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All the science in Breaking Bad-from explosive experiments to acid-based evidence destruction-explained and analyzed for authenticity. Breaking Bad's (anti)hero Walter White (played by Emmy-winner Bryan Cranston) is a scientist, a high school chemistry teacher who displays a plaque that recognizes his "contributions to research awarded the Nobel Prize." During the course of five seasons, Walt practices a lot of ad hoc chemistry-from experiments that explode to acid-based evidence destruction to an amazing repertoire of methodologies for illicit meth making. But how much of Walt's science is actually scientific? In The Science of "Breaking Bad, " Dave Trumbore and Donna Nelson explain, analyze, and evaluate the show's portrayal of science, from the pilot's opening credits to the final moments of the series finale. The intent is not, of course, to provide a how-to manual for wannabe meth moguls but to decode the show's most head-turning, jaw-dropping moments. Trumbore, a science and entertainment writer, and Nelson, a professor of chemistry and Breaking Bad's science advisor, are the perfect scientific tour guides. Trumbore and Nelson cover the show's portrayal of chemistry, biology, physics, and subdivisions of each area including toxicology and electromagnetism. They explain, among other things, Walt's DIY battery making; the dangers of Mylar balloons; the feasibility of using hydrofluoric acid to dissolve bodies; and the chemistry of methamphetamine itself. Nelson adds interesting behind-the-scenes anecdotes and describes her work with the show's creator and writers. Marius Stan, who played Bogdan on the show (and who is a PhD scientist himself) contributes a foreword. This is a book for every science buff who appreciated the show's scientific moments and every diehard Breaking Bad fan who wondered just how smart Walt really was.
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• 1 Introduction: Anthropocentrism, the Anthropocene, and the Apocalypse.- 2 The Earth as Pinprick: Some Early Western Challenges to Anthropocentrism.- 3 Lowering the Human Throne: European Literature to 1900.- 4 Teleology, Ecology, and Unity in the French Enlightenment.- 5 Courses of Empire: Ecological Apocalypse in Early American Literature.- 6 Jeffers's Inheritors: "Transhuman Magnificence" in Late-Twentieth Century American Poetry.- 7 Antianthropocentrism and Science Fiction Part I: From Antiquity to World War II.- 8 Antianthropocentrism and Science Fiction Part II: After World War II and into the Twenty-first Century.
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This book is an analysis of literary texts that question, critique, or subvert anthropocentrism, the notion that the universe and everything in it exists for humans. Bryan Moore examines ancient Greek and Roman texts; medieval to twentieth-century European texts; eighteenth-century French philosophy; early to contemporary American texts and poetry; and science fiction to demonstrate a historical basis for the questioning of anthropocentrism and contemplation of responsible environmental stewardship in the twenty-first century and beyond. Ecological Literature and the Critique of Anthropocentrism is essential reading for ecocritics and ecofeminists. It will also be useful for researchers interested in the relationship between science and literature, environmental philosophy, and literature in general.
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• The Breakfast of Superheroes-- The Evolution of Superpowers-- The Hallmarks of Hulk-- Supervillainy 101-- How to Build a Super Soldier-- The Real World Super Metal-- Is it a Ceramic? Is it Graphene? No it's Vibranium-- The Science of Super Suits-- Why Doesn't the Invisible Woman Bump Into Things?-- The Flash: The Fastest Man on Fire-- You've Got to Learn to be More...Flexible: The Mechanics of Marvellous-- Big Data, Big Heroes and Bad Computers-- The Wonder-ous Truth: The Workings of Wonder Woman's Lasso-- Super Frequently Asked Questions.
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Ever wondered what a superhero eats for breakfast? Do they need a special diet to feed their superpowers? The odd metabolisms of superheroes must mean they have strange dietary needs, from the high calorie diets to fuel flaming bodies and super speeds, to not so obvious requirements for vitamins and minerals. The Secret Science of Superheroes looks at the underpinning chemistry, physics and biology needed for their superpowers. Individual chapters look at synthesising elements on demand, genetic evolution and what superhero suits could be made of. By exploring these topics, the book introduces a wide range of scientific concepts, from protein chemistry to particle physics for a general scientifically interested audience. With contributions from leading science communicators the book hopes to answer some of these important questions rather than debunk or pick holes in the science of superheroes.
