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• 1. What is behavioral neuroscience?
• Part I. Neural foundations of behavior: the basic equipment
• 2. Communication within the nervous system
• 3. The organization and functions of the nervous system
• 4. The methods and ethics of research
• Part II. Motivation and emotion: what makes us go
• 5. Drugs, addiction, and reward
• 6. Motivation and the regulation of internal states
• 7. The biology of sex and gender
• 8. Emotion and health
• Part III. Interacting with the world
• 9. Hearing and language
• 10. Vision and visual perception
• 11. The body senses and movement
• Part IV. Complex behavior
• 12. Learning and memory
• 13. Intelligence and cognitive functioning
• 14. Psychological disorders
• 15. Sleep and consciousness.

• 1. Impacts, adaptation, vulnerability and decision making--
• 2. Global climate models--
• 3. Assessing climate change impacts at the regional scale--
• 4. Dynamical downscaling--
• 5. Empirical-statistical downscaling--
• 6. Added value of downscaling--
• 7. Uncertainty in future projections, and approaches for representing uncertainty--
• 8. Guidance and recommendations for use of (downscaled) climate information--
• 9. The future of regional downscaling-- Index.
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Downscaling is a widely used technique for translating information from large-scale climate models to the spatial and temporal scales needed to assess local and regional climate impacts, vulnerability, risk and resilience. This book is a comprehensive guide to the downscaling techniques used for climate data. A general introduction of the science of climate modeling is followed by a discussion of techniques, models and methodologies used for producing downscaled projections, and the advantages, disadvantages and uncertainties of each. The book provides detailed information on dynamic and statistical downscaling techniques in non-technical language, as well as recommendations for selecting suitable downscaled datasets for different applications. The use of downscaled climate data in national and international assessments is also discussed using global examples. This is a practical guide for graduate students and researchers working on climate impacts and adaptation, as well as for policy makers and practitioners interested in climate risk and resilience.
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• 1. The Origin of the Ocean.
• 2. A History of Marine Science.
• 3. Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics.
• 4. Ocean Basins.
• 5. Sediments.
• 6. Water and Ocean Structure.
• 7. Ocean Chemistry.
• 8. Circulation of the Atmosphere.
• 9. Circulation of the Ocean.
• 10. Waves.
• 11. Tides.
• 12. Coasts.
• 13. Life in the Ocean.
• 14. Primary Producers.
• 15. Marine Animals.
• 16. Marine Communities.
• 17. Marine Resources.
• 18. The Ocean and the Environment. Afterword.
• Appendix 1. Measurements and Conversions.
• Appendix 2. Geologic Time.
• Appendix 3. Latitude and Longitude, Time, and Navigation.
• Appendix 4. Maps and Charts.
• Appendix 5. The Beaufort Scale.
• Appendix 6. Taxonomic Classification of Marine Organisms.
• Appendix 7. Periodic Table of the Elements.
• Appendix 8. Working in Marine Science.
• Appendix 9. The World Ocean Seafloor.
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Developed in partnership with the National Geographic Society, OCEANOGRAPHY: AN INVITATION TO MARINE SCIENCE, 10th edition gives you a basic understanding of the complexities and uncertainties involved in ocean use as well as its role in sustaining life on Earth. Thoroughly updated with the latest findings from the field, the text includes new coverage of important issues such as climate change. Emphasizing the science process throughout, it helps you see how concepts from other scientific fields relate to topics in oceanography. Co-author Robert Ellis draws from his experience managing research projects and educational programs throughout the world, and a diverse group of National Geographic Explorers share their unique insights on key concepts. In addition, MindTap equips you with a wealth of anywhere, anytime digital learning solutions.
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• Growth and development
• The orthopaedic history
• The orthopaedic examination : a comprehensive overview
• The orthopaedic examination : clinical application
• Gait analysis
• The limping child
• Back pain
• Disorders of the neck
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Other anatomic disorders of the spine
• Disorders of the upper extremity
• Developmental dysplasia of the hip
• Legg-calvé-perthes disease
• Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
• Congenital coxa vara
• Disorders of the femur
• Disorders of the leg
• Disorders of the foot
• Limb length discrepancy
• Limb deficiencies
• Arthritis
• Infections of the musculoskeletal system
• General principles of tumor management
• Benign musculoskeletal tumors
• Malignant bone tumors
• General principles of managing orthopaedic injuries
• Spinal injuries
• Upper extremity injuries
• Lower extremity injuries
• Disorders of the brain
• Disorders of the spinal cord
• Poliomyelitis
• Disorders of the peripheral nervous system
• Muscle diseases
• Skeletal dysplasias
• Orthopaedic-related syndromes
• Metabolic and endocrine disorders of bone
• Hematologic disorders
• Pediatric sports medicine : issues in contemporary sports participation.

• Preface--
• 1. What problems are we trying to solve?--
• 2. Wind-water-solar (WWS) and storage solution--
• 3. Technologies not needed or not helpful--
• 4. Electricity basics--
• 5. Photovoltaics and solar radiation--
• 6. Onshore and offshore wind energy--
• 7. Steps in developing 100 percent all-sector WWS and storage roadmaps--
• 8. Matching electricity, heat, cold, and hydrogen demand continuously with 100 percent WWS supply, storage, and demand response--
• 9. Evolution of the 100 percent movement and policies needed for a WWS solution-- Glossary of acronyms-- Acknowledgments-- Appendix-- References.
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Numerous laws - including the Green New Deal - have been proposed or passed in cities, states, and countries to transition from fossil fuels to 100% clean, renewable energy in order to address climate change, air pollution, and energy insecurity. This textbook lays out the science, technology, economics, policy, and social aspects of such transitions. It discusses the renewable electricity and heat generating technologies needed; the electricity, heat, cold, and hydrogen storage technologies required; how to keep the electric power grid stable; and how to address non-energy sources of emissions. It discusses the history of the 100% Movement, which evolved from a collaboration among scientists, cultural leaders, business people, and community leaders. Finally, it discusses current progress in transitioning to 100% renewables, and the new policies needed to complete the transition. Online course supplements include lecture slides, answers to the end-of-chapter student exercises, and a list of extra resources.
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• The collapse of civilizations: 1177 BC
• Act I. Of arms and the man: the fifteenth century BC
• Act II. An (Aegean) affair to remember: the fourteenth century BC
• Act III. Fighting for gods and country: the thirteenth century BC
• Act IV. The end of an era: the twelfth century BC
• A "perfect storm" of calamities?
• Sea Peoples, systems collapse, and complexity theory
• The aftermath

From acclaimed archaeologist and bestselling author Eric Cline, a breathtaking account of how the collapse of an ancient civilized world ushered in the first Dark Ages In 1177 B.C., marauding groups known only as the "Sea Peoples" invaded Egypt. The pharaoh's army and navy defeated them, but the victory so weakened Egypt that it soon slid into decline, as did most of the surrounding civilizations. Eric Cline tells the gripping story of how the end was brought about by multiple interconnected failures, ranging from invasion and revolt to earthquakes, drought, famine, and the cutting of international trade routes. Bringing to life a vibrant multicultural world, he draws a sweeping panorama of the empires of the age and shows that it may have been their very interdependence that hastened their dramatic collapse. Now revised and updated, 1177 B.C. sheds light on the complex ties that gave rise to, and eventually destroyed, the flourishing civilizations of the Late Bronze Age-and set the stage for the emergence of classical Greece and, ultimately, our world today.
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