Author: Rodney Holman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780984470402
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
"The Universal Solvent" exemplifies poetry in its role as healer and provocateur. This collection is a narrative of the process of becoming fully human, chronicling the evolution of the soul. In the My Secret Life As a Mystic Poet, an essay commissioned by National Public Radio (NPR), Mr. Holman writes: ..".The gift of universal insight, delivered locally, may be the greatest gift of all. Rumi, the 13th-century Sufi theologian and mystic wrote: 'Spring, and it's hard to be still, / With all the messages pouring through.... / Who am I standing in the midst of this thought-traffic?' I agree with Rumi on the visceral nature of creative and spiritual energy. Messages and poems--do pour through. The poems are messengers from the soul--all flowing freely up and out like water from an artesian well, which requires no pumping. A poem emerges and my attention is called back to the wisdom of the soul and the tutelage of nature...." You will find within: poetry in various formats; an homage to Virgil's Georgics and to Shakespeare; perennial philosophy and Sufism; and a call to spiritual awakening, rendered with humor, clearly and well and with modesty! "Rodney Holman's poetry is very well crafted, consistent in both voice and tone, and very smart." --Paul Beatty, author of "The White Boy Shuffle" and "Big Bank Takes Little Bank" "The language and tone are very strong and specific--every element works together here to create a tight articulation ...." --Joellen Craft, English Department, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
The Universal Solvent
Author: Rodney Holman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780984470402
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
"The Universal Solvent" exemplifies poetry in its role as healer and provocateur. This collection is a narrative of the process of becoming fully human, chronicling the evolution of the soul. In the My Secret Life As a Mystic Poet, an essay commissioned by National Public Radio (NPR), Mr. Holman writes: ..".The gift of universal insight, delivered locally, may be the greatest gift of all. Rumi, the 13th-century Sufi theologian and mystic wrote: 'Spring, and it's hard to be still, / With all the messages pouring through.... / Who am I standing in the midst of this thought-traffic?' I agree with Rumi on the visceral nature of creative and spiritual energy. Messages and poems--do pour through. The poems are messengers from the soul--all flowing freely up and out like water from an artesian well, which requires no pumping. A poem emerges and my attention is called back to the wisdom of the soul and the tutelage of nature...." You will find within: poetry in various formats; an homage to Virgil's Georgics and to Shakespeare; perennial philosophy and Sufism; and a call to spiritual awakening, rendered with humor, clearly and well and with modesty! "Rodney Holman's poetry is very well crafted, consistent in both voice and tone, and very smart." --Paul Beatty, author of "The White Boy Shuffle" and "Big Bank Takes Little Bank" "The language and tone are very strong and specific--every element works together here to create a tight articulation ...." --Joellen Craft, English Department, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780984470402
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
"The Universal Solvent" exemplifies poetry in its role as healer and provocateur. This collection is a narrative of the process of becoming fully human, chronicling the evolution of the soul. In the My Secret Life As a Mystic Poet, an essay commissioned by National Public Radio (NPR), Mr. Holman writes: ..".The gift of universal insight, delivered locally, may be the greatest gift of all. Rumi, the 13th-century Sufi theologian and mystic wrote: 'Spring, and it's hard to be still, / With all the messages pouring through.... / Who am I standing in the midst of this thought-traffic?' I agree with Rumi on the visceral nature of creative and spiritual energy. Messages and poems--do pour through. The poems are messengers from the soul--all flowing freely up and out like water from an artesian well, which requires no pumping. A poem emerges and my attention is called back to the wisdom of the soul and the tutelage of nature...." You will find within: poetry in various formats; an homage to Virgil's Georgics and to Shakespeare; perennial philosophy and Sufism; and a call to spiritual awakening, rendered with humor, clearly and well and with modesty! "Rodney Holman's poetry is very well crafted, consistent in both voice and tone, and very smart." --Paul Beatty, author of "The White Boy Shuffle" and "Big Bank Takes Little Bank" "The language and tone are very strong and specific--every element works together here to create a tight articulation ...." --Joellen Craft, English Department, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Water in Crystalline Hydrates Aqueous Solutions of Simple Nonelectrolytes
