Patrick White

This book is the comprehensive guide for ecologists undertaking site surveys for Eurasian otters. It describes how to carry out initial field-sign surveys, select sites for camera-trapping, deploy camera-traps and interpret data. The methods described are underpinned by years of research. Field-signs have historically been used as the main approach for surveying otters. This book illustrates what to look for and where to find different types of field-sign. It examines whether field-signs are a good predictor of otter activity and describes the limitations of such surveys. Optimal deployment of camera-traps to monitor otter dens (holts) is presented, together with an account of what type of behaviour and activity levels can be expected when they are used for birthing (natal holts), cub-rearing and casual resting. Illustrations, camera-trap images and descriptions of the animals’ behaviour bring the process to life, supported by the latest scientific evidence for application in site surveys and licence applications. - A practical guide to field-sign surveys in freshwater and coastal habitats, how to search for holts and what field-signs can be used to identify otter presence. - When and how to deploy camera-traps at potential holts; optimising set-up for good data quality, and understanding constraints of the equipment, the site and the species. - Organising camera-trap data to quantify activity patterns. - Interpretation of camera-trap footage; identification of males and females, resting activity and natal activity.

This book is the comprehensive guide for ecologists undertaking site surveys for Eurasian otters. It describes how to carry out initial field-sign surveys, select sites for camera-trapping, deploy camera-traps and interpret data. The methods described are underpinned by years of research. Field-signs have historically been used as the main approach for surveying otters. This book illustrates what to look for and where to find different types of field-sign. It examines whether field-signs are a good predictor of otter activity and describes the limitations of such surveys. Optimal deployment of camera-traps to monitor otter dens (holts) is presented, together with an account of what type of behaviour and activity levels can be expected when they are used for birthing (natal holts), cub-rearing and casual resting. Illustrations, camera-trap images and descriptions of the animals’ behaviour bring the process to life, supported by the latest scientific evidence for application in site surveys and licence applications. - A practical guide to field-sign surveys in freshwater and coastal habitats, how to search for holts and what field-signs can be used to identify otter presence. - When and how to deploy camera-traps at potential holts; optimising set-up for good data quality, and understanding constraints of the equipment, the site and the species. - Organising camera-trap data to quantify activity patterns. - Interpretation of camera-trap footage; identification of males and females, resting activity and natal activity.

Ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what's really out there?What if you could understand the universe-from black holes to wormholes-without a degree in physics?ASTRONOMY 101 by Patrick White is your ultimate beginner-friendly guide to the cosmos. Whether you're a curious stargazer or a lifelong learner, this book takes you on an epic journey through space, time, and the fascinating theories that shape our understanding of the universe. From the solar system to the edge of known space, Patrick White simplifies complex topics with clarity, wit, and awe-inspiring wonder.With a perfect balance of scientific insight and engaging storytelling, this book is packed with key facts, mind-blowing discoveries, and unforgettable figures who changed the course of astronomy. It's your passport to understanding how the universe works-and how humanity fits within it.���� Inside Astronomy 101, you'll explore: The structure of the solar system - From Mercury to Pluto, learn what makes each planet unique and how they interact.The life and death of stars - Discover how stars are born, evolve, and sometimes collapse into black holes.Cosmic mysteries explained - Grasp the concepts of dark matter, wormholes, gravitational lenses, and the Big Bang without the technical jargon.Legendary astronomers and scientists - Meet the visionaries like Copernicus, Newton, Hubble, and Rubin who changed how we see the cosmos.Modern tools of space exploration - Learn how space telescopes like Hubble, Kepler, and Chandra are revealing the secrets of the universe.Your role in the cosmos - Find out how you can start doing astronomy from your own backyard ���� As interest in space and science skyrockets, copies of this accessible guide are in high demand-especially among students, educators, and amateur astronomers. Don't miss the opportunity to own a reference you'll return to again and again. Secure your copy now before it vanishes into the void ✨ Ready to unlock the secrets of the universe-one star at a time? ���� Get ASTRONOMY 101 by Patrick White today and start exploring the cosmos like never before

Are you struggling with introductory statistics? Are you trying to get ahead in your course, but feel like you're going around in circles? This short and down-to-earth textbook will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to get acquainted with the fundamentals of statistical concepts and techniques. Assuming no prior knowledge, and avoiding jargon and dense equations, it will ease your anxiety and demonstrate the value of good descriptive analysis. With a focus on practical use and outcomes, the book: • provides an accessible grounding in the key elements of descriptive statistical analysis; • has a clear focus on techniques to describe patterns and relationships in your data; • provides helpful summaries and exercises, and a glossary of terms to reinforce understanding. With over 20 years’ experience in teaching statistics at all levels and to students from many different subject areas, Patrick White has written an invaluable guide to key concepts and basic statistical techniques. Regardless of your background, this is the book that will help you interpret and use numbers to make the breakthrough that you need to achieve success in your university course.

