Noirot’S Call of the Moose
Noirot’S Call of the Moose

Author: Kitty Noirot

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2010-11-24

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1450267343

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TO VIEW NATURES MAGNIFICENT BOUNTY, YOU ONLY NEED ONE THING ADVENTURE. BE BOLD, BUT CAUTIOUS AS WELL. CLARK ALWAYS MADE THE BEST OF A SITUATION BY CALMLY AND STRATEGICALLY PLANNING HOW TO ENSURE THAT HE HAD AN EXCELLENT TRIP. This book is clearly a window into Clark Noirots life as an avid outdoorsman! The details and the flavor of his adventures, from childhood, to military service, to more current times, are described here in such a way, it felt like I was there with him. Experience life from an earlier time in Americas history through Noirots eyes and words. This is truly an enjoyable book to read for this fisherman/hunter! Mark T. Masicampo; Oceano, California The literary style of Kittys book brings alive a simpler time in life a good read for anyone that is an avid sportsman. She has captured her fathers life from childhood through his adulthood in a very picturesque style. Her words give a vivid accounting of the places that Clark has lived and hunted. A real treasure of a book! Patsy Tobias, avid reader Born on a farm near Sparr, Michigan, in 1928, Clark Noirot always had a deep love for the great outdoors. As a child, he loved to fish and hunt, bagging his first rabbit at an early age. But it was the urge to fly a plane that culminated in his becoming a bush pilot, a profession that took him to some of the most beautiful places in North America. Noirots Call of the Moose is an extraordinary story of one mans lifelong love affair with nature from early childhood through the golden years of retirement. Filled with amusing anecdotes, snippets of nostalgia, and a good deal of wit, Noirots charming stories reveal how he created a career out of being an outdoorsman. Colorful characters infuse Noirots tale, and breathtaking descriptions of wildlife and of the Canadian wilderness create a magnificent backdrop. From majestic moose and killer bugs to freezing nights and close encounters, Noirot paints a rich portrait of his life as a hunter, fisherman, conservationist, pilot, moose caller, and, above all, survivor. Enjoy the experience of the Canadian wilderness as Noirot drinks from natural bubbling brooks, hunts, fishes, and relishes the clean, cool fresh air. Noirots Call of the Moose satisfies the nature lover in us all.

Social Behaviour in Mammals
Social Behaviour in Mammals

Author: Trevor B. Poole

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-04-17

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 1461323452

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Mammalian sociobiology is a rapidly advancing field which has made enormous strides in the last ten years. The last major monograph on the subject (Ewer, 1968) was published sixteen years ago, and there is a need for this information to be examined in terms of modern sociobiological theory. My approach throughout is evolutionary and is therefore directed strongly towards research which throws light on the ways in which mammals behave in their natural environments. I have tried to cover as wide a range of mammalian species as possible, although, in some cases, the only data available were obtained from captive individuals. The coverage of this book is not a reflection of the volume of literature published on different species, as I have tried to avoid undue emphasis on the social behaviour of primates and laboratory rodents. I have made scrupulous efforts throughout to avoid an anthropomorphic approach to mammalian behaviour. Terms such as 'strategy', 'evaluation' or 'choice' do not therefore imply conscious planning, but are used neutrally in the way in which they would be applied to a chess-playing computer. In the case of mammals, the programmer was natural selection. While I am fully aware that human beings are mammals, any detailed consideration of human social behaviour lies outside the scope of this book. However, the book may provide a complementary text to those interested in that subject.

Chemical Signals
Chemical Signals

Author: D. Muller-Schwarze

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 146841027X

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Research on chemical communication in animals is in a very active and exciting phase; more species are studied, data are accumulating, concepts are changing, and practical application seems feasible. While most of the work on chemical ecology and chemical sig nals deals with insects, vertebrate communication provides a formidable challenge and progress has been slow. Joint efforts and frequent direct contacts of ecologists, behaviorists, psychologists, physiologists, histologists and chemists are required. Such an interdisciplinary exchange of information took place on the occasion of the Symposium on Chemical Signals in Vertebrates and Aquatic Animals in Syracuse, New York, from May 31 to June 2, 1979. More than one hundred investigators from seven countries participated, and the papers presented comprise this volume. Since the first Symposium on Vertebrate Chemical Signals at Saratoga Springs in 1976, considerable progress has been made with field studies, the physiology of the vomeronasal organ, and its role in reproductive behavior. The behavioral functions and chemi cal nature of priming pheromones are better understood. Efforts to isolate and identify mammalian pheromones are gaining ground, and the bioassays are becoming more sophisticated. In addition to formal presentations, one evening of the Symposi um was devoted to round-table discussions of particular topics. The selected themes indicate the "growing points" of chemical communi cation research: priming pheromones, vomeronasal organ, bioassay, and practical applications.

