Note: Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgment -- Author biography -- Dr James R Webb -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Stellar structure -- 1.1.1 Polytropic and isothermal gas spheres -- 1.2 Equations of stellar structure -- 1.3 Our Sun -- 1.4 Stellar atmospheres -- 1.5 Stellar evolution -- 1.6 Galaxies -- References -- Chapter 2 The Milky Way Galaxy -- 2.1 Coordinate systems, parallax and radial velocities -- 2.2 The equatorial coordinate system -- 2.3 Rotational transformations -- 2.4 Stellar motions -- 2.5 Measuring stellar parallaxes -- 2.6 Hipparcos results -- 2.7 Time in astronomy -- 2.8 Inertial reference frames -- 2.9 Galactic structure -- 2.9.1 Space distribution of stars -- 2.10 The interstellar medium -- 2.11 Star counts -- 2.12 Initial stellar mass function -- 2.13 Stellar kinematics -- 2.14 Mass of the Galaxy -- 2.15 Milky Way formation -- References -- Videos: -- Chapter 3 External galaxies -- 3.1 History -- 3.2 Elliptical galaxies -- 3.3 Spiral galaxies -- 3.4 The Tully-Fisher relationship for spiral galaxies -- 3.5 Spiral structures through stochastic star formation -- 3.6 The cosmic distance ladder -- 3.7 Dark matter -- References -- Chapter 4 Active galaxies, quasars and supermassive black holes -- 4.1 Active galaxies -- 4.2 Classifications of active galaxies -- 4.3 Discovery and history of quasars -- 4.4 Synchrotron emission -- 4.5 Accreting black holes -- 4.6 Jet acceleration -- 4.7 Synchrotron-self-Compton jets -- 4.8 Unified model of quasars -- 4.9 Quasar variability -- References -- Chapter 5 General relativity and cosmology -- 5.1 A brief history of cosmology -- 5.2 Newtonian derivation of the cosmological equations -- 5.3 General relativistic derivation of cosmology -- 5.4 Big Bang cosmology -- 5.5 Confirmation of the Big Bang -- 5.6 Problems with the Big Bang theory -- 5.7 The future evolution of the accelerating Universe. , 5.8 Finding mass in the Universe -- 5.9 WMAP results -- 5.10 Age of the Universe -- 5.11 Gravitational waves -- References -- Blank Page.

Note: Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Preface -- Contents -- An Introduction to the Organic Chemistry of Isotopic Labelling -- Chapter 1 The Discovery and Detection of Isotopes -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 The Discovery of Isotopes -- 1.3 Early Applications of Isotopically Labelled Compounds -- 1.4 The Selection of an Isotopic Label -- 1.5 The Detection of Isotopes -- 1.6 Nomenclature -- Chapter 2 Labelling Compounds with Carbon-13 and Carbon-14 -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Carbon Labelling Using the Cyanide Ion -- 2.3 Organometallic Reagents in Carbon Labelling -- 2.4 The Wittig Reaction in Carbon Labelling -- 2.5 Carbonyl Condensation Reactions in Carbon Labelling -- 2.6 The Synthesis of Carbon-labelled Mevalonic Acid -- 2.7 Aromatic Compounds Labelled in the Ring -- 2.8 Ring-labelled Heterocyclic Compounds -- 2.9 Biosynthetic Methods of Carbon Labelling -- Chapter 3 Labelling with Deuterium and Tritium -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The Kinetic Isotope Effect -- 3.3 The Isolation of Deuterium and Tritium -- 3.4 Exchange Reactions in Deuterium and Tritium Labelling -- 3.4.1 Heteroatom X-H Exchange Reactions -- 3.4.2 General C-H Exchange Reactions -- 3.4.3 Site-specific C-H Exchange Reactions -- 3.4.4 Exchange Reactions of Carbonyl Compounds -- 3.4.5 Exchange Reactions in the Preparation of Some Deuteriated Solvents -- 3.5 Decarboxylation Reactions in Deuterium and Tritium Labelling -- 3.6 Reduction Reactions -- 3.6.1 Reducing Agents -- 3.6.2 The Reduction of Carbonyl Groups -- 3.6.3 The Hydrogenolysis of Aliphatic Substituents -- 3.6.4 The Catalytic Reduction of Alkenes and Alkynes -- 3.6.5 The Hydrogenolysis of Aryl Halides -- 3.6.6 The Reduction