Author: Felix Franks
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 147576958X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 697
Book Description
vi the information collected and discussed in this volume may help toward the achievement of such an objective. I should like to express my debt of gratitude to the authors who have contributed to this volume. Editing a work of this nature can strain long established personal relationships and I thank my various colleagues for bearing with me and responding (sooner or later) to one or several letters or telephone calls. My special thanks once again go to Mrs. Joyce Johnson, who bore the main brunt of this seemingly endless correspondence and without whose help the editorial and referencing work would have taken several years. F. FRANKS Biophysics Division Unilever Research Laboratory Colworth/ Welwyn Colworth House, Sharnbrook, Bedford January, 1973 Contents Contents of Volume 1 ............................. . . . . . .. . . .. xv Contents of Volume 3 ........................ '. . . . . . . . . . . . xvi . . . . Contents of Volume 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . xvii . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 1 The Solvent Properties of Water F. Franks 1. Water, the Universal Solvent-the Study of Aqueous Solutions 2. Aqueous Solutions of Nonelectrolytes ................. . 5 2.1. Apolar Solutes ................................. . 6 2.2. Polar Solutes .................................. . 19 2.3. Ionic Solutes Containing Alkyl Residues-"Apolar Electrolytes" ................................... . 38 3. Aqueous Solutions of Electrolytes .................... . 42 3.1. Single Ion Properties ............................ . 42 3.2. Ion-Water Interactions ......................... . 43 3.3. Interionic Effects ............................... . 47 4. Complex Aqueous Mixtures 48 Chapter 2 Water in Stoichiometric Hydrates M. Falk and O. Knop 1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Symmetry and Types of Environment of the H0 Molecule 2 in Crystals .......................................... 57 vii Contents viii 2.1. Site Symmetry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 . . . . . . . . . .
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 147576958X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 697
Book Description
vi the information collected and discussed in this volume may help toward the achievement of such an objective. I should like to express my debt of gratitude to the authors who have contributed to this volume. Editing a work of this nature can strain long established personal relationships and I thank my various colleagues for bearing with me and responding (sooner or later) to one or several letters or telephone calls. My special thanks once again go to Mrs. Joyce Johnson, who bore the main brunt of this seemingly endless correspondence and without whose help the editorial and referencing work would have taken several years. F. FRANKS Biophysics Division Unilever Research Laboratory Colworth/ Welwyn Colworth House, Sharnbrook, Bedford January, 1973 Contents Contents of Volume 1 ............................. . . . . . .. . . .. xv Contents of Volume 3 ........................ '. . . . . . . . . . . . xvi . . . . Contents of Volume 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . xvii . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 1 The Solvent Properties of Water F. Franks 1. Water, the Universal Solvent-the Study of Aqueous Solutions 2. Aqueous Solutions of Nonelectrolytes ................. . 5 2.1. Apolar Solutes ................................. . 6 2.2. Polar Solutes .................................. . 19 2.3. Ionic Solutes Containing Alkyl Residues-"Apolar Electrolytes" ................................... . 38 3. Aqueous Solutions of Electrolytes .................... . 42 3.1. Single Ion Properties ............................ . 42 3.2. Ion-Water Interactions ......................... . 43 3.3. Interionic Effects ............................... . 47 4. Complex Aqueous Mixtures 48 Chapter 2 Water in Stoichiometric Hydrates M. Falk and O. Knop 1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Symmetry and Types of Environment of the H0 Molecule 2 in Crystals .......................................... 57 vii Contents viii 2.1. Site Symmetry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 . . . . . . . . . .
