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Energy Scavenging for Wireless Sensor Networks

Energy Scavenging for Wireless Sensor Networks

Shad Roundy; Paul Kenneth Wright; Jan M. Rabaey

Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
2003
sidottu
The vast reduction in size and power consumption of CMOS circuitry has led to a large research effort based around the vision of wireless sensor networks. The proposed networks will be comprised of thousands of small wireless nodes that operate in a multi-hop fashion, replacing long transmission distances with many low power, low cost wireless devices. The result will be the creation of an intelligent environment responding to its inhabitants and ambient conditions. Wireless devices currently being designed and built for use in such environments typically run on batteries. However, as the networks increase in number and the devices decrease in size, the replacement of depleted batteries will not be practical. The cost of replacing batteries in a few devices that make up a small network about once per year is modest. However, the cost of replacing thousands of devices in a single building annually, some of which are in areas difficult to access, is simply not practical. Another approach would be to use a battery that is large enough to last the entire lifetime of the wireless sensor device. However, a battery large enough to last the lifetime of the device would dominate the overall system size and cost, and thus is not very attractive. Alternative methods of powering the devices that will make up the wireless networks are desperately needed.
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Energy Scavenging for Wireless Sensor Networks

Energy Scavenging for Wireless Sensor Networks

Shad Roundy; Paul Kenneth Wright; Jan M. Rabaey

Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
2012
nidottu
The vast reduction in size and power consumption of CMOS circuitry has led to a large research effort based around the vision of wireless sensor networks. The proposed networks will be comprised of thousands of small wireless nodes that operate in a multi-hop fashion, replacing long transmission distances with many low power, low cost wireless devices. The result will be the creation of an intelligent environment responding to its inhabitants and ambient conditions. Wireless devices currently being designed and built for use in such environments typically run on batteries. However, as the networks increase in number and the devices decrease in size, the replacement of depleted batteries will not be practical. The cost of replacing batteries in a few devices that make up a small network about once per year is modest. However, the cost of replacing thousands of devices in a single building annually, some of which are in areas difficult to access, is simply not practical. Another approach would be to use a battery that is large enough to last the entire lifetime of the wireless sensor device. However, a battery large enough to last the lifetime of the device would dominate the overall system size and cost, and thus is not very attractive. Alternative methods of powering the devices that will make up the wireless networks are desperately needed.
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17 Wise Ways to Daily Outsmart Diabetes

17 Wise Ways to Daily Outsmart Diabetes

Deb Ellis; Kenneth R. Ellis M. S.

Independently Published
2019
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What if you could reduce or avoid expensive pharmaceutical medicines, feel better, and "outsmart Diabetes" with seven "common sense" ways? What if you added ten more easy approaches to make you feel healthier? Do you struggle with diabetes to control blood sugars? I've had diabetes now for sixty years, and I know from my own experience that "it's not as easy as it looks." The first thirty years were much more complicated than the last thirty because I've learned from the "school of hard knocks," medical research and the wisdom of God how to outsmart diabetes.From my first book, "The Way of Wisdom for Diabetes," one reviewer said, "The first book that has really been helpful in my 30 year battle with diabetes." Now in this book, you will learn these seven essential ways . . .Exercise after each meal, Eat fewer carbohydrates and more protein, Practice gratitude, Sleep well each night, Stay hydrated, Continually keep track of blood glucose, Take advantage of opportunities to help others.This book is about making needed lifestyle changes easier using 17 wise "common sense" ways. I'm a survivor of diabetes for sixty years. For twenty-five years, I've facilitated hospital and community diabetes support groups, doing monthly educational seminars. I was awarded ten years ago, the 50-Year Medal for Diabetes Management by the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston. The Joslin Diabetes Center is affiliated with Harvard Medical School. I am a participant in their medical research study of medalists, which is discovering protective factors to prevent complications in those with diabetes like kidney damage This book applies to both those with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes because it is about lifestyle. Included in this book are the resources of God's wisdom - the Bible, medical research, and uplifting, informative stories that will motivate you to practice these approaches By using these 17 wise ways for more than thirty years, I've maintained an A1c of 5.9 - 6.3 with only a few exceptions (like ten years ago my A1c was checked at 6.7).* The reason I mention this is to reinforce how beneficial and useful these wise "common sense" guidelines are. Start reading; healthier and happier days will be in your future (*What should your blood glucose average be? American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists endorses 140 or less, which is an A1c of 6.5 percent or less. American Diabetes Association suggests 7.0 percent or less, which is 154 average. A normal non-diabetic A1c is considered 5.6 percent or less.)If you've had enough of the bad news, then get my book "7 Biblical Ways for Healthy Living." You will read one uplifting example after another that will give you a shot in your life's arm of encouragement. Each chapter begins with challenges we face for healthy living, followed by stories that overcome those challenges. Simple ways or prescriptions to daily implement close each chapter. So, if you need more hope and encouragement for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, get this book My other book you will not want to miss is The Way of Wisdom for Diabetes This book includes the history of Diabetes management from 1914 to today. You will learn about the discovery of insulin in 1921 by Dr. Frederick Banting and Charles Best. Read the exciting stories of how insulin saved young people's lives in just the nick of time. Be encouraged by how they overcame unbelievable challenges and went on to live good lives
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Christian Community Now