of Iminium Salts -- 3.6.7 The Hydrogenolysis of Organometallic Compounds -- 3.6.8 Hydroboration -- 3.7 Deuterium- and Tritium-labelled Alkyl Halides. , Chapter 4 Stereochemical Aspects of Labelling with Hydrogen Isotopes -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 The Application of the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog Sequence Rules to Labelled Compounds -- 4.3 The Stereochemistry of Reactions Used in Labelling -- 4.4 Labelled Steroids -- 4.5 Labelled Gibberellin Plant Hormones -- 4.6 The Chiral Methyl Group -- 4.7 Stereospecifically Labelled Mevalonic Acid -- 4.8 Stereospecifically Labelled Isopentenyl Diphosphate -- 4.9 Labelling of 1-Deoxy-d-xylulose -- 4.10 The Stereochemistry of Hydrogen Transfer from the Nicotinamide Coenzymes -- Chapter 5 The Synthesis of Labelled Amino Acids -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 The Synthesis of Racemic Labelled Amino Acids -- 5.3 Labelled Enantiopure Amino Acids -- Chapter 6 The Labelling of Some Compounds of Pharmaceutical Interest -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Lidocaine -- 6.3 Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Agents -- 6.4 Amphetamines -- 6.5 Sulfonamides -- 6.6 Morphine and Its Relatives -- 6.7 Galanthamine -- 6.8 Tropane Alkaloids -- 6.9 Tryptamine Derivatives -- Chapter 7 Labelling Compounds with the Stable Isotopes of Nitrogen and Oxygen -- 7.1 Nitrogen-15 -- 7.2 Oxygen-17 and Oxygen-18 -- Chapter 8 Labelling with Isotopes of Phosphorus, Sulfur and the Halogens -- 8.1 Phosphorus-32 -- 8.2 Sulfur-34 and Sulfur-35 -- 8.3 Chlorine-36 -- 8.4 Iodine Isotopes -- Chapter 9 Labelling Organic Compounds for Diagnostic Imaging -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Positron Emission Tomography -- 9.3 Carbon-11 in PET -- 9.4 Fluorine-18 in PET -- 9.5 Nitrogen-13 in PET -- 9.6 Oxygen-15 in PET -- 9.7 Isotopes of Bromine -- 9.8 Positron-emitting Metallic Isotopes in PET -- 9.9 Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography -- 9.10 Technetium-99m -- 9.11 Iodine-123 -- Conclution -- Further Reading -- Glossary -- Appendix -- Subject Index.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Part I Getting Started -- 1 An Introduction to Meta-Analysis in R -- 1.1 Getting Started with R -- 1.1.1 Quitting R -- 1.1.2 R as a Calculator -- 1.1.3 Getting Help -- 1.2 Loading, Saving and Restoring Data -- 1.2.1 Importing Data from Other Packages -- 1.3 Select Variables from an R Dataset -- 1.4 Running Scripts -- 1.5 Installing and Using Libraries of Additional Functions -- 1.6 A First Meta-Analysis with R -- 1.7 Summary -- References -- Part II Standard Methods -- 2 Fixed Effect and Random Effects Meta-Analysis -- 2.1 Effect Measures for Continuous Outcomes -- 2.1.1 Mean Difference -- 2.1.2 Standardised Mean Difference -- 2.2 Fixed Effect Model -- 2.3 Random Effects Model -- 2.3.1 Estimation of Between-Study Variance -- 2.3.2 Hartung-Knapp Adjustment -- 2.3.3 Prediction Intervals -- 2.4 Tests and Measures of Heterogeneity -- 2.5 Subgroup Analysis -- 2.6 Meta-Analysis of Other Outcomes -- 2.6.1 Meta-Analysis with Survival Outcomes -- 2.6.2 Meta-Analysis of Cross-Over Trials -- 2.6.3 Meta-Analysis of Adjusted Treatment Effects -- 2.7 Summary -- References -- 3 Meta-Analysis with Binary Outcomes -- 3.1 Effect Measures for Binary Outcomes -- 3.1.1 Odds Ratio -- 3.1.2 Risk Ratio -- 3.1.3 Risk Difference -- 3.1.4 Arcsine Difference -- 3.2 Estimation in Sparse Data -- 3.2.1 Peto Odds Ratio -- 3.3 Fixed Effect Model -- 3.3.1 Inverse Variance Method -- 3.3.2 Mantel-Haenszel Method -- Odds Ratio -- Risk Ratio -- Risk Difference -- 3.3.3 Peto Method -- 3.4 Random Effects Model -- 3.4.1 DerSimonian-Laird Method -- 3.5 Heterogeneity and Subgroup Analyses -- 3.6 Summary -- References -- 4 Heterogeneity and Meta-Regression -- 4.1 