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Scholarship in the digital age : information, infrastructure, and the Internet / by Borgman, Christine L.,1951-(CARDINAL)325376;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-319) and index.Scholarship at a crossroads -- Building the scholarly infrastructure -- Embedded everywhere -- The continuity of scholarly communication -- The discontinuity of scholarly publishing -- Data : input and output of scholarship -- Building an infrastructure for information -- Disciplines, documents, and data -- The view from here."In Scholarship in the Digital Age, Christine Borgman explores the technical, social, legal, and economic aspects of the kind of infrastructure that we should be building for scholarly research in the twenty-first century." "Borgman describes the roles that information technology plays at every stage in the life cycle of a research project and contrasts these new capabilities with the relatively stable system of scholarly communication, which remains based on publishing in journals, books, and conference proceedings. Analyzing scholarly practices in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, Borgman compares each discipline's approach to infrastructure issues. In the process, she challenges the many stakeholders in the scholarly infrastructure--scholars, publishers, libraries, funding agencies, and others--to look beyond their own domains to address the interaction of technical, legal, economic, social, political, and disciplinary concerns. Scholarship in the Digital Age will provoke a conversation among all who depend on a rich and robust scholarly environment."--Jacket.
Subjects: Communication in learning and scholarship; Scholarly electronic publishing.; Information technology.; Learning and scholarship;
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All facts considered : the essential library of inessential knowledge / by Malesky, Kee,1950-(CARDINAL)500912;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-255) and index.pt. 1. On memory and history. Battles and bigwigs: ancient and modern, sacred and civil history -- Deviations and wonders: the natural history of land, sea, animals, and vegetables -- Fish or weapon: the natural history of crafts and manufactures -- pt. 2. On reason and science. Links in the chain of being: the science of God: theology, religion, and superstition -- Letters in plain sight: The science of humanity: thinking, remembering, communicating -- Sin versus virtue: ethics and law -- Modus mundi: the science of nature: physics, mathematics, geography -- Ugly bags of mostly water: zoology, physiology, medicine -- The wild blue yonder and what's below: astronomy, meteorology, botany, mineralogy, chemistry -- pt. 3. On imagination, poetry, and art. Perfect circles: sacred and profane art: painting, sculpture, architecture -- Rhapsodies in bloom: music theory and practice -- Love songs and lost words: literature, drama, narrative.Compendium of fascinating facts on history, science, and the arts.
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Arts; History; Science;
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Ebola / by Gagne, Tammy,author.(CARDINAL)351390; Smit, Michael,consultant.; ABDO Publishing Company,publisher.(CARDINAL)668085; Core Library (Firm),publisher.(CARDINAL)609726;
Includes online resources and index.Surviving Ebola -- The history of Ebola -- The science of Ebola -- Treating Ebola -- Important dates -- Stop and think -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Learn more."The Ebola virus was discovered in Africa in the 1970s. Since then, it has caused several terrifying outbreaks. In some of them, more than half of the infected people died. Ebola explores the history and science behind this disease, as well as how it's treated. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."--8-12 years.Grades 4-6.810L
Subjects: Communicable diseases; Ebola virus disease; Epidemics;
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I am a dolphin : the life of a bottlenose dolphin / by Stille, Darlene R.(CARDINAL)275009; Ouren, Todd,illustrator.(CARDINAL)277762;
Includes bibliographical references (page 24) and index.Library Media Connection starred, March 2005Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.), May 2005Presents a children's story about Bottlenose Dolphins for early readers, and describes what they look like, where they live, how they communication with one another, how they care for their young, and other interesting facts.2.9K-3NC620LAccelerated Reader ARAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Bottlenose dolphin.; Bottlenose dolphin; Dolphins.;
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Satellites / by Angelo, Joseph A.(CARDINAL)518663;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-306) and index.
Subjects: Artificial satellites.;
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Light and optics / by Kirkland, Kyle.(CARDINAL)477048;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-160) and index.
