This book explores the universe and its subsystems from the three lenses of evolutionary (contingent), developmental (predictable), and complex (adaptive) processes at all scales. It draws from prolific experts within the academic disciplines of complexity science, physical science, information and computer science, theoretical and evo-devo biology, cosmology, astrobiology, evolutionary theory, developmental theory, and philosophy.The chapters come from a Satellite Meeting, "Evolut...

Beautifully written speculative fiction from Metaphorosis magazine.All the stories from the month, plus author biographies, interviews, and story origins.Table of ContentsA Conversion of Crows – B. Morris AllenThe Lost Languages of Exiles – Laura E. PriceRenewal – Michael GardnerWhat the Darkness Is – Simon KewinRadical Abundance – Angie LathropCover art by Wendy Thompson.

Georgia has played a formative role in the writing of America. Few states have produced a more impressive array of literary figures, among them Conrad Aiken, Erskine Caldwell, James Dickey, Joel Chandler Harris, Carson McCullers, Flannery O'Connor, Jean Toomer, and Alice Walker.This volume contains biographical and critical discussions of Georgia writers from the nineteenth century to the present as well as other information pertinent to Georgia literature. Organized in alphabetica...

When a historic battlefield site is discovered and studied, the focus is often on the “hardware”: remnants of weaponry, ammunition, supplies, and equipment that archaeologists carefully unearth, analyze, conserve, and frequently place on display in museums.But what about the “software”? What can archaeology teach us about the humans involved in the conflict: their social mores and cultural assumptions; their use and understanding of power?In The Archaeology of Engagemen...

Are you making the most of this feature-packed spreadsheet?Excel 2019 in easy steps starts with the basics and then reveals the key clever features on offer – all in easy steps! Areas covered include:· Creating, editing and manipulating worksheets· Formulas, Functions, Tables, and importing data· Handy templates to give you a head start· Macros for everyday tasks to save time· Charts to get an overview of your data· W...

Whether you're upgrading to Office 2016 from a previous version or using it for the very first time, Office 2016 in easy steps will guide you through the key features so that you can be productive straight away! Task orientated, and in bite-size chunks, it shows how to:Create reports, newspapers, cards and bookletsCalculate and manage your financial mattersPerfect your presentations and slide showsEmail, keep in touch and stay organizedAccess your person...

Why is my hair curly? What type of curls do I have? How do I deal with humidity and frizzy hair? In Unruly Curls, hairdresser Michael Price teaches anyone with curly hair how to love their locks, and how to get the most out of them.From tight ringlets to larger, wavy hair, Michael shows you how to care for your curls, whatever they look like and whatever your age. The book features how to get the best haircut for your curls, and how to recreate your salon-...

Embark on the epic journey of Adam and Eve as they travel on a ship through space and time to find themselves stranded on a planet unlike any other in the universe. Author Michael Price blends the Bible, the Big Bang theory, and Darwins theory of evolution together to bring us this futuristic masterpiece of science-fiction. A must read for anyone interested in knowing where mankind came from.Earth Genesis will twist your imagination through the fantastic realms of science, space, and fanta...

Windows 10 for Seniors in easy steps, 2nd Edition is written with older citizens in mind. This best-selling guide uses larger type for easy reading and takes you through the essentials a step at a time. It will help you to:Install or upgrade to Windows 10, and customize it to suit your needsMaster the key features of Windows 10 on your Windows device (including PCs, laptops and touch devices)Find your way around with the Start button, the Start menu, and the new Taskb...

A book that approaches prayer from a unique perspective, "The Riches of Prayer" is a 30-day devotional that is meant to challenge you to spend the next 30 days praying and gathering all the jewels from the treasure chest of God's presence.By dedicating this time to prayer, the reader is taken on a journey in which they experience God like never before through the discipline of prayer. With each day containing a different prayer request and Bible verse, the reader is challenged to p...

Boston is a city rich in the history of residents from all walks of life, every country and every ethnicity imaginable. From 1840 to 1925, Boston's diversity created a city with a thriving nexus of people who wove together a community that reflected their own unique heritage. In this lavishly illustrated book with over 200 thought-provoking and evocative photographs, Anthony Mitchell Sammarco and Michael Price have created an important book chronicling the determination, strength, and ofte...

BookHELLO, FELLOW CASTAWAYS!What?You're not on the boat yet? We've been waiting for you! So come with me and let's climb aboard Captain Noah's legendary boat THE SEA PICKLE and let's set sail for the adventure of a lifetime. Don't keep your new friends waiting.LET'S GO!