Sources of Heterogeneity -- 4.2 Measures of Heterogeneity -- 4.3 Test for Subgroup Differences -- 4.3.1 Fixed Effect Model. , 4.3.2 Random Effects Model with Separate Estimates of τ2 -- Estimate Separate Between-Study Variances (DerSimonian-Laird Method) -- 4.3.3 Random Effects Model with Common Estimate of τ2 -- Estimate Common Between-Study Variance (DerSimonian-Laird Method) -- 4.4 Meta-Regression -- 4.4.1 Meta-Regression with a Categorical Covariate -- 4.4.2 Meta-Regression with a Continuous Covariate -- 4.5 Summary -- References -- Part III Advanced Topics -- 5 Small-Study Effects in Meta-Analysis -- 5.1 Graphical Illustration of Small-Study Effects -- 5.1.1 Funnel Plot -- Details on funnel.meta Function -- Contour-Enhanced Funnel Plot -- 5.1.2 Radial Plot -- 5.2 Statistical Tests for Small-Study Effects -- 5.2.1 Classical Tests by Begg and Egger -- Begg and Mazumdar Test: Rank Correlation Test -- Egger's Test: Linear Regression Test -- Test by Thompson and Sharp -- 5.2.2 Modified Versions of Classical Tests for BinaryOutcomes -- Harbord's Test: Score-Based Test -- Macaskill's Test and Peters' Test -- Schwarzer's Test -- Rücker's Tests: Tests Based on Arcsine Difference -- 5.3 Adjusting for Small-Study Effects -- 5.3.1 Trim-and-Fill Method -- 5.3.2 Copas Selection Model -- Funnel plot (Top Left) -- Contour plot (Top Right) -- Treatment effect plot (Bottom Left) -- P-value plot (Bottom Right) -- 5.3.3 Adjustment by Regression -- 5.4 Summary -- References -- 6 Missing Data in Meta-Analysis -- 6.1 Missing Outcome Data: Some Considerations -- 6.1.1 Study-Level Adjustment for Missing Data -- 6.1.2 Sensitivity Analysis Strategies -- 6.1.3 Strategy 1: Fixed Equal -- 6.1.4 Strategy 2: Fixed Opposite -- 6.1.5 Strategy 3: Random Equal -- 6.1.6 Strategy 4: Random Uncorrelated -- 6.1.7 Discussion of the Four Strategies -- 6.2 Missing Precision -- 6.2.1 Multiple Imputation Approach -- Basic Idea of Multiple Imputation Algorithm -- Further Details. , 6.2.2 Missing Participant Numbers -- 6.3 Summary -- References -- 7 Multivariate Meta-Analysis -- 7.1 Fixed Effect Model -- 7.2 Dealing with Unbalanced Data -- 7.3 Random Effects Model -- 7.3.1 Fitting the Random Effects Model -- 7.4 Discussion -- References -- 8 Network Meta-Analysis -- 8.1 Concepts and Challenges of Network Meta-Analysis -- 8.2 Model and Estimation in Network Meta-Analysis -- 8.2.1 Fixed Effect Model -- Estimation of Treatment Effects -- Variance Estimation -- Multi-Arm Studies -- I-Squared for Network Meta-Analysis -- 8.2.2 Random Effects Model -- 8.3 Using the R Package netmeta for Network Meta-Analysis -- 8.3.1 Basic Analysis and Network Plots -- 8.3.2 A First Network Plot -- 8.3.3 A More Detailed Look at the Output -- 8.3.4 Additional Network Plots -- 8.3.5 Forest Plots -- 8.4 Decomposition of the Heterogeneity Statistic -- 8.5 The Net Heat Plot -- 8.5.1 Bland-Altman Plot to Assess the Effect of Heterogeneity on Estimated Treatment Comparisons -- 8.6 Summary -- References -- 9 Meta-Analysis of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies -- 9.1 Special Challenges in Meta-Analysis of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies -- 9.2 Analysis of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies -- 9.2.1 Definition of Sensitivity and Specificity -- 9.2.2 Additional Measures: Diagnostic Odds Ratio and Likelihood Ratios -- 9.2.3 Tests Based on a Continuous Marker -- 9.3 Scatterplot of Sensitivity and Specificity -- 9.4 Models for Meta-Analysis of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies -- 9.4.1 Hierarchical Model -- 9.4.2 Bivariate Model -- 9.5 Methods for Estimating a Summary ROC Curve -- 9.6 Summary -- References -- A Further Information on R -- A.1 Installation of R -- A.2 Importing Data into R -- A.2.1 Import Text Files -- A.2.2 Import Data from RevMan 5 -- A.3 R Packages for Meta-Analysis -- A.3.1 General Purpose R Packages for Meta-Analysis. , A.3.2 R Packages to Conduct Network Meta-Analysis -- References -- Index.