as in every discipline, will not be the issue here started exhausted, providing the resumption and completion of the issues addressed through activities and study suggestions in the virtual teaching environment course learning. An important source of information will be electronic sites on microbiology. Also, so you can better enjoy this material, we suggest dear student, you make a careful reading of the text, also exploring the figures that accompany and illustrate the explanations. As in any way, or in any new situation, there will be challenging times, which will lead us to changes, which are essential for our training.Ver libro
The tireless resistance of local communities fighting for ownership of America's third largest water system Toxic Water, Toxic System exposes the consequences of a seemingly anonymous authoritarian state willing to maintain white supremacy at any cost—including poisoning an entire city and shutting off water to thousands of people. Weaving together narratives of frontline activists along with archival data, Michael Mascarenhas provides a powerful exploration of the political alliances and bureaucratic mechanisms that uphold inequality. Drawing from three years of ethnographic fieldwork in Flint and Detroit, this book amplifies the voices of marginalized communities, particularly African American women, whose perspectives and labor have been consistently overlooked. Toxic Water, Toxic System offers a fresh perspective on the ties between urban austerity policies, environmental harm, and the advancement of white supremacist agendas in predominantly Black and brown cities.Ver libro
Confidently embrace and master your new role as a dad with this practical and comprehensive guide for first-time fathers Starting a family is no small feat. Everyone knows a new addition to the family can and will change everything you know. So, if you want to be the best partner and dad you can be for your family, you’re in the right place... Buckle your seatbelt and prepare for the ride of your life with this practical first-time fatherhood guide, as you discover: + The CRAFT-y way to overcome challenges and obstacles you and your partner will face before, during, and after pregnancy + A glimpse into parenthood and why you and your partner should take the time to sit down and understand what it means to be a parent + Why recognizing and being aware of pregnancy symptoms and complications can lessen risks and ensure your partner’s safety + A week-by-week take on how your baby develops in your partner’s womb and the physical and emotional changes your partner will experience + What you need to know about pregnancy and how to support your partner in every stage + Step-by-step instructions on how to swaddle, feed, and bond with your newborn baby and help your partner recover after giving birth + Why you need a self-care routine now more than ever and how to carve out time + 50+ practical tips, useful hacks, and priceless advice from married and co-parenting dads And so much more! This insightful and helpful guide provides the tools and information to understand and discover how to support and care for your partner and newborn baby and embrace your new role as a dad. Shake off your worries and confidently ease into fatherhood today. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available along with the audio.Ver libro
