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The ascent of information : books, bits, genes, machines, and life's unending algorithm / by Scharf, Caleb,1968-author.(CARDINAL)352726;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Our eternal data -- The burden of an idea -- In sickness and in health -- An ever more tangled bank -- Genes, memes, and dreams -- The information river -- Life made machine -- The great blending -- A universe of dataomes."Your information has a life of its own, and it's using you to get what it wants. One of the most peculiar and possibly unique features of humans is the vast amount of information we carry outside our biological selves. But in our rush to build the infrastructure for the 20 quintillion bits we create every day, we've failed to ask exactly why we're expending ever-increasing amounts of energy, resources, and human effort to maintain all this data. Drawing on deep ideas and frontier thinking in evolutionary biology, computer science, information theory, and astrobiology, Caleb Scharf argues that information is, in a very real sense, alive. All the data we create-all of our emails, tweets, selfies, A.I.-generated text and funny cat videos-amounts to an aggregate lifeform. It has goals and needs. It can control our behavior and influence our well-being. And it's an organism that has evolved right alongside us. This symbiotic relationship with information offers a startling new lens for looking at the world. Data isn't just something we produce; it's the reason we exist. This powerful idea has the potential to upend the way we think about our technology, our role as humans, and the fundamental nature of life. The Ascent of Information offers a humbling vision of a universe built of and for information. Scharf explores how our relationship with data will affect our ongoing evolution as a species. Understanding this relationship will be crucial to preventing our data from becoming more of a burden than an asset, and to preserving the possibility of a human future"--

Subjects: Information theory.; Human-computer interaction.; Human-machine systems.;

Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6

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Encyclopedia of evolution / by Pagel, Mark D.(CARDINAL)360625;

Includes bibliographical references and index.v. 1. Overview essays, ACAN-HYBR -- v. 2. IDEA-ZOOT, Index."All aspects of evolution, including theories, researchers, history, philosophy, processes, plants, and animals, are covered in this reference work. Other science reference publications include information about evolution, but this source is unique because of its comprehensive and thorough examination of the subject. It includes thought-provoking essays on such topics as culture in chimpanzees, motherhood, and Darwinian medicine, all written by recognized scholars in the fields. Extensive indexing makes any topic easy to locate. This is a crucial research tool for anyone in search of information on any aspect of evolution."--"The Best of the Best Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2003.

Subjects: Encyclopedias.; Evolution (Biology);

Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 8

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The design revolution : answering the toughest questions about intelligent design / by Dembski, William A.,1960-(CARDINAL)358468;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 326-331) and index.

Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Intelligent design (Teleology);

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Intelligent design : the bridge between science & theology / by Dembski, William A.,1960-(CARDINAL)358468;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 280-302) and index.

Subjects: God; Intelligent design (Teleology); Naturalism.; Religion and science.;

Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 5

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The modern trauma toolkit : nurture your post-traumatic growth with personalized solutions / by Gibson, Christy,author.(CARDINAL)888503;

"In the midst of collective trauma, it helps us to know how our body is built to respond to stress and what we might try to shift those reflexes. The Modern Trauma Toolkit directly addresses that need. Having studied cognitive and somatic approaches to wellbeing while working in low-resource practice settings, Dr. Christy Gibson speaks to all facets of healing care and mental health. Building a vibrant community on TikTok, she is adept at sharing what she's learned about stress and coping with others, to embrace the innate power we all host and to catalyze community wisdom. The Modern Trauma Toolkit shares with readers how trauma happens in the body in an accessible and trauma informed way. It goes over new theories in brain biology like the polyvagal theory and epigenetics, explains how trauma changes our brains, and how they can be remodeled to achieve post traumatic growth. She describes the trauma in modern times and faced by communities placed at risk, but how their strengths can be harnessed. Dr. Gibson shares the best ways to move towards this emergence, through different therapies and activities that can be self taught"--An invitation to explore. Greeting -- Trauma -- Polyvagal theory -- The body knows -- The DSM -- Through the ages. Lineage -- Preverbal -- Growing up Aces -- Our relations -- Loss -- Baked into culture. Scary times -- The "isms" -- Differences -- Chemicals -- Media -- Somatics. Senses -- Create -- Havening -- Tapping -- Tremoring -- System solutions. Traditions -- Cultures -- Routine -- Self-talk -- Community -- Extras. Policies -- Psych first aid -- Finding a therapist -- Safer spaces -- Communities of practice.

