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Governing International Watercourses

River Basin Organizations and the Sustainable Governance of Internationally Shared Rivers and Lakes

par Susanne Schmeier ...

Collections series Earthscan Studies in Water Resource Management
This book focuses on River Basin Organizations as the key institutions for managing internationally shared water resources. This includes a comparative analysis of all River Basin Organizations worldwide and three in-depth case studies from three different continents. The detailed case studies are the Senegal (West Africa), Mekong (South-east Asia) and Danube (Europe) rivers.The book contributes ... En savoir plus

$102.25 CAD

This book focuses on River Basin Organizations as the key institutions for managing internationally shared water resources. This includes a comparative analysis of all River Basin Organizations worldwide and three in-depth case studies from three different continents. The detailed case studies are the Senegal (West Africa), Mekong (South-east Asia) and Danube (Europe) rivers.The book contributes
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Globalization of Water Governance in South Asia

Modifié par Vishal Narain, Chanda Gurung Goodrich, Jayati Chourey, Anjal Prakash ...

Globalization has significantly redefined the nature of governance in the water sector. Non-state actors—multilateral and transnational donor agencies and corporations, non-government organizations, markets, and civil society at large—are assuming a bigger role in public policy-making for water resource management. New discourses on neoliberalism, integrated water resource management (IWRM), ... En savoir plus

$77.61 CAD

Globalization has significantly redefined the nature of governance in the water sector. Non-state actors—multilateral and transnational donor agencies and corporations, non-government organizations, markets, and civil society at large—are assuming a bigger role in public policy-making for water resource management. New discourses on neoliberalism, integrated water resource management (IWRM),
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Field Guide to Rivers & Streams

Discovering Running Waters and Aquatic Life

par Ryan Utz Ph.D. ...

In Field Guide to Rivers & Streams, Dr. Ryan Utz (Chatham University) presents a broad scientific understanding of rivers, streams, and the animals that reside within them, written accessibly for a general audience. Topics range from what causes river flows to rise and fall to the ecology of riverine fishes. Kayakers, anglers, and hikers alike will find many tools within Field Guide to Rivers & ... En savoir plus

$30.99 CAD

In Field Guide to Rivers & Streams, Dr. Ryan Utz (Chatham University) presents a broad scientific understanding of rivers, streams, and the animals that reside within them, written accessibly for a general audience. Topics range from what causes river flows to rise and fall to the ecology of riverine fishes. Kayakers, anglers, and hikers alike will find many tools within Field Guide to Rivers &
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追一條溪：濁水溪河畔記事

In Search of the River

par 許震唐 ...

Collections Livre 67 - 春山之聲
《南風》後攝影家許震唐的快門與行腳未曾停歇無數次蹽過濁水溪記錄環境變化與日常沿河的農、土、人、情凝鍊於觀景窗中出身彰化大城鄉台西村的許震唐二○一三年以《南風》展現對故鄉的長期紀錄十二年來他從這個濁水溪的「最後一村」出發來回逡巡從下游至上游以十二個主題加上一趟河流公路旅行將環境與鄉土的追問擴大至整個濁水溪流域。濁水溪全長一八六．六公里是臺灣最長的河川流經彰化、雲林、南投、嘉義餵養人民不知凡幾其多重支流更彷彿深入島嶼核心血脈。這本攝影集不僅是許震唐在觀景窗凝視濁水溪的作品更有他走向現場的文字動態是一本從出海口到高山源頭的人文地理誌。許震唐記錄了出海口捕烏魚與鰻苗的人和環境惡化下河口形成的沙丘異世界；平原上如珍珠散落的西瓜、消逝的菸葉、潮溼的菇寮；沿著山勢上行筍人在天未亮的竹林搜尋冬筍砂石車司機在枯水期的溪床載卸一車車砂石孤寂又具風險的車上人生；穿越峽谷 ... En savoir plus