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Author Contributions -- List of Abbreviations -- Chapter-1 -- Why Care About Trapping Small Organisms Moving Randomly? -- 1.1 Most Animals Are Small and Forage Using Simple Behavioral Rules -- 1.2 The Most Serious Animal Pests Are Small -- 1.3 Responsible Pest Management Decisions Require Knowledge of Pest Numbers -- 1.4 Current Methods of Estimating Absolute Densities of Pests Are Prohibitively Costly -- 1.5 Can Traps and Trapping Fill This Need? -- 1.6 Aims and Approach of This Book -- Chapter-2 -- Trap Function and Overview of the Trapping Process -- 2.1 Definition and Functions of Traps -- 2.2 Overview of the Trapping Process -- Chapter-3 -- Random Displacement in the Absence of Cues -- 3.1 The Classical Random Walk -- 3.2 The Correlated Random Walk -- 3.3 Outward Dispersion as Influenced by c.s.d. -- 3.4 Outward Dispersion as Influenced by Time -- 3.5 Does a Population of Random Walkers Spread Indefinitely Away from the Point of Origin and, If So, Why? -- 3.6 Maximum Net Outward Dispersion as Influenced by Mover Sample Size -- 3.7 Patterns in Random-Walker Ending Positions After a Short Period of Dispersion as Influenced by c.s.d. -- 3.8 Experimental Analyses of Tracks and Measures of Meander for Individuals -- Chapter-4 -- Intersections of Movers with Traps -- 4.1 Ballistic Movers-The Simplest Case -- 4.2 Random Walkers -- 4.3 Gain as Influenced by c.s.d. and Run Time -- 4.4 Optimal c.s.d. as Influenced by Trap or Resource Size -- 4.5 What Aspect of Plume Geometry Correlates Best with Capture Probability? -- 4.6 Contrasts of Ellipsoid Plumes with Discoid Plumes -- 4.7 Setting the Stage for Estimating Plume Reach from Field Experiments Measuring spTfer -- Chapter-5 -- Interpreting Catch in a Single Trap -- 5.1 A Simple Trapping Equation -- 5.2 Converting spTfer into Tfer. , 5.3 From Where Does most of the Catch Accumulating in a Trap Originate? -- 5.4 Preparing to Put Eq. (5.1) to Work -- 5.5 Measures of Variation around Estimates of Absolute Animal Density Derived from Trapping -- 5.6 Examples of Eq. 5.1 at Work -- 5.7 Patterns in Tfer Values and Plume Reaches for Organisms Displacing Randomly -- 5.8 This Single Trap Approach is Ready for Testing and Implementation Where Proven Reliable -- 5.9 A Caveat -- Chapter-6 -- Competing Traps -- 6.1 Definition of Trap Competition -- 6.2 Complete Competition -- 6.3 Test for Whether or Not Competition is Complete -- 6.4 Incomplete Competition -- 6.5 Trapping Radius Does Not Equate to Competition Threshold -- 6.6 Equation for Incompletely Competing Traps -- 6.7 Estimating Mover Numbers and Trapping Area Simultaneously by Competitive Trapping -- 6.8 Computer Simulations Demonstrating How Absolute Density of Biological Random Walkers Can Be Estimated by Competitive Trapping under Variable Run Times -- 6.9 Suggested Plan for Employing Competitive Trapping Under Field Conditions -- 6.10 Summary -- Chapter-7 -- Experimental Method for Indirect Estimation of c.s.d. for Random Walkers via a Trapping Grid -- 7.1 The Idea -- 7.2 Translation of the Idea to Field Tests with Real Organisms -- Chapter-8 -- Trapping to Achieve Pest Control Directly -- 8.1 The Idea -- 8.2 Time-Dependency and Dynamics of Mass Trapping -- 8.3 Damage Suppression as Influenced by Trap Number and Spacing: Simulations -- 8.4 Examples of Successful Pest Control by Mass Trapping -- 8.5 New Approaches to Mass Trapping -- Chapter-9 -- Automated Systems for Recording, Reporting, and Analyzing Trapping Data -- 9.1 Need for Such Systems -- 9.2 History of Insect Trap Automation -- 9.3 Recent Developments and Future Prospects -- 9.4 Wrap-Up -- References.