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• Aims and challenges of writing for publication in today's global research environment
• Editing in the sciences and other scholarly disciplines
• Authors' editors : partners in communication at the service of researchers and readers
• Authors' editors in action : a qualitative research foray
• View from the academy : the delicate position of editing services among needs and concerns
• Editing research articles and other genres for publication in peer-reviewed scholarly journals
• Becoming and being an authors' editor
• The editing setting
• Editing scholarly genres for other media : common goals but unique issues
• Synthesis and projection
• Appendix 1. Membership associations of particular relevance to authors' editors
• Appendix 2. Peer-reviewed journals of relevance to author editing.

From Leonardo da Vinci on the shifting colours of the sky to Charlotte Bronte on the wild moors of Yorkshire, and from DH Lawrence inhabiting the mind of the indomitable tortoise to the intrepid Isabella Bird climbing a Hawaiian volcano, this unusual anthology showcases many voices - lyrical, awestruck, often deeply reflective. The texts gathered here, many accompanied by rarely seen artwork from early editions, are all grounded in close observation and real love for landscape, and reveal the tradition of nature writing to be deep-rooted and infinitely varied.
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• part 1. Fire: Here be dragons : where we discover dragons are entirely the stuff of legend, how real-life dragons have sex, whether they could actually fly, the truth about fire-breathing ; Fire power : where we find out how Wildfire is all too real, the hidden secret of Valyrian steel, a tried-and-tested golden formula for killing someone who's annoying to you ; Weapons of Westeros, a (battle) field guide : where we get licensed to kill: the art of poisoning, living and dying by the sword, the truth about shadowy assassins, sexy armour, and what it means to be a real warrior woman
• part 2. Ice: Northern exposure : where we break the ice with our friends in the North, Hodor's "expressive aphasia", warging and the science of astral projection, the psychology of revenge: Arya Stark's kill list ; All creatures great and small (and cold) : where we encounter strange life in the Frozen North, running with dire wolves, the finest mounts Westeros has to offer, how cold makes things huge, giant-killing with Sir Isaac Newton and JBS Haldane, the truth behind zombification ; Another ice brick in the wall : where we scale the Wall, learn how sound waves can destroy solid matter, and recount the sorry tale of the cat piano (a keyboard worthy of Joffrey Baratheon)
• part 3. Magic: Mother tongue of dragons : where we learn a few real and made-up language, discover noun-verb constructs in Dothraki, and eavesdrop on the talking trees ; Real magic : where we discover if magic exists and how to fake it, give the gift of death, and make fantastical creatures in the lab ; How will it end? : where we put on a sweater and consider astronomical answers to the perplexing question of a long winter, and attempt to finally settle the question posed by Robert Frost.

"Award-winning comedian and popular-science writer Helen Keen uncovers the astounding science behind the mystical, blood-soaked world of Game of Thrones, answering questions like: Is it possible to crush a person's head with your bare hands? What really happens when royal families interbreed? Does Cersei have Borderline Personality Disorder? What curious medical disorder does Hodor suffer from? And more. Join Keen as she investigates wildfire, ice walls, face transplants, and every wild feature of Westeros and beyond, revealing a magical world that may be closer to our own than we think. The Science of Game of Thrones is the ultimate guide to the epic series as well as the perfect gift for science-lovers and fans. So pour yourself a bowl of brown, climb on your beast of burden, and prepare yourself to see the Seven Kingdoms as you have never seen them before,"--Amazon.com.

• Introduction Part I. Postcolonialism and the environment
• 1. Development
• 2. Entitlement Part II. Zoocriticism and the postcolonial
• 1. Ivory and elephants
• 2. Christianity, cannibalism and carnivory
• 3. Agency, sex and emotion Postscript: After Nature Works Cited Index.
