Never before collected, the complete JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA series from the 90s is here! The original Justice Society of America lineup--The Flash, Green Lantern, the Atom, Dr. Midnite, Wildcat, Starman, the Sandman, Johnny Thunder, Hourman, Johnny Quick, Hawkman and Hawkgirl--returns from their decades long exile in a secret dimension! However, life back in the DC Universe isn't the same: new heroes, new villains and new challenges abound! This never before collected series, written by Len Stazewski, finally gets the graphic novel treatment in JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA: THE COMPLETE 1992 SERIES! Collects issues #1-8.
A comprehensive overview of an important archaeological site from the Middle Woodland Period that represents a unique cultural phenomenonThe Mann site, located in southwestern Indiana, is one of the most consequential but enigmatic archaeological sites of the Middle Woodland period. Dating to 200 - 600 CE, the site has long been known to archaeologists, but little research on it has been published. This book is the first to provide a comprehensive overview of this and other related sites that together constitute a distinct cultural phase.Spanning over six hundred acres, the Mann site features diverse earthworks, including geometric shapes, platform mounds, and burial mounds. In this book, Michael Strezewski draws on a decade of research in the area to reveal that the Mann phase blended traits from Hopewell culture in both Ohio and the Southeast, a unique phenomenon not seen elsewhere. Artifacts made from exotic materials suggest extensive connections across North America. Evidence shows a large population lived near the mounds, unusual for Hopewell communities. Geophysical surveys indicate the presence of thousands of subsurface features related to the village, and various ceremonial elements offer insights into Hopewell rituals.This book demonstrates that the people of the Mann phase, while part of the Hopewell world, continuously created and redefined their cultural identity. Strezewski presents a wealth of evidence that the Mann site is highly significant, perhaps the largest habitation site of its time. The new findings in this volume will impact interpretations of Hopewell culture in the Midwest for years to come.A volume in the Florida Museum of Natural History: Ripley P. Bullen Series
An area at the intersection of solid mechanics, materials science, and stochastic mathematics, mechanics of materials often necessitates a stochastic approach to grasp the effects of spatial randomness. Using this approach, Microstructural Randomness and Scaling in Mechanics of Materials explores numerous stochastic models and methods used in the mechanics of random media and illustrates these in a variety of applications. The book first offers a refresher in several tools used in stochastic mechanics, followed by two chapters that outline periodic and disordered planar lattice (spring) networks. Subsequent chapters discuss stress invariance in classical planar and micropolar elasticity and cover several topics not yet collected in book form, including the passage of a microstructure to an effective micropolar continuum. After forming this foundation in various methods of stochastic mechanics, the book focuses on problems of microstructural randomness and scaling. It examines both representative and statistical volume elements (RVEs/SVEs) as well as micromechanically based stochastic finite elements (SFEs). The author also studies nonlinear elastic and inelastic materials, the stochastic formulation of thermomechanics with internal variables, and wave propagation in random media. The concepts discussed in this comprehensive book can be applied to many situations, from micro and nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS) to geophysics.
In Deutschland gibt es trotz eines hohen Ma es an Gleichberechtigung in bestimmten Bereichen Geschlechterdisparit ten. Hierzu z hlen die Bereiche der wirtschaftlichen Teilhabe und Chancengleichheit. Dies u ert sich auch in niedrigeren Gr ndungsquoten bei Frauen als bei M nnern. Die Ursachen hierf r sind nicht vollst ndig bekannt und in der Forschung werden verschiedene Ansatzpunkte diskutiert. Auf politischer Ebene wurden die Geschlechterunterschiede ebenfalls erkannt und Initiativen zur F rderung von Gr ndungen durch Frauen gestartet. Eine Schwierigkeit bei der Untersuchung der Thematik ist ein Mangel an regelm ig ver ffentlichten umfangreichen Daten. Die Arbeit bringt diese Aspekte zusammen, indem neue Auswertungen durchgef hrt und im Kontext der bekannten Erkl rungsans tze und politischen Initiativen diskutiert werden. Das Buch enth lt neue Auswertungen zu Daten des Adult Population Surveys des Global Entrepreneurship Monitors f r Deutschland f r die Jahre 2010 bis 2020, die um Literatur- und Internetrecherchen erg nzt werden. Anhand dieser Daten wird ein umfassendes Bild von Unterschieden und Gemeinsamkeiten in den Aktivit ten m nnlicher und weiblicher Gr ndungspersonen und den Einstellungen von M nnern und Frauen in der Bev lkerung zum Thema Gr ndungen in Deutschland gezeichnet. Erg nzend werden bestehende Initiativen und Ma nahmen zur F rderung von Gr ndungen durch Frauen auf Bundesebene betrachtet und Handlungsempfehlungen abgeleitet.