Are you struggling with introductory statistics? Are you trying to get ahead in your course, but feel like you're going around in circles? This short and down-to-earth textbook will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to get acquainted with the fundamentals of statistical concepts and techniques. Assuming no prior knowledge, and avoiding jargon and dense equations, it will ease your anxiety and demonstrate the value of good descriptive analysis. With a focus on practical use and outcomes, the book: • provides an accessible grounding in the key elements of descriptive statistical analysis; • has a clear focus on techniques to describe patterns and relationships in your data; • provides helpful summaries and exercises, and a glossary of terms to reinforce understanding. With over 20 years’ experience in teaching statistics at all levels and to students from many different subject areas, Patrick White has written an invaluable guide to key concepts and basic statistical techniques. Regardless of your background, this is the book that will help you interpret and use numbers to make the breakthrough that you need to achieve success in your university course.

History of Clare and the Dalcassian Clans - of Tipperary, Limerick, and Galway is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1893. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

History of Clare and the Dalcassian Clans of Tipperary Limerick, and Galway is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1893. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This no fuss, compact guide steers social science students of all levels through the complex process of conducting a research project. It explains how to break down initial ideas and broad topics into manageable questions and gives detailed guidance on how to refine these as the project progresses. With a wide range of international examples and reflective exercises, it is packed with handy tips and examples that show how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls, and ensure that hypotheses and questions are linked with research design, methods and answers at every step.Taking readers from the start through to the final stage of answering their questions and drawing conclusions, this is an indispensable resource for research methods courses. In addition, it is highly recommended for all students undertaking an independent research project or thesis at undergraduate, postgraduate or PhD level and beyond.New to this Edition:- Includes a wider range of international examples to appeal to a global audience- More visual devices are used to summarise and illustrate the processes involved in developing research questions- Reflective exercises help students apply their knowledge and consider the issues- Increased coverage of the role of the literature review in generating and refining research questions

Voss (Tierra Ignota), la novela clave del Premio Nobel de literatura Patrick White, es una obra asombrosa, un cl sico de la literatura moderna que contiene muchas novelas en una. Es el relato de una expedici n a mediados del siglo XIX al coraz n profundo de Australia, que los hombres blancos apenas han hollado a n. Tambi n es la historia de la pasi n secreta entre Voss, el misterioso explorador alem n que encabeza la empresa y Laura, una ingenua joven de familia acomodada de la S dney victoriana. Una relaci n obsesiva que se ver truncada cuando Voss parta hacia el interior del continente. Es la historia del descubrimiento ntimo de los hombres enfrentados a la naturaleza implacable del desierto australiano y a los propios demonios de sus corazones. Y sobre todo es la historia de Voss, un explorador alem n, magn tico y misterioso sobre el que gravitan las vidas de los personajes de la novela. Una figura a la altura del coronel Kurtz de "El coraz n de las tinieblas". "Uno de los grandes magos de la ficci n. La visi n de White es vasta y su invenci n ilimitada." (Observer) "Patrick White es, en el sentido m s puro, un novelista de mundo. Persigue los complejos temas de sus novelas con una visi n y energ a singulares." (Guardian) "El mejor novelista australiano." (Geoffrey Rush) "La figura m s importante en la ficci n australiana." (New York Times)

Growing beautiful Christmas trees is a great way to generate off-season farm income and make better use of your land. From selecting a site and planting the right species to marketing and selling trees, this Storey BASICS® guide shows you how to build and maintain your own small tree nursery. Including handy tips for making handcrafted kissing balls and holiday wreaths, Growing Christmas Trees covers everything you need to know to successfully cultivate stunning evergreens that will provide income and bring holiday cheer.

Two children are brought to a wild garden on the shores of Sydney Harbour to shelter from the Second World War. In wartime Australia, these two children form an extraordinary bond as they negotiate the dangers of life as strangers abandoned on the far side of the world.

Happy Valley is a place of dreams and secrets, of snow and ice and wind. In this remote little town, perched in its landscape of desolate beauty, everybody has a story to tell about loss and longing and loneliness, about their passion to escape.

Voss describes an epic journey, both physical and spiritual. The eponymous hero, Johann Voss, is based on Ludwig Leichhardt, the nineteenth-century German explorer and naturalist who had already conducted several major expeditions into the Australian outback before making an ambitious attempt to cross the entire continent from east to west in 1848. He never returned.White re-imagines his story with visionary intensity. Voss’s last journey across the desert and the waterlogged plains of central Australia is a true ‘venture to the interior’. But Voss is also a love story, for the explorer has become inextricably bound up with Laura Trevellyn, whose inner life, like his own, is at odds with the world. In language poetic and passionate, yet at the same time grounded by shrewd, often comic, social observations and naturalistic portrayals of a wide variety of characters – farmers, convicts, aborigines, the colonial middle class and their servants.