In this publication, Peter van Druenen presents an innovative method by which – for the first time – all 226 city maps created by Jacob van Deventer between 1545 and 1572 have been systematically and consistently measured, analysed for quality, and c...Loe edasi...
With a foreword by Padma Shri Dr. Shailesh Nayakrenowned Earth Scientist and former Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciencesthis volume brings together a comprehensive body of contemporary research contributed by leading experts and institutions across...Loe edasi...
This book presents an integrative research methodology designed to support economic recovery and sustainable development in post-conflict regions, with a focus on Iraq. It addresses the critical question of how transportation logistics systemsand th...Loe edasi...
This two-volume set discusses strategies for sustainable environmental management and biodiversity conservation in sub-Saharan Africa. Agriculture and food production systems continue to take prominence in the region towards improved food security a...Loe edasi...
In this thrilling and utterly unique work of narrative non-fiction, Katherine Dunn explores the acute vulnerability of the GPS satellite system in a book that lifts the lid on the invisible connections of the globe, from the space race to the phone...Loe edasi...
Discover the power of our relationship with Y Môr (the sea) along the Wales Coast Path. Matthew Yeomans takes us on journeys along the official walking trail, which in its entirety covers 870 miles (1400 km) of the Welsh coast...Loe edasi...
Mining loomed large in colonial Andean society. In the eighteenth century, projects to reform existing mines and establish new ones were increasingly accompanied and shaped by mapping. Numerous mining maps from the colonial Andes are preserved in ar...Loe edasi...
Why do participatory reforms in authoritarian settings so often recentre, rather than diffuse, power? And how do institutional rules and the distribution of resources channel participatory initiatives toward outcomes that ultimately reinforce state...Loe edasi...
Forests breathe life into landscapes regulating climate, sustaining livelihoods, and binding communities to the land they call home. This book embraces that full complexity, weaving together scientific rigor and human sensitivity to examine West Ben...Loe edasi...
This pioneering book establishes the theoretical framework of Terrapoetic Urbanism, integrating human geography, urban planning, and landscape architecture to decode the co-evolutionary mechanisms of traditional Chinese mountain-water-city systems...Loe edasi...
This book conducts an in-depth exploration of the dissemination of Chinese characters in East Asia and the formation and development of Chinese character-based writing systems, emphasizing the unique contributions of various ethnic groups within the...Loe edasi...
This book examines how integrating water quality and water quantity is essential for confronting todays most urgent challenges, including climate change, population growth, land-use change, and pollution. Emphasizing predictive modeling and recent a...Loe edasi...
Po-Yi Hung, James Lin, William Lavely, Madeleine Yue Dong
Sari: Taiwan and the World
(Ilmumisaeg: 16-Jun-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: University of Washington Press, ISBN-13: 9780295754352)
From misty mountain oolongs to the global boba boom, Taiwan’s teas carry far more than flavor. They embody contested borders, evolving identities, and the complexities of nationhood. Routes of Taiwan Tea traces tea varieties, processing exp...Loe edasi...
Po-Yi Hung, James Lin, William Lavely, Madeleine Yue Dong
Sari: Taiwan and the World
(Ilmumisaeg: 16-Jun-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: University of Washington Press, ISBN-13: 9780295754345)
From misty mountain oolongs to the global boba boom, Taiwan’s teas carry far more than flavor. They embody contested borders, evolving identities, and the complexities of nationhood. Routes of Taiwan Tea traces tea varieties, processing exp...Loe edasi...
This contributed volume serves as a comprehensive exploration of how the diverse earth observation data and innovative geospatial tools can unravel the intricate interactions between human society and ecological environment. Human activities are kno...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 16-Jun-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Princeton University Press, ISBN-13: 9780691284460)
What goes wrong when emotions get turned into digital data to be measured, monitored and managed.Data from facial emotion recognition, brain-computer interfaces, virtual reality, global emotion surveys and sentiment analysis offer a...Loe edasi...
What goes wrong when emotions get turned into digital data to be measured, monitored and managed.Data from facial emotion recognition, brain-computer interfaces, virtual reality, global emotion surveys and sentiment analysis offer a...Loe edasi...
Through fine-grained ethnography, this book shows how micro-social arrangements enable small-scale traders to provision the city and ordinary citizens to keep living, immersing the reader in the many forms of “resourcefulness” that organize small-...Loe edasi...
This book offers a detailed examination of how urban areas can evolve while balancing growth, resilience, and ecological innovation. Through a variety of case studies and research-driven insights, it explores methods for improving climate resilience...Loe edasi...
Forests have become a key topic in ongoing debates about sustainability, as they lie at the intersection of climate change, biodiversity loss, competing land uses and evolving demands on the bioeconomy. In Europe and around the world, forest governa...Loe edasi...
Mangrove Ecosystem Dynamics presents a comprehensive account of the various functions of mangrove habitats, from spatial dynamics of intertidal ecosystems to nutrient and biogeochemical cycling in sediments, tidal and coastal waters, and de...Loe edasi...
This book explores environmental victims movements and how they have shaped the history of East Asia. The book focuses on the impact of these movements and whether the ideas of environmental justice in this region align with Western concepts or whet...Loe edasi...
This book brings together critical discussions on the challenges of urban transformation and the limited opportunities available to marginalized youth in contemporary India. It explores how youth from disadvantaged social castes and rural background...Loe edasi...
This book explores the resilience of Jewish civil society organizing in Ukraine during the tumultuous early months of the 2022 Russian full-scale invasion. Developed in collaboration with Paideia - the Euro...Loe edasi...
