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Traces
Stories set in a variety of futures from the award-winning heir of Arthur C.Clarke: Traces gives a kaleidoscopic vision of the possibilities for humankind. There are visions of histories which differ from our own, either through small changes – what if Germany had won WWI (‘Mittelwelt’) – or through a fundamental difference in physical laws – what if Archimedes had been right in his clockwork-like cosmological vision (‘No Longer Touch the Earth’). There are visions of futures in which people struggle to survive in a variety of bizarre environments (‘Downstream’, ‘The Blood of Angels’), or, weakened and powerless, inhabit the end of worlds (‘Inherit the Earth’, ‘George and the Comet’). There are explorations of astonishing events of our own lifetimes, in particular the grand expansion into space (‘Zemlya’, ‘Moon Six’, ‘Pilgrim 7’). These visions give an impression of the contingency of our everyday here-and-now, surrounded as it is by an infinite array of possible pasts, presents, and futures.
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Human Traces
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Shocking and enlightening... touching and affecting' DAILY MAIL'A masterpiece . . . one of the great novels of this or any other century' INDEPENDENTAs young boys, both Jacques Rebière and Thomas Midwinter become fascinated with trying to understand the human mind.As psychiatrists, their quest takes them from the squalor of the Victorian lunatic asylum to the crowded lecture halls of the renowned Professor Charcot in Paris; from the heights of the Sierra Madre in California to the plains of unexplored Africa. As the concerns of the old century fade and the First World War divides Europe, the two men's volatile relationship develops and changes, but is always tempered by one exceptional woman; Thomas's sister Sonia. 'Structurally intricate, yet intensely focused on the lives of individuals . . . replete with interesting ideas and . . . exceptionally fine writing' OBSERVER'A bold and remarkable work of imagination . . . to write so well for so many pages is an amazing feat of intellectual athleticism' SUNDAY TELEGRAPHSebastian Faulks, Sunday Times bestseller, September 2023
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Lipstick Traces
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Blood Traces
*Previously published in hardback as The Clearing* From the author of the Sanctus series comes a brilliant new serial killer thriller featuring forensic specialist Dr Laughton Rees and Detective Inspector Tannahill Khan ‘The ending is genuinely one of the most jaw-dropping ones I’ve read in a long time.Absolutely superb.’ M.W. Craven ‘Unnerved me to my core’ Sam Holland ‘Scared the bloody daylights out of me.The very definition of haunting’ Helen Fields ‘In the spirit of Patricia Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta… Everything here suggests that Rees merits a long series run.’ Publisher’s Weekly Maddie Friar is missing And she isn’t the first Women have been going missing around the forest of Dean for decades.Residents dismiss the disappearances as runaways. Her sister, Adele is frantically searching, and local police are no help.But Forensic criminologist Laughton Rees knows the truth. There is something dark lurking in this town.Something Deadly.
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What are feeding traces?
Feeding traces are physical evidence left behind by an animal as it feeds on plants or other organisms. These traces can include bite marks, chewed leaves, and other signs of feeding activity. By studying feeding traces, scientists can learn more about the diet and feeding behavior of different animals, as well as the interactions between predators and prey in an ecosystem.
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What are conductive traces?
Conductive traces are pathways on a circuit board that are made of conductive materials, such as copper, and are used to connect different components and carry electrical signals. These traces allow for the flow of electricity between different parts of the circuit, enabling the proper functioning of electronic devices. Conductive traces are typically created through a process of etching or printing conductive materials onto the surface of the circuit board.
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How do you obtain traces?
Traces can be obtained through various means depending on the context. In computer science, traces can be generated by monitoring the execution of a program or system to capture the sequence of events or interactions. In forensic investigations, traces can be collected from physical evidence, digital devices, or witness testimonies. Overall, obtaining traces involves systematically collecting and documenting information that can provide insights into past events or activities.
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How do you get traces?
Traces can be obtained through various means such as physical evidence left at a crime scene, digital footprints on electronic devices, or chemical residues from substances. Forensic experts use specialized techniques like fingerprint analysis, DNA testing, and trace analysis to collect and analyze these traces. By carefully documenting and preserving these traces, investigators can reconstruct events and gather crucial evidence to solve crimes.
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Light Traces
What is the effect of light as it measures the seasons?How does light leave different traces on the terrain—on a Pacific Island, in the Aegean Sea, high in the Alps, or in the forest?John Sallis considers the expansiveness of nature and the range of human vision in essays about the effect of light and luminosity on place.Sallis writes movingly of nature and the elements, employing an enormous range of philosophical, geographical, and historical knowledge.Paintings and drawings by Alejandro A. Vallega illuminate the text, accentuating the interaction between light and environment.
