Author : Liat Margolis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 38,3 MB
Release : 2008-02-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 3764377003
The use of innovative new materials is an important trend in landscape architecture today. These materials include biodegradable geotextiles, super-absorbent polymers, and plants that react to changing soil conditions. This book presents the available materials and technologies in the context of practical applications.
Author : Eran Pichersky
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 49,21 MB
Release : 2020-05-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0429849257
Plant volatiles—compounds emitted from plant organs to interact with the surrounding environment—play essential roles in attracting pollinators and defending against herbivores and pathogenes, plant-plant signaling, and abiotic stress responses. Biology of Plant Volatiles, with contributions from leading international groups of distinguished scientists in the field, explores the major aspects of plant scent biology. Responding to new developments in the detection of the complex compound structures of volatiles, this book details the composition and biosynthesis of plant volatiles and their mode of emission. It explains the function and significance of volatiles for plants as well as insects and microbes whose interactions with plants are affected by these compounds. The content also explores the biotechnological and commercial potential for the manipulation of plant volatiles. Features: Combines widely scattered literature in a single volume for the first time, covering all important aspects of plant volatiles, from their chemical structures to their biosynthesis to their roles in the interactions of plants with their biotic and abiotic environment Takes an interdisciplinary approach, providing multilevel analysis from chemistry and genes to enzymology, cell biology, organismal biology and ecology Includes up-to-date methodologies in plant scent biology research, from molecular biology and enzymology to functional genomics This book will be a touchstone for future research on the many applications of plant volatiles and is aimed at plant biologists, entomologists, evolutionary biologists and researchers in the horticulture and perfume industries.
Author : James D. A. Millington
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 44,66 MB
Release : 2018-09-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 3038422800
This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Agent-Based Modelling and Landscape Change" that was published in Land
Author : Natalie F. Reynolds
Publisher : eBookIt.com
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 18,22 MB
Release : 2024-03-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1456647520
Embark on a Journey through the Labyrinth of Today's Dynamic World Navigating the twists and turns of our rapidly evolving society has never been more compelling. "V.U.C.A. Revolution: Young Generations in a Dynamic World" unveils the roadmap to understanding the complexities of the world we inhabit--a world characterised by Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (V.U.C.A.). This enlightening voyage is not just about recognising the hurdles but mastering the art of thriving amidst them. Dive into the origins of the V.U.C.A. world and its profound implications on society, work, and notably, the young generations poised to inherit this ever-shifting landscape. Through meticulously researched analyses, explore how Millennials and Gen Z stand divergent yet interconnected in facing the challenges these dynamic forces present. Witness the unveiling of economic fluctuations, the exploration of uncertainty, the deconstruction of complexity, and the deciphering of ambiguity through context-specific interpretations and strategic responses. Embark on a deeper exploration into the psychology underpinning V.U.C.A., delving into mental health, resilience, and the requisite adaptability skills necessary for flourishing in turbulence. The technological frontier unfurls, presenting a digital playground for natives, yet warns of the double-edged sword it bears. The chapters unfold the future of work, advocating the skills essential for budding success amidst the embrace of remote work and digital nomadism. Discover sustainable living strategies, engage with the volatile political climates, and unravel the economic impacts shaping young generations. Emphasise the urgent need for financial literacy, independence, and insider insights into navigating the gig economy. Education transforms in the face of V.U.C.A., heralding new paradigms of learning and the undiminished value of lifelong education. Amidst the flurry of insights on well-being, mental health, and the social media conundrum, the essence of building meaningful relationships, fostering community engagement, and the indispensability of creativity and innovation emerge vividly. Leadership, personal finance, entrepreneurship, self-awareness, personal branding, and the art of communication: each chapter meticulously crafts the narrative towards building a compelling case for young people to not just survive but robustly thrive in a V.U.C.A. world. The journey concludes with a heartfelt invitation to young readers to strategise for personal and professional growth, defining and pursuing personal purpose, and ultimately, embracing change as a constant. Equipped with an exhaustive appendix of resources for continued learning, this book promises to be an indispensable companion for anyone eager to make their mark in a world defined by V.U.C.A. Be part of the revolution that is not waiting on the world to change but is changing the world by transforming how young generations perceive, interact with, and conquer the V.U.C.A. landscape. Step into a world where young minds are not just surviving but thriving, crafting paths of innovation, resilience, and hope in an unpredictable world.
