Rakuten Kobo

The Heart of the Lakes

Freshwater in the Past, Present and Future of Southeast Michigan

de Dave Dempsey ...

Series series Greenstone Books
The water corridor that defines southeast Michigan sits at the heart of the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem, the Great Lakes. Over forty-three trillion gallons of water a year flow through the Detroit River, providing a natural conduit for everything from fish migration to the movement of cargo-bearing one thousand–foot freighters, and a defining sense of place. But in both government ... Leer más

$12.95 USD

The water corridor that defines southeast Michigan sits at the heart of the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem, the Great Lakes. Over forty-three trillion gallons of water a year flow through the Detroit River, providing a natural conduit for everything from fish migration to the movement of cargo-bearing one thousand–foot freighters, and a defining sense of place. But in both government
... Leer más
Down the Wild Cape Fear

A River Journey through the Heart of North Carolina

de Philip Gerard ...

In Down the Wild Cape Fear, novelist and nonfiction writer Philip Gerard invites readers onto the fabled waters of the Cape Fear River and guides them on the 200-mile voyage from the confluence of the Deep and Haw Rivers at Mermaid Point all the way to the Cape of Fear on Bald Head Island. Accompanying the author by canoe and powerboat are a cadre of people passionate about the river, among them a ... Leer más

$17.09 USD

In Down the Wild Cape Fear, novelist and nonfiction writer Philip Gerard invites readers onto the fabled waters of the Cape Fear River and guides them on the 200-mile voyage from the confluence of the Deep and Haw Rivers at Mermaid Point all the way to the Cape of Fear on Bald Head Island. Accompanying the author by canoe and powerboat are a cadre of people passionate about the river, among them a
... Leer más
A Year In A Ditch

de J. C. Jeremy Hobson ...

Rivers, canals and many glorious waterways are championed and admired at every opportunity. Sadly, not so the humble ditch; yet they are the all-important capillaries supplying the veins of our far more visual watercourses.In no way a dry river-bed of hard facts, A Year in a Ditch is informative and a source of knowledge to anyone interested in exploring the delights and habitat created by ditches ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Rivers, canals and many glorious waterways are championed and admired at every opportunity. Sadly, not so the humble ditch; yet they are the all-important capillaries supplying the veins of our far more visual watercourses.In no way a dry river-bed of hard facts, A Year in a Ditch is informative and a source of knowledge to anyone interested in exploring the delights and habitat created by ditches
... Leer más
River of the Carolinas

The Santee

de Henry Savage Jr. ...

The story of the Santee is, in fact, the story of a major part of the Carolinas east of the Appalachians, for the river drains an immense area of both states from the mountains to the ocean. Savage also describes fully the change-over from the agricultural Old South to the industrial New South, a change sparked largely by the hydroelectric power of the Santee.Originally published in 1968.A UNC ... Leer más

$25.64 USD

The story of the Santee is, in fact, the story of a major part of the Carolinas east of the Appalachians, for the river drains an immense area of both states from the mountains to the ocean. Savage also describes fully the change-over from the agricultural Old South to the industrial New South, a change sparked largely by the hydroelectric power of the Santee.Originally published in 1968.A UNC
... Leer más
Riverlands of the Anthropocene

Walking Our Waterways as Places of Becoming

de Margaret Somerville ...

Series series Routledge Explorations in Environmental Studies
This is an invitation to readers to ponder universal questions about human relations with rivers and water for the precarious times of the Anthropocene. The book asks how humans can learn through sensory embodied encounters with local waterways that shape the architecture of cities and make global connections with environments everywhere.The book considers human becomings with urban waterways to ... Leer más

$56.69 USD

This is an invitation to readers to ponder universal questions about human relations with rivers and water for the precarious times of the Anthropocene. The book asks how humans can learn through sensory embodied encounters with local waterways that shape the architecture of cities and make global connections with environments everywhere.The book considers human becomings with urban waterways to
... Leer más
Governing International Watercourses

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

de Susanne Schmeier ...

Series 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 ... Leer más

$74.69 USD

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
... Leer más
Globalization of Water Governance in South Asia

Edición de 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), ... Leer más

$56.69 USD

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),
... Leer más
Field Guide to Rivers & Streams

Discovering Running Waters and Aquatic Life

de 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 & ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

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 &
... Leer más
追一條溪：濁水溪河畔記事

In Search of the River

de 許震唐 ...

Series Libro 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 ... Leer más

$25.23 USD

《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
... Leer más
Water Ethics

A Values Approach to Solving the Water Crisis

de David Groenfeldt ...