Note: Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Original Title Page -- Original Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- LIST OF TABLES -- LIST OF FIGURES -- Foreword -- Preface -- List of Contributors -- Chapter 1. Overview -- Chapter 2. The Chlorofluorocarbon Problem -- Chapter 3. A Global View of CFC Sources and Policies to Reduce Emissions -- Chapter 4. The Methodology of Benefit-Cost Analysis with Particular Reference to the CFC Problem -- Chapter 5. Uncertainty, Information, and Benefit-Cost Evaluation of CFC Management -- Chapter 6. Costs and Benefits of Chlorofluorocarbon Control -- Chapter 7. Pollution, Climate Change, and the Consequent Economic Cost Concerning Agricultural Production -- Chapter 8. Climate, Energy Use, and Wages -- Chapter 9. Impacts of Ozone Reduction on National and International Commercial Fisheries -- Chapter 10. Indivisibilities and Information Costs: A Conceptual Framework for Analysis of Policy on CFC Emissions, and for Similar Problems -- Chapter 11. Controlling Refrigerant Uses of Chlorofluorocarbons -- Chapter 12. CFC Emissions Control in Perspective -- Chapter 13. Environmental Regulation, Factor Mobility and International Trade -- Chapter 14. The Effectiveness of Effluent Charges Where "Industry" Structure Varies -- Chapter 15. Environmental Standards and the Management of CFC Emissions.

Note: Intro -- Title page -- Copyright -- Foreword -- Preface -- Contents -- Chapter 1 Natural Products in Fruit and Vegetables -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 The Biosynthetic Relationship of Natural Products -- 1.3 Sugars -- 1.4 Structural and Storage Polysaccharides -- 1.5 Lignin -- 1.6 Low Molecular Weight Natural Products -- 1.7 Fatty Acids and Polyketides -- 1.8 Terpenes and Steroids -- 1.9 Phenylpropanoid Compounds -- 1.10 Amino Acids -- 1.11 Alkaloids -- 1.12 Vitamins -- 1.13 Plant Hormones -- Chapter 2 Chemistry and the Growing Environment -- 2.1 The Soil -- 2.2 The Mineral Structure of the Soil -- 2.3 The Organic Content of the Soil -- 2.4 Nutrients from the Soil -- 2.5 The Effect of pH -- 2.6 Brown Field Sites -- 2.7 Microbial Interactions within the Soil -- 2.8 Crop Rotation -- 2.9 Fertilizers -- 2.10 Compost -- 2.11 Weeds -- 2.12 Herbicides -- 2.13 Germination of Seeds -- 2.14 Insect Pests -- Chapter 3 The Chemistry of Root and Stem Vegetables -- 3.1 Potatoes -- 3.2 Carrots -- 3.3 Parsnip -- 3.4 Beetroot -- 3.5 Radish -- 3.6 Bulb and Stem Vegetables -- 3.7 Onions -- 3.8 Garlic -- 3.9 Leeks -- 3.10 Asparagus -- 3.11 Celery -- 3.12 Rhubarb -- Chapter 4 Green Leaf Vegetables -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Chlorophyll -- 4.3 Glucosinolates -- 4.4 Phytoalexins of the Brassicas -- 4.5 Cabbage -- 4.6 Broccoli -- 4.7 Cauliflower -- 4.8 Spinach -- 4.9 Lettuce -- 4.10 Chicory -- 4.11 Globe Artichoke -- Chapter 5 Seed Vegetables -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 The Legumes -- 5.3 Gibberellin Plant Hormones in the Legumes -- 5.4 Aphids on the Legumes -- 5.5 Peas -- 5.6 Broad Beans -- 5.7 Runner Beans -- 5.8 Sweet Corn -- Chapter 6 Greenhouse Crops -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Tomatoes -- 6.3 Aubergines -- 6.4 Peppers -- 6.5 The Cucurbits -- 6.6 Cucumbers -- 6.7 Pumpkins, Marrows and Courgettes -- Chapter 7 Fruit Trees and Bushes -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Apples. , 7.3 Quinces -- 7.4 Plums -- 7.5 Peaches -- 7.6 Sweet Cherries -- 7.7 Figs -- 7.8 Berry Fruits -- 7.9 Blackcurrants, Redcurrants and Gooseberries -- 7.10 Raspberries -- 7.11 Strawberries -- 7.12 Grapes -- Chapter 8 Culinary Herbs -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Mints -- 8.3 Basil -- 8.4 Thyme -- 8.5 Lemon Balm -- 8.6 Rosemary -- 8.7 Hyssop -- 8.8 Marjoram -- 8.9 Sage -- 8.10 Parsley -- 8.11 Coriander -- 8.12 Dill and Fennel -- 8.13 Cumin -- 8.14 Bay Laurel -- 8.15 Chives -- 8.16 The Curry Plant -- Epilogue -- Further Reading -- The Families of Common Fruit and Vegetables -- Glossary -- Subject Index.