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Drawing in Health and Wellbeing : Marks, Signs and Traces
Drawing has an established history within medicine for learning, recording, investigating and discovery.Bringing together diverse drawing approaches in the form of research and practical projects, this book demonstrates how drawing has extended beyond the realm of medicine with relevance and value for a wide spectrum of health and wellbeing settings.Drawing has significant benefits for health, yet it is only recently that drawing for health and wellbeing has become a focus for formal research investigation and development.Chapters critically examine how drawing helps us convey and understand complex illness experiences, supporting a deeper, more holistic form of communication between patient and professional.The authors also explore drawing as a popular mindful and meditative activity.Underlying all the chapters is the principle that manual drawing, such as sketching, diagrams, cartoons and many other forms of mark-making, has important qualities in enabling people to learn, investigate, explain, and express as well as alleviate suffering.With renewed global interest in improving our health, this timely volume brings together prominent research in the field and highlights an array of drawing approaches to promote wellbeing.
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Traces of Truth
'This book recounts some of the more significant instances of grief, tragedy and sorrow I encountered throughout my crime scene investigation career.Along with some relevant snapshots from my earlier frontline policing, they offer an inside glimpse into how this strange world shaped my view of life and living and provide an insight into the hard-earned lessons I learned, both professionally and personally, along the way.I seek to show how these experiences ultimately led to a transformation in my understanding of the true nature of death.'Despite an intense fear of death, Ciaran Prior became a garda crime scene investigator, a job that exposed him to the very thing he had feared most as a child.In this remarkable and revealing memoir, Ciaran sensitively details his work on some of Ireland’s most shocking murders, giving the reader behind-the-scenes access to real crime scenes and a unique insight into the role of forensics in modern-day policing, as well as the impact that constant frontline encounters with death had on Ciaran’s health.More than just a forensic police procedural, Traces of Truth is both a fascinating glimpse into crime scene investigation techniques, the character instinct and judgement required to see justice done, and a moving reflection on life, death and the traces that a career spent dealing with mortality leave on a man’s perception and psyche.
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Traces : A Novel
An early American adage proclaimed: "The frontier was heaven for men and dogs – hell for women and mules." Since the 1700s, when his name first appeared in print, Daniel Boone has been synonymous with America's westward expansion and life on the frontier.Traces is a retelling of Boone's saga through the eyes of his wife, Rebecca, and her two oldest daughters, Susannah and Jemima. Daniel became a mythic figure during his lifetime, but his fame fueled backwoods gossip that bedeviled the Boone women throughout their lives, most notably the widespread suspicion that one of Rebecca's children was fathered by Daniel's younger brother.Traces explores the origins of these rumors, exposes the harsh realities of frontier life, and gives voice to the women whose vibrant lives have been reduced to little more than scattered footnotes within the historical record.Daniel's restless wandering made the women eyewitnesses to the clash of cultures between the settlers and the indigenous tribes who fought to retain control of their native lands made life on the frontier an ongoing struggle for survival. Patricia L. Hudson gives voice to these women, each of whom were pioneers in their own right.The Boone women's joys and sorrows, as well as those of countless other forgotten women who braved the frontier, are invisibly woven into the fabric of America's early years and the story of this country's westward expansion.
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Where are digital traces left?
Digital traces are left in various places online, such as social media platforms, websites, search engines, and online shopping sites. They can also be left on devices such as smartphones, computers, and tablets through browsing history, cookies, and saved passwords. Additionally, digital traces can be generated through online transactions, email communications, and location tracking services.
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What are the first traces?
The first traces refer to the earliest evidence or indications of something. In archaeology, the first traces could be artifacts, structures, or other physical remains that provide insight into past civilizations. These traces are crucial for understanding the history and development of human societies. By studying the first traces, researchers can piece together a more complete picture of how people lived, interacted, and adapted to their environments in the past.
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Why do sperm traces glow?
Sperm traces glow under UV light because of a chemical reaction that occurs between the components of semen and the light. Semen contains a protein called semenogelin, which reacts with the UV light to produce a fluorescent glow. This reaction is used in forensic investigations to detect and analyze semen traces at crime scenes.
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Which pests leave such traces?
The pests that leave such traces could be rodents such as mice or rats, as they often leave behind droppings and gnaw marks. In addition, insects like termites can leave behind small holes and tunnels in wood. Other potential pests that leave traces include cockroaches, which may leave behind feces and shed skin, and bed bugs, which leave behind blood stains and dark spots on bedding. It is important to properly identify the traces left behind in order to effectively address the pest infestation.
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