Building The Cape Verde Islands

Author : Ricardo A. S. Ramalho
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642191039

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Building the Cape Verde Islands by Ricardo A. S. Ramalho Pdf

Hotspots are enigmatic surface features that are not easily explained in the framework of plate tectonics. Investigating their origin is the goal of this thesis, using field evidence collected in the Cape Verde Islands, a prominent hotspot archipelago in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. The approach taken is to document uplift of the islands relative to sea level and use the uplift features to test various models of hotspot development. Island uplift is thought to arise from the growth of the anomalously shallow seafloor on which the islands rest, known as the bathymetric swell, which is characteristic of hotspots. The work comprises a geological summary and detailed mapping of paleo sea level markers on Cape Verde. Isotopic dating of the markers shows that uplift on the islands over the last 6 Myr is up to 400 m, and that the uplift chronology varies among islands. Two processes act to raise the Cape Verde Islands. The dominant process is one that is local to individual islands. The regional, swell-related component is smaller, and possibly episodic. The observations provide strong constraints on swell development and on hotspot models.

Author : Aisling Irwin,Colum Wilson
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1841622761

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Cape Verde Islands by Aisling Irwin,Colum Wilson Pdf

Describes the history, culture, geography, and popular attractions of the Cape Verde Islands.

Author : Carlos Nunes Silva
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783031058479

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Local Governance in Cape Verde by Carlos Nunes Silva Pdf

The book provides a pioneering overview of the evolution of the local government and urban policy in Cape Verde after independence, offering a multi-scale perspective of local governance in Cape Verde from 1970 - 2020. ​ It examines the process of urban development in the country, and in the capital city in particular, and explores the consequences and challenges for spatial planning, housing, urban heritage, and the environment, namely issues related to climate change in the post-independence period.

Author : Manuel Correia Guedes,Gustavo Cantuaria
Publisher : Springer
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030120368

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Bioclimatic Architecture in Warm Climates by Manuel Correia Guedes,Gustavo Cantuaria Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive, hands-on approach to bioclimatic building design in Africa. Bioclimatic design is at the core of urban sustainability, and is a critical issue in Africa, where “imported” building typologies are being used at an increasing pace, disregarding the local context and consequently causing damage to the environment, to the economy, and to the culture itself. This book provides a concise set of sustainable design guidelines to be applied in both new buildings and the refurbishment of old buildings, and integrates bioclimatic design strategies with other sustainability issues such as: cultural aspects, affordability, and urban planning. Chapters are fully illustrated with photographs and drawings and include best-practice examples and strategies making it accessible to engineers, architects, students and a broad range of professionals in the building industry. Encompasses all climatic regions in Africa; Integrates bioclimatic design strategies with other sustainability issues; Discusses new design to refurbishment, from urban to rural, including office buildings, residential, tourism, social housing and self building.

Author : Cesare Emiliani
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 1758 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2005-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0674017366

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The Oceanic Lithosphere by Cesare Emiliani Pdf

Author : Toyin Falola,Daniel Jean-Jacques
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1415 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781598846669

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Africa [3 volumes] by Toyin Falola,Daniel Jean-Jacques Pdf

These volumes offer a one-stop resource for researching the lives, customs, and cultures of Africa's nations and peoples. Unparalleled in its coverage of contemporary customs in all of Africa, this multivolume set is perfect for both high school and public library shelves. The three-volume encyclopedia will provide readers with an overview of contemporary customs and life in North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa through discussions of key concepts and topics that touch everyday life among the nations' peoples. While this encyclopedia places emphasis on the customs and cultural practices of each state, history, politics, and economics are also addressed. Because entries average 14,000 to 15,000 words each, contributors are able to expound more extensively on each country than in similar encyclopedic works with shorter entries. As a result, readers will gain a more complete understanding of what life is like in Africa's 54 nations and territories, and will be better able to draw cross-cultural comparisons based on their reading.