Note: Front Cover -- NEUROFEEDBACK -- NEUROFEEDBACK -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Memoriam(Written in Memory of Harold L. Russell, Co-editor) -- Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Supplementary recognitions -- 1 - Some call me the father of clinical neurofeedback -- Other researchers also began to explore this new field -- Other early contributors to the field -- Possible future directions -- 2 - My personal neurofeedback journey -- References -- 3 - The legacy of Margaret Ayers -- References -- 4 - Connecting the isomorphic dots: From Bioenergetics and character structure to EEG neurofeedback -- Founding Quietmind -- Shining new light on dementia -- The daily mail delivers a surprise -- References -- 5 - My neurofeedback story -- How I got started in neurofeedback -- The first university-based academic concentration in neurofeedback: A brief history -- Major developments in the professionalization of the neurofeedback field -- References -- 6 - On the road with a maverick -- References -- 7 - My unique journey to neurofeedback -- Important early historical developments in NFB -- More recent historical developments -- My research -- My hopes and expectations for the future -- Some conclusions -- References -- 8 - Our neurofeedback journeys -- Early beginnings and landmark developments -- Personal contributions -- Some general conclusions and hopes -- Reference -- 9 - In tribute to Thomas Budzynski and Helen Budzynski -- References -- 10 - Learning: extracting experiences in the space-time continuum -- References -- 11 - My neurofeedback story -- Biofeedback epiphany -- Beginning neurofeedback -- Bright times, dark times -- Onward -- Neurofeedback stories -- Conclusions -- References -- 12 - My place in neurofeedback - The last 50years -- References -- 13 - My neurofeedback journey of discovery -- The development of my interests. , Key developments in neurofeedback -- My most valuable contributions -- The future of neurofeedback -- 14 - A technology of self knowledge science, art, evolution and spirit -- Introduction -- My neurofeedback beginnings -- The first 50Years. Thanks for the memories -- Some major dynamics I believe shaped our first 50years and some that will probably shape our future -- Integrating pain, stress management and meditation -- My mistakes - the Field's mistakes as a whole -- Emerging neurofeedback opportunities -- Opportunity number 1, Concierge Counseling -- Opportunity number 2, promoting a sensible time sense -- Opportunity number 3, think Apple Watch -- What's coming? -- My current focus -- 15 - A neuropsychologist's experience of neurofeedback -- 16 - My QEEG and neurofeedback story: in pursuit of the neuro-cognitive origins of learning disabilities -- Background -- History -- Learning about learning disabilities -- Connecting with disconnection -- Conclusion -- References -- 17 - Origins of NeuroField -- 18 - My fifty-year association with neurofeedback training -- Roots, highways and byways -- Major developments (my opinions) -- Conclusions/hopes/expectations -- References -- 19 - Highlights of our neurofeedback experiences -- Les Fehmi -- Background and early discoveries -- Five channel synchrony training -- The Open Focus concept -- Pain control -- Importance of space focus -- Final comments -- Susan Shor -- Interface of psychotherapy, neurotherapy and Open Focus -- Tandem training of synchronous EEG -- Attention deficit training -- Some final comments -- Les and susan -- References -- 20 - Neurofeedback and developmental trauma: a personal story -- Beginnings -- Major contributions to the field -- Obstacles in the field -- The Author's contributions -- 21 - Finding neurofeedback from a Neurologist's point of view. , Key developments in the 50-year evolution of neurofeedback (1968-2018) -- Neurofeedback gets started (Roth, Sterman, & -- Clemente, 1967) -- Neurofeedback interventions for epilepsy are tested in controlled studies (Lantz & -- Sterman, 1988) -- The clinical validity of quantitative EEG is reviewed and supported (Hoffman et al., 1999) -- Using neurofeedback data to learn new information about brain