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| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Beyond the Silk and Book Roads Michelle C. Wang, Ryan Richard Overbey, 2023-11-27 Silk Road studies has often treated material artifacts and manuscripts separately. This interdisciplinary volume expands the scope of transcultural transmission, questions what constituted a “book,” and explores networks of circulation shared by material artifacts and manuscripts. Featuring new research in English by international scholars in Buddhist studies, art history, and literary studies, the essays in Beyond the Silk and Book Roads chart new and exciting directions in Silk Road studies. Contributors are: Ge Jiyong, George A. Keyworth, Ding Li, Ryan Richard Overbey, Hao Chunwen, Wu Shaowei, Liu Yi, Lan Wu, Sha Wutian, Michelle C. Wang, and Stephen Roddy. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Beyond Borders Royal D. Colle, Heike Michelsen, Elaine D. Engst, Corey Ryan Earle, 2024-05-15 Beyond Borders highlights and celebrates Cornell University's many historical achievements in international activities going back to its founding. This collection of fifty-eight short chapters reflects the diversity, accomplishments, and impact of remarkable engagements on campus and abroad. These vignettes, many written by authors who played pivotal roles in Cornell's international history, take readers around the world to China and the Philippines with agricultural researchers, to Peru with anthropologists, to Qatar and India with medical practitioners, to Eastern Europe with economists and civil engineers, to Zambia and Sierra Leone with students and Peace Corps volunteers, and to many more places. Readers also will learn about Cornell's many international dimensions on campus, including the international studies and language programs and the library and museum collections. Beyond Borders captures how—by educating generations of global citizens, producing innovative research and knowledge, building institutional capacities, and forging mutually beneficial relationships—Cornell University has influenced positive change in the world. Beyond Borders was supported by CAPE (Cornell Academics and Professors Emeriti). |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Beyond DNA Benjamin Oldroyd, 2023-09-12 Beyond DNA is a journey through uncharted territory, advancing new ways of thinking about evolution and adaptation. For nearly a hundred years evolutionary biologists have understood that evolution proceeds by substituting better genes for less good ones. But consensus is growing that this is not the whole story: geneticists are now revealing that spores, sperm, pollen and ova are packed with personalised genetic information that plays an important role in offspring development and has lifelong effects. This epigenetic - or 'extra-genetic ' -inheritance therefore makes significant contributions to evolutionary processes. In this highly accessible book, packed with instructive examples, Benjamin Oldroyd explains how a greater appreciation of the role of epigenetics is helping to solve a multitude of previously intractable problems in evolutionary biology - puzzles as varied as why invasive plants and animals can rapidly adapt to changes in their environment, how worker bees and queen bees can develop from the same egg, and why cancer becomes more common as we age. Beyond DNA concisely explains the mechanisms that underlie epigenetics, shows how epigenetic processes can lead to adaptation, and speculates on meaty issues such as the role that epigenetics plays in human health and happiness. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Insect Ecomorphology Oliver Betz, 2025-02-25 Insect Ecomorphology: Linking Functional Insect Morphology to Ecology and Evolution offers the most up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the morphology of insects and the functional basis of their diversity. This book covers the form and function of insect body structures synthesized with their physiological performance capabilities, biological roles, and evolutionary histories. Written by international experts, this book provides a modern outline of the topic, exploring the ecomorphology of functional systems such as insect feeding, locomotion, sensing, and reproduction. The combination of conceptual and review chapters, methodological approaches, and case studies enables readers to delve into active research fields and attain a general idea of the explanatory power of the form-function-performance paradigm. The book uncovers key structures of the different regions of the insect body, elucidates how they function, and investigates their ecological and evolutionary implications. Insect Ecomorphology: Linking Functional Insect Morphology to Ecology and Evolution is a vital resource for entomologists, biologists, and zoologists, especially those seeking to better understand the morphology and physiological impacts tying insects to environments and evolution. - Integrates traditionally separate fields of research with the aim of understanding insect morphology, ecology, and evolution - Considers the impacts of insect ecomorphology on biomimetic applications - Includes conceptual and methodological chapters to help readers appreciate the ways in which ecomorphological studies are performed |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Beyond the Garden Wall Elizabeth Ann Kuhn, 2023-06-06 The Confessions and Adventures of a Former Trappistine Nun reveals the difficulty she encounters after leaving the cloistered Cistercian abbey. She realizes she must face her past in order to find identity in the outside world. It is her conversion story. This book is a sequel to her first book, Behind the Wall (Authorhouse, 1663 Liberty Drive, Bloomington, Indiana 47403; www.behindthewallbook.com).Her intention is not to cast an unfavorable light on any one or any institution but to find peace and healing despite all the difficulties she encounters and to pray for lost souls, souls lost like she was when she first came out, and for lost shepherds who have failed to pasture their sheep. Hopefully these souls will see how much God loves them and how He never gives up on them.After seven years of prayer, austerity, and silence under simple vows, she finds herself out in the modern world. Returning from any religious order can be