The Ecological Role of Abandoned Agricultural Lands in Buffer Zones Around Landscape Parks in the Łódź Voivodeship

Stanisław Krysiak, Jolanta Adamczyk

The publication presents an evaluation of the ecological role of abandoned agricultural lands which exist around the seven landscape parks in the Łódź Voivodeship. In thirty-nine land abandonment study plots, arranged into thirteen groups, agrophysical and agrochemical analyses were conducted as well as phytosociological and mycological inventorying, in order to determine the relationships between the vegetation and macromycetes fungi and the abiotic features of the natural environment. The role of geocomplex potential, the influence of adjacent urbanised areas and the development of touristic functions in rural areas were demonstrated in the spatial pattern of abandoned lands. The research revealed a high diversity of vegetation, flora and macromycetes fungi, vulnerability to the impact from the neighbouring habitats and the importance of abandoned lands as refugia of species which enrich the biodiversity. At the same time, attention was drawn to invasive plant species of non-native origin, which may pose a threat to the natural phytocoenoses of protected areas.  

The economic awareness of the young generation of Visegrad countries. A comparative analysis

red. Urszula Swadźba

Książka jest rezultatem wspólnych badań naukowców 4 krajów Polski, Czech, Słowacji i Węgier, co wyróżnia ją spośród innych. Celem niniejszej publikacji jest zdiagnozowanie stanu świadomości ekonomicznej młodego pokolenia krajów Grupy Wyszehradzkiej i odpowiedź na pytanie: Na jakim etapie kształtowania się świadomości ekonomicznej pozostaje młode pokolenie w krajach Grupy Wyszehradzkiej? W jakich obszarach świadomości ekonomicznej (przedsiębiorczości, pracy, konsumpcji)  młode pokolenie poszczególnych krajów wykazuje większą aktywność? Jakie są podobieństwa, a jakie różnice w poszczególnych obszarach świadomości ekonomicznej młodego pokolenia krajów V4? Odpowiedź ta została udzielona w niniejszej książce poprzez analizę przeprowadzonych badań socjologicznych wśród studentów wyższych uczelni czterech krajów partnerskich Polski, Republiki Czeskiej, Słowacji, i Węgier. Zostały one przeprowadzone i wsparte finansowo w ramach Visegrad Standard Grant: „The economic awareness of the young generation of Visegrad countries” nr. 21420008. Brali w nich udział partnerzy czterech uczelni : Uniwersytetu Śląskiego w Katowicach, Uniwersytetu Palackeho w Ołomuńcu (Republika Czeska),  Uniwersytetu Konstantyna Filozofa w Nitrze (Słowacja) i Szent Istvan University w Gódólló (Węgry). Dodatkowo badania również przeprowadziły pracownice Katedry Socjologii Uniwersytetu Ostrawskiego (Republika Czeska). W monografii najpierw omówione są założenia teoretyczne badań. Przedstawiona jest definicja i rozumienie świadomości ekonomicznej oraz metodologiczne podstawy badań. W następnych rozdziałach, zgodnie z modelem teoretycznym badań Autorzy przedstawiają: system wartości i wiedzę ekonomiczną studentów, wartość pracy i jej cechy,  mobilność wewnętrzną i zagraniczną w celu podjęcia pracy, przedsiębiorczość, wartość pieniędzy i oszczędności, postawy wobec bogactwa i biedy oraz konsumpcję. Autorzy dokonują analiz przekrojowych,  każdy z nich przedstawiając swój fragment badań, analizuje odpowiedzi respondentów wszystkich krajów V4. W Zakończeniu zarysowany jest syntetyczny stan świadomości ekonomicznej młodego pokolenia krajów V4. Urszula Swadźba – dr hab., profesor nadzwyczajny Uniwersytetu Śląskiego, kierownik Zakładu Socjologii Ogólnej. Studia socjologiczne ukończyła na Uniwersytecie Jagiellońskim, prace: doktorską i habilitacyjną obroniła na Uniwersytecie Śląskim. Zainteresowania badawcze to: socjologia wartości (rodziny, religii, a szczególnie wartości pracy); socjologia pogranicza, socjologia społeczności lokalnych, problematyka śląska. Autorka kilkudziesięciu artykułów o tej tematyce. Najważniejsze publikacje to: Śląski etos pracy. Studium socjologiczne. Katowice: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego, 2001 oraz Obraz Niemców w oczach młodzieży pogranicza kulturowego. Studium dynamiki zmian na przykładzie Głogówka. Katowice–Opole: Wydawnictwo Instytut Śląski, 2007. Pod jej redakcją powstało również sześć innych publikacji. [09.10.2012]

