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  • Climate Change and Agriculture in India

    Studies from Selected River Basins

    von K. Palanisami, C. R. Ranganathan, Udaya Sekhar Nagothu, Krishna Reddy Kakumanu …
    This book provides an overview of climate change in India using river basin data and analytical and econometric methods. It, first, makes a quantitative assessment of how climate change affects agricultural and food production systems; second, predicts how these systems may respond to climate change; and third, suggests adaptation measures and strategies to improve the income of farmers, increase … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 47,89

  • Economic Benefits Of Improved Water Quality

    Public Perceptions Of Option And Preservation Values

    von Douglas Greenley …
    Until recently, there has been general agreement that improvement and preservation of water quality, though costly, provided economic and social benefits that outweighed the expense. Now, however, some observers are beginning to question whether the costs of the 1972 Water Pollution Control Act may actually exceed those benefits. This book provides answers to some of the questions that have been … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 59,24

  • History of the Connecticut River, A

    von Wick Griswold …
    Paddle from Enfield Rapids to Long Island Sound and travel down one of America's most famous waterways, the Connecticut River. Its calm waters conceal an unruly past, where native tribes lost ground to Dutch and English colonists who vied for the river's immense economic power. The skyline of Hartford looms on the western shore, with the gold dome of the capitol as a remnant of this robust economy … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 11,26

  • Mississippi River Mayhem

    Disasters, Tragedy, and Murder on Ol' Man River

    von Dean Klinkenberg …
    In his memoir, Life on the Mississippi, Mark Twain personified the river as “Sudden Death and General Desolation! Sired by a hurricane, dam’d by an earthquake, half-brother to the cholera, nearly related to the small-pox on the mother’s side! Look at me! I take nineteen alligators and a bar’l of whiskey for breakfast when I’m in robust health, and a bushel of rattlesnakes and a dead body when I’m … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 17,27

  • Water Governance and Civil Society Responses in South Asia

    Bearbeitet von N. C. Narayanan, S. Parasuraman, Rajindra Ariyabandu …
    This book addresses paradigm shifts in water policy and governance, and examines the role of civil society organizations in influencing public policy, while focusing on social equity and democratic participation. It illustrates a range of interesting developments in policy formulation, donor–state nexus, and interventions by civil society and voluntary organizations. The collection of articles … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 42,85

  • Original Highways

    Travelling the Great Rivers of Canada

    von Roy MacGregor …
    Expanding on his landmark Globe and Mail series in which he documented his travels down sixteen of Canada's great rivers, Roy MacGregor tells the story of our country through the stories of its original highways, and how they sustain our spirit, identity and economy—past, present and future.No country is more blessed with fresh water than Canada. From the mouth of the Fraser River in BC, to the … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 10,77

  • Ice Rivers

    von Jemma Wadham …
    Longlisted for the Wainwright PrizeShortlisted for the Richard Jeffries AwardThe story of one woman's passion for glaciersAs one of the world's leading glaciologists, Professor Jemma Wadham has devoted her career to the glaciers that cover one-tenth of the Earth's land surface. Today, however, these 'ice rivers' are in peril. High up in the Alps, Andes and Himalaya, once-indomitable glaciers are … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 10,99

  • Goodbye to a River

    A Narrative

    von John Graves …
    Serien series Vintage Departures
    In the 1950s, a series of dams was proposed along the Brazos River in north-central Texas. For John Graves, this project meant that if the stream’s regimen was thus changed, the beautiful and sometimes brutal surrounding countryside would also change, as would the lives of the people whose rugged ancestors had eked out an existence there. Graves therefore decided to visit that stretch of the river … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 10,66

  • The Peace of Blue

    Water Journeys

    von Bill Belleville …
    The Earth’s surface is mostly oceans, the human body is approximately 60% water, and the human imagination has been captivated by this life-giving, life-sustaining liquid from time immemorial.According to Carl Hiaasen, Bill Belleville “writes gorgeously and straight from the heart. In The Peace of Blue, the documentarian and nature writer guides you on a lyrical journey to the natural places in … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 12,53