Generalized dynamic thermoelasticity is a vital area of research in continuum mechanics, free of the classical paradox of infinite propagation speeds of thermal signals in Fourier-type heat conduction. Besides that paradox, the classical dynamic thermoelasticity theory offers either unsatisfactory or poor descriptions of a solid's response at low temperatures or to a fast transient loading (say, due to short laser pulses). Several models have been developed and intensively studied over the past four decades, yet this book, which aims to provide a point of reference in the field, is the first monograph on the subject since the 1970s. Thermoelasticity with Finite Wave Speeds focuses on dynamic thermoelasticity governed by hyperbolic equations, and, in particular, on the two leading theories: that of Lord-Shulman (with one relaxation time), and that of Green-Lindsay (with two relaxation times). While the resulting field equations are linear partial differential ones, the complexity of the theories is due to the coupling of mechanical with thermal fields. The mathematical aspects of both theories - existence and uniqueness theorems, domain of influence theorems, convolutional variational principles - as well as the methods for various initial/boundary value problems are explained and illustrated in detail and several applications of generalized thermoelasticity are reviewed.
Many areas of continuum physics pose a challenge to physicists. What are the most general, admissible statistically homogeneous and isotropic tensor-valued random fields (TRFs)? Previously, only the TRFs of rank 0 were completely described. This book assembles a complete description of such fields in terms of one- and two-point correlation functions for tensors of ranks 1 through 4. Working from the standpoint of invariance of physical laws with respect to the choice of a coordinate system, spatial domain representations, as well as their wavenumber domain counterparts are rigorously given in full detail. The book also discusses, an introduction to a range of continuum theories requiring TRFs, an introduction to mathematical theories necessary for the description of homogeneous and isotropic TRFs, and a range of applications including a strategy for simulation of TRFs, ergodic TRFs, scaling laws of stochastic constitutive responses, and applications to stochastic partial differential equations. It is invaluable for mathematicians looking to solve problems of continuum physics, and for physicists aiming to enrich their knowledge of the relevant mathematical tools.
Random fields are a necessity when formulating stochastic continuum theories. In this book, a theory of random piezoelectric and piezomagnetic materials is developed. First, elements of the continuum mechanics of electromagnetic solids are presented. Then the relevant linear governing equations are introduced, written in terms of either a displacement approach or a stress approach, along with linear variational principles. On this basis, a statistical description of second-order (statistically) homogeneous and isotropic rank-3 tensor-valued random fields is given. With a group-theoretic foundation, correlation functions and their spectral counterparts are obtained in terms of stochastic integrals with respect to certain random measures for the fields that belong to orthotropic, tetragonal, and cubic crystal systems. The target audience will primarily comprise researchers and graduate students in theoretical mechanics, statistical physics, and probability.
Depressive disorders are among the most common conditions in the world and are the leading causes of disability, affecting millions of people. Depression is also a common secondary condition, occurring at increased rates alongside virtually any illness that impacts brain function. Because it is so common, people suffering from depression seek help from a wide variety of clinicians, including: family doctors, pediatricians, gynecologists, psychiatrists, internists, psychologists, social workers and other therapists. In fact, depression is so common that the demand for care far exceeds the availability of psychiatrists, so that most depression is treated by other professionals in other specialty fields. For clinicians without significant experience treating depression, managing the condition can be confusing. This pocket-sized guide was specifically written with this diverse group of clinicians in mind. It provides a concise, practical and current overview of depressive disorders, including making a diagnosis, identifying important medical and psychiatric comorbidities, and describes our current understanding of the epidemiology, genetics and neurobiology of the condition. In addition to these topics, most of this book is focused on a programmatic approach toward managing depression, including subpopulations such as children or women who are pregnant. This book may also be of interest for people experiencing depression and their families to help guide treatment seeking and provide education. Dr. Stephen Strakowski and Dr. Erik Nelson are internationally recognized and trusted experts in the study and treatment of mood disorders whose own extensive clinical experience working with people with depression guides this book.
Bipolar disorder is one of the most common and disabling conditions affecting humankind. It is a leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide, affecting millions of people. The illness is complex and dynamic, so that many individuals are misdiagnosed for years and clinicians struggle with identifying the most appropriate and successful treatment. Because it is complex and common, people suffering from bipolar disorder seek help from clinicians of all types - from psychiatrists, family doctors, gynecologists, and internists to psychologists, social workers and other therapists. For clinicians without significant experience with bipolar disorder, how to manage the condition can be mystifying. Even experienced psychiatrists will frequently find themselves uncertain of the best approach to a given individual with bipolar illness. This pocket-sized guide was specifically written with this diverse group of clinicians in mind. It provides a concise, practical and current overview of bipolar disorder, including making a correct diagnosis, identifying important medical and psychiatric comorbidities, and describing our current understanding of the epidemiology, genetics and neurobiology of the condition. In addition to these topics to provide context, the majority of the book is focused on a programmatic approach toward managing bipolar disorder, including discussions of specific subpopulations, such as children or women who are pregnant. The book may also be of interest for people with bipolar disorder and their families, to help guide treatment seeking and provide education about this sometimes mystifying condition. The author is an internationally recognized and trusted expert in the study and treatment of bipolar disorder, annually named a Best Doctor® and recognized by US News and World Report® as a Top 1% Psychiatrist, whose own extensive clinical experience working with people with bipolar disorder guides this book.
Mark is a fellow traveler, pursuing his dream of speaking, writing and coaching others to success. It is his passion to encourage and empower others, who like himself, want more, but find themselves stuck. In his book, How to Overcome Roadblocks on the Path to Your Success, he shares the practical lessons he has learned on his path to success to help you break through your internal barriers and move toward the life you really want.
Teachers today are under a lot of pressure and are held more accountable than ever before. This book is designed to inspire, motivate, and rekindle the passion within today's teachers. It provides real-life tools, tips, and strategies to have a successful school year and to persevere beyond all of the challenges associated with the teaching profession. Filled with insightful and meaningful stories and examples, it will provide a pep talk to help teachers stay focused.
From the first-year teacher to the most experienced veteran, this book will provide an inspiring message that yes, indeed...teaching is the most noble profession. It serves as an acknowledgement of the importance of teachers and recognizes that 'teaching is the profession that has created all other professions.' This book provides real-life tools, tips and strategies to have a successful school year and to persevere beyond all of the challenges associated with the profession. Filled with insightful and meaningful stories and examples, it will provide a pep talk to help teachers stay focused. Learn how to maintain the passion that brought you into the profession and develop a plan to be the best that you can be.
Botany for Bartenders“Cocktails, Mocktails and Garnishes from the Garden is perfect for stirring things up and taking your drinks to a new level.” —The Two Classy Chics#1 New release in Garnishing Meals, and Food ScienceStep inside a bartender’s apothecary, forage for garnishes, and craft some of the most popular cocktails, mocktails, and beverages. This beautifully photographed compendium of craft cocktails includes examples of garnishes and interesting ingredients to give any drink a botanical twist.The go-to reference for classic and modern cocktail recipes. Whether it’s adding a basil sprig or infusing gin with peaches; Cocktails, Mocktails and Garnishes from the Garden gives you the ability to make classic cocktails and the confidence to craft innovative concoctions. Alongside recipes of some of the most popular cocktails come new-fangled libations, non-alcoholic equivalents, and instructions to create gorgeous garnishes.Creating your very own herb bar and garnish garden for craft cocktails. A cocktail recipe book from the wild; Cocktails, Mocktails and Garnishes from the Garden features examples of garnishes and general know-how. With a reference guide of herbal and floral flavors that complement different spirits, and details about what to plant and how to grow your very own herb bar, you can craft cocktail recipes alongside nature.Inside, learn about herbs and their uses as well as:General instructions on creating a garnish gardenThe difference between a high ball and a coupe glassWhich bar tools are “must haves” for a home cocktail set-upIf you enjoyed books like The Drunken Botanist, The Wildcrafting Brewer, Shrubs, or Beautiful Booze, then you’ll love Cocktails, Mocktails and Garnishes from the Garden.
A collection of 8 brilliant stories set in science fiction and fantasy. What happens when 2 interplanetary relic hunters make a discovery of a lifetime, an object with the capability of temporal communication on a remote planet with no life. It seems someone has been trying to relay a message through time, there was abundant life once, and despite millions of wrong timelines only one can restore the planet. A young boy has lived his entire life with his recluse uncle in a small apartment. Coming of age and desperate to make his jaunt into the world, he is held back by his extremely cautious elder at all turns. But can everything he says be true about the outside world? It appears innocent enough, he must just be a crazy hermit. Only one of them can be right. Far into the future war is no longer fought by the strongest, toughest and the bravest. It is fought by the quickest, fastest and the best coordinated hands controlling machines from behind a screen. A young boy rises to be the most feared and accomplished soldier of all time, without equal, one which the most hardened Space Navy Rangers would stand no chance against, just as long as his mom keeps him supplied with the proper amount of twinkies.When virtual reality is perfected to the point of leaving the real world in the dust, what happens when an entire planet of people become so accustomed to VR that they forget the real world altogether? One day real life begins to rear its ugly head when a catastrophic storm renders all technology inoperable planetwide. People must meet one another in actual terms, not with their perfect avatars, and with no knowledge on how to repair the damage, they must bring civilization back or perish.Jesper Verrios has quite an interesting job. Sending people back in time for a day or two in order avert disaster before it happens. A very sought after service which of course doesn't come cheap. One day a stranger comes by with no money, but with a very desperate plea for help, to prevent the loss of all life on the planet. Is he for real or is it a hoax?A beautiful civilization teeming with creativity is suddenly beset by a great storm coming from the heavens. The natives believe that God has decided to purge the planet of life. But one creative scientist quickly puts on his hazmat suit and survives. Further exploration finds the source of the storm, there is a ship in orbit around the planet. But as the last surviving member of his people what could he possibly ever do?
Make Mynah Double is the ultimate cocktail guide for bird lovers, blending ornithology with mixology in a uniquely delightful way. Created by an ornithologist-turned-cocktail expert, this book features an array of inventive drinks inspired by bird species from around the world. With pun-filled names like the "Sazeracket-tail" and "Piña Koel-ada," each recipe is more than just a cocktail—it's a gateway to fascinating avian facts, from evolutionary biology to bird behavior. Make Mynah Double provides expert guidance on bartending techniques, ingredients, and tools, ensuring that every drink is crafted with precision. Packed with humor, stunning illustrations, and a deep love for both birds and spirits, this is a must-have for anyone looking to elevate their home bar with a touch of nature.
Im Mittelpunkt des Buchs steht der Begriff des Gleichungssystems, wobei neben linearen Gleichungssystemen auch solche von linearen Differentialgleichungen (und sogar nicht-lineare algebraische Gleichungssysteme) betrachtet werden. Alle Grundbegriffe der Linearen Algebra werden sofort durch die Anwendung auf solche Gleichungssysteme motiviert.
