An Emergence of Daisies


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After being uprooted from her family home and sent to finishing school, Daisy learns of her sister's sudden and untimely death. With her world crashing down around her, very little brings her joy aside from gifts from a secret admirer. As the Winter Solstice Ball approaches, Daisy gets the opportunity to meet her secret admirer in person. He introduces her to the world of elemental forces and magic. She now must decide between duty to her family and the opportunity for adventure and possibly…love.




Keeping Daisies


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Tough-as-nails flowers for the South


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From Seed to Daisy


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Follows the life cycle of the Shasta daisy.







The Edge of Organization


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Here, Russ Marion discusses formal and social organizations from the perspectives of chaos and complexity theories. The book aims to offer a comprehensive overview of the new sciences of chaos and complexity.




Encyclopedia of Ecology


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The groundbreaking Encyclopedia of Ecology provides an authoritative and comprehensive coverage of the complete field of ecology, from general to applied. It includes over 500 detailed entries, structured to provide the user with complete coverage of the core knowledge, accessed as intuitively as possible, and heavily cross-referenced. Written by an international team of leading experts, this revolutionary encyclopedia will serve as a one-stop-shop to concise, stand-alone articles to be used as a point of entry for undergraduate students, or as a tool for active researchers looking for the latest information in the field. Entries cover a range of topics, including: Behavioral Ecology Ecological Processes Ecological Modeling Ecological Engineering Ecological Indicators Ecological Informatics Ecosystems Ecotoxicology Evolutionary Ecology General Ecology Global Ecology Human Ecology System Ecology The first reference work to cover all aspects of ecology, from basic to applied Over 500 concise, stand-alone articles are written by prominent leaders in the field Article text is supported by full-color photos, drawings, tables, and other visual material Fully indexed and cross referenced with detailed references for further study Writing level is suited to both the expert and non-expert Available electronically on ScienceDirect shortly upon publication




Advancing Developmental Science


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Advancing Developmental Science reviews the state-of-the-science in theoretical, methodological, and topical research, with a unique focus on the scholarship that developed within a process-relational framework.




A Divergence of Conductors


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Uncover a hidden world of magic and elemental forces in the captivating novel, "A Divergence of Conductors." Join Daisy, an ordinary young woman whose life takes an extraordinary turn when she discovers her destiny as a Conductor—a wielder of a captivating and mysterious power. Immerse yourself in Daisy's transformative journey as she sets off on a quest to rescue her captured true love. Along the way, she delves into a realm where she must hone her newfound skills and confront the formidable Grand Master, a powerful adversary threatening everything she holds dear. "A Divergence of Conductors" is an enthralling tale that explores themes of self-discovery, courage, and the boundless power to shape one's own destiny. Experience the thrill of Daisy's extraordinary adventure and be inspired as she unleashes her true potential. Prepare to be enchanted as you delve into a world where magic and elemental forces intertwine, and ordinary individuals are called to embrace their extraordinary gifts. With its compelling narrative and captivating storytelling, "A Divergence of Conductors" will transport you to a realm where the possibilities are limitless and the journey is unforgettable. Embark on this extraordinary adventure today and discover the captivating force that lies within you. Are you ready to wield the power of the Conductors?




Self-Organizing Systems


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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th IFIP TC 6 International Workshop on Self-Organizing Systems, IWSOS 2012, held in Delft, The Netherlands, in March 2012. The 5 revised full papers and 5 short papers presented together with 2 invited papers were carefully selected from 25 full paper and 8 short paper submissions. The papers address the following key topics: design and analysis of self-organizing and self-managing systems; inspiring models of self-organization in nature and society; structure, characteristics and dynamics of self-organizing networks; techniques and tools for modeling self-organizing systems; robustness and adaptation in self-organizing systems; self-organization in complex networks like peer-to-peer, sensor, ad-hoc, vehicular and social networks; control of self-organizing systems; decentralized power management in the smart grid; self-organizing group and pattern formation; self-organizing mechanisms for task allocation, coordination and resource allocation; self-organizing information dissemination and content search; and risks and limits of self-organization.