Christian Community Now

Gerard Mannion; Paul M. Collins; Gareth Powell; Kenneth Wilson

T. T.Clark Ltd
2008
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This co-authored volume is the outcome of an ecumenical speaking and listening that has involved a continuing conversation between four theologians over a period of more than two years. The scholars are active members of the mainline churches in the UK, Anglican, Methodist and Roman Catholic. They propose that the Church will live as it grows in self-understanding, in the light of the claim that her purpose is to focus attention on God, Creator, Redeemer, and Living Presence. In so doing they address key debates in the US and European contexts, as well as dealing with matters of pressing concern in the wider global church. What does it mean to say that the Church in herself and on behalf of the world bears witness to and celebrates the presence of God in contemporary ethics, worship, governance and mission? The authors have sought to bridge the gap between theoretical and practical theology, and ecclesiology. Key features are accessibility, the highly pertinent nature of the themes it covers, its academic purpose and its awareness of the parish and ministerial contexts.
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Illuminating Faith

Illuminating Faith

Francesca Aran Murphy; Balázs M. Mezei; Kenneth Oakes

T. T.Clark Ltd
2015
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This textbook will give students a clear understanding of the connection between faith and reason. Illuminating Faith gives students a clear and accessible introduction to some of the major ways faith and the relationship between faith and reason have been understood within Western Christianity. In twenty-six short and easy to digest units it covers different accounts of faith beginning with Scripture, moving through the history of Christian thought, and ending with contemporary views. Along the way it explores some of the decisive theological and philosophy accounts of faith, such as faith seeking understanding, faith and supernatural virtue, faith and skepticism, and faith and science. Yet it also includes significant issues and movements not typically covered in introductory texts, such as documents from church councils, faith as knowledge, assent, and trust in the Protestant scholastics, faith and the heart in pietism, secularized accounts of faith, faith after Auschwitz, and faith and liberation. The goal of each unit is to introduce students to topical issues surrounding the nature of faith, to provide historical background for each topic, and to generate further discussion and reflection on the nature of faith. The result is a well balanced and unique introduction to various understandings of faith. Designed specifically with classroom use in mind, Illuminating Faith includes a glossary of words, an update-to-date bibliography, and each chapter ends with questions for discussion as well as suggestions for relevant reading material.
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Illuminating Faith

Illuminating Faith

Francesca Aran Murphy; Balázs M. Mezei; Kenneth Oakes

T. T.Clark Ltd
2015
nidottu
This textbook will give students a clear understanding of the connection between faith and reason. Illuminating Faith gives students a clear and accessible introduction to some of the major ways faith and the relationship between faith and reason have been understood within Western Christianity. In twenty-six short and easy to digest units it covers different accounts of faith beginning with Scripture, moving through the history of Christian thought, and ending with contemporary views. Along the way it explores some of the decisive theological and philosophy accounts of faith, such as faith seeking understanding, faith and supernatural virtue, faith and skepticism, and faith and science. Yet it also includes significant issues and movements not typically covered in introductory texts, such as documents from church councils, faith as knowledge, assent, and trust in the Protestant scholastics, faith and the heart in pietism, secularized accounts of faith, faith after Auschwitz, and faith and liberation. The goal of each unit is to introduce students to topical issues surrounding the nature of faith, to provide historical background for each topic, and to generate further discussion and reflection on the nature of faith. The result is a well balanced and unique introduction to various understandings of faith. Designed specifically with classroom use in mind, Illuminating Faith includes a glossary of words, an update-to-date bibliography, and each chapter ends with questions for discussion as well as suggestions for relevant reading material.
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Botanical Medicines

