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Self-organized criticality (SOC) is based upon the idea that complex behavior can develop spontaneously in certain multi-body systems whose dynamics vary abruptly. This book is a clear and concise introduction to the field of self-organized criticality, and contains an overview of the main research results. The author begins with an examination of what is meant by SOC, and the systems in which it can occur. He then presents and analyzes computer models to describe a number of systems, and he explains the different mathematical formalisms developed to understand SOC. The final chapter assesses the impact of this field of study, and highlights some key areas of new research. The author assumes no previous knowledge of the field, and the book contains several exercises. It will be ideal as a textbook for graduate students taking physics, engineering, or mathematical biology courses in nonlinear science or complexity.

Physical and biological systems driven out of equilibrium may spontaneously evolve to form spatial structures. In some systems molecular constituents may self-assemble to produce complex ordered structures. This book describes how such pattern formation processes occur and how they can be modeled. Experimental observations are used to introduce the diverse systems and phenomena leading to pattern formation. The physical origins of various spatial structures are discussed, and models for their formation are constructed. In contrast to many treatments, pattern-forming processes in nonequilibrium systems are treated in a coherent fashion. The book shows how near-equilibrium and far-from-equilibrium modeling concepts are often combined to describe physical systems. This inter-disciplinary book can form the basis of graduate courses in pattern formation and self-assembly. It is a useful reference for graduate students and researchers in a number of disciplines, including condensed matter science, nonequilibrium statistical mechanics, nonlinear dynamics, chemical biophysics, materials science, and engineering.

Self-organized criticality, the spontaneous development of systems to a critical state, is the first general theory of complex systems with a firm mathematical basis. This theory describes how many seemingly desperate aspects of the world, from stock market crashes to mass extinctions, avalanches to solar flares, all share a set of simple, easily described properties."...a'must read'...Bak writes with such ease and lucidity, and his ideas are so intriguing...essential reading for those interested in complex systems...it will reward a sufficiently skeptical reader." -NATURE"...presents the theory (self-organized criticality) in a form easily absorbed by the non-mathematically inclined reader." -BOSTON BOOK REVIEW"I picture Bak as a kind of scientific musketeer; flamboyant, touchy, full of swagger and ready to join every fray... His book is written with panache. The style is brisk, the content stimulating. I recommend it as a bracing experience." -NEW SCIENTIST

This handbook presents a selection of the most significant integrative, autonomously organized housing projects in Europe today, from barrier-free renovations of old buildings in Berlin, to communal living for the elderly in Stockholm, to zero-emissions cooperatives in Vienna. CoHousing Cultures also includes in-depth discussions and photographs of all relevant projects.

Self-organized criticality, the spontaneous development of systems to a critical state, is the first general theory of complex systems with a firm mathematical basis. This theory describes how many seemingly desperate aspects of the world, from stock market crashes to mass extinctions, avalanches to solar flares, all share a set of simple, easily described properties."...a'must read'...Bak writes with such ease and lucidity, and his ideas are so intriguing...essential reading for those interested in complex systems...it will reward a sufficiently skeptical reader." -NATURE"...presents the theory (self-organized criticality) in a form easily absorbed by the non-mathematically inclined reader." -BOSTON BOOK REVIEW"I picture Bak as a kind of scientific musketeer; flamboyant, touchy, full of swagger and ready to join every fray... His book is written with panache. The style is brisk, the content stimulating. I recommend it as a bracing experience." -NEW SCIENTIST

Tent City Urbanism explores the intersection of the "tiny house movement" and tent cities organized by the homeless to present an accessible and sustainable housing paradigm that can improve the quality of life for everyone.While tent cities tend to evoke either sympathy or disgust, the author finds such informal settlements actually address many of the shortfalls of more formal responses to homelessness. Tent cities often exemplify self-management, direct democracy, tolerance, mutual aid, and resourceful strategies for living with less. This book presents a vision for how cities can constructively build upon these positive dynamics rather than continuing to seek evictions and pay the high costs of policing homelessness. The tiny house village provides a path forward to transitional and affordable housing within the grasp of a local community. It offers a bottom-up approach to the provision of shelter that is economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable—both for the individual and the city. The concept was first pioneered by Portland's Dignity Village, and has since been re-imagined by Eugene's Opportunity Village and Olympia's Quixote Village. Now this innovative model has emerged from the Northwest to inspire projects in Madison, Austin, and Ithaca, and is being pursued by advocacy groups throughout the country. Along with documenting and articulating the roots of this budding movement, the book provides a practical guide to help catalyze new and existing initiatives in other areas.

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Sam Thorne's School: A Recent History of Self-Organized Art Education is a chronicle of self-organized art schools and artist-run education platforms that have emerged since 2000. Comprising a series of twenty conversations conducted by Thorne with the artists, curators, and educators behind these schools, the book maps a territory at once fertile and contested. Spanning projects in London, Lagos, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Ramallah, Berlin, and Saint Petersburg, among other locations, these critical dialogues respond to spiraling student debt, the MFA system, and the “pedagogical turn,” while offering proposals for the future of art education.ContributorsBik Van der Pol, Bruce High Quality Foundation University, Tania Bruguera, Chto Delat?, Sean Dockray, Olafur Eliasson, Ryan Gander, Piero Golia, Fritz Haeg, Pablo Helguera, Jakob Jakobsen, Ahmet Ögu¨t, Yoshua Okón, Open School East, Rupert, Wael Shawky, Tina Sherwell, Bisi Silva, Christine Tohme, Anton Vidokle

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Based on twenty-seven recent empirical studies of gay people in organized religion and another ten "religion-related" studies, Unrepentant, Self-Affirming, Practicing provides the most comprehensive examination to date of the place of gay people within religious communities.