$34.78 CAD

《南風》後攝影家許震唐的快門與行腳未曾停歇無數次蹽過濁水溪記錄環境變化與日常沿河的農、土、人、情凝鍊於觀景窗中出身彰化大城鄉台西村的許震唐二○一三年以《南風》展現對故鄉的長期紀錄十二年來他從這個濁水溪的「最後一村」出發來回逡巡從下游至上游以十二個主題加上一趟河流公路旅行將環境與鄉土的追問擴大至整個濁水溪流域。濁水溪全長一八六．六公里是臺灣最長的河川流經彰化、雲林、南投、嘉義餵養人民不知凡幾其多重支流更彷彿深入島嶼核心血脈。這本攝影集不僅是許震唐在觀景窗凝視濁水溪的作品更有他走向現場的文字動態是一本從出海口到高山源頭的人文地理誌。許震唐記錄了出海口捕烏魚與鰻苗的人和環境惡化下河口形成的沙丘異世界；平原上如珍珠散落的西瓜、消逝的菸葉、潮溼的菇寮；沿著山勢上行筍人在天未亮的竹林搜尋冬筍砂石車司機在枯水期的溪床載卸一車車砂石孤寂又具風險的車上人生；穿越峽谷
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Water Ethics

A Values Approach to Solving the Water Crisis

par David Groenfeldt ...

Collections series Earthscan Water Text
Fully revised and updated, this second edition of Water Ethics continues to consolidate water ethics as a key dimension of water-related decisions.The book introduces the idea that ethics are an intrinsic dimension of any water policy, program, or practice, and that understanding what ethics are being acted out in water policies is fundamental to an understanding of water resource management. ... En savoir plus

$77.61 CAD

Fully revised and updated, this second edition of Water Ethics continues to consolidate water ethics as a key dimension of water-related decisions.The book introduces the idea that ethics are an intrinsic dimension of any water policy, program, or practice, and that understanding what ethics are being acted out in water policies is fundamental to an understanding of water resource management.
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Restoring Neighborhood Streams

Planning, Design, and Construction

par Ann L. Riley ...

Collections series Science Practice Ecological Restoration
Thirty years ago, the best thinking on urban stream management prescribed cement as the solution to flooding and other problems of people and flowing water forced into close proximity. Urban streams were perceived as little more than flood control devices designed to hurry water through cities and neighborhoods with scant thought for aesthetics or ecological considerations. Stream restoration ... En savoir plus

$41.39 CAD

Thirty years ago, the best thinking on urban stream management prescribed cement as the solution to flooding and other problems of people and flowing water forced into close proximity. Urban streams were perceived as little more than flood control devices designed to hurry water through cities and neighborhoods with scant thought for aesthetics or ecological considerations. Stream restoration
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Water Conflicts in Northeast India

Modifié par K. J. Joy, Partha J. Das, Gorky Chakraborty, Chandan Mahanta, Suhas Paranjape, Shruti Vispute ...

Northeast India, apart from being the rainiest in India, is drained by two large river systems of the world – the Brahmaputra and the Barak (Meghna) – both transnational rivers cutting across bordering countries. The region, known for its rich water resources, has been witnessing an increasing number of conflicts related to water in recent years.This volume documents the multifaceted conflicts and ... En savoir plus

$87.46 CAD

Northeast India, apart from being the rainiest in India, is drained by two large river systems of the world – the Brahmaputra and the Barak (Meghna) – both transnational rivers cutting across bordering countries. The region, known for its rich water resources, has been witnessing an increasing number of conflicts related to water in recent years.This volume documents the multifaceted conflicts and
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The Naturalist on the River Amazons Volume I

Scientific Travellers 1790-1877 Volume V

par Henry Walter Bates ...

The Naturalist on the River Amazons is a record of adventures, habits of animals, sketches of Brazilian and Indian life and aspect of nature under the Equator, during the author's eleven years of travel, in two volumes, this is the first. ... En savoir plus

$511.29 CAD

The Naturalist on the River Amazons is a record of adventures, habits of animals, sketches of Brazilian and Indian life and aspect of nature under the Equator, during the author's eleven years of travel, in two volumes, this is the first.
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An heiligen Wassern

Roman aus dem schweizerischen Hochgebirge

par Jakob Christoph Heer ...

