Sensitive Chaos

Author: Theodor Schwenk
Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Press
ISBN: 1855843943
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 218

Book Description
Why does water always take a winding course in streams and rivers? Do common principles and rhythms underlie its movement - whether it be in the sea, in a plant, or even in the blood of a human being? In this seminal and thought-provoking work, the laws apparent in the subtle patterns of water in movement are shown to be the same as those perceptible in the shaping of bones, muscles and a myriad of other forms in nature. Fully illustrated, Sensitive Chaos reveals the unifying forces that underlie all living things. The author observes and explains such phenomena as the flight of birds, the formation of internal organs such as the heart, eye and ear, as well as mountain ranges and river deltas, weather and space patterns, and even the formation of the human embryo.

Sensitive Chaos

Author: Theodor Schwenk
Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Press
ISBN: 9781855840553
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 222

Book Description
The main object of study in this book is water. water is not regarded as an indispensable raw material by the author but as a living element whose essential nature has never yet been adequatly recognised. He studies water in a comprehensive survey of its behaviour in the full range of its activities

The Essence Of Chaos

Author: Flavio Lorenzelli
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 0203214587
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 236

Book Description
The study of chaotic systems has become a major scientific pursuit in recent years, shedding light on the apparently random behaviour observed in fields as diverse as climatology and mechanics. InThe Essence of Chaos Edward Lorenz, one of the founding fathers of Chaos and the originator of its seminal concept of the Butterfly Effect, presents his own landscape of our current understanding of the field. Lorenz presents everyday examples of chaotic behaviour, such as the toss of a coin, the pinball's path, the fall of a leaf, and explains in elementary mathematical strms how their essentially chaotic nature can be understood. His principal example involved the construction of a model of a board sliding down a ski slope. Through this model Lorenz illustrates chaotic phenomena and the related concepts of bifurcation and strange attractors. He also provides the context in which chaos can be related to the similarly emergent fields of nonlinearity, complexity and fractals. As an early pioneer of chaos, Lorenz also provides his own story of the human endeavour in developing this new field. He describes his initial encounters with chaos through his study of climate and introduces many of the personalities who contributed early breakthroughs. His seminal paper, "Does the Flap of a Butterfly's Wing in Brazil Set Off a Tornado in Texas?" is published for the first time.

Chaos Theory Tamed

Author: Garnett Williams
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1482295415
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 518

Book Description
This text aims to bridge the gap between non-mathematical popular treatments and the distinctly mathematical publications that non- mathematicians find so difficult to penetrate. The author provides understandable derivations or explanations of many key concepts, such as Kolmogrov-Sinai entropy, dimensions, Fourier analysis, and Lyapunov exponents.

Samuel Beckett’s Self-Referential Drama

Author: Shimon Levy
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN: 9781349109715
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 137

Book Description
In this book, the author aims to offer a new approach to the so-called solipsistic approach to artistic self-reference. It deals with the subject philosophically and from the actual and practical modes of theatrical expression such as movement and space, lighting and stage properties.

Sensitive Sam

Author: Marla Roth-Fisch
Publisher: Future Horizons
ISBN: 1932565868
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
This book brings to life the story of Sam, whose over-sensitivity creates chaos and frustration in his life. Sam's various sensory sensitivities adversely affect Sam's experiences, both at home and in the classroom. He walks readers through his typical day of sensory blunders (which many kids and families may find all too familiar!). Finally, at the suggestion of Sam's teacher, his parents take Sam to see an occupational therapist. Sam describes the process in a non-threatening, child's perspective that is sure to sooth young readers who may be facing the same challenges. Appropriate for children, families, and professionals.

Chaos in Classical and Quantum Mechanics

Author: Martin C. Gutzwiller
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461209838
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 445

Book Description
Describes the chaos apparent in simple mechanical systems with the goal of elucidating the connections between classical and quantum mechanics. It develops the relevant ideas of the last two decades via geometric intuition rather than algebraic manipulation. The historical and cultural background against which these scientific developments have occurred is depicted, and realistic examples are discussed in detail. This book enables entry-level graduate students to tackle fresh problems in this rich field.

Own the Wind

Author: Kristen Ashley
Publisher: Forever
ISBN: 9781455534197
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 448

Book Description
Too hot to handle . . . Tabitha Allen grew up in the thick of Chaos-the Chaos Motorcycle Club, that is. Her father is Chaos' leader, and the club has always had her back. But one rider was different from the start. When Tabby was running wild, Shy Cage was there. When tragedy tore her life apart, he helped her piece it back together. And now, Tabby's thinking about much more than friendship . . . Tabby is everything Shy's ever wanted, but everything he thinks he can't have. She's beautiful, smart, and as his friend's daughter, untouchable. Shy never expected more than friendship, so when Tabby indicates she wants more-much more-he feels like the luckiest man alive. But even lucky men can crash and burn . . .

Chaos: A Mathematical Introduction

Author: John Banks
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521531047
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 310

Book Description
When new ideas like chaos first move into the mathematical limelight, the early textbooks tend to be very difficult. The concepts are new and it takes time to find ways to present them in a form digestible to the average student. This process may take a generation, but eventually, what originally seemed far too advanced for all but the most mathematically sophisticated becomes accessible to a much wider readership. This book takes some major steps along that path of generational change. It presents ideas about chaos in discrete time dynamics in a form where they should be accessible to anyone who has taken a first course in undergraduate calculus. More remarkably, it manages to do so without discarding a commitment to mathematical substance and rigour. The book evolved from a very popular one-semester middle level undergraduate course over a period of several years and has therefore been well class-tested.

From Chaos to Connection

Author: Lori Epting
Publisher: Belle Isle Books
ISBN: 9781951565930
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 262

Book Description
Marriage counselor Lori Epting shares both her own and her clients' stories of marital conflict, compromise, and forgiveness to help guide couples from separation and heartache to connection, security, and trust.