Marc Moritz Berger, Franz Berghold, Hermann Brugger, Martin Burtscher, Rainald Fischer, Peter Paal, Wolfgang Schobersberger, Guenther Sumann
(Ilmumisaeg: 13-Jun-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K, ISBN-13: 9783662730218)
The standard reference work on Mountain and High-Altitude Medicine Renowned mountain and high-altitude medicine experts from the German-speaking area and beyond provide a comprehensive overview of mountain sports, emergency medi...Loe edasi...
This book is developed from contributions presented in academic conferences convened by the Uganda Martyrs University in 2024. This edition includes contributions by different chapter authors engaged in various aspects of the 17 sustainable developm...Loe edasi...
Can Kenya be like Singapore, whose geography positions her as the gateway to Asian markets? Must Ghana strive to imitate Japan while tolerating the silent killer of chronic air pollution that causes 16,000-30,000 premature deaths every year? Do Afri...Loe edasi...
In this publication, Peter van Druenen presents an innovative method by which – for the first time – all 226 city maps created by Jacob van Deventer between 1545 and 1572 have been systematically and consistently measured, analysed for quality, and c...Loe edasi...
With a foreword by Padma Shri Dr. Shailesh Nayakrenowned Earth Scientist and former Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciencesthis volume brings together a comprehensive body of contemporary research contributed by leading experts and institutions across...Loe edasi...
This book presents an integrative research methodology designed to support economic recovery and sustainable development in post-conflict regions, with a focus on Iraq. It addresses the critical question of how transportation logistics systemsand th...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 18-Jun-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Bristol University Press, ISBN-13: 9781529225761)
Much has been said about the concept of the left-behind in modern Britain and the role that this played in Brexit, but why have the many problems facing coastal communities been overlooked by the media and national policy? With...Loe edasi...
This two-volume set discusses strategies for sustainable environmental management and biodiversity conservation in sub-Saharan Africa. Agriculture and food production systems continue to take prominence in the region towards improved food security a...Loe edasi...
In this thrilling and utterly unique work of narrative non-fiction, Katherine Dunn explores the acute vulnerability of the GPS satellite system in a book that lifts the lid on the invisible connections of the globe, from the space race to the phone...Loe edasi...
Discover the power of our relationship with Y Môr (the sea) along the Wales Coast Path. Matthew Yeomans takes us on journeys along the official walking trail, which in its entirety covers 870 miles (1400 km) of the Welsh coast...Loe edasi...
A colorfully realized guide to the birds of Santa Cruz. This charming, full-color guide to the birds of Santa Cruz is infused with California coastal soul and the quiet fierceness of love one can only derive from ardent attention. Author-i...Loe edasi...
Junqing Tang, Qiuchen Lu, Pengjun Zhao, Ioannis Brilakis, Tim Broyd, Long Chen
(Ilmumisaeg: 18-Jun-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781035358816)
Critically discussing different perspectives, innovations and approaches, this book looks at how digital technology and new strategies can be used to build stronger city resilience in a time of dramatic climate change. The authors assess Sustainable...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 18-Jun-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781035346776)
This innovative book explores how teaching food studies can contribute to an equitable and sustainable world. Amid climate collapse and geopolitical instability, leading experts emphasise how teaching food studies from a critical perspective has nev...Loe edasi...
Mining loomed large in colonial Andean society. In the eighteenth century, projects to reform existing mines and establish new ones were increasingly accompanied and shaped by mapping. Numerous mining maps from the colonial Andes are preserved in ar...Loe edasi...
Why do participatory reforms in authoritarian settings so often recentre, rather than diffuse, power? And how do institutional rules and the distribution of resources channel participatory initiatives toward outcomes that ultimately reinforce state...Loe edasi...
Forests breathe life into landscapes regulating climate, sustaining livelihoods, and binding communities to the land they call home. This book embraces that full complexity, weaving together scientific rigor and human sensitivity to examine West Ben...Loe edasi...
This pioneering book establishes the theoretical framework of Terrapoetic Urbanism, integrating human geography, urban planning, and landscape architecture to decode the co-evolutionary mechanisms of traditional Chinese mountain-water-city systems...Loe edasi...
This book conducts an in-depth exploration of the dissemination of Chinese characters in East Asia and the formation and development of Chinese character-based writing systems, emphasizing the unique contributions of various ethnic groups within the...Loe edasi...
This book examines how integrating water quality and water quantity is essential for confronting todays most urgent challenges, including climate change, population growth, land-use change, and pollution. Emphasizing predictive modeling and recent a...Loe edasi...
Po-Yi Hung, James Lin, William Lavely, Madeleine Yue Dong
Sari: Taiwan and the World
(Ilmumisaeg: 16-Jun-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: University of Washington Press, ISBN-13: 9780295754352)
From misty mountain oolongs to the global boba boom, Taiwan’s teas carry far more than flavor. They embody contested borders, evolving identities, and the complexities of nationhood. Routes of Taiwan Tea traces tea varieties, processing exp...Loe edasi...
Po-Yi Hung, James Lin, William Lavely, Madeleine Yue Dong
Sari: Taiwan and the World
(Ilmumisaeg: 16-Jun-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: University of Washington Press, ISBN-13: 9780295754345)
From misty mountain oolongs to the global boba boom, Taiwan’s teas carry far more than flavor. They embody contested borders, evolving identities, and the complexities of nationhood. Routes of Taiwan Tea traces tea varieties, processing exp...Loe edasi...
This contributed volume serves as a comprehensive exploration of how the diverse earth observation data and innovative geospatial tools can unravel the intricate interactions between human society and ecological environment. Human activities are kno...Loe edasi...
