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This book introduces the student to numerous modern applications of mathematics in technology. The authors write with clarity and present the mathematics in a clear and straightforward way making it an interesting and easy book to read. Numerous exercises at the end of every section provide practice and reinforce the material in the chapter. An engaging quality of this book is that the authors also present the mathematical material in a historical context and not just the practical one. Mathematics and Technology is intended for undergraduate students in mathematics, instructors and high school teachers. Additionally, its lack of calculus centricity as well as a clear indication of the more difficult topics and relatively advanced references make it suitable for any curious individual with a decent command of high school math.
An exciting look at the essential roles that parasites play in Earth’s ecosystems This book looks at the weird and wonderful world of parasites, the most abundant form of life on Earth. Parasites come in all forms and sizes and inhabit every free-living organism. Parasitism is now, and always has been, a way to survive under changing environmental conditions. From arctic oceans to tropical forests, Scott Gardner, Judy Diamond, and Gabor Racz investigate how parasites survive and evolve, and how they influence and provide stability to ecosystems. Taking readers to the open ranges of Mongolia, the Sandhills of north-central Nebraska, the Andes of Bolivia, and more, the authors examine the im...
Index to listing of biographies of Canadians (arranged chronologically by date of death). Indexed by: subject of biography, identifications, geographical location, and name.
Cet ouvrage collectif témoigne des préoccupations des auteurs de multiples disciplines et pays à l'égard des pratiques éducatives en lien avec l'inclusion préscolaire et scolaire. Il présente les perceptions et attitudes des différents acteurs de la pratique inclusive, l'importance des interventions spécialisées, les programmes et outils en soutien à l'inclusion ainsi que les différentes méthodes possibles pour l'évaluation de l'inclusion scolaire.