Botanical Medicines

Dennis J Mckenna; Kenneth Jones; Kerry Hughes; Virginia M Tyler

Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
2002
sidottu
Answer patients’questions about botanical supplements quickly and easily!This informative book is a compendium of detailed scientific research on 34 of the most popular dietary supplements used in North America and Europe. Its coverage of pharmacological studies on the main medicinal plants used in clinical practice and sold in pharmacies in the Western world is more extensive than any other publication of monographic reviews available. The way Botanical Medicines: The Desk Reference for Major Herbal Supplements, Second Edition. is organized (standardized topic formats are used in each monograph) makes it easy for you to locate relevant information quickly and to compare corresponding sections between different entries. This book is an invaluable tool for pharmacists, physicians, and other health care professionals who need detailed, scientifically accurate information on appropriate use, safety, dosages, and similar issues related to botanical dietary supplements.Each entry in Botanical Medicines: The Desk Reference for Major Herbal Supplements, Second Edition. covers botanical data (classification and nomenclature, common names, geographic occurrence, and botanical characteristics), plus: history and traditional uses chemistry therapeutic applications pre-clinical studies clinical studies recommended dosages safety profiles (including toxicology) side effects and contraindications drug interactions and special precautions safety recommendations during pregnancy and lactationThis extensively referenced volume includes appendixes with information on the major provisions of DSHEA (the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994) and on the criteria and procedures for assessing the quality of botanical products.
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Botanical Medicines

Botanical Medicines

Dennis J Mckenna; Kenneth Jones; Kerry Hughes; Virginia M Tyler

Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
2002
nidottu
Answer patients’questions about botanical supplements quickly and easily!This informative book is a compendium of detailed scientific research on 34 of the most popular dietary supplements used in North America and Europe. Its coverage of pharmacological studies on the main medicinal plants used in clinical practice and sold in pharmacies in the Western world is more extensive than any other publication of monographic reviews available. The way Botanical Medicines: The Desk Reference for Major Herbal Supplements, Second Edition. is organized (standardized topic formats are used in each monograph) makes it easy for you to locate relevant information quickly and to compare corresponding sections between different entries. This book is an invaluable tool for pharmacists, physicians, and other health care professionals who need detailed, scientifically accurate information on appropriate use, safety, dosages, and similar issues related to botanical dietary supplements.Each entry in Botanical Medicines: The Desk Reference for Major Herbal Supplements, Second Edition. covers botanical data (classification and nomenclature, common names, geographic occurrence, and botanical characteristics), plus: history and traditional uses chemistry therapeutic applications pre-clinical studies clinical studies recommended dosages safety profiles (including toxicology) side effects and contraindications drug interactions and special precautions safety recommendations during pregnancy and lactationThis extensively referenced volume includes appendixes with information on the major provisions of DSHEA (the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994) and on the criteria and procedures for assessing the quality of botanical products.
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Terra Northwest

Terra Northwest

Susan Armitage; Kenneth S. Coates; James M. Dolliver; Gordon Hirabayashi; Alvin M. Josephy Jr.; Howard R. Lamar; John McClelland Jr.; E. Mark Moreno; Quintard Taylor

Washington State University Press
2007
pokkari
Eleven thought-provoking experts from the United States and Canada explore society, culture, and change in the great, resource-laden Northwest. Essays examine the European exploration of the Pacific coast, American and Canadian comparative development, the political and constitutional foundations, economic globalization, gendered and class history, and perspectives on the Native American, black, Asian American, and Hispanic citizenry.Included are contributions by Susan Armitage, Kenneth S. Coates, James M. Dolliver, Gordon Hirabayashi, Alvin M. Josephy Jr., Howard R. Lamar, John McClelland Jr., E. Mark Moreno, Quintard Taylor, David J. Weber, and Donald Worster. Terra Northwest continues the Sherman and Mabel Smith Pettyjohn Lecture Series of publications examining the essential aspects of Northwest history.
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Projective Techniques and Cross Cultural Research: The Century Psychology Series