In "An heiligen Wassern" entfaltet Jakob Christoph Heer ein literarisches Werk, das tief in die seelischen und gesellschaftlichen Konflikte seiner Protagonisten eintaucht. Der Roman spielt gegen die malerische Kulisse Schweizer Landschaften und verbindet eindrucksvoll Naturbeschreibungen mit einer psychologischen Analyse der Charaktere. Heers Stil ist geprägt von lyrischer Prosa und einer subtilen ... En savoir plus

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In "An heiligen Wassern" entfaltet Jakob Christoph Heer ein literarisches Werk, das tief in die seelischen und gesellschaftlichen Konflikte seiner Protagonisten eintaucht. Der Roman spielt gegen die malerische Kulisse Schweizer Landschaften und verbindet eindrucksvoll Naturbeschreibungen mit einer psychologischen Analyse der Charaktere. Heers Stil ist geprägt von lyrischer Prosa und einer subtilen
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Water Lines

A Life on Marshes, Rivers, Sea, and in the Rain

par Riverhorse Nakadate ...

A luminous, deeply felt collection of essays from Riverhorse Nakadate—angler, musician, conservationist, and lifelong nomad—whose devotion to wild places and the healing power of water pulses through every page. For readers of Edward Abbey, Barry Lopez, Mary Oliver, and Jim Harrison, this book is a soulful invitation to step off the grid and into the current.Across thirty-two essays, Nakadate ... En savoir plus

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A luminous, deeply felt collection of essays from Riverhorse Nakadate—angler, musician, conservationist, and lifelong nomad—whose devotion to wild places and the healing power of water pulses through every page. For readers of Edward Abbey, Barry Lopez, Mary Oliver, and Jim Harrison, this book is a soulful invitation to step off the grid and into the current.Across thirty-two essays, Nakadate
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William Stanek's The Living New River Gorge Biography

River, Coal, and the Reinvention of an Appalachian Gorge

par The Editors of Our American National Parks ...

Collections Livre 22 - Beautiful America: Living Park Biographies
The river made the gorge. Coal and railroads made another landscape inside it. Communities formed along steep slopes and narrow corridors where industry could reach resources hidden in the Appalachian terrain. Mines opened. Rail lines followed the river. Towns grew, changed, and in many places disappeared. William Stanek's The Living New River Gorge Biography follows river, stone, forest, ... En savoir plus

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The river made the gorge. Coal and railroads made another landscape inside it. Communities formed along steep slopes and narrow corridors where industry could reach resources hidden in the Appalachian terrain. Mines opened. Rail lines followed the river. Towns grew, changed, and in many places disappeared. William Stanek's The Living New River Gorge Biography follows river, stone, forest,
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Southern Rivers

Restoring America's Freshwater Biodiversity

par R. Scot Duncan ...

Explores the Southeast’s imperiled river systems and solutions for preserving them in the face of habitat loss, climate change, and extinctionSouthern Rivers, by award-winning nature writer and biologist R. Scot Duncan, is a thoroughly crafted exploration of the perilous state of the Southeast’s rivers and the urgent need to safeguard their vitality. The region’s rivers are the epicenter of North ... En savoir plus

$34.55 CAD

Explores the Southeast’s imperiled river systems and solutions for preserving them in the face of habitat loss, climate change, and extinctionSouthern Rivers, by award-winning nature writer and biologist R. Scot Duncan, is a thoroughly crafted exploration of the perilous state of the Southeast’s rivers and the urgent need to safeguard their vitality. The region’s rivers are the epicenter of North
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as múltiplas visões do meio ambiente e os impactos ambientais volume 2

par Antônio Pereira Júnior ...

Trata-se de uma coletânea de trabalhos acadêmicos produzidos em dois Campi (VI e VIII) da Universidade do Estado do Pará, e que os Professores Antônio Pereira Júnior, Edmir dos Santos Jesus e José Moacir Ferreira Ribeiro, dedicaram-se a ordenar para a produção do volume dois. Há também Trabalhos de Conclusão de Curso (TCC's) e artigos que foram produzidos como processo avaliativo em disciplinas na ... En savoir plus

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Trata-se de uma coletânea de trabalhos acadêmicos produzidos em dois Campi (VI e VIII) da Universidade do Estado do Pará, e que os Professores Antônio Pereira Júnior, Edmir dos Santos Jesus e José Moacir Ferreira Ribeiro, dedicaram-se a ordenar para a produção do volume dois. Há também Trabalhos de Conclusão de Curso (TCC's) e artigos que foram produzidos como processo avaliativo em disciplinas na
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Little Rivers

Enriched edition. A Book of Essays in Profitable Idleness

par Henry Van Dyke, Liam Hightower ...