Subjects: Electromagnetic waves; Light; Optics;
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Homeschooling, the middle years : your complete guide to successfully homeschooling the 8- to 12-year-old child / by Henry, Shari.(CARDINAL)658386;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Home schooling.; Middle school education.;
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Understanding pandemics / by Williams, Olivia(Writer of children's books),author.;
"Readers will discover the science behind pandemics and learn how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, bibliography, and sidebars"--Grades 2-3690L
Subjects: Epidemics; Communicable diseases;
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Wizards, aliens, and starships : physics and math in fantasy and science fiction / by Adler, Charles L.(CARDINAL)802316;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-369) and index.Playing the Game -- I. Potter Physics -- Harry Potter and the Great Conservation Laws -- Why Hogwarts is So Dark -- Fantastic Beasts and How to Disprove Them -- II. Space Travel -- Why Computers Get Better and Cars Can't (Much) -- Vacations in Space -- Space Colonies -- The Space Elevator -- Manned Interplanetary Travel -- Advanced Propulsion Systems -- Speculative Propulsion Systems -- Interstellar Travel and Relativity -- Faster Than Light Travel and Time Travel -- III. Worlds and Aliens -- Designing a Habitable Planet -- The Scientific Search for Spock -- The Mathematics of Talking with Aliens -- IV. Year Googol -- The Short-term Survival of Humanity -- World-Building -- Dyson Spheres and Ringworlds -- Advanced Civilizations and the Kardashev Scale -- A Googol Years."From teleportation and space elevators to alien contact and interstellar travel, science fiction and fantasy writers have come up with some brilliant and innovative ideas. Yet how plausible are these ideas--for instance, could Mr. Weasley's flying car in Harry Potter really exist? Which concepts might actually happen--and which ones wouldn't work at all? Wizards, Aliens, and Starships delves into the most extraordinary details in science fiction and fantasy--such as time warps, shape changing, rocket launches, and illumination by floating candle--and shows readers the physics and math behind the phenomena. With simple mathematical models, and in most cases using no more than high school algebra, Charles Adler ranges across a plethora of remarkable imaginings, from the works of Ursula K. Le Guin to Star Trek and Avatar, to explore what might become reality. Adler explains why fantasy in the Harry Potter and Dresden Files novels cannot adhere strictly to scientific laws, and when magic might make scientific sense in the muggle world. He examines space travel and wonders why it isn't cheaper and more common today. Adler also discusses exoplanets and how the search for alien life has shifted from radio communications to space-based telescopes. He concludes by investigating the future survival of humanity and other intelligent races. Throughout, he cites an abundance of science fiction and fantasy authors, and includes concise descriptions of stories as well as a glossary of science terms. Wizards, Aliens, and Starships will speak to anyone wanting to know about the correct--and incorrect--science of science fiction and fantasy"--
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Fantasy literature; Science fiction; Physics in literature.; Mathematics in literature.; Physics; Mathematics;
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Success strategies from women in stem: A Portable Mentor. by Pritchard, Peggy A.(CARDINAL)475107; Grant, Christine S.(CARDINAL)622778;
Success Strategies from Women in Stem: A Portable Mentor, Second Edition, is a comprehensive and accessible manual containing career advice, mentoring support, and professional development strategies for female scientists in the STEM fields. This updated text contains new and essential chapters on leadership and negotiation, important coverage of career management, networking, social media, communication skills, and more. The work is accompanied by a companion website that contains annotated links, a list of print and electronic resources, self-directed learning objects, frequently asked questions, and more. With an increased focus on international relevance, this comprehensive text contains shared stories and vignettes that will help women pursuing or involved in STEM careers develop the necessary professional and personal skills to overcome obstacles to advancement. Preserves the style and tone of the first edition by bringing together mentors, trainees and early-career professionals in a series of conversations about important topics related to careers in STEM fields, such as leadership, time stress, negotiation, networking, social media and more Identifies strategies that can improve career success along with stories that elucidate, engage, and inspire
Subjects: Women success.; STEM; Science and technology libraries; Science; Technology;
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