Happening in a variety of ways and oftentimes being deadly, natural disasters are both fascinating and intimidating to learn about—and you may have already witnessed one for yourself. In this volume, readers delve into the causes and effects of vario...Loe edasi...
Happening in a variety of ways and oftentimes being deadly, natural disasters are both fascinating and intimidating to learn about—and you may have already witnessed one for yourself. In this volume, readers delve into the causes and effects of vario...Loe edasi...
Machine Learning in Geohazard Risk Prediction and Assessment: From Microscale Analysis to Regional Mapping presents an overview of the most recent developments in machine learning techniques that have reshaped our understanding of geo-material...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 24-Jun-2025, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: Little Brown and Company, ISBN-13: 9781538721940)
The Shadow’s last adventure…is also his, Maddy’s, and Margo’s most dangerous. For over 150 years, Lamont Cranston has possessed an array of mental and physical powers. As the Shadow, Cranston—a New York society-man-turned-crusade...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 24-Jun-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: Little Brown and Company, ISBN-13: 9781538721957)
One of America’s iconic thriller heroes recruits his lasting love, Margo Lane, and his great-great-granddaughter, Maddy Gomes, to join an international investigation. One of America’s iconic thriller heroes recruits his la...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 24-Jun-2025, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: Little Brown and Company, ISBN-13: 9780316584647)
One of America’s iconic thriller heroes recruits his lasting love, Margo Lane, and his great-great-granddaughter, Maddy Gomes, to join an international investigation. For over 150 years, Lamont Cranston, and his alt...Loe edasi...
Strong winds, heavy rainfall and huge waves are all dangers of hurricanes. Their force affects not only people, but also the environment. Trees in mangrove forests can die. Animals homes and nesting areas can be destroyed. Some animals can even be c...Loe edasi...
Just one spark can cause a devastating wildfire. Entire neighbourhoods can quickly be destroyed. Besides the impact on people, the environment also suffers. Ash can pollute air and water sources. Animals can be killed or displaced. After a wildfire,...Loe edasi...
Leela, Jaden, and the rest of the Jackson family, travel to Oklahoma to help people and animals dealing with tornadoes tearing through town and causing green skies, swirling winds, and fallen trees. The Disaster Squad is ready to save the...Loe edasi...
This book explains the role of geology as the basis of sustainability. It discusses how humans have altered natural balances and the unique dimensions that geology brings to understanding sustainability. Focused on humans activities in shaping urba...Loe edasi...
This book analyzes social capital and preparations for natural hazards in the Philippines. It emphasizes the importance of inequalities, contextualization, and scale, while also underlining the significance of historical and political contexts to...Loe edasi...
This book analyzes social capital and preparations for natural hazards in the Philippines, arguing that economic inequality is detrimental to social capital which then makes societies more at risk of having natural hazards turn into disasters. It...Loe edasi...
This book provides an overview of the geopolitical context and climate change risk profile of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region.Mapping existing scientific literature and key reports on MENA climate change impacts and future pr...Loe edasi...
Tsunamis can be more than 30 metres tall! After tsunamis crash into a coastline, their harmful effects can linger for years. Besides the impact to people, they can also be disastrous for the environment. Tsunamis can strip sand from beaches and upro...Loe edasi...
Huge cracks in roads. Buildings reduced to rubble. An earthquake can leave behind great destruction. These disasters affect the environment too. Earthquakes can pollute water supplies. They can change the coastline, disrupting plant and animal life....Loe edasi...
In Understanding and Addressing Disaster Risk, the authors explain how people modify the environment and exert power over each other in ways that make nature potentially harmful and put people in harm’s way. In Understandi...Loe edasi...