Author : IBP USA
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781438769547

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Cape Verde Business Law Handbook Volume 1 Strategic Information and Basic Laws by IBP USA Pdf

Cape Verde Business Law Handbook - Strategic Information and Basic Laws

Author : Luís Batalha,Jørgen Carling
Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789053569948

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Transnational Archipelago by Luís Batalha,Jørgen Carling Pdf

"The island nation of Cape Verde has given rise to a diaspora that spans the four continents of the Atlantic Ocean. Migration has been essential to the island since the birth of its nation. This volume makes a significant contribution to the study of international migration and transnationalism by exploring the Cape Verdean diaspora through its geographic diversity and with a broad thematic range"--Publisher's description.

Author : Callie Flood,Brittany Kuhn
Publisher : Other Places Publishing
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-05
Category : Cabo Verde
ISBN : 9780982261927

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Cape Verde (Other Places Travel Guide) by Callie Flood,Brittany Kuhn Pdf

Cape Verde is an elusive mix of everything: A blend of Portugal, a dash of Brazil, a hint of American and a slice of Africa. Once known as the "Forgotten Islands," the archipelago has emerged to offer everything from isolated windswept beaches, mountainous misty forests, giant salt flats, and black volcanic lava flows to top-of-the line luxury hotels with the latest technology as well as small-town pensions in remote villages, rich in tradition. The most inviting aspect of this country is the charm, candor and genuine hospitality of its people, and the vibrant, rich diversity of each island. They may be known as the Forgotten Islands, but they are anything but forgettable.

Author : Murray Stewart,Aisling Irwin,Colum Wilson
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781784770501

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Cape Verde by Murray Stewart,Aisling Irwin,Colum Wilson Pdf

This new 7th edition of Bradt's Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) has been fully revised and updated and remains the most comprehensive English-language guidebook available to the islands of this alluring Atlantic archipelago, described by some as 'Africa light'. The guide includes well-researched history and cultural sections, with a particularly strong section on music, and brings an honest approach to reporting the fragile balance between tourist development and protecting the environment. This new edition reflects the many changes since the previous one, including the introduction of charter flights from the UK to Sal and the first casino-hotel on Sal, as well as providing full information on how to make the most of the less developed islands away from the main tourist hotspots. Stable and peaceful, quietly isolated by its mid-Atlantic location, Cape Verde continues to grow economically and to develop its tourist infrastructure at a leisurely pace. With few natural resources, the islands are heavily dependent on imports, foreign remittances and still to some extent on foreign aid. The reduction in the latter has heightened the focus on the importance of tourism as an economic driver and visitor numbers continue to rise. Year-round sunshine makes Cape Verde a particularly appealing destination. The archipelago is diverse, particularly in terms of its tourist infrastructure. Sal and Boavista, the oldest of these volcanic islands are flat with white-sand beaches that rival anything in the world. Consequently, they attract 95% of Cape Verde's visitors, leaving the other seven inhabited islands undeveloped. Hikers and those curious to discover something authentic are drawn to them, spending their time walking amongst the jaw-dropping mountainous landscapes of Fogo or Santo Antão, taking some true time-out in tiny Brava or mellow Maio or enjoying the cultural fusion of African, Portuguese and Brazilian influences in the cities of Praia and Mindelo. The adventurous will find adrenalin rushing as they profit from windsurfing and kitesurfing opportunities, fuelled by strong breezes and Atlantic waves, while for culture, Mindelo is the attraction with a constant backdrop of seductive music, the thread which ties together the islands scattered across the mid-Atlantic.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 5634 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780081029091

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Encyclopedia of Geology by Anonim Pdf

