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Livy, History of Rome I: A Selection
This is the OCR-endorsed publication from Bloomsbury for the Latin A-Level (Group 2) prescription of Livy's History of Rome, Book I, giving full Latin text, commentary and vocabulary for chapters 53–54, 56 (haec agenti …)–60, with a detailed introduction that also covers the prescribed text to be read in English. Livy is one of the great Roman historians. His History of Rome, written in the late-1st century BCE, covered more than 700 years from the foundation of the city to his own era.In this selection he provides an account of the reign of the last King of Rome, Tarquinius Superbus, the rape of Lucretia by the King's son, and the overthrow of the monarchy and establishment of Republican government by Brutus.These dramatic events must be read in the context of Livy's perspective as an author writing at the very beginning of the Imperial period. Resources are available on the Companion Website.
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The History of the Rebellion : A new selection
'I am doing your Majesty some service here, whilst I am preparing the story of your sufferings; that posterity may know by whose default the nation was even overwhelmed with calamities, and by whose virtue it was redeemed.'Clarendon's massive History has since its first publication in 1702-4 dominated our images of the English Civil War.Written by a man who for over a quarter of a century was one of the closest advisers to Charles I and Charles II, it contains a remarkably frank account of the inadequacies of royalist policy-making as well as an astute analysis of the principles and practice of government.Clarendon chronicles in absorbing detail the factions and intrigues, the rise of Cromwell and the death of Charles I, the bloody battles and the eventual Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 after the Interregnum.He brings to life the key players in a series of brilliant character portraits, and his account is admired as much for its literary quality as its historical value.This new selection conveys a strong sense of the narrative, and contains passages from Clarendon's autobiography, The Life, including the important description of the intellectual coterie at Great Tew in the 1630s.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe.Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Unnatural Selection
A lavishly illustrated look at how evolution plays out in selective breedingUnnatural Selection is a stunningly illustrated book about selective breeding—the ongoing transformation of animals at the hand of man.More important, it's a book about selective breeding on a far, far grander scale—a scale that encompasses all life on Earth.We'd call it evolution. A unique fusion of art, science, and history, this book is intended as a tribute to what Charles Darwin might have achieved had he possessed that elusive missing piece to the evolutionary puzzle—the knowledge of how individual traits are passed from one generation to the next.With the benefit of a century and a half of hindsight, Katrina van Grouw explains evolution by building on the analogy that Darwin himself used—comparing the selective breeding process with natural selection in the wild, and, like Darwin, featuring a multitude of fascinating examples. This is more than just a book about pets and livestock, however.The revelation of Unnatural Selection is that identical traits can occur in all animals, wild and domesticated, and both are governed by the same evolutionary principles.As van Grouw shows, animals are plastic things, constantly changing.In wild animals, the changes are usually too slow to see—species appear to stay the same.When it comes to domesticated animals, however, change happens fast, making them the perfect model of evolution in action. Featuring more than four hundred breathtaking illustrations of living animals, skeletons, and historical specimens, Unnatural Selection will be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in natural history and the history of evolutionary thinking.
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Is the selection of African elephants there stabilizing selection and directional selection?
The selection of African elephants can be considered stabilizing selection. Stabilizing selection occurs when the average phenotype is favored, and extreme phenotypes are selected against. In the case of African elephants, traits such as tusk size and body size may be under stabilizing selection, as individuals with average-sized tusks and bodies are more likely to survive and reproduce. On the other hand, directional selection may also be at play in certain traits of African elephants. Directional selection occurs when one extreme phenotype is favored over the other, leading to a shift in the average phenotype over time. For example, if there is increased poaching pressure on elephants with larger tusks, this could lead to directional selection favoring individuals with smaller tusks. Overall, the selection of African elephants likely involves a combination of stabilizing and directional selection, depending on the specific traits and environmental pressures at play.
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Can you give examples of culture followers and culture avoiders and justify your selection?
Culture followers are individuals who actively participate in and engage with their cultural traditions and practices. For example, someone who regularly attends cultural festivals, celebrates traditional holidays, and practices their native language would be considered a culture follower. On the other hand, culture avoiders are individuals who intentionally distance themselves from their cultural heritage and traditions. This could include someone who refuses to participate in cultural events, rejects their native language, or avoids engaging with their cultural community. Both culture followers and culture avoiders can have valid reasons for their choices, whether it be a strong sense of identity and connection to their culture or a desire to break away from traditional norms and expectations.
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How can I expand the history selection menu in Firefox?
To expand the history selection menu in Firefox, you can click on the "Library" button (it looks like a stack of books) in the toolbar and then select "History" from the drop-down menu. This will open the history panel, where you can see your browsing history. You can also use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + H" to quickly open the history panel. Additionally, you can customize the history selection menu by adding the "History" button to the toolbar for easier access.
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Is the Bundeswehr selection test an impossible selection process?
The Bundeswehr selection test is not an impossible selection process, but it is certainly challenging. The test is designed to assess a candidate's physical fitness, mental aptitude, and leadership potential. While it may be difficult, it is not impossible for candidates to pass the selection test with proper preparation and determination. The test is meant to identify individuals who are capable of meeting the demands of serving in the German armed forces, and those who successfully pass the test demonstrate their readiness for the role.
