The Wisconsin State Rail Plan
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Page : 332 pages
File Size : 17,15 MB
Release : 1977
Category : Railroads
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Page : 332 pages
File Size : 17,15 MB
Release : 1977
Category : Railroads
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Author : Nick Middleton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 639 pages
File Size : 18,37 MB
Release : 2013-07-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1134051034
The Global Casino is an introduction to environmental issues which deals both with the workings of the physical environment and the political, economic and social frameworks in which the issues occur. Using examples from all over the world, the book highlights the underlying causes behind environmental problems, the human actions which have made them issues, and the hopes for solutions. It is a book about the human impact on the environment and the ways in which the natural environment impacts human society. The fifth edition has been fully revised and updated throughout, with new case studies, figures, and online resources such as downloadable figures and tables from the text and multiple choice questions for students, accessible at: www.routledge.com/cw/middleton. New topics covered in extended boxed case studies include payment for environmental services, ocean acidification, biofuels in Brazil, waste reduction through industrial symbiosis, and the long-term impact of natural disasters on vulnerable groups. Other approaches and concepts covered for the first time in this new edition include traditional ecological knowledge, environmental justice, the ‘resource curse’, and urban biodiversity. Eighteen chapters on key issues follow three initial chapters which outline the background contexts of the physical and human environments and the concept of sustainable development. Each chapter provides historical context for key issues, outlines why they have arisen, and highlights areas of controversy and uncertainty to appraise how issues can be resolved both technically and in political and economic frameworks. Each chapter also contains an updated critical guide to further reading and websites, as well as discussion points and essay questions. The text can be read in its entirety or individual chapters adopted as standalone reading. The Global Casino is an essential resource for students of the environment, geography, earth sciences and development studies. It provides comprehensive and inspirational coverage of all the major global environmental issues of the day in a style that is clear and critical.
Author : Chris Bruntlett
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,69 MB
Release : 2021-06-29
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1642831654
In Curbing Traffic: The Human Case for Fewer Cars in Our Lives, mobility experts Melissa and Chris Bruntlett chronicle their experience living in the Netherlands and the benefits that result from treating cars as visitors rather than owners of the road. They weave their personal story with research and interviews with experts and Delft locals to help readers share the experience of living in a city designed for people. Their insights will help decision makers and advocates to better understand and communicate the human impacts of low-car cities: lower anxiety and stress, increased independence, social autonomy, inclusion, and improved mental and physical wellbeing. Curbing Traffic provides relatable, emotional, and personal reasons why it matters and inspiration for exporting the low-car city.
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Page : 20 pages
File Size : 16,18 MB
Release : 1997-10
Category : Economic assistance, Domestic
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Author : Geoffrey Samuel
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 12,63 MB
Release : 2008-03-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1139470213
Yoga, tantra and other forms of Asian meditation are practised in modernized forms throughout the world today, but most introductions to Hinduism or Buddhism tell only part of the story of how they developed. This book is an interpretation of the history of Indic religions up to around 1200 CE, with particular focus on the development of yogic and tantric traditions. It assesses how much we really know about this period, and asks what sense we can make of the evolution of yogic and tantric practices, which were to become such central and important features of the Indic religious scene. Its originality lies in seeking to understand these traditions in terms of the total social and religious context of South Asian society during this period, including the religious practices of the general population with their close engagement with family, gender, economic life and other pragmatic concerns.
Author : United States. National Park Service
Publisher :
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 11,65 MB
Release : 1988
Category : National parks and reserves
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Author : Carter T. Atkinson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 609 pages
File Size : 19,75 MB
Release : 2009-03-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0813804574
Parasitic Diseases of Wild Birds provides thorough coverage of major parasite groups affecting wild bird species. Broken into four sections covering protozoa, helminths, leeches, and arthropod parasites, this volume provides reviews of the history, disease, epizootiology, pathology, and population impacts caused by parasitic disease. Taking a unique approach that focuses on the effects of the parasites on the host, Parasitic Diseases of Wild Birds fills a unique niche in animal health literature.
Author : Massad Ayoob
Publisher : Gun Digest Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 22,30 MB
Release : 2007-10-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780896895256
This book can save your life! The best defense for any scenario is to be prepared. The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery prepares you for potential life-threatening situations with practical instruction and expert guidance. Author Massad Ayoob teaches you the skills to keep you and your family safe in any violent encounter, including: Selecting the right pistol, ammunition and holster How to use and accessorize your handgun Close-quarter battle techniques used by law enforcement and the U.S. military In addition to the tactical aspects of self-defense, Ayoob also covers practical information about selecting a used handgun and the legal aspects of self-defense with a firearm. Firearms technology and tactics change throughout the years, which is why the updated 6th edition of The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery is essential to the well-being of you and your family. Remember, your best defense is to be prepared.
Author : Zebulon Montgomery Pike
Publisher :
Page : 955 pages
File Size : 41,8 MB
Release : 1965
Category : Mississippi River
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Author : Tom Bates
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 30,40 MB
Release : 1992
Category : History
ISBN :
An electrifying and intensely involving history of the apocalyptic end of the antiwar movement, told through the story of the 1970 bombing of the Army Math Research Center at the University of Wisconsin and the man who masterminded it.