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Animal Adaptations
How do animals adapt to survive and thrive in the wild?Find out why an elephant has a trunk, how a thorny devil's spines help it get the water it needs and how a pufferfish scares away predators.
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Information Technology Governance and Service Management : Frameworks and Adaptations
Increasingly, information technology governance is being considered an integral part of corporate governance.There has been a rapid increase in awareness and adoption of IT governance as well as the desire to conform to national governance requirements to ensure that IT is aligned with the objectives of the organization. Information Technology Governance and Service Management: Frameworks and Adaptations provides an in-depth view into the critical contribution of IT service management to IT governance, and the strategic and tactical value provided by effective service management.A must-have resource for academics, students, and practitioners in fields affected by IT in organizations, this work gathers authoritative perspectives on the state of research on organizational challenges and benefits in current IT governance frameworks, adoption, and incorporation.
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Soil Invertebrates : Kaleidoscope of Adaptations
Soil invertebrates make up diverse communities living in soil pores and on the soil surface, digging burrows and tunnels, processing organic matter and interacting with microbes.Soil is also a habitat of growing concern as many human activities cause soil degradation.This book documents the evolutionary history of soil invertebrates and their multitude of adaptations.Soil invertebrates live in a twilight zone: some have gone down to seek stability, constancy and rest, others have gone up and faced environmental variation, heat, cold and activity. And it all happens in a few decimetres, millimetres sometimes.Check out the wonderful life below ground in this book.
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Private Peaceful and other adaptations
This title presents three rites of passage plays for the young person in all of us, brilliantly adapted from the books of three best-selling authors.In Michael Morpurgo's moving tale of youth cut short, seventeen year-old Tommo Peaceful relives his innocent rural past as he spends his last night in the trenches of World War One.In Philip Pullman's "Aladdin", this ancient magical tale is retold as a story of ambition and self-advancement, a young man's journey from lazy good-for-nothing to great wealth and power. And in Jill Tomlinson's delightfully witty classic, a fledgling Barn Owl conquers his fears through a series of eye-opening encounters.These plays are for all ages.
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What are anatomical adaptations?
Anatomical adaptations are physical characteristics or features of an organism that have evolved over time to help it survive and thrive in its environment. These adaptations can include changes in the size, shape, structure, or function of body parts such as limbs, organs, or sensory organs. Anatomical adaptations are often the result of natural selection, where individuals with traits that are better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on those advantageous traits to future generations. These adaptations can help organisms to obtain food, avoid predators, find mates, and generally improve their chances of survival and reproductive success.
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What adaptations do budgerigars have?
Budgerigars, also known as budgies, have several adaptations that help them survive in their natural habitat. They have a specialized beak that is perfect for cracking open seeds, which make up a large part of their diet. Their ability to fly swiftly and maneuver quickly helps them escape predators. Budgerigars also have excellent camouflage, with their green and yellow feathers blending in well with their surroundings, providing them with some protection from predators.
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What are anatomical physiological adaptations?
Anatomical physiological adaptations refer to changes in the structure and function of an organism's body in response to environmental pressures. These adaptations can include changes in organ size, shape, and function, as well as alterations in physiological processes such as metabolism, circulation, and respiration. These adaptations allow an organism to better survive and thrive in its specific environment, and can be the result of natural selection over many generations. Examples of anatomical physiological adaptations include the development of specialized respiratory systems in aquatic animals, or the ability of desert animals to conserve water.
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What are the adaptations of plants?
Plants have various adaptations to survive in different environments. Some adaptations include the ability to store water in their leaves or stems, such as succulents in arid regions. Plants in cold climates may have adaptations like antifreeze proteins to prevent ice crystal formation in their cells. Other adaptations include specialized root systems for anchorage and nutrient uptake, as well as mechanisms to attract pollinators for reproduction. Overall, plants have evolved a wide range of adaptations to thrive in diverse habitats.
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Post-war Adaptations : 1946-59
Noted scholar Imelda Whelehan looks at key adaptations released during this period and considers the impact of social change, film consumption and film tastes, as well as noting the most popular genres at this time. The latter part of the 20th century saw cinema becoming increasingly significant as an art-form, even while its status as 'art' was still openly contested.This installment in the Bloomsbury Adaptation Histories series discusses a rich and exciting period of cinema history: Hollywood in the latter stages of its golden age, releasing masterpiece adaptations such as It's A Wonderful Life (1946), The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948), The Third Man (1949), All About Eve (1950), Rear Window (1954), The Night of the Hunter (1955) and Vertigo (1958).