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Cultural Selection
Humans learn in ways that are influenced by others.As a result, cultural items of many types are elaborated over time in ways that build on the achievements of previous generations.Culture therefore shows a pattern of descent with modification reminiscent of Darwinian evolution.This raises the question of whether cultural selection-a mechanism akin to natural selection, albeit working when learned items are passed from demonstrators to observers-can explain how various practices are refined over time.This Element argues that cultural selection is not necessary for the explanation of cultural adaptation; it shows how to build hybrid explanations that draw on aspects of cultural selection and cultural attraction theory; it shows how cultural reproduction makes problems for highly formalised approaches to cultural selection; and it uses a case-study to demonstrate the importance of human agency for cumulative cultural adaptation.
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Selection Day
'Novel of the year was Aravind Adiga’s Selection Day . . . Cricket never fails to bring out the best in novelists . . . and this is a fine study of the very different fates of two Indian boys blessed with supreme talent.Everything (the dialogue, psychological analysis, social portrayal) is done in a wonderful pacy narrative style.’ – Declan Kiberd, The Irish Times ‘Books of the Year’From the Booker Prize winning author of The White Tiger'The most exciting novelist writing in English today' – A.N. WilsonManjunath Kumar is fourteen. He knows he is good at cricket – if not as good as his elder brother Radha.He knows that he fears and resents his domineering and cricket-obsessed father, admires his brilliantly talented sibling and is fascinated by the world of CSI and by curious and interesting scientific facts.But there are many things, about himself and about the world, that he doesn't know . . . Sometimes it seems as though everyone around him has a clear idea of who Manju should be, except Manju himself. When Manju begins to get to know Radha's great rival, a boy as privileged and confident as Manju is not, everything in Manju's world begins to change and he is faced with decisions that will challenge both his sense of self and of the world around him . . .
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The Selection
Thirty-five beautiful girls. Thirty-five beautiful rivals… It’s the chance of a lifetime and 17-year-old America Singer should feel lucky.She has been chosen for The Selection, a reality TV lottery in which the special few compete for gorgeous Prince Maxon’s love. Swept up in a world of elaborate gowns, glittering jewels and decadent feasts, America is living a new and glamorous life. And the prince takes a special interest in her, much to the outrage of the others. Rivalry within The Selection is fierce and not all of the girls are prepared to play by the rules.But what they don’t know is that America has a secret – one which could throw the whole competition… and change her life forever.
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HiLife Cat Luxury Selection 12 x 70g - Meat Selection
HiLife Cat Luxury Selection 12 x 70g is a tasty complete wet food suitable for adult cats. These delicious recipes contain either protein-rich chicken or tuna - perfect for maintaining your feline's muscle mass. The HiLife Cat Luxury Selection also contains a LifePlus Blend, which includes ingredients to support immunity, brain function and joint health. The relationship between you and your cat is simple- you love them and they love you. Your feline shows you through purrs and you can show them by providing them with the finest nutrition packed HiLife Cat Luxury Selection. The Meat Selection contains: 4 x Chicken Breast in Sauce 4 x Chicken Breast with Duck in Sauce 4 x Chicken Breast with Beef in Sauce The Fish Selection contains: 4 x Tuna Loin in Sauce 4 x Tuna Loin and Sardine in Sauce 4 x Tuna Loin and Mackerel in Sauce HiLife Cat Luxury Selection 12 x 70g at a glance: Delicious wet food for adult cats: nutritionally complete recipes Made with 100% natural ingredients Rich in protein: with chicken or tuna Grain-free: suitable for cats with sensitive tummies Supports immunity, aids heart health, promotes urinary health
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What is selection?
Selection is the process by which certain traits or characteristics become more common in a population over time due to their advantageous nature. It occurs through the differential survival and reproduction of individuals with these traits, leading to the passing on of these advantageous traits to future generations. Selection can be natural, where environmental factors determine which traits are favored, or artificial, where humans intentionally breed individuals with desired traits. Overall, selection plays a crucial role in shaping the genetic makeup of populations and driving evolution.
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What are the differences between natural selection and artificial selection?
Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce more successfully, leading to the evolution of species over time. On the other hand, artificial selection is the process by which humans intentionally select and breed organisms with specific traits to produce offspring with desired characteristics. While natural selection occurs in nature without human intervention, artificial selection is driven by human manipulation and breeding practices. Additionally, natural selection is a gradual process that occurs over generations, while artificial selection can produce rapid changes in traits within a few generations.
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What does selection mean?
Selection refers to the process of choosing individuals with specific traits or characteristics to reproduce, leading to a change in the frequency of those traits in a population over time. This process can be natural, such as when certain traits provide a survival advantage in a particular environment, or artificial, when humans intentionally breed individuals with desired traits. Selection is a key mechanism of evolution, driving the adaptation of populations to their environments.
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What is natural selection?
Natural selection is the process by which organisms that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on their advantageous traits to their offspring. Over time, this leads to the accumulation of beneficial traits in a population, increasing its overall fitness and ability to thrive in its environment. Natural selection is a key mechanism of evolution, driving the gradual change and adaptation of species over generations.
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