In "Little Rivers," Henry Van Dyke captures the essence of nature through a collection of contemplative essays that celebrate the beauty and tranquility of the streams and waterways of America. Van Dyke's lyrical prose and vivid descriptions invite readers to immerse themselves in the serene landscapes he expertly depicts, all while reflecting on themes of solitude, introspection, and a profound ... En savoir plus

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In "Little Rivers," Henry Van Dyke captures the essence of nature through a collection of contemplative essays that celebrate the beauty and tranquility of the streams and waterways of America. Van Dyke's lyrical prose and vivid descriptions invite readers to immerse themselves in the serene landscapes he expertly depicts, all while reflecting on themes of solitude, introspection, and a profound
... En savoir plus
London's Lost Rivers

a beautifully illustrated guide to London's secret rivers

par Paul Talling ...

Packed with surprising and fascinating information, London's Lost Rivers uncovers a very different side to London - showing how waterways shaped our principal city and exploring the legacy they leave today. With individual maps to show the course of each river and over 100 colour photographs, it's essential browsing for any Londoner and the perfect gift for anyone who loves exploring the past... ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

Packed with surprising and fascinating information, London's Lost Rivers uncovers a very different side to London - showing how waterways shaped our principal city and exploring the legacy they leave today. With individual maps to show the course of each river and over 100 colour photographs, it's essential browsing for any Londoner and the perfect gift for anyone who loves exploring the past...
... En savoir plus
The Handbook to the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk & Suffolk

Exploring the Waterways of Norfolk & Suffolk: A Comprehensive Guide to British Rivers and Broads

par G. Christopher Davies ...

In "The Handbook to the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk & Suffolk," G. Christopher Davies masterfully encapsulates the intricate waterways of this enchanting region, blending vivid descriptions with practical guidance. This comprehensive volume stands out for its thoroughness and accessibility, catering to both seasoned sailors and curious newcomers. The book is rich with historical context, ... En savoir plus

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In "The Handbook to the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk & Suffolk," G. Christopher Davies masterfully encapsulates the intricate waterways of this enchanting region, blending vivid descriptions with practical guidance. This comprehensive volume stands out for its thoroughness and accessibility, catering to both seasoned sailors and curious newcomers. The book is rich with historical context,
... En savoir plus
Barton Creek

par Ed Crowell, Alberto Martinez ...

Collections series Will and Pamela Nelson Harte Series on Water and the Environment, sponsored by The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, Texas State University
While Barton Springs Pool is an iconic landmark of Austin and many people are familiar with the end of Barton Creek and its seven miles of public greenbelt, less is known about the forty-odd miles beyond that tumble and twist across private lands, eventually feeding the Colorado River. Legendary fights saved Barton Springs in the 1980s and 1990s, when the pool repeatedly was closed because of ... En savoir plus

$9.89 CAD

While Barton Springs Pool is an iconic landmark of Austin and many people are familiar with the end of Barton Creek and its seven miles of public greenbelt, less is known about the forty-odd miles beyond that tumble and twist across private lands, eventually feeding the Colorado River. Legendary fights saved Barton Springs in the 1980s and 1990s, when the pool repeatedly was closed because of
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Water Security in the Middle East

Essays in Scientific and Social Cooperation

Modifié par Jean Axelrad Cahan ...

Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Where the Caribou Still Roam

In the Barren Lands of Arctic Canada

par Guy Mueller ...

Where the Caribou Still Roam chronicles Mueller’s travels in the distant corners of North America. More than an adventure travelogue, Caribou is a weave of personal memoir, environmental and cultural commentary, and a coming of (middle) age story, all them told with warm wit and wisdom from the aft end of a red canoe while paddling the waters and treking though the wilds of northern Canada, ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

Where the Caribou Still Roam chronicles Mueller’s travels in the distant corners of North America. More than an adventure travelogue, Caribou is a weave of personal memoir, environmental and cultural commentary, and a coming of (middle) age story, all them told with warm wit and wisdom from the aft end of a red canoe while paddling the waters and treking though the wilds of northern Canada,
... En savoir plus
The Cult of Water

par David Bramwell ...