traumatic.Silence reigns in a monastic cloister; the only sound heard is the chanting of the Divine Office. There is no contact with the outside world--no TV, phones, newspaper nor visitors, except for parents seen behind a double grill twice a year. Coming out of this order is like returning from outer space and finding the world--so different. Emerging from this eternal silence, all of a sudden, she is thrust into this chaos of noise. Her journey is to find a path through this rubble and feel at home with God beyond the cloistered walls.The Cistercian novice studies for two years before she pronounces vows. She does not take a vow of silence, but silence permeates her whole being--because that is where God lives. After pronouncing vows, she is then consecrated to God and becomes His spouse--a bride of Christ. Once something is consecrated to God, you just don't throw it away. It is burnt because it is holy. She remains committed to God throughout her life, hoping for union with Him here and hereafter.This book was written with an abundance of love and concern for all those passing through troubling times and who are truly seeking God. There are always a few bad apples in every profession, but that does not necessarily make the profession or those who embrace it bad.All things work together for the good of those who love God (Rom. 8:28). |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: The Complete Insect David A. Grimaldi, 2023-08-15 A beautifully illustrated exploration of the world’s most extraordinary animals With an astounding 3.5 million species occupying virtually every habitat on Earth, insects are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, from the humble bee to the agile praying mantis. Taking you inside the extraordinary world of insects, The Complete Insect explores all aspects of the natural history of these remarkable creatures, providing a close-up look at their fascinating anatomy, physiology, evolution, ecology, behavior, and more. It features hundreds of stunning color photographs and illustrations and draws on a broad range of examples, from familiar ants to iridescent jewel beetles. A celebration of the rich complexity of insect life, The Complete Insect is a must-have book for insect enthusiasts and armchair naturalists. An absorbing, wide-ranging, and beautiful exploration of the fascinating natural history of insects Features a wealth of stunning full-color photographs from the field Includes photomicrographs and electron micrographs that offer a rare view of normally invisible structures Examines the complex relationship between humans and insects Integrates physiological adaptations with ecology and behavior |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Beyond Appalachia George L. Lucas M.D., 2023-07-10 Beyond Appalachia is a collection of short stories, some written several decades ago and some written recently specifically for this collection. There are travel stories, romances (sort of), museum stories, and ironic stories. The most poignant story is titled Dirty OB, a description of unsafe abortion practices prior to Roe v. Wade. 1 |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: The World’s Shattered Shell Laurence Raphael Brothers, 2023-01-25 It’s the end of the Age of Kali and our world is dying, its bounds shrunken to encompass a single city. In the Earth's final days, lonely young Jay Grant finds his first love in the arms of his neighbor Michèle. Together with six other survivors, they break through the eggshell-thin walls of the world to find a mythical land where the ultimate power of creation resides. Washed ashore from an ocean of milk, they confront personages seemingly out of legend: Ananta Sesha, the lord of the Nagas; Varuna, whose eyes are the stars; Indra, king of the devas; and the tormented being who calls himself the Preserver. Jay and Michèle want nothing more than a life together, but the gods themselves stand in their way. Separated by divine malice and tormented by falsified memories, Jay and Michèle struggle to reunite, transforming themselves into beings beyond the merely human to confront the demiurge responsible for Earth's destruction. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: These Trees Tell a Story Noah Charney, 2023-05-02 A deeply personal master class on how to read a natural landscape and unravel the clues to its unique ecological history [Charney] is an amiable host. . . . The cumulative effect of his book on the reader is the realization that, as much as we talk about 'managing' nature, nature has been managing itself for eons just fine without us.--Alexandra Horowitz, The Atlantic Structured as a series of interactive field walks through ten New England ecosystems, this book challenges readers to see the world through the eyes of a trained naturalist. With guided questions, immersive photography, and a narrative approach, each chapter adds layers of complexity to a single scene, revealing the millions of years of forces at play. Tying together geology, forest ecology, wildlife biology, soil processes, evolution, conservation, and more, Noah Charney shows how and why landscapes appear in their current forms. Charney's stories and lessons will provide anyone with the necessary investigative skills to look at a landscape, interpret it, and tell its story--from its start as rock or soil to the plants and animals that live on it. Ultimately, Charney argues, by critically engaging with the landscape we will become better at connecting with nature and ourselves. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Weird Wonder in Merleau-Ponty, Object-Oriented Ontology, and New Materialism Brian Hisao Onishi, 2023-12-15 This book connects recent developments in speculative realism, new materialism, and eco-phenomenology to articulate an approach to wonder that escapes the connected traps of anthropocentrism and correlationism. Brian Onishi argues that wonder has explanatory power for the constitution of the world and the organization of meaning. To do this, he appeals to both fiction (speculative and Weird fiction in particular) and quantum physics. More specifically, he argues that the focus of Weird fiction on impossible experiences and a feeling of something just beyond the limits of one’s grasp dramatizes the speculative reach beyond the limits of our understanding. But more than a tool for knowledge acquisition, wonder is an organizing property of objects. Like the collapse of superposition in quantum physics, reality is constituted when objects reveal themselves to other objects and thereby organize themselves into complex objects. Since no relation is exhaustive, the capacity to wonder remains at a material level, and the possibility of reorganization is ever present. Ultimately, Onishi argues for a speculative eco-phenomenology with wonder as an engine for a Weird environmental ethics. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: The Omnivore’s Deception John Sanbonmatsu, 2025-06-17 Shattering the conventional wisdom around animals, food, and the environmental crisis, The Omnivore's Deception: What We Get Wrong about Meat, Animals, and the Nature of Moral Life offers the most powerful case yet for ending our exploitation of animals for food, showing why humane and sustainable meat is a contradiction in terms-- |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Devices Of War F.J. Blooding, 2023-08-20 Read all three Devices of War books! Be prepared for a wild ride. Journey with Synn El’Asim, an airship dweller in a world dictated by seasons and tribal divisions. In Fall of Sky City, a vengeful queen, Nix, hunts Synn's tribe with flying machines made of steel, leading to a war in the skies. By Sky Games, Synn finds himself at the mercy of his foe. Entrapped yet respected, he's presented with a dubious peace treaty to unite the fractured tribes. But peace is elusive, and by Whispers Of the Skyborne, the true enemy emerges. The very Marks of power held with pride by the tribes hint at an impending extraterrestrial invasion. As the Skyborne descend, desperate for resources, alliances shift and Synn must confront not just earthly adversaries, but threats from the cosmos. Dive into a saga of war, treachery, and otherworldly mysteries. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Bird-Life A. Brehm, 2023-05-16 Reprint of the original, first published in 1874. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Bird-Friendly Building Design Christine Sheppard, American Bird Conservancy, 2015-11-01 |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: The Letterbox Tree Rebecca Lim, Kate Gordon, 2023-06-25 Two of Australia’s most acclaimed and high profile writers co-author a sensitive and ultimately hopeful story about our growing climate crisis. Nyx lives in the Tasmania of 2091 – deforested, over-mined and affected by bushfires and drought. With sea-levels rising, Tasmania is marooned and abandoned to its fate. Nyx’s widowed father wants them to leave while they can, but for Nyx, West Hobart is all she has ever known, and where her mother is buried. She finds solace in the single living tree on the dusty reserve near her home, an 80-foot pine that has defied odds and survived the climate crisis. Bea lives in present, beautiful, Tasmania and is facing a move to the mainland. She will miss the giant tree that she climbs to seek solace from bullies. One day she leaves a despairing note, the words pouring out her troubles, stuffed in a hole in its trunk. Nyx finds the note, and writes back. The girls begin a correspondence across two different time periods and they form a friendship that defies the logic of time. When Nyx faces life threatening fire and then floods, she must turn to her friend Bea to change the future. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: The Death Mage Volume 2 Densuke Densuke, 2023-03-14 Vandal has become the hero of the Ghoul Grotto after using his vast magical power and death magic to defeat the Kobolt King. He remains with the ghouls, learning non-attribute magic from Zadilis, and spending some peaceful time with his allies while helping with such issues as the mage?s old age and declining birth rates in the community. However, there is a growing threat from an orc army led by the noble Orc Bugogan, who is intent on wiping out the ghouls?or worse! |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: My Perfect Wife, Her Perfect Son Joe Benevento, 2023-03-28 My Perfect Wife, Her Perfect Son reimagines the Holy Family's story through the very human voice of Joseph. Mary's pregnancy only begins his troubles. He has to navigate the unreasonable dictates of a disheveled, wise-cracking Angel Shlomo, Mary's surprising insistence that she remain a “Blessed Ever Virgin,” pushy in-laws, Roman contractors, Jesus's crazy cousin John and the allure of the harlot Safiya, just a few of the challenges for an imperfect man assigned to become a role model for the son of God. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Avian biodiversity collapse in the anthropocene: Drivers and consequences Çağan H. Şekercioğlu, William Sutherland, Evan R Buechley, Binbin Li, Natalia Ocampo-Peñuela, Bruktawit Abdu Mahamued, 2023-06-14 |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Habitat Selection in Birds Martin L. Cody, 1987-07-09 The present book is divided into several parts. An introductory chapter serves to make the reader aware of the diversity of the subject of habitat selection in birds. Many if the various aspects of habitat selection introduced in the first chapter are developed in subsequent chapters, and thus it serves to some extent as an overview of the subject and as a lead-in to subsequent work. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Outland Mary Austin, 2023-08-15 Reproduction of the original. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Field Ornithology Elliott Coues, 2023-07-20 Reprint of the original, first published in 1874. