This book aims to develop a philosophical theory of extrinsic properties – of properties whose instantiation by an object does not only depend on what the object itself is like, but also on features of its environment. Various accounts of the intrinsic/extrinsic distinction are analysed in detail, and it is argued that the most promising approach to defining this distinction is to consider extrinsic properties as a particular type of relational property. Moreover, it is shown that two key notions in the metaphysics of properties, the supervenience relation and the dispositional/categorical distinction, whose scope is usually restricted to intrinsic properties, can fruitfully be applied to extrinsic properties as well.
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Author: Vera Hoffmann-Kolss Publisher: De Gruyter ISBN: 9783110326147 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: January 2010 226 pages
IFIP TC 5 WG 5.5, Seventh IFIP Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises, 25-27 September 2006, Helsinki, Finland
Collaborative networks in action Collaborative Networks (CN) is a fast developing area, as shown by the already large number of diverse real-world implemented cases and the dynamism of its related involved research community. Benefiting from contributions of multiple areas, namely computer science, computer engineering, communications and networking, management, economy, social sciences, law and ethics, etc. , the area of Collaborative Networks is being consolidated as a new scientific discipline of its own. . On one hand significant steps towards a stronger theoretical foundation for this new discipline are being taken. On the other hand, a growing number of application cases are being developed and applied in industry and services. A good collection of active and emerging VO Breeding Environments and Professional Virtual Communities can be found in various regions of the world. This phenomenon is particularly evident in Europe where considerable investments in collaborative networks have been made in many of its regions. Based on the experiences and lessons learned in many research projects and pilot cases developed during the last decade, a new emphasis is now being put on the development of holistic frameworks, combining business models, conceptual models, governance principles and methods, as well as supporting infrastructures and services. In fact, reaching the phase in which the computer and networking technologies provide a good starting basis for the establishment of collaborative platforms, the emphasis is now turning to the understanding of the collaboration promotion mechanisms and CN governance principles.
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Author: Luis M. Camarinha-Matos; Hamideh Afsarmanesh; Martin Ollus Publisher: Springer US ISBN: 9780387382692 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: June 2007 648 pages
Evil preys upon the fallen. The third thriller in the Byrne and Balzano series by the Sunday Times bestselling author.
When the first body is found, mutilated and strangled on the riverbanks, Philadelphia homicide detectives Kevin Byrne and Jessica Balzano suspect yet another case of random urban violence. Then it happens again. And again.
Carefully dressed and posed, each victim seems to tell a story so gruesome that Byrne and Balzano struggle at first to make sense of the killer’s dark and twisted imagination. But when they stumble upon a collection of old fairy tales, the fragile link between the murders suddenly becomes clear – and with it the terrifying conclusion of the killer’s plan.
Desperately, they try to anticipate the madman’s next move, but as the body count rises, the killing spree spirals out of control …
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Author: Richard Montanari Publisher: Random House ISBN: 9781407008042 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release:
Biography was Samuel Johnson’s favorite among literary genres, and his Lives of the Poets is often regarded as the capstone of his career. The central place of biography in his oeuvre is explored in this collection of nine original essays by leading Johnson scholars. Varied in their focus and approach, the essays range from a philosophical overview of Johnson’s notion of the relation between life and art, to a detailed reading of the Life of Milton, to a speculation on the value of the Lives in the classroom.
Emerging clearly in the essays are the dual concerns — artistic and intellectual — that can be pursued in Johnson’s biographical writings. On the one hand, they are complex creative works that reward literary analysis, traditional and modern. On the other, with their wide range, they offer a special insight into Johnson’s eighteenth-century world — the state of biography at the time, the tradition of English poetry, literary criticism and its philosophical values, and, of course, Johnson himself with his powers and failings.
Domestick Privacies thus offers important new perspectives not only to professed Johnsonians but to all who study biography, criticism, and the eighteenth century.
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Author: David Wheeler; Lawrence Lipking; James Battersby; John Dussinger; Jim Gray; Catherine Parke; Stephen Fix; William Siebenschuh; Michael Stuprich Publisher: The University Press of Kentucky ISBN: 9780813159164 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: January 2015 204 pages
The classic guide for master’s and doctoral students—newly revised and updated!
