"The Loss of the Kent, East Indiaman, in the Bay of Biscay" by Duncan McGregor is a gripping maritime narrative that recounts the tragic sinking of the East Indiaman Kent. The book delves into the events leading up to the disaster, exploring the ship's journey and the challenges faced by its crew. McGregor's vivid descriptions and attention to detail bring the perilous sea voyage to life, allowing readers to experience the tension and uncertainty that surrounded the ill-fated ship as it na...

Duncan McGregor'Äôs "The Loss of the Kent, East Indiaman, in the Bay of Biscay" meticulously reconstructs a tragic maritime disaster from 1825, blending historical narration with an analytical approach that reflects the era'Äôs fascination with the sea and its perils. The book deftly interweaves personal accounts, contemporary shipbuilding practices, and the socio-economic impacts of maritime trade, all while employing a narrative style that balances poetic description with rigorous docume...

In "The Loss of the Kent, East Indiaman, in the Bay of Biscay," Duncan McGregor meticulously chronicles the tragic shipwreck of the Kent, a notable East Indiaman vessel, amidst the perilous waters of the Bay of Biscay in 1825. McGregor employs a blend of vivid narrative and meticulous historical documentation, reflecting both the romanticism of maritime adventure and the stark realities of nautical peril, characteristic of early 19th-century maritime literature. His detailed descriptions a...

It takes a week to travel the 8,000 miles overland from Java to Kotlin. If you're an experienced Java developer who has tried the Kotlin language, you were probably productive in about the same time.You'll have found that they do things differently in Kotlin, though. Nullability is important, collections are different, and classes are final by default. Kotlin is more functional, but what does that mean, and how should it change the way that you program? And what about all that Java...

Peri-urban interfaces - the zones where urban and rural areas meet - suffer from the greatest problems to humans caused by rapid urbanization, including intense pressures on resources, slum formation, lack of adequate services such as water and sanitation, poor planning and degradation of farmland. These areas, home to hundreds of millions of people, face unique problems and need distinctive and innovative approaches and solutions.This book, authored by top researchers and practiti...

This volume highlights how current research is addressing rapid change in the Caribbean region, both that being forced by global warming and by population growth

A comprehensive introduction to green criminology, this book is a discussion of the relationship between mainstream criminal justice and green crimes.Focused on environmental harm within the context of criminal justice this book takes a global perspective andIntroduces students to different theoretical perspectives in green criminologyLooks at the victims of environmental crime throughoutCovers topics such as; wildlife crimes, animal abuse, the cau...

Presents ecology and current environmental studies from an anthropological point of viewThe Environment in Anthropology presents ecology and current environmental studies from an anthropological point of view. From the classics to the most current scholarship, this text connects the theory and practice in environment and anthropology, providing readers with a strong intellectual foundation as well as offering practical tools for solving environmental probl...

This groundbreaking volume is the first comprehensive, critical examination of the rise of protected areas and their current social and economic position in our world. It examines the social impacts of protected areas, the conflicts that surround them, the alternatives to them and the conceptual categories they impose.The book explores key debates on devolution, participation and democracy; the role and uniqueness of indigenous peoples and other local communities; institutions and ...

This volume offers a unique, integrative perspective on the political and ecological processes shaping landscapes and resource use across the global North and South. Twelve carefully selected case studies demonstrate how contemporary geographical theories and methods can contribute to understanding key environment-and-development issues and working toward effective policies. Topics addressed include water and biodiversity resources, urban and national resource planning, scientific concepts...

This volume brings together, for the first time, a wide-ranging and detailed body of information identifying and assessing risk, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in urban centres in low- and middle-income countries. Framed by an overview of the main possibilities and constraints for adaptation, the contributors examine the implications of climate change for cities in Africa, Asia and Latin America, and propose innovative agendas for adaptation. The book should be of interest ...