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The world atlas of rivers, estuaries, and deltas
From the Congo and the Mekong to the Seine and the Mississippi, Earth's rivers carve through landscapes before coursing into the world's oceans through estuaries and deltas. Their inexorable flow carries sediment and more, acting as lifeblood for a variety of ecosystems and communities. More than any other surface feature of Earth, rivers, estuaries, and deltas are vitally important to our economic and social well-being, and our management of them often sits at the sharp edge of today's most pressing environmental challenges. The World Atlas of Rivers, Estuaries, and Deltas takes readers on an unforgettable tour of these dynamic bodies of water, explaining how they function at each stage of their flow. Combining maps and graphics with informative essays and beautiful photos, this invaluable reference book will give you a new appreciation for the power that rivers, estuaries, and deltas wield. Features a wealth of colour photos, maps, and infographics. Brings together invaluable perspectives from leading experts. Describes the rich biodiversity associated with the world's rivers, estuaries, and deltas. Explains how rivers, estuaries, and deltas work, from river networks to deltaic floodplains, and sheds light on the erosion, movement, and deposition of sediment. Describes the anatomy of rivers, estuaries, and deltas, from channel geometry and river planforms to estuarine shape and delta morphology. Examines the ecology and ecosystems of rivers, estuaries, and deltas and how humans interact with these environments. Additional topics include damming, climate change, water use, pollution, resource management, and planetary health, as well as future perspectives on these vital landscapes.
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Inventors: incredible stories of the world's most ingenious inventions
Step into Leonardo da Vinci's workshop, relax on board Hideo Shima's speedy bullet train, and join movie star Hedy Lamarr to bounce ideas around in between takes. Inventors looks at the towering achievements of more than 50 inventors in great detail. From Lizzie Magie, who came up with the idea for the game Monopoly, but had it stolen, to the ancient Turkish polymath Ismail al-Jazari, who decided the best way to power a clock was with a model elephant, to Richard Turere, the Maasai inventor who created a lion-scaring device when he was just 13 years old - the inventors of this ebook have all used buckets-full of creativity to find ways to improve our world. Each page is packed with jaw-dropping facts, with every inventor's achievements written as a story. Professor Robert Winston's beautiful descriptions of the inventors' lives are brought to life through stunning illustrations by Jessamy Hawke and fantastic photography highlights the detail of their designs.The inventors come from all walks of life and parts of the world, making this the perfect ebook for every budding inventor.
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The world's most romantic destinations : 50 dreamy getaways, private retreats, and enchanting places to celebrate love
\"Discover the world's most romantic destinations in this ... photography book for couples wanting to indulge in a dream getaway. ... You'll find Paris and Venice, Bali and the Bahamas, of course, but also unexpected venues such as the Parque de Amor in Lima, Peru, where couples join in a competition for the longest kiss, and Lovers Point in Pacific Grove, California, which, because it faces east, is one of the few spots on the West Coast where you can watch the sun rise over the water\"-- Provided by publisher.
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SAE International's Dictionary of Commercial Vehicles
Embark on a journey through the pulsating heart of global commerce with the Commercial Vehicle Dictionary—a comprehensive guide illuminating the intricate language of transportation. From seasoned professionals to curious enthusiasts, this indispensable resource unveils the dynamic world of commercial vehicles, blending precision, innovation, and sustainability. Navigate with confidence as you explore a meticulously curated lexicon covering vehicle classifications, advanced technologies, safety protocols, regulatory frameworks, and emerging trends. Whether optimizing routes, tending to fields, or fascinated by machinery, this dictionary serves as your beacon through the ever-evolving landscape of commercial vehicles. Empower yourself with knowledge, enhance communication, and deepen your understanding of this multifaceted industry. Whether deciphering engine technologies, mastering logistics management, or staying updated on industry standards, let this dictionary be your compass in the vast realm of commercial vehicles. Dive into the rich tapestry of terms and concepts that shape the language of transportation—your journey begins here. (ISBN: 9781468607888 ISBN:9781468607895 ISBN:9781468607901 DOI:10.4271/9781468607895)
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Courting the people : public interest litigation and political society in post-emergency India
\"\"Studies the politics of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in contemporary India\"--Provided by publisher\".