  • Blood on the Tiber

    A rich and atmospheric historical mystery

    von B. M. Howard …
    Serien Buch 2 - Gracchus & Vanderville Mysteries
    When Rome falls, so too will the worldChristmas, 1797. Erstwhile magistrate Felix Gracchus wakes in the French embassy beside the Tiber after a serious bout of malaria. Despite his poor health, the intricate puzzle of a local inheritance scandal proves irresistible.To his delight Lieutenant Vanderville has been assigned to the embassy intelligence section, tasked with pacifying the rabidly pro … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 2,49

  • Seven Rivers

    A Journey Through the Currents of Human History

    von Vanessa Taylor …
    'History at its most scintillating' Nicholas CraneRivers are the great natural arteries that run through our lives.We have navigated them, dammed them and worshipped at them. From the ancient ecosystems of Egypt to the sinking cities of Shanghai and London, what we do with our rivers tells us about who has power and what we value. Now, when a passion for wild swimming is flourishing but the Amazon … Lesen Sie mehr

    Zuvor € 16,99 Jetzt € 7,99

  • River Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland

    von Lisa Schneidau …
    Serien series Folk Tales
    Rivers and streams sculpt our landscape, and have connected our communities throughout history, from mountain to estuary and to the wide sea beyond. They give us water and food, trade and transport – yet they have a life-force all of their own.In this collection of traditional folk tales from wild rivers, lakes, and streams, Lisa Schneidau retells old stories of danger and transformation, of river … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 7,91

  • Tales of Fishes

    Enriched edition. An Angler's Journey: Thrilling Tales of Fishing and Nature by a Literary Pioneer

    von Zane Grey, Jacob Sloane …
    In "Tales of Fishes," Zane Grey weaves a captivating collection of stories that celebrate the allure of angling, intertwining personal anecdotes with rich natural imagery and adventurous escapades. Written in a lyrical yet accessible style, these narratives reflect Grey's deep appreciation for the art of fishing, encompassing a variety of fish species and fishing locales across America. The book … Lesen Sie mehr

    Zuvor € 1,99 Jetzt € 0,99

  • A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers

    Enriched edition. A Transcendental Journey Through Nature, Philosophy, and Reflections

    von Henry David Thoreau, Graham Montrose …
    In "A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers," Henry David Thoreau presents a profound exploration of Nature and human introspection, as he recounts a canoe trip he undertook with his brother. Rich with lyrical prose and philosophical musings, Thoreau's narrative captures the serene beauty of the American landscape while pondering themes of solitude, transcendentalism, and the interconnection … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 0,49

  • Watching the River Run

    A Photographic Journey down the Youghiogheny

    von Tim Palmer …
    Join celebrated author and photographer Tim Palmer as he takes us down one of America’s most magnificent rivers. From the Youghiogheny’s lofty headwaters to its quiet ending only a dozen miles from Pittsburgh, the river he reveals shines with splendor and beckons to all who walk, bike, paddle, or simply pause to appreciate the natural wonder awaiting those who live nearby or visit from near and … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 20,67

  • Rouge River Revived

    How People Are Bringing Their River Back to Life

    Bearbeitet von John H. Hartig, James L. Graham …
    The Rouge River is a mostly urbanized watershed of about 500 square miles populated by nearly 1.4 million people. While not geographically large, the river has played an outsized role in the history of southeast Michigan, most famously housing Ford Motor Company’s massive Rouge Factory, designed by architect Albert Kahn and later memorialized in Diego Rivera’s renowned “Detroit Industry” murals. … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 16,82

