We introduce the theory of chemical reaction networks and their relation to stochastic Petri nets — important ways of modeling population biology and many other fields. We explain how techniques from quantum mechanics can be used to study these models. This relies on a profound and still mysterious analogy between quantum theory and probability theory, which we explore in detail. We also give a tour of key results concerning chemical reaction networks and Petri nets.

A story about four animals; a Gorilla, a leopard, a hyena and a mouse; and their quest for a cure for the Princess of the village Onee.Through their trials and difficulties; one small mouse would make a difference by teaching the others to work together in co-operation to retrieve the Golden coconut from the Mighty elephants of Tiaba.

The Second Edition of 30 Essential Skills for the Qualitative Researcher provides practical, applied information for the novice qualitative researcher, addressing the "how" of conducting qualitative research in one brief guide. Author John W. Creswell and new co-author Johanna Creswell Báez draw on many examples from their own research experiences, sharing them throughout the book. The 30 listed skills are competencies that can help qualitative researchers...

Why do big cats have pads on their feet?Which is the largest big cat?Which big cat lives at the highest elevation?Which is the only social cat?Which is the only cat that runs its prey to the ground?Find out the answers to these questions and more in this 15-minute book. Amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give child...

When Sasha investigates the takeover of the town's university by shaven-headed, rebel students, he discovers that the real power lies in the Management - a faceless group with immense power and its own army of guards.Sasha longs to bring down the Management and restore order to the university, but first he must gain the trust and support of the dangerous Xanthippe of Gan Edan and the Mother Abbess of the Convent of St Mary McKillop. And then he must discover the identity of the spy...

There are many different kinds of horses in the world. Some are short. Some are huge. Some come in one color, and some come in many colors. But they are all beautiful.All horses have long, thin legs and a big round body. They have a long, curved neck and a big head with large eyes.Horses have been a help to man for thousands of years. In that time, we have changed the horse into the kind of animal we want it to be. Man has bred horses for many years.To breed a horse me...

The lion is often called the King of the Jungle, but how much do you really know about lions? Here are some things that you might not know.How far away can a lion's roar be heard?How much can a lion eat in one meal?How do you tell how old a lion is?What does a lion's tongue feel like?Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this 15-Minute Book. Lions are wild, exciting animals that like to do things their way. How much do you know about them...

What do clown fish eat?How many babies does a clown fish mother have?Where do clown fish live?Do clown fish make good pets?Meet the funny little clown fish. Find out what a clown fish looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and some funky facts.Ages 7 to 10.The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing ...

Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. They have smooth, gray skin. Their skin feels like rubber.The dolphin's mouth is filled with rows and rows of sharp teeth. They are made for tearing off pieces of meat.Dolphins come in different colors. Most of them are gray, but there are also dolphins that are black and white. There are even some that are all white.Find out what a dolphin looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and som...

An alligator is an animal that looks a lot like a huge lizard.Alligators have thick, hard skin across the entire top of their body. This skin is greenish brown in color. It is covered with bony plates called scutes. These scutes help protect the alligator just like a turtle's shell protects the turtle.The skin on an alligator's belly is much softer and thinner. It is also much lighter in color. It is a yellowish white color.Find out more about this amazing animal and l...

Tigers are members of the cat family. They are the biggest cats still alive today. The saber-toothed tiger used to be bigger, but there are no more saber-toothed tigers around.How much do you know about these majestic animals? Do you know:What a tiger uses his tail for?What is a liger or a tigon?How often do tigers catch the animals they chase?How much a tiger eats at one time?What the Chinese use tiger bones for?Learn all these things and m...

Some feet can smell. We don't mean they stink. Some animals actually have feet that smell things like your nose does. Some animals even taste with their feet!Some animals eat with their feet, or use them to swim. Others use their feet to hunt or to dig holes. Even if they don't smell, feet are wonderful things.Take a fun and interesting look at all kinds of feet with this book.Educational Versions Include exercises designed to meet Common Core Standards.Ages 7 ...