processes (Radua, Stoica, Scheinost, Pittenger, & -- Hampson, 2018) -- My own contributions to the field are evolving -- Establishing and using neurofeedback in a teaching institution -- Creating cross-talk between neurofeedback and neurology/epilepsy professionals -- Working to establish a repository of outcomes data for neurofeedback training in people with epilepsy -- Predicting the future if the field of neurofeedback -- References -- 22 - A neurofeedback journey -- The challenges before us -- 23 - My neurofeedback-related adventures -- From N. Dakota to California -- A major change of professional life -- European and international connections -- Society activities -- Emphasis on the raw EEG signal -- Professional companies -- The endophenotype concept -- Some views on current status of the field -- 24 - Contributions of Elmer and Alyce Green to Neurofeedback and the Science of Human Consciousness -- Background -- Psychophysiological Principle -- Mind-body dichotomy and volition -- Autogenic training -- Exploring human potentiality -- Development of clinical biofeedback -- Alpha-theta brainwave training -- Neurofeedback and creativity -- Visualization and passive volition -- State of presence -- The states of consciousness model: a map of intrapersonal, extrapersonal, and tranpersonal -- Testing the states of consciousness model: physical fields and states of consciousness research -- The later years -- References. , 25 - Personal perspectives on neurofeedback -- Beginnings -- Personal contributions -- Harmful side effects -- Quality of neurofeedback care -- Case studies -- LENS and me -- Simpler May Be better -- Concluding remarks -- Further reading -- 26 - Neurofeedback contributions of Joseph J. Horvat -- 27 - Neurofeedback and me: the history -- The early years -- Developments in the middle years -- Recent developments and some comments on the field -- 28 - Neurofeedback and me: the parting of the Red Sea -- Special acknowledgments -- References -- 29 - QEEG and neurofeedback, a Neurologist's perspective -- Beginnings -- Early neurofeedback practice -- The inspiring case of Brian -- Development and incorporation of QEEG -- Our concussionology work -- Concluding remarks -- 30 - A neurofeedback story -- References -- 31 - A brief history of my contributions in the field of neurofeedback -- Background -- Research -- Neurofeedback research -- Present activities, future plans and hopes -- References -- 32 - My neurofeedback narrative -- Background: My First 30 Years -- Neurofeedback research begins: USA and Norwegian connections -- International collaboration on ADHD research -- Interest in infra-low EEG frequencies -- References -- 33 - The self-liberating power of the introverted mind -- The background -- My introduction to biofeedback -- LENS matters -- The present and beyond -- References -- 34 - A social worker's neurofeedback story -- Beginnings -- Some basic concepts -- Importance of psychosocial variables -- Some newer developments -- My present neurofeedback practice -- Future expectations -- Final comments and recommended readings -- 35 - My journey into neurofeedback -- Getting started in neurofeedback -- The most important developments and consequences -- My most valuable contributions to the field -- The future of neurofeedback -- References. , 36 - 50 years of neurofeedback: my contribution -- References -- 37 - Neurofeedback from the Heart of a Clinician -- References -- 38 - My life with neurofeedback -- 39 - My neurofeedback story -- Developing interest in integrative medicine, biofeedback and neurofeedback -- Major historical contributions to the fields of biofeedback and neurofeedback -- Personal professional contributions to the field -- Conclusion -- 40 - My intrigue with the brain -- References -- 41 - My 50years of history in the field -- Biofeedback -- Neurofeedback -- Operant conditioning-based neurofeedback -- The LENS (Low Energy neurofeedback system) -- A LENS Session's raw EEG -- The Chrysalis -- References -- 42 - Milestones in development of the Othmer method -- Early Foundations -- The Sterman-Ayers-Othmer triad -- Affordable QEEG analysis arrives -- Optimal Response Frequency and Infra-Low Frequency Training -- Emergence of a new theoretical model -- An overview -- Concluding Observations -- Key to the Literature -- References -- 43 - History of the Othmer Method: an evolving clinical model and process -- Beginnings -- The arousal model -- The brain instability model -- Discovery of the frequency rules -- Emerging primary categories of dysregulation -- Entering the infra-low frequency range: 2006 -- Key modes of dysregulation -- Basic sites -- Current applications -- Summary and conclusion -- Guide to the literature -- References -- 44 - My biofeedback/ neurofeedback story: 1970s to "transition" -- Sources and motives -- Research contributions and professional contacts -- Conclusions/hopes/expectations -- References -- 45 - Highlights and summary of my neurofeedback journey -- Beginnings -- The early days -- From college to EEG biofeedback -- Finally getting up close and personal with EB -- My unique contributions continue -- Birth of BrainPaint. , Miscellaneous comments on the EB field.

Note: Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- PREFACE -- CONTRIBUTORS -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Notes for Guidance -- Section 1: Transition Metal Complexes of Pyrimidine Nucleobases and Their Derivatives -- Section 2: Complexes Involving Nucleosides of the Pyrimidine Bases -- Section 3: Complexes Involving Nucleotides and Oligonucleotides of the Pyrimidine Bases -- Section 4: Complexes Involving Purine Bases and Their Derivatives -- Section 5: Complexes Involving Nucleosides of the Purine Bases -- Section 6: Complexes Involving Nucleotides and Oligonucleotides of the Purine Bases -- Appendix -- Index.

Note: Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Original Title -- Original Copyright -- Contents -- Environments, Production and Resources -- Tropical Soils: Distribution, Properties and Management -- Ecological Processes in Tropical Forests -- Tropical Forest Resources -- Tropical Wildlife Resources -- Tidal Wetland Resources in the Tropics -- Marine Resources in the Tropics -- Impacts of Economic Development and Population Change on Thailand's Forests -- Protected Areas, Development, and Land Use in the Tropics -- Ecological Aspects of Tropical Pasture Resources -- Tropical Agroforestry Systems and Practices -- Tropical Reservoir Fisheries -- Aquaculture in Tropical Asia -- Marine Regulated Areas: An Expanded Approach for the Tropics -- Author Index -- Subject Index.

Note: Intro -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Abbreviations -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Cynthia T. Fowler and James R. Welch / Lifeways Enhancing Fire Ecology: An Introduction -- 2. James R. Welch, Joyce K. LeCompte, Ramona J. Butz, Angela May Steward, and Jeremy Russell-Smith / Anthropogenic Fire History, Ecology, and Management in Fire-Prone Landscapes: An Intercontinental Review -- 3. Ramona J. Butz / Fire in the African Savanna: Identifying Challenges to Traditional Burning Practices in Tanzania and Malawi -- 4. Ludivine Eloy, Silvia Laine Borges, Isabel B. Schmidt, and Ana Carolina Sena Barradas / Fire Management in Brazilian Savanna Wetlands: New Insights from Traditional Swidden Cultivation Systems in the Jalapao Region (Tocantins) -- 5. Angela May Steward / Fire Use among Swidden Farmers in Central Amazonia: Reflections on Practice and Conservation Policies -- 6. Joyce K. LeCompte / Restoration, Risk, and the (Non)Reintroduction of Coast Salish Fire Ecologies in Washington State -- 7. Lisa Gollin and Clay Trauernicht / The Critical Role of Firefighters' Place-Based Environmental Knowledge in Responding to Novel Fire Regimes in Hawaii -- 8. Trevor King / Burning Lands: Fire and Livelihoods in the Navosa Hill Region, Fiji Islands -- 9. Cynthia T. Fowler / Assessing Causes and Effects of Survival Emissions from Global to Local Scales: Agropastoral Communities in the North Kodi Subdistrict of Sumba Island, Indonesia -- Contributors -- Index.