Soil, Plant and Atmosphere
Author: Klaus Reichardt
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3030193225
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 469
Book Description
This textbook presents the concepts and processes involved in the soil-plant-atmosphere system as well as its applications in the water cycle in agriculture. Although reaching the frontier of our knowledge in several subjects, each chapter starts at the graduation level and proceeds to the post-doctoral level. Its more complicated subjects, as math and physics, are well explained, even to readers not well acquainted with these tools. Therefore, it helps students read, understand, and developing their thoughts on these subjects. Instructors also find it an easy book with the needed depth to be adopted in courses related to Soil Physics, Agricultural Management, Environmental Protection, Irrigation and Agrometeorology. It serves also as “lexicon” to engineers and lawyers involved in agricultural, environmental cases.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3030193225
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 469
Book Description
This textbook presents the concepts and processes involved in the soil-plant-atmosphere system as well as its applications in the water cycle in agriculture. Although reaching the frontier of our knowledge in several subjects, each chapter starts at the graduation level and proceeds to the post-doctoral level. Its more complicated subjects, as math and physics, are well explained, even to readers not well acquainted with these tools. Therefore, it helps students read, understand, and developing their thoughts on these subjects. Instructors also find it an easy book with the needed depth to be adopted in courses related to Soil Physics, Agricultural Management, Environmental Protection, Irrigation and Agrometeorology. It serves also as “lexicon” to engineers and lawyers involved in agricultural, environmental cases.
Concepts of Biology
Author: Samantha Fowler
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1409
Book Description
Concepts of Biology is designed for the typical introductory biology course for nonmajors, covering standard scope and sequence requirements. The text includes interesting applications and conveys the major themes of biology, with content that is meaningful and easy to understand. The book is designed to demonstrate biology concepts and to promote scientific literacy.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1409
Book Description
Concepts of Biology is designed for the typical introductory biology course for nonmajors, covering standard scope and sequence requirements. The text includes interesting applications and conveys the major themes of biology, with content that is meaningful and easy to understand. The book is designed to demonstrate biology concepts and to promote scientific literacy.
Water in Biological and Chemical Processes
Author: Biman Bagchi
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107037298
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
A unified overview of the dynamical properties of water and its unique and diverse role in biological and chemical processes.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107037298
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
A unified overview of the dynamical properties of water and its unique and diverse role in biological and chemical processes.
Texas Aquatic Science
Author: Rudolph A. Rosen
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 1623491932
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
This classroom resource provides clear, concise scientific information in an understandable and enjoyable way about water and aquatic life. Spanning the hydrologic cycle from rain to watersheds, aquifers to springs, rivers to estuaries, ample illustrations promote understanding of important concepts and clarify major ideas. Aquatic science is covered comprehensively, with relevant principles of chemistry, physics, geology, geography, ecology, and biology included throughout the text. Emphasizing water sustainability and conservation, the book tells us what we can do personally to conserve for the future and presents job and volunteer opportunities in the hope that some students will pursue careers in aquatic science. Texas Aquatic Science, originally developed as part of a multi-faceted education project for middle and high school students, can also be used at the college level for non-science majors, in the home-school environment, and by anyone who educates kids about nature and water. To learn more about The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, sponsors of this book's series, please click here.
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 1623491932
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
This classroom resource provides clear, concise scientific information in an understandable and enjoyable way about water and aquatic life. Spanning the hydrologic cycle from rain to watersheds, aquifers to springs, rivers to estuaries, ample illustrations promote understanding of important concepts and clarify major ideas. Aquatic science is covered comprehensively, with relevant principles of chemistry, physics, geology, geography, ecology, and biology included throughout the text. Emphasizing water sustainability and conservation, the book tells us what we can do personally to conserve for the future and presents job and volunteer opportunities in the hope that some students will pursue careers in aquatic science. Texas Aquatic Science, originally developed as part of a multi-faceted education project for middle and high school students, can also be used at the college level for non-science majors, in the home-school environment, and by anyone who educates kids about nature and water. To learn more about The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, sponsors of this book's series, please click here.
Alternative Solvents for Green Chemistry
Author: Francesca M. Kerton
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN: 085404163X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
This book, appropriate for newcomers to the field, gives an overview of the many different kinds of solvents including alternative greener solvent choices.