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: The Ants and the Bird AQEEL AHMED, 2023-05-06 The story of the ants and the bird starts with a group of ants listening to a bird sing and commenting on how beautiful the bird's voice is. When the bird makes the kind offer to teach them how to sing as beautifully as it does, they are surprised by the idea. But for the ants to keep teaching the bird how to sing, the bird has said that the ants must bring it food every day. The queen of an ant colony is the worker in charge of reproduction, As time goes on, the ants get tired of collecting food for the bird, and they finally let the bird know how they feel. The bird listens to their worries, apologizes for what it did, and then asks the ants to sing with it. They keep singing together and making beautiful music that makes other people in the forest feel happy and calm. The bird gets sick one day and can no longer sing or fly after that. The other ants help their friend by giving him food, water, and company while they take care of his needs. Even though the bird is in bad shape, it can still hear the ants singing, which makes it feel peaceful and happy. The bird dies in the end, leaving the ants to mourn their loss after being left alone. The things that happen in the book teach us about how music can bring people together and make them feel calm and at peace. In addition, it shows how important it is to follow our own interests, work with others to reach a shared goal, and always be open to learning. Also, the story shows how important it is to have compassion, empathy, and forgiveness if you want to have good relationships. The story of the bird and the ants reminds us to enjoy our time with the people we care about and to be kind and understanding to those who are going through hard times. It teaches us how important it is to take responsibility for our actions and apologize to people when we have hurt them. The story is a powerful reminder of how uncertain life is and how important it is to build lasting relationships based on mutual respect, understanding, and shared interests to find happiness. Everything Starts Here: There was a time when a group of ants lived there. They lived deep in the woods. Most people think that ants are one of the most interesting groups of animals in the natural world. Ants have been around for millions of years, and there are now over 12,000 different kinds in different parts of the world. Some of these species have gained a reputation for how hard they work and how much they care about their families. Even though they are small, these ants have a lot of strength and drive for their size. They spend their days looking for food and making nests. Their hard work helps keep the ecosystem in which they live in balance. One of the most interesting things about ants is how complicated their social lives are. They live in groups called colonies, which can have anywhere from a few hundred to a few million people in them at any given time. In each colony, there is a very well-organized social system that allows the ants to work together to reach a shared goal. The queen of an ant colony is the worker in charge of reproduction. She is the one who lays eggs, which keep the colony alive. Several worker ants help the queen, and each of them oversees getting food, taking care of the young, and keeping the nest in good shape. The most important part of the colony is the worker ants. They are the ones who leave the nest every day to look for food and often travel long distances to do so. They use a mix of pheromones and visual clues to find their way back to the nest. When they get there, they tell the queen and the rest of the group what they have found. It's amazing how much food a group of ants can collect in just one day. A single group of a certain species can collect as many as 20,000 seeds in one day. After that, the food is carefully stored and then given to the places in the colony that need it. Ants are very good at finding food, and they also know a lot about how to build things. With the help of their powerful jaws, which they use to move soil, leaves, and other things, they build complex buildings. These buildings can house tens of thousands of people. Most of the time, these buildings have a high level of order, with different rooms and passageways used for different things. Some types of ants may even raise other insects, like aphids, to get their poop. These ants will protect the aphids from any possible enemies and move them to other plants so that they always have food. Even though they are hard workers, ants face a lot of competition in the natural world. They are eaten by many different animals, like birds, crabs, and other types of invertebrates. On top of that, they must deal with the effects of things like floods, drought, and very high temperatures. In recent years, humans have destroyed ants' natural habitats by building cities and cutting down trees. This has put ants in a dangerous situation. Several different kinds of ants have gone extinct because of this, which can have effects on the whole environment. Ants, on the other hand, have shown that they can change very well. They have been around for millions of years because they have a well-organized social system and are willing to work hard. This has helped them do well in a wide range of situations. Scientists have also done a lot of research on ants. Scientists have been studying ants for a long time, and what they have learned has helped us understand how complicated the natural world is. Ants, for example, have been studied a lot as a model organism to learn more about social behavior and how people talk to each other. Scientists have learned more about how social systems and animal communication work by watching ant colonies in the wild and in the lab. The Ants and the bird is a lovely story about how music can change things and how a strange bird and ants become friends. The ants were going about their daily business when suddenly, they heard a beautiful tune carried by the wind. When they looked up, they saw a bird singing loudly from a tree branch not too far away. The bird's song was so beautiful that the bugs gathered around to hear it. The bird's song was a nice break for the ants, who worked hard all-day building nests and gathering food. They had never heard anything like the song before, and its majestic quality made them want to listen to it. As the bird kept singing, the ants' desire grew stronger as the song went on. They concluded that they, too, wanted to write beautiful music and express themselves in ways that went beyond the routines of working and living. So, the bugs approached the bird and asked it to teach them how to sing. At first, the bird looked like it was scared. It had never taught anyone how to sing before, so it seemed unlikely that the ants could learn. On the other hand, when they saw the amazed and surprised looks on the ants' faces, they decided to give it a try. The birds started teaching the ants how to sing because of this. The bird would then sing a note, and the ants would try to copy what they heard. At first, it was difficult for the ants to keep up. Their small voices