We introduce the theory of chemical reaction networks and their relation to stochastic Petri nets — important ways of modeling population biology and many other fields. We explain how techniques from quantum mechanics can be used to study these models. This relies on a profound and still mysterious analogy between quantum theory and probability theory, which we explore in detail. We also give a tour of key results concerning chemical reaction networks and Petri nets.

A story about four animals; a Gorilla, a leopard, a hyena and a mouse; and their quest for a cure for the Princess of the village Onee.Through their trials and difficulties; one small mouse would make a difference by teaching the others to work together in co-operation to retrieve the Golden coconut from the Mighty elephants of Tiaba.

The Second Edition of 30 Essential Skills for the Qualitative Researcher provides practical, applied information for the novice qualitative researcher, addressing the "how" of conducting qualitative research in one brief guide. Author John W. Creswell and new co-author Johanna Creswell Báez draw on many examples from their own research experiences, sharing them throughout the book. The 30 listed skills are competencies that can help qualitative researchers...

My name is Scott Bracken, and this is my journal.Scott Bracken has been home for 28 days, but nothing is the same. A month ago, he escaped from Nil, an island of wonder, beauty, and incredible danger. Now, back in his old life, no one believes Scott's story. To deal with his present, Scott must relive his past—whether he wants to or not.Introduced to readers in Nil Unlocked, here, for the first time, is Scott's journal in its entirety. Delve deeper into th...

**Over 100 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list!From #1** New York Times bestselling author of Wishtree and The One and Only Ivan, Katherine Applegate, a touching and lyrical tale about a remarkable sea otter, perfect for summer reading!Meet Odder, the Queen of Play:Nobody has her moves.She doesn’t just swim to the bottom,she dive-bombs.

Prince Lucas discovers underwater secrets when he gets a glimpse of the mermaids’ kingdom in this eighth chapter book in the fantastical Kingdom of Wrenly series.Lucas and Clara are floating on a raft when a wave hits and throws Lucas into the sea. Before being pulled up to the surface, Lucas catches a glimpse of a coral kingdom filled with castles, towers, and…mermaids! King Caleb tells him that the mermaids have always treasured their privacy, and everyone should...

I had a dog called Rover. He left home and never came back. I had a dog called Tiger. He kept stalking me. I had a dog called Boss. He kept trying to tell me what to do. What did the one gibbon say to the other gibbon? Gibbon the way I feel about you we ought to get married. What did the one stork say to the other stork? Stop storking me. What did the one warthog say to the other warthog? Warts with the long face? Cheer up, old pal!

Giant pandas live in China.For a long time many people thought a panda was a bear. Some thought it was a raccoon. Now they know that they are really bears.They look like a huge, cuddly bear. They have four legs and a short, stubby tail. They also have a face that looks like a bear face.This book is a shortened version of our popular "Giant Pandas: Cuddly Bamboo Lovers" and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1124 easy to read words, young children can experien...

Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. They have smooth, gray skin. Their skin feels like rubber.The dolphin's mouth is filled with rows and rows of sharp teeth. They are made for tearing off pieces of meat.Dolphins come in different colors. Most of them are gray, but there are also dolphins that are black and white. There are even some that are all white.Find out what a dolphin looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and som...

There are many different kinds of horses in the world. Some are short. Some are huge. Some come in one color, and some come in many colors. But they are all beautiful.All horses have long, thin legs and a big round body. They have a long, curved neck and a big head with large eyes.Horses have been a help to man for thousands of years. In that time, we have changed the horse into the kind of animal we want it to be. Man has bred horses for many years.To breed a horse me...

What do clown fish eat?How many babies does a clown fish mother have?Where do clown fish live?Do clown fish make good pets?Meet the funny little clown fish. Find out what a clown fish looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and some funky facts.Ages 7 to 10.The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing ...

Tigers are members of the cat family. They are the biggest cats still alive today. The saber-toothed tiger used to be bigger, but there are no more saber-toothed tigers around.How much do you know about these majestic animals? Do you know:What a tiger uses his tail for?What is a liger or a tigon?How often do tigers catch the animals they chase?How much a tiger eats at one time?What the Chinese use tiger bones for?Learn all these things and m...