Author : Ajith H. Perera
Publisher : Springer
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 48,15 MB
Release : 2018-03-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319745158
Over the last two decades, the topic of forest ecosystem services has attracted the attention of researchers, land managers, and policy makers around the globe. The services rendered by forest ecosystems range from intrinsic to anthropocentric benefits that are typically grouped as provisioning, regulating, supporting, and cultural. The research efforts, assessments, and attempts to manage forest ecosystems for their sustained services are now widely published in scientific literature. This volume focuses on broad-scale aspects of forest ecosystem services, beyond individual stands to large landscapes. In doing so, it illustrates the conceptual and practical opportunities as well as challenges involved with planning for forest ecosystem services across landscapes, regions, and nations. The goal here is to broaden the scope of land use planning through the adoption of a landscape-scale approach. Even though this approach is complex and involves multiple ecological, social, cultural, economic, and political dimensions, the landscape perspective appears to offer the best opportunity for a sustained provision of forest ecosystem services.
Author : Mehdi Medjaoui
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 32,99 MB
Release : 2021-10-18
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1098103475
A lot of work is required to release an API, but the effort doesn't always pay off. Overplanning before an API matures is a wasted investment, while underplanning can lead to disaster. The second edition of this book provides maturity models for individual APIs and multi-API landscapes to help you invest the right human and company resources for the right maturity level at the right time. How do you balance the desire for agility and speed with the need for robust and scalable operations? Four experts show software architects, program directors, and product owners how to maximize the value of their APIs by managing them as products through a continuous lifecycle. Learn which API decisions you need to govern Design, deploy, and manage APIs using an API-as-a-product (AaaP) approach Examine 10 pillars that form the foundation of API product work Learn how the continuous improvement model governs changes throughout an APIâ??s lifetime Explore the five stages of a complete API product lifecycle Delve into team roles needed to design, build, and maintain your APIs Learn how to manage APIs published by your organization
Author : Bronwyn Davies
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 28,50 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780742503205
Revisits the rather well-worn subject of body as landscape, conceptualizing inscription as that writing which brings bodies and/as landscapes into being. Davies (education, James Cook U., Australia) explores the relationship of body to landscape through works of fiction, the experiences of environmentalists, and through the development of writing strategies. Addressed are the relationships to land had by Australian women and by Australian male environmentalists; Japanese students, academics, and environmentalists; and landscape in the writings of Yasunari Kawabata, Sam Watson, Rodney Hall, and Janette Turner Hospital. While this is an academic book dealing with literary theory, Davies writes for the non-initiate, making the volume suitable for even advanced high schoolers. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Mónica Santana
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 47,56 MB
Release : 2021-11-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1800713002
New Directions in the Future of Work explores vital research and industrial issues that are central to understanding the concepts of the Future of Work and address key challenges in this evolving area of debate.
Author : Mark Adams
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 30,95 MB
Release : 2011-06-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0643094431
The role of fire in Australia's ecosystems, and how to manage fire both for safety and for diversity.
Author : Martha Langford
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : pages
File Size : 13,81 MB
Release : 2021-12-15
Category : Photography
ISBN : 0228009782
The agency of photographs is a recurrent concern within the context of the city. Whether found in architectural records, social documentary, photojournalism, or artistic practice, photographic objects are embedded in urban contestation, aesthetically charged by artists, reinserted into social histories, and mobilized to imagine a future city. Photogenic Montreal takes a question initially posed by heritage debates – what does photography preserve? – and creates a rich conversation about the agency of the human actors before and behind the camera, and of the medium itself. The interplay of archives and activisms structures the book. Photographs that appear to be sealed off in newspapers, storage rooms, or archives accrue new meaning when they cross the threshold back into social spaces and circulate anew. It is through the reactivation of archival photographs that submerged traces of urban experience are discovered, and alternate histories of Montreal can be recounted. Multiple forms of activism and artistic expression complement this archival work. Beginning in the 1960s, community-minded and heritage groups responded to the tensions arising from urban reconstruction, gentrification, and the erasure of neighbourhoods; this activism also left its photographic traces. Attentive to the still-changing face of the city’s architecture, neighbourhoods, and street life, Photogenic Montreal participates in debates about who the city belongs to, who speaks on its behalf, and how to picture its past and present.