Keep your cords organized and clutter-free with these self-adhesive cable clips. Designed for versatile use, this 16-pack of cord holders securely manages phone chargers, computer cables, and more on desks, nightstands, and even in your car. With durable adhesive backing, they stick firmly to most surfaces, making them the perfect solution for cable management at home, in the office, or on the go.

Made using quality 3M materials, self-stick notes stick securely and are repositionable. Hi-Visibility Yellow helps your message stand out. These ruled notes come in a convenient cabinet pack so your office supply cabinet stays neat and organized. Each pad includes 100 sheets of fan-fold notes for easy, one-at-a-time dispensing. Self-stick notes are recyclable and made with at least a minimum of 30 percent post-consumer recycled materials. They are produced by Americans who are blind. Purchasing this AbilityOne mandatory source product ensures your compliance with federal procurement regulations.

Made using quality 3M materials, self-stick notes stick securely and are repositionable. Hi-Visibility Yellow helps your message stand out. These ruled notes come in a convenient cabinet pack so your office supply cabinet stays neat and organized. Each pad includes 100 sheets. Self-stick notes are recyclable and made with at least a minimum of 30 percent post-consumer recycled materials. They are produced by Americans who are blind. Purchasing this AbilityOne mandatory source product ensures your compliance with federal procurement regulations.

Transform your garden into a lush haven with our raised garden bed featuring an obelisk trellis. This 2-in-1 versatile planter box with trellis allows you to cultivate a variety of plants, herbs, and flowers in a beautiful and organized way. Crafted from PP material and PE-coated metal tubes, this vertical planter tower is built to last. The attached obelisk trellis with 3 heights provides sturdy support for climbing plants, promoting healthy growth. The planter box also provides 3 heights of 20 in., 14.5 in., and 9 in. to accommodate various root plants. What's more, the self-watering system maintains adequate nutrients in the soil and keeps plants moist and healthy. This planter tower with 4 rolling wheels (2 lockable) allows for easy mobility and placement. Elevate your gardening space and watch plants thrive with this versatile and aesthetically pleasing planter box. And extendable garden bed allow you to combine multiple units to create larger planting areas. Color: Black.

Transform your garden into a lush haven with our raised garden bed featuring an obelisk trellis. This 2-in-1 versatile planter box with trellis allows you to cultivate a variety of plants, herbs, and flowers in a beautiful and organized way. Crafted from PP material and PE-coated metal tubes, this vertical planter tower is built to last. The attached obelisk trellis with 3 heights provides sturdy support for climbing plants, promoting healthy growth. The planter box also provides 3 heights of 20 in., 14.5 in., and 9 in. to accommodate various root plants. What's more, the self-watering system maintains adequate nutrients in the soil and keeps plants moist and healthy. This planter tower with 4 rolling wheels (2 lockable) allows for easy mobility and placement. Elevate your gardening space and watch plants thrive with this versatile and aesthetically pleasing planter box. And extendable garden bed allow you to combine multiple units to create larger planting areas. Color: Black.

The RYOBI 2-in-1 Hobby Knife w/ Blade Storage is compatible with most Hobby Blades thanks to the 2-in-1 Design. With a No-slip Collet and On-Board storage, this knife keeps blades secure and organized. An Ergonomic Handle is Designed for Comfort and Control. The included #11 and #2 precision blades provide accurate cuts while the protective cap keeps you safe on the go. Included is (1) 2-in-1 Hobby Knife w/ Blade Storage, (2) #2 Blades, (3) #11 Blades with Storage and Protective Cap. The RYOBI A3 Self Healing Cutting Mat provides a durable work surface for cutting and other applications. Constructed with a self healing surface the mat is extremely durable and can re-seal after repeated cuts. The mats are also non-slip for added control and double-sided with precision grid lines in both Inches and Centimeters.

The RYOBI 2-in-1 Hobby Knife w/ Blade Storage is compatible with most Hobby Blades thanks to the 2-in-1 Design. With a No-slip Collet and On-Board storage, this knife keeps blades secure and organized. An Ergonomic Handle is Designed for Comfort and Control. The included #11 and #2 precision blades provide accurate cuts while the protective cap keeps you safe on the go. Included is (1) 2-in-1 Hobby Knife w/ Blade Storage, (2) #2 Blades, (3) #11 Blades with Storage and Protective Cap. The RYOBI A4 Self Healing Cutting Mat provides a durable work surface for cutting and other applications. Constructed with a self healing surface the mat is extremely durable and can re-seal after repeated cuts. The mats are also non-slip for added control and double-sided with precision grid lines in both Inches and Centimeters.

We hold many assumptions about police work―that it is the responsibility of the state, or that police officers are given the right to kill in the name of public safety or self-defense. But in The Killing Consensus, Graham Denyer Willis shows how in São Paulo, Brazil, killing and the arbitration of “normal” killing in the name of social order are actually conducted by two groups―the police and organized crime―both operating according to parallel logics of murder. Based on three years of ethnographic fieldwork, Willis's book traces how homicide detectives categorize two types of killing: the first resulting from “resistance” to police arrest (which is often broadly defined) and the second at the hands of a crime "family' known as the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC). Death at the hands of police happens regularly, while the PCC’s centralized control and strict moral code among criminals has also routinized killing, ironically making the city feel safer for most residents. In a fractured urban security environment, where killing mirrors patterns of inequitable urbanization and historical exclusion along class, gender, and racial lines, Denyer Willis's research finds that the city’s cyclical periods of peace and violence can best be understood through an unspoken but mutually observed consensus on the right to kill. This consensus hinges on common notions and street-level practices of who can die, where, how, and by whom, revealing an empirically distinct configuration of authority that Denyer Willis calls sovereignty by consensus.

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