Encyclopedia of Geology, Second Edition presents in six volumes state-of-the-art reviews on the various aspects of geologic research, all of which have moved on considerably since the writing of the first edition. New areas of discussion include extinctions, origins of life, plate tectonics and its influence on faunal provinces, new types of mineral and hydrocarbon deposits, new methods of dating rocks, and geological processes. Users will find this to be a fundamental resource for teachers and students of geology, as well as researchers and non-geology professionals seeking up-to-date reviews of geologic research. Provides a comprehensive and accessible one-stop shop for information on the subject of geology, explaining methodologies and technical jargon used in the field Highlights connections between geology and other physical and biological sciences, tackling research problems that span multiple fields Fills a critical gap of information in a field that has seen significant progress in past years Presents an ideal reference for a wide range of scientists in earth and environmental areas of study

Author : Elliott Robert Barkan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 2217 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781598842203

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Immigrants in American History [4 volumes] by Elliott Robert Barkan Pdf

This encyclopedia is a unique collection of entries covering the arrival, adaptation, and integration of immigrants into American culture from the 1500s to 2010. Few topics inspire such debate among American citizens as the issue of immigration in the United States. Yet, it is the steady influx of foreigners into America over 400 years that has shaped the social character of the United States, and has favorably positioned this country for globalization. Immigrants in American History: Arrival, Adaptation, and Integration is a chronological study of the migration of various ethnic groups to the United States from 1500 to the present day. This multivolume collection explores dozens of immigrant populations in America and delves into major topical issues affecting different groups across time periods. For example, the first author of the collection profiles African Americans as an example of the effects of involuntary migrations. A cross-disciplinary approach—derived from the contributions of leading scholars in the fields of history, sociology, cultural development, economics, political science, law, and cultural adaptation—introduces a comparative analysis of customs, beliefs, and character among groups, and provides insight into the impact of newcomers on American society and culture.

Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780668899857

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Introduction to Cabo Verde by Gilad James, PhD Pdf

Cabo Verde is a group of ten islands located off the western coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. The country has a total population of approximately 500,000 people and the official language is Portuguese. The islands were uninhabited until 1460, when they were discovered by Portuguese sailors. The country gained independence from Portugal in 1975 and has since become a stable democracy. The economy of Cabo Verde is heavily reliant on tourism and service industries. The country is known for its beautiful beaches and rich cultural heritage. The music of Cabo Verde, known as morna, has gained international recognition and has been popularized by musicians such as Cesaria Evora. In recent years, the country has made significant strides in social and economic development, with improvements in healthcare and education. Cabo Verde is also known for its commitment to renewable energy, with plans to generate 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2025.

Author : Aisling Irwin,Colum Wilson
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781841623504

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Cape Verde by Aisling Irwin,Colum Wilson Pdf

The Cape Verde Islands are a destination with a difference, a distinctive blend of European and African cultures whose unique hospitality is encapsulated in the Creole word morabeza. These magical islands are soaring in popularity, with property construction, flights and international arrivals rocketing. British and Irish second-home investors are discovering the potential of these beautiful, burgeoning islands and this fifth edition provides practical details on purchasing property, exploring the spectacular landscape and travelling between islands. From the long stretches of shimmering, sandy beaches of Boavista to the lush green peaks and valleys of Santo Antão, Cape Verde has something for everybody.

Author : James Williams,Felicitas Hentschke
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9783110582765

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To be at Home by James Williams,Felicitas Hentschke Pdf

Houses and homes are dynamic spaces within which people work to organize and secure their lives, livelihoods and relationships. Written by a team of renowned historians and anthropologists, and and accompanied by original photography by Maurice Weiss, To Be at Home: House,Work, and Self in the Modern World compares the ways people in different societies and historical periods strive to make and keep houses and homes under conditions of change, upheaval, displacement, impoverishment and violence. These conditions speak to the challenges of life in our modern world. The contributors of this volume position the home as a new nodal point between work, the self and the world to explore people’s creativity, agency and labour. Houses and homes prove complex and powerful concepts – if also often elusive – invoking places, persons, objects, emotions, values, attachments and fantasies. This book demonstrates how the relations between houses, work and the self have transformed dramatically and unpredictably under conditions of capitalism and modernity – and continue to change today.