Collections Livre 3 - Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
Aided by a witch and the magician Alan Moore, David Bramwell takes an occult journey back in time up the river Don, in search of the supernatural secrets of our waterways and to solve the mystery of a drowned village which has long haunted his memories. Travelling through the industrial destruction of our landscape he arrives in a pre-Christian era when well and springs were worshipped as living ... En savoir plus

$5.30 CAD

Aided by a witch and the magician Alan Moore, David Bramwell takes an occult journey back in time up the river Don, in search of the supernatural secrets of our waterways and to solve the mystery of a drowned village which has long haunted his memories. Travelling through the industrial destruction of our landscape he arrives in a pre-Christian era when well and springs were worshipped as living
... En savoir plus
Land of Little Rivers

A Story in Photos of Catskill Fly Fishing

par Austin M. Francis, Enrico Ferorelli ...

The Beaverkill, Willowemoc, Neversink, Esopus, Schoharie, and Delaware—the rivers of angling pioneers Thaddeus Norris, Robert Barnwell Roosevelt, Theodore Gordon, and many others—are celebrated in this gorgeous book of photographs and text. In three major sections, Land of Little Rivers presents historical and physical profiles of the rivers; classic rods, reels, and flies; and engaging stories of ... En savoir plus

$29.99 CAD

The Beaverkill, Willowemoc, Neversink, Esopus, Schoharie, and Delaware—the rivers of angling pioneers Thaddeus Norris, Robert Barnwell Roosevelt, Theodore Gordon, and many others—are celebrated in this gorgeous book of photographs and text. In three major sections, Land of Little Rivers presents historical and physical profiles of the rivers; classic rods, reels, and flies; and engaging stories of
... En savoir plus
Texas Riparian Areas

par Mark Wentzel, Jonathan Phillips, John Jacob, Jacquelyn Duke, Stephan A. Nelle ...

Collections series River Books, Sponsored by The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, Texas State University
Riparian areas—transitional zones between the aquatic environments of streams, rivers, and lakes and the terrestrial environments on and alongside their banks—are special places. They provide almost two hundred thousand miles of connections through which the waters of Texas flow. Keeping the water flowing, in as natural a way as possible, is key to the careful and wise management of the state’s ... En savoir plus

$9.08 CAD

Riparian areas—transitional zones between the aquatic environments of streams, rivers, and lakes and the terrestrial environments on and alongside their banks—are special places. They provide almost two hundred thousand miles of connections through which the waters of Texas flow. Keeping the water flowing, in as natural a way as possible, is key to the careful and wise management of the state’s
... En savoir plus
Rising Waters: A Comprehensive Guide to Flood Preparedness and Recovery

Flood Protection Guide

par Colin Tandy ...

Collections series Surviving Disasters
Rising Waters: Weathering the Flood Threat (A Comprehensive Guide to Flood Preparedness and Recovery)Is your home ready for the rising tide?Floods are a growing threat in our changing climate, leaving communities vulnerable and unprepared. But fear not! "Rising Waters" is your comprehensive guide to navigating flood risks and protecting your home and family.In this empowering book, you'll discover ... En savoir plus

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Rising Waters: Weathering the Flood Threat (A Comprehensive Guide to Flood Preparedness and Recovery)Is your home ready for the rising tide?Floods are a growing threat in our changing climate, leaving communities vulnerable and unprepared. But fear not! "Rising Waters" is your comprehensive guide to navigating flood risks and protecting your home and family.In this empowering book, you'll discover
... En savoir plus
Custom Rod Thread Art

par Dale P. Clemens ...

"Hand a person a custom made rod," says expert rod maker Dale P. Clemens, "and in almost every instance one of the first things he looks at is the decorative thread work," because a handsome rod is more desirable to own and fish. Clemens guides his readers through the organizational process of threading, illustrates the uses of patterns and replicas, explains how to wrap and weave, and gives his ... En savoir plus

$29.99 CAD

"Hand a person a custom made rod," says expert rod maker Dale P. Clemens, "and in almost every instance one of the first things he looks at is the decorative thread work," because a handsome rod is more desirable to own and fish. Clemens guides his readers through the organizational process of threading, illustrates the uses of patterns and replicas, explains how to wrap and weave, and gives his
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