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This second edition of Postcolonial Ecocriticism, a book foundational for its field, has been updated to consider recent developments in the area such as environmental humanities and animal studies. Graham Huggan and Helen Tiffin examine transverse relations between humans, animals and the environment across a wide range of postcolonial literary texts and also address key issues such as global warming, food security, human over-population in the context of animal extinction, queer ecology, and the connections between postcolonial and disability theory. Considering the postcolonial first from an environmental and then a zoocritical perspective, the book looks at: * Narratives of development in postcolonial writing * Entitlement, belonging and the pastoral * Colonial 'asset stripping' and the Christian mission * The politics of eating and the representation of cannibalism * Animality and spirituality * Sentimentality and anthropomorphism * The changing place of humans and animals in a 'posthuman' world. With a new preface written specifically for this edition and an annotated list of suggestions for further reading, Postcolonial Ecocriticism offers a comprehensive and fully up-to-date introduction to a rapidly expanding field.
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Interstellar, from acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan, takes us on a fantastic voyage far beyond our solar system. Yet in The Science of Interstellar, Kip Thorne, the physicist who assisted Nolan on the scientific aspects of Interstellar, shows us that the movie's jaw-dropping events and stunning, never-before-attempted visuals are grounded in real science. Thorne shares his experiences working as the science adviser on the film and then moves on to the science itself. In chapters on wormholes, black holes, interstellar travel, and much more, Thorne's scientific insights-many of them triggered during the actual scripting and shooting of Interstellar-describe the physical laws that govern our universe and the truly astounding phenomena that those laws make possible. Interstellar and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and (c) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s14).
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More than 150 years after its original publication, BARTLETT'S FAMILIAR QUOTATIONS has been completely revised and updated for its eighteenth edition. BARTLETT'S showcases a sweeping survey of world history, from the times of ancient Egyptians to present day. New authors include Warren Buffett, the Dalai Lama, Bill Gates, David Foster Wallace, Emily Post, Steve Jobs, Jimi Hendrix, Paul Krugman, Hunter S. Thompson, Jon Stewart, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, Barack Obama, Che Guevara, Randy Pausch, Desmond Tutu, Julia Child, Fran Leibowitz, Harper Lee, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Patti Smith, William F. Buckley, and Robert F. Kennedy. In the classic BARTLETT'S tradition, the book offers readers and scholars alike a vast, stunning representation of those words that have influenced and molded our language and culture.
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• Why cite?
• Basics of citation
• Citations in every format : a quick guide
• Chicago (or Turabian) citations
• MLA citations for the humanities
• APA citations for the social sciences, education, and business
• AAA citations for anthropology and ethnography
• CSE citations for the biological sciences
• AMA citations for the biomedical sciences, medicine, nursing, and dentistry
• ACS citations for chemistry
• Physics, astrophysics, and astronomy citations
• Mathematics, computer science, and engineering citations
• FAQs about all reference styles.

Thousands of students have turned to veteran teacher Charles Lipson for no-nonsense advice on how to cite sources properly - and avoid plagiarism - when writing their research papers. This new edition of his book "Cite Right", the popular overview of all major systems of citation, has been updated to reflect the most current versions of Chicago, MLA, APA, and other styles, and to discuss citation methods in the rapidly changing context of the Internet, digital publishing, and e-books. Best of all, it's very easy to use. Lipson first explains why it is so important to use citations - and to present them accurately - in research writing. He then outlines the main citation styles students and researchers are likely to encounter in their academic work: Chicago; MLA; APA; AAA (anthropology and ethnography); CSE (biological sciences); AMA (medical sciences); ACS (chemistry); physics, astrophysics, and astronomy; and, mathematics, computer science, and engineering. New sections have been added on IEEE and ASCE styles, often used in engineering. Each style is presented simply and clearly with examples drawn from a wide range of source types crossing all disciplines, from the arts and humanities to the sciences and medicine. The second edition has also been updated to include a discussion of the merits and pitfalls of citation software, as well as new examples showing proper citation style for video blogs, instant messages, social networking sites, and other forms of digital media. Based on deep experience in the academic trenches, this thoroughly revised edition is intended to appeal to anyone - student, professional, or academic - who needs an efficient, authoritative guide for citing sources across a wide range of disciplines.