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Nestwork
As more and more species fall under the threat of extinction, humans are not only taking action to protect critical habitats but are also engaging more directly with species to help mitigate their decline. Through innovative infrastructure design and by changing how we live, humans are becoming more attuned to nonhuman animals and are making efforts to live alongside them.Examining sites of loss, temporal orientations, and infrastructural mitigations, Nestwork blends rhetorical and posthuman sensibilities in service of ecological care. In this innovative ethnographic study, rhetorician Jennifer Clary-Lemon examines human-nonhuman animal interactions, identifying forms of communication between species and within their material world. Looking in particular at nonhuman species that depend on human development for their habitat, Clary-Lemon examines the cases of the barn swallow, chimney swift, and bobolink. She studies their habitats along with the unique mitigation efforts taken by humans to maintain those habitats, including building “barn swallow gazebos\" and artificial chimneys and altering farming practices to allow for nesting and breeding. What she reveals are fascinating forms of rhetoric not expressed through language but circulating between species and materials objects.Nestwork explores what are in essence nonlinguistic and decidedly nonhuman arguments within these local environments. Drawing on new materialist and Indigenous ontologies, the book helps attune our senses to the tragedy of species decline and to a new understanding of home and homemaking.
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The hidden agenda of the political mind : how self-interest shapes our opinions and why we won't admit it
\"When it comes to politics, we often perceive our own beliefs as fair and socially beneficial, while seeing opposing views as merely self-serving. But in fact most political views are governed by self-interest, even if we usually don't realize it. Challenging our fiercely held notions about what motivates us politically, this book explores how self-interest divides the public on a host of hot-button issues, from abortion and the legalization of marijuana to same-sex marriage, immigration, affirmative action, and income redistribution.Expanding the notion of interests beyond simple economics, Jason Weeden and Robert Kurzban look at how people's interests clash when it comes to their sex lives, social status, family, and friends. Drawing on a wealth of data, they demonstrate how different groups form distinctive bundles of political positions that often stray far from what we typically think of as liberal or conservative. They show how we engage in unconscious rationalization to justify our political positions, portraying our own views as wise, benevolent, and principled while casting our opponents' views as thoughtless and greedy.While many books on politics seek to provide partisans with new ways to feel good about their own side, The Hidden Agenda of the Political Mind illuminates the hidden drivers of our politics, even if it's a picture neither side will find flattering\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Blues on Stage
Blues on Stage presents a new history of the development
of the \"Classic Blues\" of the 1920s, offering a comprehensive
review of various Black singers who recorded and were influential
in this era, including Bessie Smith, Trixie Smith, Butterbeans and
Susie, and Ma Rainey. The business of music recording and
publishing, including songwriting and touring theater circuits, is
explored as part of the narrative of how and when these artists
became nationally popular. The most highly regarded singers of this
period were not folk or rural artists, but rather highly
experienced stage professionals whose careers often extended two
decades or more prior to their first recordings. These artists,
some of the most famous acts on the Black vaudeville and tent show
circuits, were preceded in the recording studio by many cabaret and
nightclub singers with a different entertainment perspective and
were followed by artists who came from a more rural, less
professional background. For anyone interested in the roots of jazz
and blues, Blues on Stage offers a new and comprehensive
introduction to the development of this American musical style.
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Under the stars : how America fell in love with camping
\"From the Sierras to the Adirondacks and the Everglades, from remote wildernesses to public campgrounds and RV meccas, Dan White travels across America, searching through its history and landscapes to tell the story of how camping took hold of the national imagination and evolved alongside a changing country. Whether he has sought out the quietest place in the continental United States, gone on safari in California, or joined a girls-only adventure for urban teens, Dan White's wide-ranging enthusiasm and openness, his humor and insight reveals a vast and varied population of nature seekers, a nation still in love with its wild places\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Gilbert and Sullivan
In this, the first book to focus on the original cast members of
the classic Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas, world-renowned
musical theater expert Kurt Gänzl provides a concise history of the
writing and production of each opera, vividly colored by the often
little-known life stories of these early performers. Meticulously
researched and lavishly illustrated with rare photographs,
Gilbert and Sullivan: The Players and the Plays delves
into the professional and personal lives of the British and
American actors and singers who created the celebrated \"famous
fourteen\" Gilbert and Sullivan operas.
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