Projective Techniques and Cross Cultural Research: The Century Psychology Series

Gardner Lindzey; Richard M. Elliott; Kenneth Maccorquodale

Literary Licensing, LLC
2012
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""Projective Techniques and Cross Cultural Research"" is a book from the Century Psychology Series written by Lindzey and Gardner. This book is a comprehensive guide to the use of projective techniques in cross-cultural research. It discusses the history and development of projective techniques, their theoretical foundations, and their applications in cross-cultural research. The book covers a wide range of topics related to projective techniques, including the Rorschach Inkblot Test, the Thematic Apperception Test, and the Draw-A-Person Test. It also discusses the challenges of using projective techniques in cross-cultural research, such as issues of translation, cultural bias, and the need for cultural sensitivity. The authors provide numerous examples and case studies to illustrate the use of projective techniques in cross-cultural research. They also discuss the strengths and limitations of these techniques and offer recommendations for future research. Overall, ""Projective Techniques and Cross Cultural Research"" is a valuable resource for researchers, psychologists, and anyone interested in the use of projective techniques in cross-cultural settings. It provides a comprehensive overview of these techniques and their applications, and offers insights into the challenges and opportunities of cross-cultural research.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Mercury Project Summary: Including Results of the Fourth Manned Orbital Flight, May 15-16, 1963

Mercury Project Summary: Including Results of the Fourth Manned Orbital Flight, May 15-16, 1963

NASA; Kenneth S. Kleinknecht; William M. Bland Jr

Literary Licensing, LLC
2012
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The Mercury Project Summary: Including Results Of The Fourth Manned Orbital Flight, May 15-16, 1963 is a book published by NASA that provides a comprehensive summary of the fourth manned orbital flight of the Mercury Project. The book includes detailed descriptions of the spacecraft, the launch, the flight path, and the landing. It also provides information about the astronaut's activities during the flight, including their experiments and observations. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of space exploration and the early days of NASA's manned spaceflight program. It is written in technical language and includes diagrams and photographs to help readers understand the complex details of the mission. Overall, the Mercury Project Summary is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of space exploration and the achievements of NASA's early astronauts.Contributing Authors Include Walter C. Williams, James E. Bost, Charles W. McGuire, And Many Others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Williams Textbook of Endocrinology, 13e

Williams Textbook of Endocrinology, 13e

Shlomo Melmed; Kenneth S. Polonsky; P. Reed Larsen; Henry M. Kronenberg

Elsevier India
2016
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For more than 65 years, Williams Textbook of Endocrinology has been the gold standard in the field, delivering authoritative guidance on every aspect of adult and pediatric endocrine system disorders. The 13th Edition has been thoroughly updated by Drs. Shlomo Melmed, Kenneth S. Polonsky, P. Reed Larsen, and Henry M. Kronenberg, to bring you state-of-the-art coverage of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, thyroid disease, testicular disorders, and much more, all designed to help you provide optimal care to every patient. Bridging the gap between basic science and clinical information, it is an essential, relevant resource for endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons, gynecologists, internists, and pediatricians - any clinician who needs the most reliable coverage available on the diverse features across the spectrum of endocrine disease. Obtain a better understanding of both scientific insight and clinical data from the classic reference that delivers the current information you need in a highly illustrated, user-friendly format.
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Fattigdom, afsavn og coping

Fattigdom, afsavn og coping

Maja Müller; M. Azhar Hussain; Jørgen Elm Larsen; Henning Hansen; Finn Kenneth Hansen; Morten Ejrnæs

Gyldendal
2015
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De seneste år har mange pointeret, at Danmark er blevet et mere ulige samfund, bl.a. som følge af skærpede regler for overførselsindkomster. Men mens ulighed, sociale ydelser og arbejdsmarked har været genstand for omfattende offentlig debat, har der været påfaldende lidt diskussion af fattigdom. Denne bog bygger på omfattende studier af området og giver et detaljeret overblik over fattigdommens udvikling, udbredelse og betydning i Danmark. Der ses bl.a. på, hvilke befolkningsgrupper der især rammes af fattigdom, hvordan fattigdommen påvirker individer på en lang række områder over hele livforløbet, og hvordan fattigdomsramte håndterer deres situation og skaber en meningsfuld tilværelse på trods af svære betingelser. Bogens forfattere er blandt de førende danske eksperter på området og giver her et samlet overblik over et kompliceret og omfattende problemfelt, som ser ud til i stigende grad at have ramt Danmark og andre europæiske lande de senere år.
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Carlos W. Pratt; Kenneth J. Gill; Nora M. Barrett; Melissa M. Roberts