Series 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. ... Leer más

$56.69 USD

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.
... Leer más
Restoring Neighborhood Streams

Planning, Design, and Construction

de Ann L. Riley ...

Series 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 ... Leer más

$27.26 USD

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
... Leer más
Water Conflicts in Northeast India

Edición de 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 ... Leer más

$63.89 USD

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
... Leer más
The Naturalist on the River Amazons Volume I

Scientific Travellers 1790-1877 Volume V

de 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. ... Leer más

$373.50 USD

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.
... Leer más
An heiligen Wassern

Roman aus dem schweizerischen Hochgebirge

de 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 ... Leer más

$0.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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
... Leer más
William Stanek's The Living New River Gorge Biography

River, Coal, and the Reinvention of an Appalachian Gorge

de The Editors of Our American National Parks ...

Series Libro 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, ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

PEDIDO ANTICIPADO

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,
... Leer más
Southern Rivers

Restoring America's Freshwater Biodiversity

de 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 ... Leer más

$22.67 USD

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
... Leer más
as múltiplas visões do meio ambiente e os impactos ambientais volume 2

de 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 ... Leer más

$0.89 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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
... Leer más
Little Rivers

Enriched edition. A Book of Essays in Profitable Idleness

de 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 ... Leer más

$1.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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
... Leer más
Through Canal-Land in a Canadian Canoe

Exploring Canada's Canal Wilderness in a Paddle Adventure

de Vincent Hughes ...

In "Through Canal-Land in a Canadian Canoe," Vincent Hughes embarks on a captivating journey through the intricate waterways of Canada. This travel narrative deftly explores not only the mesmerizing landscapes but also the cultural and historical significance of the canals. Hughes employs a vivid, lyrical prose style that invites readers to experience the serenity and occasional turbulence of the ... Leer más

$1.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In "Through Canal-Land in a Canadian Canoe," Vincent Hughes embarks on a captivating journey through the intricate waterways of Canada. This travel narrative deftly explores not only the mesmerizing landscapes but also the cultural and historical significance of the canals. Hughes employs a vivid, lyrical prose style that invites readers to experience the serenity and occasional turbulence of the
... Leer más
Father Thames

Echoes of Nature: A Poetic Journey Along the River Thames

de Walter Higgins ...

In "Father Thames," Walter Higgins weaves a rich tapestry of narrative that explores the profound relationship between humanity and the River Thames. Through a blend of historical anecdotes and poetic prose, Higgins captures the river's multifaceted role in shaping London's identity'Äîboth as a lifeline and a silent witness to the city'Äôs evolution. The book employs an evocative literary style ... Leer más

$1.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In "Father Thames," Walter Higgins weaves a rich tapestry of narrative that explores the profound relationship between humanity and the River Thames. Through a blend of historical anecdotes and poetic prose, Higgins captures the river's multifaceted role in shaping London's identity'Äîboth as a lifeline and a silent witness to the city'Äôs evolution. The book employs an evocative literary style
... Leer más
London's Lost Rivers

a beautifully illustrated guide to London's secret rivers

de 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... ... Leer más

$14.93 USD

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...
... Leer más
The Handbook to the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk & Suffolk

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

de 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, ... Leer más

Antes $1.99 USD Ahora $0.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

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,
... Leer más
Barton Creek

de Ed Crowell, Alberto Martinez ...

Series 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 ... Leer más

$7.82 USD

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
... Leer más
The Moselle

River and Canal from the Roman Empire to the European Economic Community

de Jean Cermakian ...

Series series Heritage
The Moselle has been one of the main arteries of European Communication and transportation for centuries. The Romans used it as a main thoroughfare from southern to northern Europe and also began the improvements to its navigation that have continued intermittently through the industrial revolution to the present day. Professor Cermakian focuses on the historical, political, and geographical ... Leer más

$20.78 USD

The Moselle has been one of the main arteries of European Communication and transportation for centuries. The Romans used it as a main thoroughfare from southern to northern Europe and also began the improvements to its navigation that have continued intermittently through the industrial revolution to the present day. Professor Cermakian focuses on the historical, political, and geographical
... Leer más

eReaders

Aplicaciones

Accesorios

Carrito de compra

¡Obtienes el tratamiento VIP!

Tu carrito de compra está vacío

Disponible el:

1 audiolibro mensual

+ Prueba gratis de 30 días

Disponible el:

1 audiolibro mensual

+ Prueba gratis de 30 días

Recomendado para ti

eBooks de Ríos

Mostrar: