This book focus on the research results in macro and micro scratch mechanical tests and numerical simulations of shale, in order to provide a reference for understanding and recognizing the macroscopic mechanical properties of shale. Shale is widely...Loe edasi...
A unique homage to the fighter aircraft that won the Battle of Britain, marrying the story of how the author built a replica Spitfire in his garden with the planes operational history....Loe edasi...
A radical retelling of human history through collapse from the dawn of our species to the urgent existential threats of the twenty-first century and beyond. ** FEATURED IN THE NEW BBC SERIES CIVILISATIONS: RISE AND FALL ** ** THE SUNDAY...Loe edasi...
In this vivid blend of memoir, nature writing and ecological thinking, Rebecca Tamás seeks new answers in old folk ways. Suffering from burn-out and grief both environmental and personal, Tamás sets out on a journey across the UK guided b...Loe edasi...
The book explores sustainability challenges for small-scale fisheries in the Sundarbans, spanning India and Bangladesh. It highlights multidimensional vulnerability, social-ecological systems, and resilience-based management, emphasizing local res...Loe edasi...
Fascinating and lyrical . . . A beautifully written celebration of a lifelong passion – Stephen Venables The relationship of people with hills and mountains has been complex, rich and varied – from awe and wonder to fear and loathing, from spiritual...Loe edasi...
Addressing the big questions to advance the debate on good governance for sustainable development, this book asks: What is governance for sustainable development? What makes governance good? And what are the factors that inhibit good governance?...Loe edasi...
Addressing the big questions to advance the debate on good governance for sustainable development, this book asks: What is governance for sustainable development? What makes governance good? And what are the factors that inhibit good governance?...Loe edasi...
A book about finding home amidst the ancient mountains and lakes of northern Greece. A story of people, pelicans, borders and bears. A story of shelter, generosity and welcome. A stor...Loe edasi...
This book is presented in two volumes, focusing on the classic Lamb’s problem in seismology. It provides a systematic discussion on the relative fo...Loe edasi...
This book explores the multifaceted challenges and opportunities related to compliance with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), beginning with an analysis of municipal institutional capacities and their intrinsic link to sustainable developmen...Loe edasi...
When maps come up short and the path ahead is uncertain, how do we find our way? Visionary climate leader Katharine K. Wilkinson offers a compassionate and empowering guide to navigating from ache to action, doubt to possibility. ...Loe edasi...
Nature wants to heal, and we can help. When Earths ecosystems fall out of harmony, the damage can spiral out of control. But what if we could help nature to regain its balance? As a leading ecologist, Professor Thomas Crowther...Loe edasi...
Discover one of the Scottish Enlightenments brightest stars.Among the giants of the Scottish Enlightenment, the name of James Hutton is overlooked. Yet his Theory of the Earth revolutionised the way we think about how our planet was formed and laid...Loe edasi...
Building a Sustainable Kitchen is the thoroughly researched and realistic step-by-step guide every climate-conscious cook needs to make the heart of their home more planet-friendly. When Canadian food writer Naomi Hansen first...Loe edasi...