Academic Press Inc
2016
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The third edition of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, discusses interventions to help individuals with mental illness improve the quality of their life, achieve goals, and increase opportunities for community integration so they can lead full and productive lives. This person centered approach emphasizes strengths, skill development, and the attainment of valued social roles. The third edition has been fully updated with new coverage indicating how to address medical problems while treating for mental illness, wellness and recovery, evidence based practices, and directions for future research. Retaining the easy to read, engaging style, each chapter includes key terms with definitions, case studies, profiles of leaders in the field, special issues relating to treatment and ethics, and class exercises. Providing a comprehensive overview of this growing field, the book is suitable as an undergraduate or graduate textbook, as well as a reference for practitioners and academic researchers. Special Features: Provides new coverage on comorbid medical disorders, evidence based practices, wellness and recovery, and direction for future research Identifies controversial issues relating to treatment and ethics Supplies case study examples to illustrate chapter points Highlights key terms with definitions and key topics Offers focus questions and class exercises as a teaching tool
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Year Book of Surgery, 2016

Year Book of Surgery, 2016

Kevin E. Behrns; Kenneth A. Andreoni; John M. Daly; Thomas J. Fahey III; O. Joe Hines; James R. Howe; Thomas S. Huber; Charles T. Klodell Jr; David M. Mozingo

Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
2016
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The Year Book of Surgery brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in general surgery, carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. The Year Book of Surgery is published annually in June, and includes topics such as: General Surgery; Trauma; Burns; Critical Care; Transplantation; Surgical Infections; Would Healing; Oncology; Vascular Surgery; and General Thoracic Surgery.
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Human Scent Evidence

Human Scent Evidence

Paola A. Prada; Allison M. Curran; Kenneth G. Furton

CRC Press
2021
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During the last decade, a significant number of scientific studies have supported the use of human scent as a biometric tool and indicator of the presence, or absence, of an individual at a crime scene. These findings even extend to conducting scent identification line-ups with suspects. Human Scent Evidence focuses on some of these recent advances in the use of human scent as forensic evidence and as an identifier. Topics include: Various theories of human odor production The variability, stability, and persistence of human scent Historical aspects of the use of human scent in police work in the United States and internationally Current trends in scent collection techniques, including devices, materials, and storage protocols Chemical aspects of the evaluation of human scent, including instrumental methods for odor detection and analysis The legal significance of human scent evidence results Canine scent work from multiple search categories as described in the Scientific Working Group on Dog and Orthogonal detector Guidelines (SWGDOG) Human scent evidence may be of critical use in many cases where other types of evidence such as DNA, fingerprints, or fibers are not readily available. As such, it can be a valuable tool in forensic investigations. With examples from North and South America and Europe, this book draws upon an extensive literature review of past and current research and is enhanced with findings from the authors’ own research. It concludes with a glimpse of the future direction of human scent evidence in the forensic field and its application as a biometric and diagnostic tool.
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Carlos W. Pratt; Kenneth J. Gill; Nora M. Barrett; Melissa M. Roberts; Ann Murphy

ELSEVIER SCIENCE PUBLISHING CO INC
2026
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Fourth Edition discusses interventions to help individuals with mental illness improve the quality of their life, achieve goals, and increase opportunities for community integration so they can lead full and productive lives. This person-centered approach emphasizes strengths, skills development, and the attainment of valued social roles. It has been fully updated with new coverage indicating how to address medical problems while treating mental illness, wellness and recovery, evidence-based practices, and directions for future research. Retaining the easy to read, engaging style, each chapter includes case studies, profiles of leaders in the field, special issues relating to treatment and ethics, and class exercises. Providing a comprehensive overview of this growing field, the book is suitable as an undergraduate or graduate textbook, as well as a reference for practitioners and academic researchers. A new test bank is available for professors teaching the course.
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