weren't strong enough to fight with the bird's song. On the other hand, they worked hard to improve their skills and were eager to learn. Every day, they worked out, and their little bodies moved to the beat of the music. The ants' singing started to get better as time went on. They figured out how to make beautiful tunes that went well together, which made the people who lived in the forest amazed and happy. People and animals that lived in the forest began to hear the ants' song. People would gather to listen, and when they heard the beautiful music coming from such small creatures, their heads would drop. When the bugs found out that their work had worked, they were so happy that they could hardly hold it in. They had learned to sing and had a new respect for all the different kinds of music. They never stopped thinking about the bird that taught them how to sing. They were thankful for the institution's patience and guidance because they knew that without it, they would never have learned anything new. With each day that went by, the bugs and the birds got to know each other better. When they sang together, the sounds of their individual voices blended beautifully. The bird looked like it belonged to their group, while the insects looked like they were from the same family. But even as they sang together, the ants knew that no matter how hard they tried, they would never be able to thank the bird for all it had done for them. They knew that they could never thank the bird enough for teaching them how to sing, because it had given them a gift that could not be measured. So, the bird and the ants kept singing together every day, making beautiful music that made everyone who heard it. Real happiness comes from doing what you love and being able to share that love with other people. This meant that they had to learn to sing and share their songs with the rest of the world. That meant teaching other people how to find their own passions and live life to the fullest. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Falling for a Dragon Box Set (Dragon Shifter Romance) Mac Flynn, 2023-06-27 The complete Falling for a Dragon series featuring all five ebooks! Who knew a single drop of blood could change a whole world? For Kate Dena that world is a fantastical new place where adventure and danger await, but she's not alone in facing the evil encroaching on the land. A handsome dragon shifter stands by her side, and together the pair must face the growing darkness and learn her true destiny. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Sex, Risk, and Society Sarah H. Pollock, 2025-05-01 When is sex abnormal and when is it dangerous? A multi-disciplinary approach that includes sociology, anthropology, history, and philosophy provides an understanding of how cultural norms have shifted over time and the implications of these shifts. Proposed definitions of “abnormal” and “dangerous” and their impact on public policies and practices are evaluated, as are our contemporary assumptions about sex and sexuality and the consequences of those assumptions. This should also serve as a toolkit for how to answer questions about sexuality such that readers can apply this model as new questions and social concerns about sex arise in the future. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Biological Invasions and Global Insect Decline Jonatan Rodríguez, Petr Pysek, Ana Novoa, 2023-09-13 Biological Invasions and Global Insect Decline offers the most updated knowledge on how invasive alien species affect insect diversity worldwide. The book provides ongoing research and the most relevant information, covering the main aspects of the impact of biological invasions as well as future insights on mitigation and consequences. It discusses how the introduction of all kinds of organisms, from bacteria and plants to vertebrates, affect current declines in insect diversity. The latter portion of the book delves into existent and future monitoring and management programs, including citizen science and regenerative ecology as socio-ecological solutions to combat these threats. Written and edited by international experts on invasion ecology and insect conservation, this book explores the role of global change and the introduction of invasive species in altering the structure of habitats and how this induces a global insect decline. This will be a valuable resource for entomologists, invasion biologists and other researchers in biodiversity conservation, as well as practitioners and stakeholders concerned about problematic invasive alien species and insect population decline. - Offers a concise vision of one of the main causes of insect extinctions in the Anthropocene - Discusses community ecology, insect conservation, species interactions, restoration ecology - Led by a team of editors whose expertise includes invasive alien species, invasion ecology, insect species diversity, and species conservation |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Neonicotinoids in the Environment Rishikesh Singh, Vipin Kumar Singh, Arun Kumar, Sachchidanand Tripathi, Rahul Bhadouria, 2024-12-16 The proposed book presents the current state of knowledge about the processes, parameters, and phenomena that influence the fate of neonicotinoids in soil-water systems (i.e., soil and groundwater), as well as their effects and mitigation measures, and identifies existing knowledge gaps. Furthermore, groundwater/surface water interactions, as well as sorption, biodegradation, and chemical transformations of neonicotinoids in the soil and leaching to the groundwater, are highlighted, as they determine their further migration from sources, through soils to groundwater systems, and then to other environmental compartments, posing ecological and human risks. The ecological risks of neonicotinoids are highlighted in a separate section with special emphasis on the impacts on biological diversity. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Life and Language Beyond Earth Raymond Hickey, 2023-09-21 Could we communicate with lifeforms on exoplanets? This thought-provoking book explores the likelihood of life and language beyond Earth. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Pollinators of Native Plants Heather Holm, 2014-02-03 This comprehensive, essential book profiles over 65 perennial native plant species of the Midwest, Great Lakes region, Northeast and southern Canada plus the pollinators, beneficial insects and flower visitors the plants attract ... Readers learn to attract and identify pollinators and beneficial insects as well as customize their landscape planting for a particular type of pollinator with native plants. The book includes information on pollination, types of pollinators, pollinator conservation as well as pollinator landscape plans.-- |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Generative AI for Effective Software Development Anh Nguyen-Duc, Pekka Abrahamsson, Foutse Khomh, 2024-05-31 This book provides a comprehensive, empirically grounded exploration of how Generative AI is reshaping the landscape of software development. It emphasizes the empirical evaluation of Generative AI tools in real-world scenarios, offering insights into their practical efficacy, limitations, and impact. By presenting case studies, surveys, and interviews from various software development contexts, the book offers a global perspective on the integration of Generative AI, highlighting how these advanced tools are adapted to and influence diverse cultural, organizational, and technological environments. This book is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of Generative AI and its transformative impact on the field of software engineering. The book is divided into five parts, each focusing on different aspects of Generative AI in software development. As an introduction, Part 1 presents the fundamentals of Generative AI adoption. Part 2 is a collection of empirical studies and delves into the practical aspects of integrating Generative AI tools in software engineering, with a focus on patterns, methodologies, and comparative analyses. Next, Part 3 presents case studies that showcase the application and impact of Generative AI in various software development contexts. Part 4 then examines how Generative AI is reshaping software engineering processes, from collaboration and workflow to management and agile development. Finally, Part 5 looks towards the future, exploring emerging trends, future directions, and the role of education in the context of Generative AI. The book offers diverse perspectives as it compiles research and experiences from various countries and software development environments. It also offers non-technical discussions about Generative AI in management, teamwork, business and education. This way, it is intended for both researchers in software engineering and for professionals in industry who want to learn about the impactof Generative AI on software development. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Insect Conservation in Australia: Why and How Tim R. New, 2024-09-20 The fundamental ecological, cultural and economic roles of insects give them central importance in functioning of terrestrial and inland water ecosystems worldwide. Insect declines, from a variety of anthropogenic threats, erode these services and dictate the need for insect conservation, but the consequences of insect losses are poorly recognised. In Australia, insect conservation must proceed from a very uncertain and incomplete knowledge of insect identifications and diversity, and also from a generally poor public appreciation of their central ecological roles and relevance to human welfare and other biota. These impediments occupy much of this book, in which cases of insect conservation across the world are used to provide lessons for Australia, where a combination of large numbers of insect species and small numbers of entomologists and citizen participants necessitates clear appreciation of insect importance, and focussed conservation priorities. Low public sympathy and inadequate scientific information can hinder progress because uncertainty, imprecision and ignorance are difficult to explain to policymakers and funding agencies whose interest and support may be pivotal. Understanding and overcoming those impediments is a vital component of insect conservation. This book is intended as an introduction to the needs, rationale and practice of insect conservation in Australia for students in conservation biology, managers and other concerned people who are not specialists in entomology, to whom the daunting variety and complexity of insect life may deter involvement, and for whom an Appendix aid to recognising insect orders is included. The text is based on conservation needs of Australia’s insects and shows how progress necessitates effective communication, clear priorities, and plans for action within a realistic and practical framework of aims and needs for practical conservation. A suggested ‘Agenda’ for advancing insect conservation in Australia encompasses many of these needs and activities. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: The Machines of Evolution and the Scope of Meaning Gary Tomlinson, 2023-02-28 A groundbreaking account of the origin and place of meaning in the earthly biosphere What is meaning? How does it arise? Where is it found in the world? In recent years, philosophers and scientists have answered these questions in different ways. Some see meaning as a uniquely human achievement, others extend it to trees, microbes, and even to the bonding of DNA and RNA molecules. In this groundbreaking book, Gary Tomlinson defines a middle path. Combining emergent thinking about evolution, new research on animal behaviors, and theories of information and signs, he tracks meaning far out into the animal world. At the same time he discerns limits to its scope and identifies innumerable life forms, including many animals and all other organisms, that make no meanings at all. Tomlinson’s map of meaning starts from signs, the fundamental units of reference or aboutness. Where signs are at work they shape meaning-laden lifeways, offering possibilities for distinctive organism/niche interactions and sometimes leading to technology and culture. The emergence of meaning does not, however, monopolize complexity in the living world. Countless organisms generate awe-inspiring behavioral intricacies without meaning. The Machines of Evolution and the Scope of Meaning offers a revaluation of both meaning and meaninglessness, uncovering a foundational difference in animal solutions to the hard problem of life. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Cold Words Bernadette Hince, 2025-04 This ‘ice-breaking’ book collects the English words of the Antarctic and the Arctic for the first time. These words relate to weather, ice and snow, auroras, clothes, food, housing, social structures, wildlife, plants, politics, as well as many other aspects of polar life. The terms are presented with scientific precision, a helpful interpretative commentary and moments of whimsy. Apart from Antarctica and the Arctic, the regions covered here stretch to places as remote as the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Tristan da Cunha and the Falkland Islands. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Osiris, Volume 38 James Evans, Adrian Johns, 2023-07-18 Perceptively explores the shifting intersections between algorithmic systems and human practices in the modern era. How have algorithmic systems and human practices developed in tandem since 1800? This volume of Osiris deftly addresses the question, dispelling along the way the traditional notion of algorithmic “code” and human “craft” as natural opposites. Instead, algorithms and humans have always acted in concert, depending on each other to advance new knowledge and produce social consequences. By shining light on alternative computational imaginaries, Beyond Craft and Code opens fresh space in which to understand algorithmic diversity, its governance, and even its conservation. The volume contains essays by experts in fields extending from early modern arithmetic to contemporary robotics. Traversing a range of cases and arguments that connect politics, historical epistemology, aesthetics, and artificial intelligence, the contributors collectively propose a novel vocabulary of concepts with which to think about how the history of science can contribute to understanding today’s world. Ultimately, Beyond Craft and Code reconfigures the historiography of science and technology to suggest a new way to approach the questions posed by an algorithmic culture—not only improving our understanding of algorithmic pasts and futures but also unlocking our ability to better govern our present. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: HENRY DRUMMOND Ultimate Collection Henry Drummond, 2023-12-03 Henry Drummond's Ultimate Collection compiles a rich tapestry of his spiritual and philosophical writings, capturing the essence of his thought-provoking arguments and advocacy for a more profound appreciation of human existence. Drummond's literary style is imbued with a poetic sensibility, blending eloquent prose with a persuasive theological insight. His works emerge from the landscape of late 19th-century evangelicalism, reflecting a pivotal period in which faith and science began to explore common ground, making his writings both timely and timeless in their exploration of divine love and moral purpose. As a renowned Scottish preacher, biologist, and lecturer, Drummond's diverse background significantly informs his writings. His interactions with figures like Charles Darwin and his participation in the broader cultural debates of his time imbued his philosophy with a unique interdisciplinary approach. The intersection of faith and reason in his works exemplifies his desire to bridge the gap between religious belief and scientific inquiry, promoting a message of inclusivity and enlightenment. This Ultimate Collection is a must-read for those interested in the confluence of spirituality and intellectual discourse. Its profound insights offer readers not just a glimpse into Drummond's mind but a transformative perspective on life's deeper meanings, making it an essential addition to the library of any seeker of wisdom. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: The Mourning Dove and His Snow Sparrow Eve Healy, 2023-05-12 Callum has lived almost his entire life in the secluded forests of the North, where his only company was his sickly mother and the animals in the area. As he grew up, rather than his mother tending to him, he was tending to her. One snowy evening, upon returning to their cabin after gathering firewood, Callum found his mother had passed. Callum is now completely alone. After his mother's death, he simply goes through the motions, doing just enough, so he doesn’t freeze to death in the harsh winters and keep himself fed. Otherwise, though, Callum doesn’t see much point in life. However, his world is turned completely on its head when he finds an injured fox sparrow on his way back from gathering firewood. Desperate to save the creature, he takes it back to his cabin but, upon doing so, finds that the little bird can turn into a winged man named Aurear. Though this stranger is odd, to say the least, Callum is desperately drawn to him. Having spent so long alone and in the cold, Callum can’t help but be drawn to Aurear’s warmth. But Aurear’s existence is an anomaly, and with this new creature flying around, it’s not long before bloody-thirsty eyes are turned toward Callum’s quiet home in the forest. Though he couldn’t save his mother, Callum is willing to risk everything to protect the warmth Aurear has given him. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Agroforestry Abhishek Raj, Manoj Kumar Jhariya, Arnab Banerjee, Ramesh Kumar Jha, Krishan Pal Singh, 2024-09-25 This book offers comprehensive insights into the management of agroforestry for livelihood security and sustainable development in the tropics, addressing ecological interactions, productivity, and the monetization of carbon credits, while also outlining a future roadmap and policy challenges. Agroforestry is a brilliant land use farming practice that covers 1.6 billion hectares (78 percent in the tropics and 22 percent in the temperate regions) to enhance plant diversification, productivity, and livelihood across generations, maintaining eco-restoration. It ensures socioeconomic upliftment and a standard livelihood for people along with many ecosystem services for sustainable development under resilient climates, which are today’s key topics popularized among policy makers, stakeholders, scientists, ecologists, and climate supporters in the tropical world. However, more than 75 percent of the world’s poor directly depend on natural resources for their livelihoods. Adopting climate resilient agroforestry not only maximizes productivity and farmers’ socioeconomic status but also mitigates climate change issues through carbon sequestrations for better carbon management in the tropics. This book addresses agroforestry management for livelihood security and sustainable development in the tropics. Readers will earn about ecological interactions and productivity in tropical agroforestry ensuring greater ecosystem services and livelihood resilience under changing climates, as well as building livelihood resilience through monetization of carbon credits in agroforestry in the tropics. Livelihood and sustainability-based policy in agroforestry, its challenges, and a future roadmap are also covered. This volume provides new insights related to updated research, development and extension activities for combating climate change through carbon sequestration to enhance intensify greater productivity, and livelihood and ecosystem services for ensuring the goals of sustainable development. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Tending Nature Nathalie Gravel, 2024-10-25 This book aims to enhance understanding of the foundational principles and ethical considerations of citizen engagement in environmental conservation through an examination of successful cases of shared environmental governance in the Americas. It seeks to inform policymaking on strategies for fostering behavioral change and advancing towards co-management of national public resources and the commons. These cases are analyzed through a geographical lens to provide a framework for reimagining eco-citizenship grounded in bioregionalism. This perspective diverges from the notion of eco-citizenship as a universal culture, advocating instead for its integration within the collective habitats of citizen groups. Readers will gain insights into fostering reconciliation between nature and humanity by empowering diverse stakeholders to lead Blue/Green/Bee conservation initiatives. Emphasizing community learning, environmental awareness, and citizen participation, the book enriches decision-making processes and promotes environmental justice for all living organisms. The selected case studies from Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United States highlight pioneering innovations in Blue/Green/Bee policy planning across urban, periurban, and rural settings. These initiatives propose empathetic and respectful approaches to nurturing our natural surroundings, including methods for co-management, networked urban gardening, wild native bee conservation, water source protection, community-based water management, river revitalization, and metropolitan green space stewardship. This book will be invaluable to students, urban and rural planners, researchers, academics, networking professionals, policymakers, international development practitioners, environmental organization personnel, and enthusiasts of the natural world alike. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Science-Based Pest Management for a Sustainable and Resilient Coconut Sector Jelfina Constansje Alouw, Aluthwala Hewa Nuwan Chinthaka, 2025-05-29 This book offers a practical and innovative guide to managing the complex relationship between coconut plantations and insect pests. It focuses on effective solutions for pest identification, monitoring, and management through a blend of cutting-edge technologies and traditional approaches. The coconut palm, aptly called the tree of life, sustains millions of people across tropical regions, providing food, income, and livelihoods. Cultivated on approximately 12 million hectares globally, coconut production faces unprecedented challenges. Meeting the growing demand for diverse coconut products—from coconut water and oil to emerging uses like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—requires balancing food security with renewable energy needs. Adding to these challenges are pest infestations, including insects, mites, and vertebrates, which can cause crop losses of up to 30%. These threats not only lower yields but also jeopardise income and food security for coconut-dependent communities. Across the chapters, prominent coconut sector researchers and academics delve into pest biology, ecology, plant-pest interactions, climate change effects, organic farming, molecular tools, regulatory frameworks, and best practices for pest management. It contains detailed strategies for breeding coconut palms with enhanced pest resistance and addresses critical topics such as biosecurity and the global exchange of coconut germplasm. With its unique emphasis on practices and real-world applications, this volume is an essential resource for researchers, agricultural professionals, practitioners, and policymakers committed to building a resilient coconut sector. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Global Animal Law from the Margins Iyan Offor, 2023-08-01 This book critically engages the emerging field of global animal law from the perspective of an intersectional ethical framework. Reconceptualising global animal law, this book argues that global animal law overrepresents views from the west as it does not sufficiently engage views from the Global South, as well as from Indigenous and other marginalised communities. Tracing this imbalance to the early development of animal law’s reaction to issues of international trade, the book elicits the anthropocentrism and colonialism that underpin this bias. In response, the book outlines a new, intersectional, second wave of animal ethics. Incorporating marginalised viewpoints, it elevates the field beyond the dominant concern with animal welfare and rights. And, drawing on aspects of decolonial thought, earth jurisprudence, intersectionality theory and posthumanism, it offers a fundamental rethinking of the very basis of global animal law. The book's critical, yet practical, new approach to global animal law will appeal to animal law and environmental law experts, legal theorists, and those working in the areas of animal studies and ecology. |
| bugs birds and beyond 2023: Encyclopedia of Health Research in the Social Sciences Kevin Dew, Sarah Donovan, 2023-12-11 Featuring state-of-the-art contributions from leading experts in their respective fields, the Encyclopedia of Health Research in the Social Sciences explores an extensive range of topics, concepts, research approaches and theoretical orientations aimed at providing guidance for those undertaking health research. |
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