Subjects: Stress (Psychology); Well-being.; Mental health.;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2

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Zooarchaeology / by Reitz, Elizabeth Jean,1946-(CARDINAL)328287; Wing, Elizabeth S.(CARDINAL)328286;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 389-437) and index.Zooarchaeology -- Zooarchaeological history and theory -- Basic biology -- Ecology -- Disposal of faunal remains and sample recovery -- Gathering primary data -- Secondary data -- Humans as predators: subsistence strategies and other uses of animals -- Control of animals through domestication -- Evidences for past environmental conditions -- Conclusions -- Index."Zooarchaeology is a detailed reference manual for students and professional archaeologists interested in identifying and analyzing animal remains from archaeological sites. It draws on material from all over the world, covering a time span from the Pleistocene to the nineteenth century AD with the emphasis on animals whose remains inform us about many aspects of the relationships between humans and their natural and social environments, especially site formation processes, subsistence strategies, and paleoenvironments. The authors discuss suitable methods and theories for all vertebrate classes and molluscs, and include hypothetical examples to demonstrate these. There are extensive references and illustrations to help in the process of identification."--Jacket.

Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Animal remains (Archaeology);

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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12 revolutionary discoveries that could change everything [videorecording] / by Helmuth, Laura,speaker.; Scientific American, inc.,sponsor.(CARDINAL)325071; Teaching Company,production company.(CARDINAL)349444;

Lecturer: Laura Helmuth, editor in chief of Scientific American."We are living in a golden age of scientific breakthroughs and technological advancements. From the messenger RNA (mRNA) technology deployed in the COVID-19 vaccines to new research into the biology of lichens to new theories about the inner workings of black holes, the 21st century has given us an exciting new understanding of ourselves, our world, and our universe. Now, you have the chance to dig into 12 of the most fascinating and important scientific advancements and paradigm shifts in recent years. Unexpected, consequential, and often counterintuitive, 12 Revolutionary Discoveries That Could Change Everything offers an inspiring introduction to science in the 21st century. Taught by Scientific American editor in chief Laura Helmuth, these 12 eye-opening lectures will satiate even the most inquisitive mind."--Publisher's website.DVD, NTSC.

Subjects: Lectures.; Documentary films.; Educational films.; Informational works.; Nonfiction films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Discoveries in science.; Biology.; Biological fitness.; RNA targeting.; Brain mapping.; Ocean.; Vikings.; Adjustment (Psychology);

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Principles of sociology : Societal issues & behavior / by Ortiz-Hartman, Kimberly,editor.(CARDINAL)832274;

Includes bibliography and index.Introduction -- Deviance & social control -- Race & ethnicity -- Society & technology -- Sociology of health & medicine -- Sex, gender & sexuality. Introduction -- Contributors -- Deviance & Social Control -- Biological & Psychological Theories of Deviance -- Conflict Theory & Deviance -- Control Theory of Deviance -- Correctional Theories -- Court System -- Crime Theory: Organized Crime -- Criminal Recidivism -- Defining Deviance -- Deterrence Theory -- Deviance and Gender -- Differential Association Theory -- Durkheim & the Normalization of Deviance -- Gang Membership -- Informal and Formal Social Control -- Juvenile Crime in the U.S. -- Labeling Theory -- Media and Crime -- Medicalization of Deviance -- Militarization of Police -- Overview of Hate Crimes -- Police -- Preventing Deviance by Amending Inequality -- Preventing Deviance by Strengthening Social Bonds -- Prison System -- Race, Ethnicity, and Law Enforcement -- Rational Choice Theory -- Rational Control Theory -- Re-Entering Society from Prison -- Sex Differences in Crime -- Social Disorganization Theory -- Sociology of Addiction -- Subcultural Theories of Deviance -- Victim Blaming -- Victimless Crime -- Vigilantism -- Violent Crime in the U.S. -- White Collar Crime -- Race & Ethnicity -- Adorno's Authoritarian Personality -- Assimilation -- Cultural Prejudice & Discrimination -- Ending Racism & Discrimination in the United States -- Ethnocentrism & Racism -- Genocide -- Institutional Prejudice -- Interminority Racism -- Intersectionality -- Prejudice Theory: Bogardus & the Social Distance Scale -- Prejudice Theory: Realistic Conflict Theory -- Prejudice Theory: Scapegoat Theory -- Race, Ethnicity & Income Inequality -- Racial Profiling -- Segregation -- Society & Technology -- The Digital Divide -- Digital Sociology -- The Internet & Society -- Jacques Ellul's The Technological Society -- Knowledge-Based Economy -- Posthumanism -- Social Aspects of Technology in Education -- Social Impacts of Cyber Crime -- Social Impacts of Wireless Communication -- Social Media and News Reporting -- Social Media and Self-Worth -- The Technological Revolution -- Technology & Medicine -- Technology & Societal Development -- Technology & Surveillance -- Technology & the Judicial System -- Technology & the Mass Media -- Weapons of Mass Destruction -- Sociology of Health & Medicine -- Anti-Vaccination Movement -- Body Image and the Media -- Body Work in Contemporary Society -- Child Obesity -- Doctor-patient Communication -- Holistic Medicine -- Legal & Ethical Issues of Life & Death -- Long-term & Institutional Care -- Medicalization -- Mental Health & E-Therapy -- Public Health Issues -- Religion & Health -- Substance Abuse Prevention & Education -- Youth Suicide -- Sex, Gender & Sexuality -- Attraction & Love -- Contemporary Theories of Sexual Orientation -- Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Gender -- Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Sexual Orientation -- Feminist Theories of Gender Inequality -- Gender and Domestic Responsibilities -- Gender and Economic Inequality -- Gender and Sexual Orientation in the Workplace -- Gender Differences: Biology and Culture -- Gender in the Classroom -- Gender Issues in Physical Education -- Heteronormativity -- Homophobia -- Kinsey Report -- Political Inequality -- Polyamory -- Pornography -- Sex Addiction Disorders -- Sex, Gender & Sexuality: Sexually Transmitted Infections -- Sexual Assault and Rape -- Sexual Development Across the Lifespan -- Sexual Harassment -- Sexual Orientation and Youth -- Sexual Orientation in the United States -- Sexuality and the Media -- Sociology of Contraception -- Sociology of Prostitution -- Structural Functionalist Theories of Gender Inequality -- Teen Pregnancy.Includes topics that relate to society and behavior. The articles are divided within categories and explore how these topics affect American culture on a widespread level. This is the third title in Salem's Principles of Sociology series. This series is intended to introduce students and researchers to the fundamentals of sociology.