The Economics of Data, Analytics, and Digital Transformation. The theorems, laws, and empowerments to guide your organization’s digital transformation

Bill Schmarzo, Dr. Kirk Borne

In today’s digital era, every organization has data, but just possessing enormous amounts of data is not a sufficient market discriminator. The Economics of Data, Analytics, and Digital Transformation aims to provide actionable insights into the real market discriminators, including an organization’s data-fueled analytics products that inspire innovation, deliver insights, help make practical decisions, generate value, and produce mission success for the enterprise.The book begins by first building your mindset to be value-driven and introducing the Big Data Business Model Maturity Index, its maturity index phases, and how to navigate the index. You will explore value engineering, where you will learn how to identify key business initiatives, stakeholders, advanced analytics, data sources, and instrumentation strategies that are essential to data science success. The book will help you accelerate and optimize your company’s operations through AI and machine learning.By the end of the book, you will have the tools and techniques to drive your organization’s digital transformation.Here are a few words from Dr. Kirk Borne, Data Scientist and Executive Advisor at Booz Allen Hamilton, about the book:Data analytics should first and foremost be about action and value. Consequently, the great value of this book is that it seeks to be actionable. It offers a dynamic progression of purpose-driven ignition points that you can act upon.

The Edgar Wallace Reader of Mystery and Adventure

Edgar Wallace

The master mystery-story teller presents an omnibus of his spine-chilling stories. The Edgar Wallace Reader of Mystery and Adventure is a collection of short stories that include On the Witney Road, The Pick-Up, Kid Glove Harry, and thirteen others. Edgar Wallace was a British novelist, playwright, and journalist who produced popular detective and suspense stories and was in his time the king of the modern thriller. Wallaces literary output 175 books, 24 plays, and countless articles and review sketches have undermined his reputation as a fresh and original writer. Moreover, the author was a wholehearted supporter of Victorian and early Edwardian values and mores, which are now considered in some respects politically incorrect.

The Edge of the Sword

Fred M. White

Fred M. White knows how to write an intriguing story. Some people think that the ending is obvious, but it is not. In the story of The Edge of the Sword story is booming. The nobleman is found half dead in his library and lies next to the safe. The key is missing. But this unusual mystery has just begun...

The Efficiency Expert

Edgar Rice Burroughs

“The Efficiency Expert“ is a novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, an American fiction writer, who created such great characters as Tarzan and John Carter of Mars.   One of a small number of Burroughs' novels set in contemporary America as opposed to a fantasy universe, The Efficiency Expert follows the adventures of Jimmy Torrance as he attempts to make a career for himself in 1921 Chicago. The book is remarkable for the criminal livelihoods of the hero's friends. It was also admitted to be a fictionalization of Burroughs' own difficulties in finding a job prior to becoming a best-selling writer.   

The Eight Strokes of the Clock

Maurice Leblanc

Prince Renine alias Arsene Lupin is an amateur detective who teams up with a lady named Hortense Daniel. The Eight Strokes of the Clock is a collection of eight short stories by Maurice Leblanc (Alexander Teixeira De Mottos translation). The stories have his most famous creation, Arsene Lupin, gentleman-thief, as main character. While exploring an old tower, Renine and Hortense discover a clock that strikes eight after Renine removes a telescope from inside it. So Renine asks Hortense to assist him in eight adventures, ranging from a stolen piece of jewelry to an insane murderer that almost kills Hortense. Renine cleverly solves all of the mysteries, though he often resorts to less lawful methods such as using false evidence to get a confession from a criminal.

The Elephant Man - With Audio Level 1 Oxford Bookworms Library

Vicary, Tim

A level 1 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. This version includes an audio book: listen to the story as you read. Written for Learners of English by Tim Vicary. He is not beautiful. His mother does not want him, children run away from him. People laugh at him, and call him 'The Elephant Man'. Then someone speaks to him - and listens to him! At the age of 27, Joseph Merrick finds a friend for the first time in his life. This is a true and tragic story. It is also a famous film.

The Elephant Man Level 1 Oxford Bookworms Library

Vicary, Tim

A level 1 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. Written for Learners of English by Tim Vicary He is not beautiful. His mother does not want him, children run away from him. People laugh at him, and call him 'The Elephant Man'. Then someone speaks to him - and listens to him! At the age of 27, Joseph Merrick finds a friend for the first time in his life. This is a true and tragic story. It is also a famous film.

The Elephant Never Forgets

Ethel Lina White

The First Time He Died is a mysterious novel written by Ethel Lina White. Charlie Baxter was successful among women and rather easily managed the money, which he inherited. However, the money began to run out. And he decided to insure himself and fake his death. The most interesting thing happens after his "death".