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN: 085404163X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
This book, appropriate for newcomers to the field, gives an overview of the many different kinds of solvents including alternative greener solvent choices.
Water
Author: John L. Finney
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198708726
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Around 71% of the Earth's surface is covered in water. In this Very Short Introduction John Finney explores the science of water, its structure and remarkable properties, and its vital role for life on Earth.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198708726
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Around 71% of the Earth's surface is covered in water. In this Very Short Introduction John Finney explores the science of water, its structure and remarkable properties, and its vital role for life on Earth.
Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science
Author: Rajender Boddula
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0128198516
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science: Switchable Solvents explores the preparation, properties, chemical processes and applications of this class of green solvents. The book provides an in-depth overview on the area of switchable solvents in various industrial applications, focusing on the purification and extraction of chemical compounds utilizing green chemistry protocols that include liquid-liquid, solid-liquid, liquid-gas and lipids separation technologies. In addition, it includes recent advances in greener extraction and separation processes. This book will be an invaluable guide to students, professors, scientists and R&D industrial specialists working in the field of sustainable chemistry, organic, analytical, chemical engineering, environmental and pharmaceutical sciences. - Provides a broad overview of switchable solvents in sustainable chemical processes - Compares the use of switchable solvents as greener solvents over conventional solvents - Outlines eco-friendly organic synthesis and chemical processes using switchable solvents - Lists various industrial separations/extraction processes using switchable solvents
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0128198516
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science: Switchable Solvents explores the preparation, properties, chemical processes and applications of this class of green solvents. The book provides an in-depth overview on the area of switchable solvents in various industrial applications, focusing on the purification and extraction of chemical compounds utilizing green chemistry protocols that include liquid-liquid, solid-liquid, liquid-gas and lipids separation technologies. In addition, it includes recent advances in greener extraction and separation processes. This book will be an invaluable guide to students, professors, scientists and R&D industrial specialists working in the field of sustainable chemistry, organic, analytical, chemical engineering, environmental and pharmaceutical sciences. - Provides a broad overview of switchable solvents in sustainable chemical processes - Compares the use of switchable solvents as greener solvents over conventional solvents - Outlines eco-friendly organic synthesis and chemical processes using switchable solvents - Lists various industrial separations/extraction processes using switchable solvents
The Limits of Organic Life in Planetary Systems
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309179564
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
The search for life in the solar system and beyond has to date been governed by a model based on what we know about life on Earth (terran life). Most of NASA's mission planning is focused on locations where liquid water is possible and emphasizes searches for structures that resemble cells in terran organisms. It is possible, however, that life exists that is based on chemical reactions that do not involve carbon compounds, that occurs in solvents other than water, or that involves oxidation-reduction reactions without oxygen gas. To assist NASA incorporate this possibility in its efforts to search for life, the NRC was asked to carry out a study to evaluate whether nonstandard biochemistry might support life in solar system and conceivable extrasolar environments, and to define areas to guide research in this area. This book presents an exploration of a limited set of hypothetical chemistries of life, a review of current knowledge concerning key questions or hypotheses about nonterran life, and suggestions for future research.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309179564
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
The search for life in the solar system and beyond has to date been governed by a model based on what we know about life on Earth (terran life). Most of NASA's mission planning is focused on locations where liquid water is possible and emphasizes searches for structures that resemble cells in terran organisms. It is possible, however, that life exists that is based on chemical reactions that do not involve carbon compounds, that occurs in solvents other than water, or that involves oxidation-reduction reactions without oxygen gas. To assist NASA incorporate this possibility in its efforts to search for life, the NRC was asked to carry out a study to evaluate whether nonstandard biochemistry might support life in solar system and conceivable extrasolar environments, and to define areas to guide research in this area. This book presents an exploration of a limited set of hypothetical chemistries of life, a review of current knowledge concerning key questions or hypotheses about nonterran life, and suggestions for future research.