Natures Building Blocks

Author : John Emsley
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780198503408
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nature's Building Blocks written by John Emsley and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2003 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A readable, informative, fascinating entry on each one of the 100-odd chemical elements, arranged alphabetically from actinium to zirconium. Each entry comprises an explanation of where the element's name comes from, followed by Body element (the role it plays in living things), Element ofhistory (how and when it was discovered), Economic element (what it is used for), Environmental element (where it occurs, how much), Chemical element (facts, figures and narrative), and Element of surprise (an amazing, little-known fact about it). A wonderful 'dipping into' source for the familyreference shelf and for students.

Author : J. Theo Kloprogge
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128215380
Total Pages : 931 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Periodic Table: Nature's Building Blocks written by J. Theo Kloprogge and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2020-11-18 with total page 931 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Periodic Table: Nature’s Building Blocks: An Introduction to the Naturally Occurring Elements, Their Origins and Their Uses addresses how minerals and their elements are used, where the elements come from in nature, and their applications in modern society. The book is structured in a logical way using the periodic table as its outline. It begins with an introduction of the history of the periodic table and a short introduction to mineralogy. Element sections contain their history, how they were discovered, and a description of the minerals that contain the element. Sections conclude with our current use of each element. Abundant color photos of some of the most characteristic minerals containing the element accompany the discussion. Ideal for students and researchers working in inorganic chemistry, minerology and geology, this book provides the foundational knowledge needed for successful study and work in this exciting area. Describes the link between geology, minerals and chemistry to show how chemistry relies on elements from nature Emphasizes the connection between geology, mineralogy and daily life, showing how minerals contribute to the things we use and in our modern economy Contains abundant color photos of each mineral that bring the periodic table to life

Author : Ulrich J. Frey
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 364213968X
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essential Building Blocks of Human Nature written by Ulrich J. Frey and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-11-08 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To understand why we humans are as we are, it is necessary to look at the essential building blocks that comprise our nature. The foundations of this structure are our evolutionary origins as primates and our social roots. Upon these rest features such as our emotions, language and aesthetic preferences, with our self-perceptions, self-deceptions and thirst for knowledge right at the top. The unifying force holding these blocks together is evolutionary theory. Evolution provides a deeper understanding of human nature and, in particular, of the common roots of these different perspectives. To build a reliable and coherent model of man, leading authors from fields as diverse as primatology, anthropology, neurobiology and philosophy have joined forces to present essays each describing their own expert perspective. Together they provide a convincing and complete picture of our own human nature.

Author : Albert Stwertka
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195150260
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to the Elements written by Albert Stwertka and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2002-05-02 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the basic concepts of chemistry and explains complex theories before offering a separate article on each of the building blocks that make up the universe.

Author : G. 't Hooft
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521578837
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book In Search of the Ultimate Building Blocks written by G. 't Hooft and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First-hand 'popular physics' book by very famous theoretical physicist.

Author : Lorna J. Gibson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521195446
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cellular Materials in Nature and Medicine written by Lorna J. Gibson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-09-09 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the structure and mechanics of a wide range of cellular materials in botany, zoology, and medicine.

Author : G.Ali Mansoori
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387399380
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Molecular Building Blocks for Nanotechnology written by G.Ali Mansoori and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-09-14 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes a "bottom-up" approach, beginning with atoms and molecules – molecular building blocks – and assembling them to build nanostructured materials. Coverage includes Carbon Nanotubes, Nanowires, and Diamondoids. The applications presented here will enable practitioners to design and build nanometer-scale systems. These concepts have far-reaching implications: from mechanical to chemical processes, from electronic components to ultra-fine sensors, from medicine to energy, and from pharmaceuticals to agriculture and food.

Author : Gabriel Perez
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 0128123249
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nature Based Strategies for Urban and Building Sustainability written by Gabriel Perez and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2018-02-14 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nature Based Strategies for Urban and Building Sustainability reviews the current state-of-the-art on the topic. In the introduction, the editors review the fundamental concepts of nature elements in the built environment, along with the strategies that are necessary for their inclusion in buildings and cities. Part One describes strategies for the urban environment, discussing urban ecosystems and ecosystem services, while Part Two covers strategies and technologies, including vertical greening systems, green roofs and green streets. Part Three covers the quantitative benefits, results, and issues and challenges, including energy performances and outdoor comfort, air quality improvement, acoustic performance, water management and biodiversity. Provides an overview of the different strategies available to integrate nature in the built environment Presents the current state of technology concerning systems and methodologies on how to incorporate nature in buildings and cities Features the latest research results on operation and ecosystem services Covers both established and new designs, including those still in the experimental stage

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309173663
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nuclear Physics written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1999-03-31 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dramatic progress has been made in all branches of physics since the National Research Council's 1986 decadal survey of the field. The Physics in a New Era series explores these advances and looks ahead to future goals. The series includes assessments of the major subfields and reports on several smaller subfields, and preparation has begun on an overview volume on the unity of physics, its relationships to other fields, and its contributions to national needs. Nuclear Physics is the latest volume of the series. The book describes current activity in understanding nuclear structure and symmetries, the behavior of matter at extreme densities, the role of nuclear physics in astrophysics and cosmology, and the instrumentation and facilities used by the field. It makes recommendations on the resources needed for experimental and theoretical advances in the coming decade.

Author : Michael Voss
Publisher : Apress
ISBN 13 : 1484243986
Total Pages : 854 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pro TBB written by Michael Voss and published by Apress. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book is a modern guide for all C++ programmers to learn Threading Building Blocks (TBB). Written by TBB and parallel programming experts, this book reflects their collective decades of experience in developing and teaching parallel programming with TBB, offering their insights in an approachable manner. Throughout the book the authors present numerous examples and best practices to help you become an effective TBB programmer and leverage the power of parallel systems. Pro TBB starts with the basics, explaining parallel algorithms and C++'s built-in standard template library for parallelism. You'll learn the key concepts of managing memory, working with data structures and how to handle typical issues with synchronization. Later chapters apply these ideas to complex systems to explain performance tradeoffs, mapping common parallel patterns, controlling threads and overhead, and extending TBB to program heterogeneous systems or system-on-chips. What You'll Learn Use Threading Building Blocks to produce code that is portable, simple, scalable, and more understandableReview best practices for parallelizing computationally intensive tasks in your applications Integrate TBB with other threading packages Create scalable, high performance data-parallel programs Work with generic programming to write efficient algorithms Who This Book Is For C++ programmers learning to run applications on multicore systems, as well as C or C++ programmers without much experience with templates. No previous experience with parallel programming or multicore processors is required.