This book presents a new approach to the analysis of networks, which emphasizes how one can compress a network while preserving all information relative to the network's spectrum. Besides these compression techniques, the authors introduce a number of other isospectral transformations and demonstrate how, together, these methods can be applied to gain new results in a number of areas. This includes the stability of time-delayed and non time-delayed dynamical networks, eigenvalue estimation...

Called the “First American” and credited with “Inventing America,” Benjamin Franklin lived a life that invites hyperbole. Few rival Franklin for his range of accomplishment across a number of domains of human endeavor, and few lived a life of such consequence in one of history’s most consequential eras. In reality, Franklin’s true story eclipses the myths that pervade his legacy.Benjamin Franklin: Made in America traces the fascinating twists and turns tha...

In 1910 insurgent leaders crushed the Porfirian dictatorship, but in the years that followed fought among themselves, until a nationalist consensus produced the 1917 Constitution. This in turn provided the basis for a reform agenda that transformed Mexico in the modern era. The civil war and the reforms that followed receive new and insightful attention in this book.These essays, the result of the 45th annual Walter Prescott Webb Memorial Lectures, presented by the University of Te...

Gender in a Transitional Era addresses a range of issues relevant in current gender and sexuality studies scholarship which span many disciplines. The contributors prioritize the critical thinking that continues to support the notion that we, as a society, still have a ways to go toward full gender equality in all spheres of life. This collection positions marginal voices at the center of complex gender issues in today’s society. Broad thematic topic areas include parental identities, advi...

Decades of theory, research, and practice have singled out sense of belonging (in its many derivative forms) as a pivotal component of healthy development: psychologically, socially, culturally, academically. The human need for belonging, and therefore its essential nature, have been well established across multiple arenas. Despite growth in this field, answers to the barriers to belonging among marginalized groups and contexts remain especially elusive. For decades, this work was anchored...

IntroductionThe General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States in session at Birmingham, Ala., May, 1907, received from the Executive Commission of the Alliance of Reformed Churches throughout the world holding the Presbyterian System, the following communication relative to a general observance of the 400th Anniversary of the birth of John Calvin:“The Executive Commission draws the attention of the churches in the Alliance and of all lovers of true progre...

Transatlantic historians are dedicated to analyzing the dynamic process of encounter, interchange, and creolization that was initiated when peoples on different sides of the Atlantic Basin first made contact and continues until the twenty-first century.The forty-ninth annual Walter Prescott Webb Memorial Lecture Series —“Currents in Transatlantic Thought”—was organized to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of the University of Texas at Arlington’s doctoral program in transatlant...

Science, Truth, and Meaning presents a scientific and philosophical examination of our place in the world. It also celebrates how diverse, scientific knowledge is interconnected and reducible to common foundations.The book focuses on aspects of scientific truth that relate to our understanding of reality, and confronts whether truth is absolute or relative to what we are. Hence, it assesses the meaning of the scientific deductions we have made and how they have profoundly influence...

In "The Symbolism of Churches and Church Ornaments," Guillaume Durand presents a compelling exploration of the intricate relationship between architectural elements and their spiritual significance within the Christian faith. This scholarly work illuminates the rich tapestry of medieval church designs, employing a blend of theological insights and historical context to analyze how structures and decorations reflect doctrinal beliefs. Durand's literary style is characterized by meticulous d...

In "The Symbolism of Churches and Church Ornaments," Guillaume Durand meticulously explores the intricate meanings embedded in ecclesiastical architecture and artifacts. His work delves into medieval European spiritual and cultural contexts, revealing how architectural elements such as spires, bell towers, and stained glass serve as conduits for divine symbolism. Durand employs a rich scholarly style, integrating historical analysis with theological insights, presenting a compelling narrat...

The Symbolism of Churches and Church Ornaments is a book by Guillaume Durand. It provides an accurate medieval dissertation on the allegory of church design and some illustrious traditions of worship.

In the hellish city of Miscordia, a serial killer stalks the shadows, leaving a trail of brutal murders each more sadistic and depraved than the last. Enter Detective Valentina Nero, determined to unmask this savage killer before his final, chilling masterpiece is revealed to the world. To navigate this killer's twisted psyche, she must turn to Dr. Renee DeVilliers, a brilliant yet notorious murderer in his own right.As their dangerous alliance unfolds, Valentina races against time...