Fundamental Optical Models addresses the theory of several fundamental optical problems and provides insights into converting theory into computer software. The book brings together a variety of essential theories and modeling tools – some only found in very old research papers – into a single text and helps researchers to understand the theories needed to develop their own software that can be customized for different projects. The book’s nine chapters cover the optics of...

In the early stages of an RNA revolution, the potential of RNA technology to transform human and veterinary medicine, agriculture, and industry, is emergent in much the same way as the advent of recombinant DNA in the 1980s, which created and disrupted products and markets. The revolution has been heralded by the realization that RNA plays a more fundamental role in biology than that reflected in the classical central molecular biology dogma—DNA to RNA to protein to phenotype. The new cons...

First published in 1935, A Century of Municipal Progress: 1835-1935 edited by Harold J. Laski, W. Ivor Jennings, and William A. Robson, is a seminal exploration of the transformative evolution of local government in Britain over a century. This comprehensive volume examines the profound changes in municipal governance, from the pre-1835 era to the sweeping reforms of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Through chapters on topics such as public health, housing, education, transporta...

Practical AI for Professionals: Understanding, Using, and Surviving AI bridges the gap between high-level philosophy and technical implementation, delivering actionable AI knowledge for educated professionals without specialized training in computation, statistics, or modeling. This book focuses on what matters most: understanding how to use AI effectively in law, medicine, finance, engineering, and other domains without needing to master the technical foundations of AI s...

Originally published in 1986, the goal of Contemporary Issues in Language and Discourse Processes was to provide various perspectives on three key issues facing scholars interested in how language is used communicatively in discourse. The first issue had generated considerable interest among discourse scholars. How does knowledge guide the organization of discourse? More specifically, how do we use cognitive scripts and schemes to interpret strings of communicative acts and then f...

This ground-breaking history reveals for the first time the true significance of the trade in enslaved Africans in Britain’s development as a modern nation - based on a comprehensive, landmark investigation.‘Essential, forensic analysis from a global authority’ SATHNAM SANGHERA*AS FEATURED IN BBC DOCUMENTARY FINDING BRITAIN'S SLAVE-TRADERS*They came from a wide range of backgrounds: plumbers as well as politicians, instrument-makers as well...

Parents and students today are faced with an agonizing decision-send kids back into the classroom in the midst of a pandemic or keep them at home, straining the emotional bandwidth of families that have already been pushed to the limit during lockdown.Many parents and students feel alone in making their decision, unsure whether schools being open equates to them being safe. A Covid Back To School Guide: Questions and Answers for Parents and Students answers the most pressi...

Shine Forth could best be described as a manual for discovering the creative power of the soul. The destiny of every human being is to become a creative agent (magician) on behalf of the Higher-Self. Yet the challenge of the human experience is to guide the ego (personality) so that it becomes a cooperative servant in support of the soul’s creative agenda. When this is done well, the outcome is astounding and humanity’s upliftment is certain. The soul evolves toward an eventual state of en...

This compact guide lays out the basics of Intelligent Design, popularly known as ID. William Dembski, the dean of the intelligent-design movement, and Sean McDowell especially target readers whose understanding may have been confused by educational bias and one-sided arguments and attacks.Commonsense and no-nonsense, with pointed examples, the authors explainthe central theories of ID, showing why the presence of information and meaningful complexity...

With The Redox Promise, Dr. William A. Seeds offers the first-ever evidence-based guide to the process of cellular redox - the oxidation-reduction cycles that provide cellular energy and have the power to resist disease and fight aging. When redox is in balance, we can halt the cellular mechanisms associated with aging poorly and the diseases that can-but don't have to-develop, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic disorders, cancer, neurodegenerativ...

Embrace Differences: A Guide to Cultivating Tolerance and Unity in a Diverse World" is a comprehensive exploration of the concept of tolerance. It covers the definition and significance of tolerance, delves into the roots of intolerance, and highlights the numerous benefits of practicing tolerance at both individual and societal levels. The book provides practical guidance on building tolerance in daily life, addressing challenges, and fostering tolerance on a global scale. It emphasizes t...

Walter Bradley made a deal with God: he would unashamedly share his faith with students and faculty, and he would not let academic ambition prevent him from giving his faith and family the time they deserve. The day he could no longer keep that deal, he would leave the academy. He never had to.From his days as a determined graduate assistant sharing his love for Jesus with his first class, to becoming one of the most respected engineering professors in academia, Walter Bradley rema...