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Post-war Adaptations : 1946-59
Noted scholar Imelda Whelehan looks at key adaptations released during this period and considers the impact of social change, film consumption and film tastes, as well as noting the most popular genres at this time. The latter part of the 20th century saw cinema becoming increasingly significant as an art-form, even while its status as 'art' was still openly contested.This installment in the Bloomsbury Adaptation Histories series discusses a rich and exciting period of cinema history: Hollywood in the latter stages of its golden age, releasing masterpiece adaptations such as It's A Wonderful Life (1946), The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948), The Third Man (1949), All About Eve (1950), Rear Window (1954), The Night of the Hunter (1955) and Vertigo (1958).
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Shakespeare in Ireland : Adaptations and Appropriations
Through a selection of essays from a variety of scholarly voices, this volume maps the various ways in which Shakespeare has been adapted, adopted and appropriated in Ireland from the late 17th century through to the present day. Shakespeare's plays have been performed in Ireland since the 1660s, when Smock Alley theatre was established in Dublin, with Shakespeare serving as its essential stock-in-trade.Since then the playwright's work has played a central role in the formation of Irish culture.His works helped to fashion colonial identity in Ireland in the 18th century and beyond, but, from the 1800s onwards, Shakespeare also became an important figure for Irish nationalists. In the modern period, Shakespeare’s influence can also be discerned in the work of a broad range of Irish writers, and this volume considers the impact of his plays on such authors as Synge, Joyce, Beckett and others.The volume also explores the place of Shakespeare in the Irish theatrical tradition. Shakespeare in Ireland explores the history of Irish Shakespeare through the numerous ways in which the playwright and his work were reconfigured and recycled in various Irish contexts.The volume demonstrates how Shakespeare has been rendered Irish in a variety of complex ways, and it aims to track, over time, the story of how Shakespeare became a fully hibernicised figure.
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Afterlives : Scandinavian classics as comic art adaptations
In Afterlives, the literary scholar Camilla Storskog investigates how classics with Scandinavian orgin have been reinterpreted as comics.She sets out how literary works, plays, and films have crossed and recrossed the boundaries of language and media, speaking to new times and new contexts.Comic art adaptations have long been neglected by academics, so in this book the author considers them as unique visual media with their own aesthetic, technical, and narrative qualities.
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What are functional and morphological adaptations?
Functional adaptations are changes in an organism's behavior or physiology that help it survive and reproduce in its environment. These adaptations can include things like camouflage, mimicry, or the ability to withstand extreme temperatures. Morphological adaptations, on the other hand, are physical changes in an organism's body structure that help it better perform certain functions. These adaptations can include things like the shape of a bird's beak for feeding, the size of a mammal's ears for hearing, or the coloration of an insect's wings for protection.
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What are the current film adaptations?
As of now, there are several film adaptations in production or recently released. Some of the notable ones include "Dune" directed by Denis Villeneuve, "The Power of the Dog" directed by Jane Campion, "The Last Duel" directed by Ridley Scott, "The Green Knight" directed by David Lowery, and "The Tragedy of Macbeth" directed by Joel Coen. These adaptations cover a range of genres and source materials, showcasing the diversity of storytelling in film.
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What are the adaptations of Peter Pan?
Peter Pan has several adaptations across different forms of media, including stage plays, films, television shows, and books. These adaptations often explore different aspects of the original story, such as the character development of Peter Pan, the relationships between characters, and the themes of growing up and never wanting to grow old. Each adaptation brings its own unique interpretation and style to the classic tale, making it accessible to new audiences while still capturing the magic and wonder of the original story.
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What are the adaptations of a plant?
Adaptations of a plant are the special features or characteristics that help it survive and thrive in its environment. These adaptations can include physical features such as thorns, spines, or waxy coatings that protect the plant from predators or harsh weather conditions. Plants can also have adaptations related to their reproductive strategies, such as producing large quantities of seeds or developing specialized structures for pollination. Additionally, plants may have adaptations related to their ability to obtain water and nutrients, such as deep root systems or the ability to store water in their tissues.
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