Used in its first two editions by tens of thousands of students, this practical book demystifies the process of writing your master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation, taking you through the process one step at a time. Newly revised and updated, this book provides specific models and examples that will guide you through:
Laying the groundwork for the thesis or dissertation
Organizing and scheduling your work
Collaborating with peers
Using technology
Solving problems throughout the dissertation process
Author: Randy L. Joyner; William A. (Arthur) Rouse; Allan A. Glatthorn Publisher: SAGE Publications ISBN: 9781452284118 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: November 2012 328 pages
In this book, the author explores the underlying spiritual understanding of narcissism. He presents a detailed map of the steps involved in working through barriers that prevent us from recognizing the most essential nature of our true identity.
Author: A. H. Almaas Publisher: Shambhala ISBN: 9780834825093 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: September 2000 636 pages
Asian countries are not homogenous. They are in different stages of social and economic development, with cultural conditions and institutional and legal frameworks varying from one country to another. Therefore, how water can be successfully managed differs from one country to another. The book provides authoritative analyses of how water is being managed in different Asian countries, ranging from the world’s most populous countries like China and India to a city state like Singapore and an island country like Fiji. It also analyses in depth several wide ranging issues like terrorism, human rights, water-energy nexus, and roles of media, along with comprehensive discussions of legal, institutional and regulatory frameworks in an Asian water management context. The overall focus is on how water can be managed efficiently, cost-effectively and equitably in various Asian countries.
This book was based on a special issue of the International Journal of Water Resources Development.
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Author: Cecilia Tortajada; Asit K. Biswas Publisher: Taylor and Francis ISBN: 9781135757595 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: September 2013 192 pages
Bioengineering offers many opportunities for forestry. Bioengineered trees can produce more valuable wood, help reclaim contaminated land, improve the health of urban trees, and facilitate pest management. But the ecological risks are complex, and public views about the ethical acceptability of genetic engineering vary widely. Unique in its breadth and diversity, The Bioengineered Forest begins with a survey of the range of forestry practices for which the use of biotechnologies might be appropriate. Scholars representing diverse academic perspectives and viewpoints examine in depth the economic and environmental rationale for forest biotechnologies and the current state of technology with respect to gene performance and safety. They consider the contemporary political and economic environment in which bioengineering is being introduced and where the ‘genomic revolution’ might take forestry and genetic engineering in the future. The Bioengineered Forest presents compelling arguments in favor of genetic engineering. Just as powerfully, it examines the significant technical and legal hurdles involved in genetic engineering, the undesirable environmental and social consequences that might result from its misapplication, and the risks for businesses that are looking too exclusively for near-term benefits.
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Author: Steven H. Strauss Publisher: Taylor and Francis ISBN: 9781136525704 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: September 2010 272 pages
Newcastle, 1890. A school outing to Cullercoats Bay almost ends in tragedy when two girls are cut off by the incoming tide. But from the panic and confusion something wonderful emerges – a lifelong friendship between three girls; Ruth, Lucy and Esther. Each is a world apart from the other two, but together they form a strong and unbreakable bond that will see them through the years ahead, when the happy, carefree days of childhood are nothing but a distant memory…
Author: Benita Brown Publisher: Headline ISBN: 9780755372942 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: January 2010 331 pages
A Conceptual and Computational Approach with SPSS and SAS
ANOVA (Analysis Of Variance) is one of the most fundamental and ubiquitous univariate methodologies employed by psychologists and other behavioural scientists. Analysis of Variance Designs presents the foundations of this experimental design, including assumptions, statistical significance, strength of effect, and the partitioning of the variance. Exploring the effects of one or more independent variables on a single dependent variable as well as two-way and three-way mixed designs, this textbook offers an overview of traditionally advanced topics for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in the behavioural and social sciences. Separate chapters are devoted to multiple comparisons (post hoc and planned/weighted), ANCOVA, and advanced topics. Each of the design chapters contains conceptual discussions, hand calculations, and procedures for the omnibus and simple effects analyses in both SPSS and the new ‘click and shoot’ SAS Enterprise Guide interface.
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Author: Glenn Gamst; Lawrence S. Meyers; A. J. Guarino Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9781107486713 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release:
