Author : Maximillien De Lafayette
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 35,98 MB
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ISBN : 1794825975
Author : Maximillien De Lafayette
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 13,99 MB
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ISBN : 1794827048
Author : Christon J. Hurst
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 49,11 MB
Release : 2021-05-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030635120
This collection of essays discusses fascinating aspects of the concept that microbes are at the root of all ecosystems. The content is divided into seven parts, the first of those emphasizes that microbes not only were the starting point, but sustain the rest of the biosphere and shows how life evolves through a perpetual struggle for habitats and niches. Part II explains the ways in which microbial life persists in some of the most extreme environments, while Part III presents our understanding of the core aspects of microbial metabolism. Part IV examines the duality of the microbial world, acknowledging that life exists as a balance between certain processes that we perceive as being environmentally supportive and others that seem environmentally destructive. In turn, Part V discusses basic aspects of microbial symbioses, including interactions with other microorganisms, plants and animals. The concept of microbial symbiosis as a driving force in evolution is covered in Part VI. In closing, Part VII explores the adventure of microbiological research, including some reminiscences from and perspectives on the lives and careers of microbe hunters. Given its mixture of science and philosophy, the book will appeal to scientists and advanced students of microbiology, evolution and ecology alike.
Author : Ricardo Amils
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 49,74 MB
Release : 2007-07-30
Category : Nature
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This book provides an intriguing look at how life can adapt to many different extreme environments. It addresses the limits for life development and examines different strategies used by organisms to adapt to different extreme environments.
Author : Wolfgang Elisabeth Krumbein
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 47,98 MB
Release : 2003-11-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781402015977
This textbook on biofilms combines knowledge on sub-aquatic and sub-aerial biofilms and their products (stromatolites, oolites, ore, petroleum and gas deposits). It describes how formation and degradation of minerals and rocks is achieved through biofilm formation on and in sediments, soils and rocks. Methods of study, examples of Precambrian biofilms of an early Earth as well as the most recent examples of desert rock biofilms are treated in this integrative book on biofilms, microbial mats and stromatolites.
Author : Henry Lutz Ehrlich
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 643 pages
File Size : 14,12 MB
Release : 2015-10-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 1466592419
Advances in geomicrobiology have progressed at an accelerated pace in recent years. Ehrlich's Geomicrobiology, Sixth Edition surveys various aspects of the field, including the microbial role in elemental cycling and in the formation and degradation of minerals and fossil fuels. Unlike the fifth edition, the sixth includes many expert contributors
Author : Willard Bohn
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 35,93 MB
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 1441153144
Surrealist Poetry presents new English translations of nearly 150 poems alongside their original French and Spanish versions. Founded by André Breton in 1924, Surrealism sought to examine the unconscious realm by means of the written or spoken word. Seeking to expand the ability of language to evoke irrational states and improbable events, it consistently strove to transcend the linguistic status quo. By stretching language to its limits and beyond, the Surrealists transformed it into an instrument for exploring the human psyche. The twenty-three poets in this collection come not only from France, where Surrealism was invented, but also from Spain, Belgium, Martinique, Mauritius, Catalonia, Mexico, Chile, and Peru. Three of them were awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature (Vicente Aleixandre, Pablo Neruda, and Octavio Paz). Equipped with a critical introduction and a brief bibliography, this anthology will appeal to anyone interested in modern literature.
Author : Bob Rickard
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 40,25 MB
Release : 2007-09-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1405384565
The Rough Guide to Unexplained Phenomena is an exploration of the zone that lies between the known and the unknown, a shadowy territory that's home to the lake monsters, combusting people, teleporting frogs and man-eating trees. Taking a Fortean path between dogmatic scientists and credulous believers, the authors trace tales of wonder back to their sources, drawing from a huge archive of observations, opinions and discussions. This updated second edition boasts new illustrations and plenty of intriguing new sections from near death experiences to ghosts, haunted houses and mysterious mass deaths. There are many things which are not yet known or understood about our world - as this guide shows there are many riddles to solve and wonders to experience. Decide for yourself with The Rough Guide to Unexplained Phenomona
Author : Horton H. Hobbs III
Publisher : Springer
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 13,28 MB
Release : 2017-06-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319537180
This book reveals the science and beauty of Mammoth Cave, the world's longest cave, which has played an important role in the natural sciences. It offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary treatment of the cave, combining insights from leading experts in fields ranging from archeology and cultural history to life science and geosciences. The first animals specialized for cave life in North America, including beetles, spiders, crayfish, and fish, were discovered in Mammoth Cave in the 1840s. It has also been used and explored by humans, including Native Americans, who mined its sulfate minerals and later African-American slaves, who made a map of the cave. More recent stories include 'wars' between commercial cave owners, epic exploration trips by modern cave explorers, and of course tourism. The first section of the book is an extensive description including maps and photos of the cave, its basic structural pattern, and how it relates to the surface landscape. The second section covers the human history of utilization and exploration of the cave, including mining, tourism, and medical experiments. Cave science is the topic of the third section, including geology, hydrology, mineralogy, climatology, paleontology, ecology, biodiversity, and microbiology. The fourth section looks to the future, with an overview of environmental issues facing Mammoth Cave managers. The book is intended for anyone interested in caves in general and Mammoth Cave in particular, experts in one discipline seeking information about other areas, and researchers and students interested in the many avenues of pursuit possible in Mammoth Cave.
Author : Wendy Alec
Publisher : Chronicles of Brothers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,10 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Devil
ISBN : 9780310091004
Ten of the world's former super economic regions including the entire Middle East and China, now ravaged by inflation and famine form a one world government under the iron rule of President of the the European Union--Lucifer's clone--Adrian De Vere.
