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The book delves into Value Management (VM) as a method in construction design that aligns client values with project team understanding. It distinguishes VM from Value Engineering (VE), emphasizing VM's focus on optimizing solutions and establishing decision frameworks through Multi-Attribute Utility Theory. The study highlights the importance of clear objectives in projects, as they are unique endeavors with a single opportunity for success. Ultimately, VM aims to identify options that deliver the best value for money based on established criteria.

Climate change is severely impacting spruce trees, leading to a phenomenon known as "spruce decline." Rising temperatures and erratic precipitation weaken these trees, making them susceptible to pests like the bark beetle. This decline not only threatens timber production and biodiversity but also disrupts water cycles and carbon absorption, potentially worsening climate change. To combat this issue, urgent measures are necessary, including promoting diverse tree populations and enhancing forest resilience to safeguard these essential ecosystems.

Focusing on the McArthur murders, the book explores how the intersection of identities—such as sexual orientation, race, and class—shapes media narratives. It examines the unique complexities of the case, emphasizing that it should not be compared to other serial killer incidents. By analyzing coverage from two major Canadian media outlets across different formats, the study seeks to uncover how these platforms frame the multifaceted and deviant aspects of the story, providing insights into media approaches to intricate social phenomena.

Exploring the resilience of plants against environmental stress, this book highlights the critical role of cell membranes as dynamic shields. These membranes, composed of lipids and proteins, adapt to various conditions, ensuring plant survival in harsh climates. The intricate interplay of specialized molecules within the membranes facilitates stress tolerance, showcasing a fascinating mechanism of adaptation. By examining these cellular structures, the book reveals how plants effectively combat challenges from their surroundings, emphasizing their vital role in ecosystems.

Focusing on the significant threat posed by methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide, this book reveals the primary sources of methane emissions, including agriculture and the oil and gas industry. It explains the science behind methane's contribution to climate change while offering a proactive approach to combat this issue. The text outlines effective strategies for reducing emissions, such as innovative farming techniques and regulatory measures, empowering readers to advocate for a sustainable future.

Exploring the innovative realm of terahertz (THz) technology, this book highlights its groundbreaking applications, such as security scanners that can see through clothing and medical imaging techniques for cancer detection. It delves into the transformative potential of THz waves across various fields, including security, medicine, and communications, offering a vision of a future where this technology significantly alters how we interact with the world.

The exploration of multivalued operators and subgradients of convex functionals initiated in the 1960s laid the groundwork for understanding nonlinear problems through bilinear forms. This approach revealed significant connections between subgradients and semigroups, particularly in the context of nonlinear accretive operators. The development of this theory, particularly on Hilbert and later Banach spaces, demonstrated surprising similarities to linear theories. Notably, it established that certain convex maps generate semigroups of Lipschitz continuous contractions, providing solutions to abstract Cauchy problems.

Exploring the impact of climate change on Mali's agricultural landscape, this book highlights the potential of underutilized crops like fonio, moringa, and indigenous legumes. It emphasizes their drought-resistant and heat-tolerant qualities, presenting them as vital solutions for enhancing food security and diversifying diets. Beyond crop identification, the text discusses nutritional benefits, cultivation methods, and the economic advantages for farmers, while addressing the challenges of incorporating these crops into current farming practices.

Focusing on the limitations of traditional risk assessment in finance, this book highlights how reliance on historical data can obscure emerging threats. It presents innovative methodologies that consider the effects of past decisions and shifting market dynamics. By adopting these approaches, readers can enhance their ability to measure risk, make informed investment decisions, and confidently navigate the complexities of the financial landscape.

Focusing on a groundbreaking scientific discovery, the book examines a new mutation linked to progeria, a rare disease causing rapid aging in children. It highlights the role of a critical protein in the cell nucleus, essential for cellular functions and aging processes. By investigating this mutation, researchers aim to better understand cellular aging and dysfunction, opening avenues for future therapies not only for progeria but also for age-related diseases. This work promises significant implications for both science and medicine.