Subjects: Social problems.; Social interaction.; Sociology.;

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The romance of reality : how the universe organizes itself to create life, consciousness, and cosmic complexity / by Azarian, Bobby,1980-author.(CARDINAL)861728;

Includes bibliographical references and index.A new beginning -- Energy, entropy, and the paradox of life -- Unraveling the mystery of life -- The emergence of life on Earth -- Biological information and computation -- Natural selection and knowledge creation -- A unifying theory of reality -- The integrated evolutionary synthesis -- Spreading across the cosmos -- The mind-body mystery -- Causal emergence and free will -- The strange loop that spawns the self -- Transcendence and enlightenment."In The Romance of Reality, cognitive neuroscientist Bobby Azarian explains the science behind this new view of reality and explores what it means for all of us. In engaging, accessible prose, Azarian outlines the fundamental misunderstanding of thermodynamics at the heart of the old assumptions about the universe's evolution, and shows us the evidence that suggests that the universe is a "self-organizing" system, one that is moving toward increasing complexity and awareness" --

Subjects: Cosmology.; Reality.; Life; Evolution (Biology); Consciousness.; Complexity (Philosophy);

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Wetlands / by Mitsch, William J.(CARDINAL)324389; Gosselink, James G.(CARDINAL)324388;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 785-892) and indexes.Wetlands : human history, use, and science -- Definitions of wetlands -- Wetlands of the world -- Wetlands of North America -- Wetland hydrology -- Wetland biogeochemistry -- Biological adaptations to the wetland environment -- Wetland ecosystem development -- Tidal salt marshes -- Tidal freshwater marshes -- Mangrove swamps -- Freshwater marshes -- Peatlands -- Freshwater swamps -- Riparian ecosystems -- Values and valuation of wetlands -- Human impacts and management of wetlands -- Wetland laws and protection -- Wetland creation and restoration -- Treatment wetlands -- Classification, inventory, and delineation of wetlands."While in the Third Edition of Wetlands the authoritative coverage of its earlier editions has been retained, an enormous body of new material has been added, and every chapter has been revised to keep pace with rapid growth in scientific knowledge and important innovations in wetland ecology and management. Now in a larger, easier-to-read format, this wetland "bible" offers expanded coverage of everything from the role of crabs in mangrove swamps to the role of wetlands in global climate change. Important features of this new edition include a greater emphasis (and a new chapter) on wetlands of the world; expanded coverage of Canadian wetlands; a new chapter on wetlands laws and protection; improved, easy-to-read illustrations, many of them covering new material; new chapters on wetland creation and restoration, and treatment wetlands; new information and expanded coverage in every chapter; the latest information on gaseous emissions from wetlands; and updated theories and classifications of salt marshes, peatlands, forested swamps, and riparian ecosystems."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects: Wetland ecology; Wetlands; Wetland management;

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