  • Implementing the Endangered Species Act on the Platte Basin Water Commons

    von David M. Freeman …
    Water users of the Platte River Basin have long struggled to share this scarce commodity in the arid high plains, ultimately organizing collectively owned and managed water systems, allocating water along extensive stream systems, and integrating newer groundwater with existing surface-water uses. In 1973, the Endangered Species Act brought a new challenge: incorporating the habitat needs of four … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 16,16

  • La guía definitiva para sobrevivir en el agua

    Manual sencillo paso a paso sobre cómo encontrar, recolectar, tratar y almacenar agua para lograr la autosuficiencia fuera de la red eléctrica

    von James M. Bellman …
    Übersetzt von Dorothy R. Bonilla …
    ¿Quieres saber qué hacer si ya no hay agua lista para beber?¿Quieres aprender a recolectar agua de lluvia, obtenerla y purificarla durante desastres naturales o situaciones de escasez de agua?¡Si es así, esta Guía definitiva de supervivencia en el agua es lo que necesitas!Menos del 1% del agua de la Tierra, que está compuesta en un 71% por agua, puede utilizarse. Este importante recurso podría … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 6,06

  • The Boundless River

    Stories from the Realm of the Rhine

    von Mathijs Deen …
    Übersetzt von Jane Hedley-Prole, Jonathan Reeder …
    "A joy to read" Times Literary Supplement"[A] stirring and accessible history of the mighty Rhine" Irish Times"It's easy to be swept away by Deen's delightful prose" New Statesman**"**A beautiful book, by turns poetic, witty and full of learning " PATRICK McGUINNESSThe Boundless River takes the reader into a unique world ‒ the twilight zone between fact an... … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 3,99

  • The River That Made Texas

    A Forgotten History of the Trinity

    von Scot McFarlane …
    Today, half of Texas’s expanding population, including the cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston, depends on the Trinity River, a river that has shaped the state’s politics, economy, and environment for centuries. From the prairies of North Texas to the Gulf of Mexico, the Trinity established Native nations, foiled Spanish and French imperialism, stood at the center of the Texas plantation … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 19,79

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  • Heartbeats in the Muck

    The History, Sea Life, and Environment of New York Harbor

    von John Waldman …
    "Gives the reader a sense of lost New York, of the incredibly rich and biologically diverse ecosystem that once was the lower Hudson River estuary." —Ted Steinberg, author of Gotham UnboundHeartbeats in the Muck traces the incredible arc of New York Harbor's environmental history. Once a pristine estuary bristling with oysters and striped bass and visited by sharks, porpoises, and seals, the … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 12,31

  • The Blanco River

    von Wes Ferguson, Jacob Croft Botter …
    Serien series River Books, Sponsored by The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, Texas State University
    For eighty-seven miles, the swift and shallow Blanco River winds through the Texas Hill Country. Its water is clear and green, darkened by frequent pools. Wes Ferguson and Jacob Botter have paddled, walked, and waded the Blanco. They have explored its history, people, wildlife, and the natural beauty that surprises everyone who experiences this river.Described as “the defining element in some of … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 7,58

  • American Venice

    The Epic Story of San Antonio's River

    von Lewis F. Fisher …
    In American Venice: The Epic Story of San Antonio’s River, Lewis F. Fisher uncovers the evolution of San Antonio’s beloved River Walk. He shares how San Antonians refused to give up on the vital water source that provided for them from before the city’s beginnings. In 1941 neglect, civic uprisings, and bursts of creativity culminated in the completion of a Works Projects Administration project … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 19,10

  • Water Security in the Middle East

    Essays in Scientific and Social Cooperation

    Bearbeitet von Jean Axelrad Cahan …
    Serien series Anthem Water Diplomacy Series
    Water Security in the Middle East explores the extent and nature of water security problems in transboundary water systems in the Middle East. This collection of essays discusses the political and scientific contexts and the limitations of cooperation in water security.The contributors argue that while conflicts over transboundary water systems in the Middle East do occur, they tend not to be … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 14,62