The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.Medical theory and practice of the 1700s developed rapidly, as is evidenced by the extensive collection, which includes descriptions of diseases, their conditions, and treatments. Books on science and technology, agriculture, military technology, natural philosophy, even cookbooks, are all contained here.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT006147Dated at end: Nov 18, 1794.London: printed for the author, and sold by J. Nunn, 1794. 31, 1]p.; 8
Grammatical Evolution: Evolutionary Automatic Programming in an Arbitrary Language provides the first comprehensive introduction to Grammatical Evolution, a novel approach to Genetic Programming that adopts principles from molecular biology in a simple and useful manner, coupled with the use of grammars to specify legal structures in a search. Grammatical Evolution's rich modularity gives a unique flexibility, making it possible to use alternative search strategies - whether evolutionary, deterministic or some other approach - and to even radically change its behavior by merely changing the grammar supplied. This approach to Genetic Programming represents a powerful new weapon in the Machine Learning toolkit that can be applied to a diverse set of problem domains.
Grammatical Evolution: Evolutionary Automatic Programming in an Arbitrary Language provides the first comprehensive introduction to Grammatical Evolution, a novel approach to Genetic Programming that adopts principles from molecular biology in a simple and useful manner, coupled with the use of grammars to specify legal structures in a search. Grammatical Evolution's rich modularity gives a unique flexibility, making it possible to use alternative search strategies - whether evolutionary, deterministic or some other approach - and to even radically change its behavior by merely changing the grammar supplied. This approach to Genetic Programming represents a powerful new weapon in the Machine Learning toolkit that can be applied to a diverse set of problem domains.
Prairies and savannas are a rare and unique part of Michigan's natural heritage. Once occupying a significant portion of Lower Michigan's landscape, these dynamic and varied communities have nearly vanished, along with numerous species that rely on the habitats they provide. Now less than 1 percent of the original prairie and savanna acreage remains in Michigan, and the little that remains is threatened by habitat destruction, invasive species, and rapidly closing canopies. "Prairies and Savannas in Michigan" gives a complete understanding of these dynamic systems, the plants and animals they support, the ecological processes that sustain them, and current efforts to restore these valuable pieces of Michigan's natural heritage. Intended for general readers, "Prairies and Savannas in Michigan" clearly describes the variety of natural habitats and itemizes noteworthy species found in each. The book fills a unique niche for practicing and armchair ecologists alike, and it provides a much needed educational overview for citizens living in a state with such unique and diverse - though rapidly disappearing - habitats.This is the only work in print that focuses on prairie and savanna communities.
David G. Anderson; Derek T. Anderson; Katherine McMillan Barry; Kara Bridgman Sweeney; Samuel O. Brookes; Adam M. Burke; Stephen B. Carmody; Philip J. Carr; William A. Childress; I. Randolph Daniel; Ryan Duggins; Grayal E. Farr; Michael K. Faught; Brendan Fenerty; Jay D. Franklin; Lauren M. Franklin; J. Christopher Gillam; Joseph A. M. Gingerich; Jessi J. Halligan; Kandace D. Hollenbach; Vance T. Holliday; Thomas A. Jennings; K. C. Jones; Shawn A. Joy; Jerald Ledbetter; Greg J. Maggard; Steven M. Meredith; D. Shane Miller
The definitive book on what is known about the Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene archaeological record in the Southeast The 1996 benchmark volume The Paleoindian and Early Archaic Southeast, edited by David G. Anderson and Kenneth E. Sassaman, was the first study to summarize what was known of the peoples who lived in the Southeast when ice sheets covered the northern part of the continent and mammals such as mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and ground sloths roamed the landscape.The American Southeast at the End of the Ice Age provides an updated, definitive synthesis of current archaeological research gleaned from an array of experts in the region. It is organized in three parts: state records, the regional perspective, and reflections and future directions. Chapters survey a diversity of topics including the distribution of the earliest archaeological sites in the region, chipped-stone tool technology, the expanding role of submerged archaeology, hunter-gatherer lifeways, past climate changes and the extinction of megafauna on the transitional landscape, and evidence of demographic changes at the end of the Ice Age. Discussion of the ethical responsibilities regarding the use of private collections and the relationship of archaeologists and the avocational community, insight from outside the Southeast, and considerations for future research round out the volume.
Alinka Rutkowska; Aaron Poynton; Ankit Andy Mehta; Anjali Sharma; Areva Martin; Arvind Sharma; Bryan Collins; Catherine Bassick; David Kissinger; Deepak Syal; Diana Loomans; Grace Buckler; Hans Keirstead; Jacklyn Ryan; Jermaine S N Tolbert; Jeroen Kraaijenbrink; Jody Steinhauer; J D R Hawkins; J J Herbert; Karl Shaikh; Kermit S Randa; Kirsten Stendevad; Kris Safarova; Lee Murray; Marie Wiese; Michael Oborn; Nedra J Barr; Paul O'Mahony; Raghavan V Venugopal; Randy Green; Rick Orford; Sara Connell; Scott Montgomery
For driven individuals searching for a more positive attitude, Success Mindsets is an anthology highlighting the thought process, attitude and approach to your professional life. The difference between success and failure is how you view a problem. WHAT'S THE NUMBER ONE DRIVER OF A SUCCESS MINDSET? FIND OUT NOW IN THE LATEST MIND-BOGGLING ANTHOLOGY FROM LEADERS PRESS The world prizes success. It rarely shows the effort people make to achieve it. We crave success, but it can seem so unattainable that we assume it's not for us. What if successful business people were to let us in on their secrets? That what separates the adored from the overlooked is mindset. You will come to understand this by reading the brilliant contributors of Success Mindsets. This anthology gathers advice from several dozen exceptional leaders, ranging from CEOs to champions to game-changers. Success Mindsets reveals that many roads lead to success and you must choose the one that suits your concept best. Each chapter in Success Mindsets will reveal methods for developing the right approach for navigating your journey to success. Dive in now to: Understand the mindset of being adaptable in your pursuit of success. Adopt a growth mindset, to value long-term growth over short-term revenue. Utilize your driven mindset to keep advancing your career even as the world turns completely upside down. Study areas of strength and bolster weaknesses through the mindset of lifelong learning. Embrace the mindset of self-compassion to look out for yourself while leading others. Minds are more effective when they are open. You can always adapt your mindset to the situation in pursuit of your goals. What mindset will shepherd you through your professional journey? Change your mind for the better. Order your copy of Success Mindsets today
'In a world of colourless corporate leaders, Ryanair's aggressive, mouthy chief executive provides catnip for journalists. Cooper, an award-winning Irish writer and reporter, makes the most of the opportunity to dissect his colourful subject' Book of the Month, The Financial Times Michael O'Leary lifts the veil on the wildly successful and wildly controversial Ryanair CEO. Based on extensive research - including with close associates of O'Leary - the book examines O'Leary's personality, beliefs and obsessions and describes how these have moulded the business he runs. Written by a multi-award-winning journalist and broadcaster, with a thirty-year career covering business and current affairs, it is a fascinating insight into the business behind the man, and the man behind the business.'Fascinating book ... very comprehensive' Eamon Dunphy, The Stand'An indispensable guide for anyone who wants to understand not just where Michael O'Leary and Ryanair are coming from, but where they are going' Sunday Business Post'A frequently enlightening unauthorised biography ... entertaining' Irish Independent
This early 20th-century classic chronicles the adventures of an orphaned newspaper boy in his "hand-to-hand scuffle" with life in a midwestern metropolis. Gene Stratton-Porter's faith in the healing power of nature is also apparent, in a lovingly depicted tamarack swamp set near the city.