The Elusive Dud

Edgar Wallace

During and after the First World War, Edgar Wallace wrote several story and article series for the Glasgow Sunday Post, a weekly newspaper founded in 1915 by the Scottish shipping and media magnate David Couper Thomson. Some of these series were published under Wallaces own name, others including the present work under the house-author name of John Anstruther. The story The Elusive Dud is fast-paced with some surprising twists, well written and great to read. Wallace was a very prolific writer despite his sudden death at age 56. In total Wallace is credited with over 170 novels, almost 1,000 short stories, and 18 stage plays. Wallaces works have been turned into well over 100 films.

The Elusive Pimpernel

Emmuska Orczy

It is the early days of the French Republic, and Robespierres revolutionaries find their wicked schemes repeatedly being thwarted. It appears that Sir Percy Blakeney the cunning and heroic Pimpernel is more than a match for them all. But Sir Percys spy-catching archenemy, Chauvelin, has devised a plan. Another fun adventure novel, and the sequel to The Scarlet Pimpernel. It continues telling the story of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel as they attempt to save more aristocrats from the Reign of Terror. Sir Percy attempts to smuggle French aristocrats out of the country to safety, while Chauvelin plays out a vile plot to eliminate the Pimpernel and his beautiful wife, once and for all.

The Embedded Linux Security Handbook. Fortify your embedded Linux systems from design to deployment

Matt St. Onge, Rama Krishnan

As embedded Linux systems power countless devices in our daily lives, they’ve become prime targets for cyberattacks. In this in-depth guide to safeguarding your Linux devices, the author leverages his 30+ years of technology experience to help you mitigate the risks associated with hardware and software vulnerabilities.This book introduces you to the world of embedded systems, the brains behind your everyday appliances. It takes you through the different types of embedded systems, their uses, and the platforms they run on, while addressing their unique security challenges and support considerations. You’ll learn how to build a successful, secure, and user-friendly solution by exploring the critical hardware and software components that form the foundation of a secure appliance. We won't forget the human element either; you'll find out how to configure your system to prevent user errors and maintain its integrity. The book lets you put your newfound knowledge into action, guiding you through designing a robust build chain that supports the entire life cycle of your appliance solution, enabling seamless updates without your direct involvement.By the end of this book, you’ll be able to adapt your appliance to the ever-evolving threat landscape, ensuring its continued security and functionality in real-world conditions.

The Emerald City of Oz

L. Frank Baum

Join Dorothy and the Wonderful Wizard as they take Aunt Em and Uncle Henry on a fabulous tour of Oz. During their journey they encounter such amazing and amusing people as King Kleaver with his Spoon Brigade and Miss Cuttenclip of the land of paper dolls. Aunt Em and Uncle Henry also meet old friends like the Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, Jack Pumpkinhead and H. M. Wogglebug T. E. But while Dorothy and her friends play, the wicked Nome King has joined forces with the terrible Whimsies, the fearsome Growleywogs, and the evil Phanfasms in a plot to capture the Emerald City. Will Dorothys friends discover the danger before its too late? Can they rescue the Land of Oz from destruction? L. Frank Baum had intended to cease writing Oz stories with this book, but financial pressures prompted him to write and publish between 1913-1920 The Patchwork Girl of Oz, with seven other Oz books to follow.

The Emily Emmins Papers

Carolyn Wells

A humorous account of a trip to London and brief sojourn in that city and its vicinity. It includes: A Ticket to Europe, Crossing the Atlantic, In EnglandNow! , Mayfair in the Fair Month of May, A Hostess at Home, The Light on Burnss Brow, Certain Social Uncertainties, A Sentimental Journey, All in a Garden Fair, I Went and Ranged about to Many Churches, Piccadilly Circus and its Environs, The Game of Going On, A French Week-End. Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was a well known author of childrens stories, until she began reading mystery stories written by Anna Katherine Green, and from then on she devoted her writings to puzzling mysteries in a similar vein, best known for her Fleming Stone Detective Stories.

The Emotional Brain Revisited

James A. Russell, Bartosz Brożek, Bram Heerebout, Regina M. Sullivan, ...

A collection of essays which tackles various issues at play in the current neuroscientific, psychological and philosophical research on emotions. The authors discuss such topics as the role of amygdala in the emergence of emotions, the place of the affect within the psychological construction of the agent, insights from the research on emotions in animals or the relation between emotions, rationality, morality, and law. Furthermore, various conceptual controversies underlying the empirical studies on emotions are considered.