Andrew Lowe – författare

This data-rich book demonstrates the value of existing national long-term ecological research in Australia for monitoring environmental change and biodiversity.

Long-term ecological data are critical for informing trends in biodiversity and environmental change. The Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) is a major initiative of the Australian Government and one of its key areas of investment is to provide funding for a network of long-term ecological research plots around Australia (LTERN).

LTERN researchers and other authors in this book have maintained monitoring sites, often for one or more decades, in an array of different ecosystems across the Australian continent – ranging from tropical rainforests, wet eucalypt forests and alpine regions through to rangelands and deserts. This book highlights some of the temporal changes in the environment that have occurred in the various systems in which dedicated field-based ecologists have worked. Many important trends and changes are documented and they often provide new insights that were previously poorly understood or unknown. These data are precisely the kinds of data so desperately needed to better quantify the temporal trajectories in the environment in Australia.

By presenting trend patterns (and often also the associated data) the authors aim to catalyse governments and other organisations to better recognise the importance of long-term data collection and monitoring as a fundamental part of ecologically-effective and cost-effective management of the environment and biodiversity.

Ecological Genetics addresses the fundamental problems of which of the many molecular markers should be used and how the resulting data should be analysed in clear, accessible language, suitable for upper-level undergraduates through to research-level professionals.

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Unlock the potential of AI in your organization with this updated, must-read guide, and discover how to leverage AI to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and gain a competitive edge.

This comprehensive guide dives into the latest AI ethics legislation, explore advanced robotics and machine learning, and discover how AI enhances human capabilities. Gain powerful insights into today’s AI applications and learn how emerging trends could reshape industries while addressing critical ethical challenges.

Perfect for beginners and strategists alike, this book is your launchpad to crafting a forward-thinking AI strategy that meets modern standards and keeps your organization on the cutting edge of responsible AI. The new edition aligns to the updated BCS Certification in AI Foundation and Essentials, which this book supports as essential reading.

Three women from a xenophobic society fight childhood indoctrination with the irrepressible human desire for freedom. Under the cover of darkness, specialist agents force a defector back to North Korea. Her fate seems inevitable, yet in the face of death she remains utterly defiant. Her name is Ti-woo. A South Korean detective, Lee Ri-san, investigates her disappearance from Seoul, and becomes involved in a clandestine operation that takes him away from his family at the worst possible time. As Ti-woo struggles to escape the clutches of her tormentors, she and her Medusa sisters discover a terrible secret about their past. Can they overcome the history that has shaped their lives for so many years? Freedom always seems to be two steps ahead...