Nuclear Power Plant Design and Analysis Codes
Nuclear Power Plant Design and Analysis Codes

Author: Jun Wang

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2020-11-10

Total Pages: 612

ISBN-13: 0128181915

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Nuclear Power Plant Design and Analysis Codes: Development, Validation, and Application presents the latest research on the most widely used nuclear codes and the wealth of successful accomplishments which have been achieved over the past decades by experts in the field. Editors Wang, Li,Allison, and Hohorst and their team of authors provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of nuclear code development and how to apply it to their work and research to make their energy production more flexible, economical, reliable and safe.Written in an accessible and practical way, each chapter considers strengths and limitations, data availability needs, verification and validation methodologies and quality assurance guidelines to develop thorough and robust models and simulation tools both inside and outside a nuclear setting. This book benefits those working in nuclear reactor physics and thermal-hydraulics, as well as those involved in nuclear reactor licensing. It also provides early career researchers with a solid understanding of fundamental knowledge of mainstream nuclear modelling codes, as well as the more experienced engineers seeking advanced information on the best solutions to suit their needs. Captures important research conducted over last few decades by experts and allows new researchers and professionals to learn from the work of their predecessors Presents the most recent updates and developments, including the capabilities, limitations, and future development needs of all codes Incudes applications for each code to ensure readers have complete knowledge to apply to their own setting

Modelling of Fuel Behaviour in Design Basis Accidents and Design Extension Conditions
Modelling of Fuel Behaviour in Design Basis Accidents and Design Extension Conditions

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 2020-07-30

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 9789201080202

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This publication is the result of an IAEA technical meeting and reports on Member States' capabilities in modelling, predicting and improving their understanding of the behaviour of nuclear fuel under accident conditions. The main results and outcomes of a coordinated research project (CRP) on this topic are also presented.

Fast Spectrum Reactors
Fast Spectrum Reactors

Author: Alan E. Waltar

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-09-28

Total Pages: 717

ISBN-13: 1441995722

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This book is a complete update of the classic 1981 FAST BREEDER REACTORS textbook authored by Alan E. Waltar and Albert B. Reynolds, which , along with the Russian translation, served as a major reference book for fast reactors systems. Major updates include transmutation physics (a key technology to substantially ameliorate issues associated with the storage of high-level nuclear waste ), advances in fuels and materials technology (including metal fuels and cladding materials capable of high-temperature and high burnup), and new approaches to reactor safety (including passive safety technology), New chapters on gas-cooled and lead-cooled fast spectrum reactors are also included. Key international experts contributing to the text include Chaim Braun, (Stanford University) Ronald Omberg, (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Massimo Salvatores (CEA, France), Baldev Raj, (Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research, India) , John Sackett (Argonne National Laboratory), Kevan Weaver, (TerraPower Corporation) ,James Seinicki(Argonne National Laboratory). Russell Stachowski (General Electric), Toshikazu Takeda (University of Fukui, Japan), and Yoshitaka Chikazawa (Japan Atomic Energy Agency).

Phase Equilibria, Phase Diagrams and Phase Transformations
Phase Equilibria, Phase Diagrams and Phase Transformations

Author: Mats Hillert

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007-11-22

Total Pages: 525

ISBN-13: 1139465864

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Computational tools allow material scientists to model and analyze increasingly complicated systems to appreciate material behavior. Accurate use and interpretation however, requires a strong understanding of the thermodynamic principles that underpin phase equilibrium, transformation and state. This fully revised and updated edition covers the fundamentals of thermodynamics, with a view to modern computer applications. The theoretical basis of chemical equilibria and chemical changes is covered with an emphasis on the properties of phase diagrams. Starting with the basic principles, discussion moves to systems involving multiple phases. New chapters cover irreversible thermodynamics, extremum principles, and the thermodynamics of surfaces and interfaces. Theoretical descriptions of equilibrium conditions, the state of systems at equilibrium and the changes as equilibrium is reached, are all demonstrated graphically. With illustrative examples - many computer calculated - and worked examples, this textbook is an valuable resource for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in materials science and engineering.

Pellet-clad Interaction in Water Reactor Fuels
Pellet-clad Interaction in Water Reactor Fuels

Author:

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 562

ISBN-13:

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This publication sets out the findings of an international seminar, held in Aix-en-Provence, France in March 2004, which considered recent progress in the field of pellet-clad interaction in light water reactor fuels. It also reviews current understanding of relevant phenomena and their impact on the nuclear fuel rod under the widest possible conditions, and about both uranium-oxide and mixed-oxide fuels.