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• Foreword xi John W. Creswell Preface xiii About the Editors xvii About the Authors xix PART ONE: BECOMING A PUBLISHED SCHOLAR 1
• 1 Reasons to Write, Writing Opportunities, and Other Considerations 3 Tonette S. Rocco
• 2 Publishing in Peer-Reviewed and Nonrefereed Journals: Processes, Strategies, and Tips 13 Gary J. Skolits, Ralph G. Brockett, Roger Hiemstra
• 3 Learning to Write: Wisdom from Emerging Scholars 26 Claire Kostopulos Nackoney, Sunny L. Munn, Jesus Fernandez
• 4 Scholarly Reading as a Model for Scholarly Writing 44 Mike Wallace, Alison Wray
• 5 Working with Tensions: Writing for Publication During Your Doctorate 62 Alison Lee, Claire Aitchison
• 6 The Process of Transforming the Dissertation or Thesis into Publication 75 Anthony H. Normore PART TWO: IMPROVING WRITING TECHNIQUES 89
• 7 Writing with Authority: Pitfalls and Pit Stops 91 Erwin H. Epstein
• 8 Finding Voice: Appreciating Audience 102 Monica Lee
• 9 Creating a Whole from the Parts: Qualities of Good Writing 115 Andrea D. Ellinger, Baiyin Yang
• 10 Developing a Research Problem and Purpose Statement 125 Ronald L. Jacobs PART THREE: PREPARING SCHOLARLY MANUSCRIPTS 143
• 11 Writing a Literature Review 145 Susan Imel
• 12 Increasing the Odds of Publishing a Qualitative Manuscript 161 Tonette S. Rocco, Maria S. Plakhotnik
• 13 Increasing the Likelihood of Publishing Quantitative Manuscripts 179 Isadore Newman, Carole Newman
• 14 Writing Research Articles Using Mixed Methods: Methodological Considerations to Help You Get Published 191 Isadore Newman, David Newman, Carole Newman
• 15 Writing Theory, Conceptual, and Position Articles for Publication 209 Gary N. McLean
• 16 Creating and Publishing Nonrefereed Manuscripts: How to Write Editorials and Book Reviews 222 Tim Hatcher, Kimberly S. McDonald PART FOUR: REFLECTING ON THE WRITING AND PUBLISHING PROCESS 237
• 17 Why Writers Should Also Be Reviewers 239 Robert Donmoyer
• 18 Addressing Feedback from Reviewers and Editors 251 Stephen D. Brookfield
• 19 International and Cross-Cultural Issues in Scholarly Publishing 262 AAhad M. Osman-Gani, Rob F. Poell
• 20 Working with Coauthors 274 Ann I. Nevin, Jacqueline S. Thousand, Richard A. Villa
• 21 Writing as Mentoring 293 Bradley C. Courtenay, Ronald M. Cervero, John M. Dirkx Resources: Further Reading for Scholarly Writing 311 Maria S. Plakhotnik, M. Brad Shuck Index 325.
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Focusing on writing for publication, The Handbook of Scholarly Writing and Publishing discusses the components of a manuscript, types of manuscripts, and the submission process. It shows how to craft scholarly papers and other writing suitable for submission to academic journals. The handbook covers how to develop writing skills by offering guidance on becoming an excellent manuscript reviewer and outlining what makes a good review, and includes advice on follow-through with editors, rejection, and rewrites and re-submittals.
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• 1. The publishing partnership--
• 2. Journal articles--
• 3. Revising a dissertation--
• 4. Finding a publisher for the scholarly book--
• 5. Working with your publisher--
• 6. Multiauthor books and anthologies--
• 7. Finding a publisher for the college textbook--
• 8. Working with your textbook publisher--
• 9. Books for general readers--
• 10. The mechanics of authorship--
• 11. Costs and prices--
• 12. Born digital.
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Whether you are a graduate student seeking to publish your first article, a new Ph.D. revising your dissertation for publication, or an experienced author working on a new monograph, textbook, or digital publication, Handbook for Academic Authors provides reliable, concise advice about selecting the best publisher for your work, maintaining an optimal relationship with your publisher, submitting manuscripts to book and journal publishers, working with editors, navigating the production process, and helping to market your book. It also offers information about illustrations, indexes, permissions, and contracts and includes a chapter on revising dissertations and one on the financial aspects of publishing. The book covers not only scholarly monographs but also textbooks, anthologies, multiauthor books, and trade books. This fifth edition has been revised and updated to align with new technological and financial realities, taking into account the impact of digital technology and the changes it has made in authorship and publishing.
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