Earth Habitat

Author : Dieter T. Hessel,Larry L. Rasmussen
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451406614

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Earth Habitat by Dieter T. Hessel,Larry L. Rasmussen Pdf

This signal volume gathers theologians from around the world to address three pressing questions: How can Christianity and Christian churches rethink themselves and their roles in light of the endangered earth? What "earth-honoring" elements does justice-oriented Christianity have to contribute to the common good? And how can local communities and churches respond creatively and constructively on a level to these vast global forces? This volume captures the chief themes and presentations from the October 1998 conference on social justice, ecology, and church, entitled "Ecumenical Earth" and held at Union Theological Seminary. Among the 18 contributors to this trailblazing conference are Rasmussen and Hessel, James Cone, Kusumita Pedersen, Brigitte Kahl, Ibrahim M. Abu-Rabi, Steven Rockefeller, Havid Hallman, Ernst Conradie, Peggy Shepard, and Troy Messenger.

Author : John T. Tanacredi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030312374

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The Redesigned Earth by John T. Tanacredi Pdf

This book provides insight into the basic aspects of ecology that impact or are affected by engineering practices. Ecological principals are described and discussed through the lens of the influences that built structures have on the Earth’s biological, geological, and chemical systems. The text goes on to elucidate the engineering influences that have or will influence the face of the Earth. These influences redesign the Earth, either by destroying natural systems and replacing them with highly subsidized systems or by attempting to restore highly disturbed or contaminated systems with the basic natural systems that were originally present.

Author : Nancie Erhard
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780791479858

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Moral Habitat by Nancie Erhard Pdf

A work of environmental ethics that looks at how “otherkind”—and humankind—contributes to our moral imagination.

Author : Angelo Cervone
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031500817

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Adaptive On- and Off-Earth Environments by Angelo Cervone Pdf

Author : Brainworks
Publisher : Popular Prakashan
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8179914941

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Saving Our Habitat by Brainworks Pdf

We Live In A Beautiful Planet. But The Same Planet Is At Great Risk Because Of Some Human Practices. 'Saving Our Habitat' Brings Into Light The Problems Faced By Our Habitat, And The Solution To The Same.

Author : Helen Orme
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781597167253

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Habitat Destruction by Helen Orme Pdf

Looks at the risks to the Earth's habitats and the things people can do to protect the planet.

Author : Fouad Sabry
Publisher : One Billion Knowledgeable
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : PKEY:6610000384860

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Inflatable Space Habitat by Fouad Sabry Pdf

What Is Inflatable Space Habitat Inflatable habitats, also known as expandable habitats, are structures in the form of pressurized tents that are capable of sustaining life in space and whose interior capacity rises after launch. It has been suggested on several occasions that they may be used in space applications to offer a bigger volume of livable area for a given amount of mass. How You Will Benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Inflatable space habitat Chapter 2: Space habitat Chapter 3: Human spaceflight programs Chapter 4: TransHab Chapter 5: Bigelow Aerospace Chapter 6: B330 Chapter 7: Genesis I Chapter 8: Galaxy (spacecraft) Chapter 9: Sundancer Chapter 10: Space architecture Chapter 11: US Orbital Segment Chapter 12: Bigelow Commercial Space Station Chapter 13: BA 2100 Chapter 14: t/Space Chapter 15: Nautilus-X Chapter 16: Exploration Gateway Platform Chapter 17: Bigelow Expandable Activity Module Chapter 18: Axiom Orbital Segment Chapter 19: Space habitat (facility) Chapter 20: Orbital Reef Chapter 21: Starlab Space Station (II) Answering the public top questions about inflatable space habitat. (III) Real world examples for the usage of inflatable space habitat in many fields. (IV) 17 appendices to explain, briefly, 266 emerging technologies in each industry to have 360-degree full understanding of inflatable space habitat' technologies. Who This Book Is For Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of inflatable space habitat.

Author : Auravana
Publisher : Travis A. Grant
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-12
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9798986143668

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Auravana Habitat System by Auravana Pdf

This publication is the Habitat System for a community-type society. A habitat (a.k.a., city, town) is a material-operational service environment where humans live and have their needs fulfilled. It is a service composed of interacting material objects. This habitat system standard identifies the services, technologies, components, and processes that compose a habitat service system. A habitat service system encodes and expresses humanity's decided material fulfillment services. When a decision resolves into a service, that service is specified to exist in the habitat system. Different configurations of a habitat lead to different levels and qualities of fulfillment. The coherent integration and open visualization of the habitat system is important for human requirements to be met at the local and global level through scientific planning. This standard represents the encoding of decisions into a global habitat service system with many local configurations of habitat that act together as a fulfillment platform for the whole community population. The visualization and simulation of humanity’s interconnected habitat systems is essential for maintaining a set of complex, fulfillment-oriented constructions and operations that meet human fulfillment requirements. This publication details what has been, what is, and what could be constructed in the material environment. It depicts through language and symbols, visualization, and simulation, a habitat service environment consisting of life, technology, and exploratory support services. For anything that is to be constructed in the material system, there is a written part, a drawing part, and a simulation part, which is also how the material system is sub-divided. Further, all habitats are designed and operated by means of master planning; they all have a master plan.

Author : Arthur C. Clarke,Gentry Lee
Publisher : Spectra
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1992-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780553298178

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The Garden of Rama by Arthur C. Clarke,Gentry Lee Pdf

In the spellbinding Arthur C. Clarke tradition, here is an exhilarating adventure into the hearts of both the Universe and mankind . . . By the twenty-third century Earth has already had two encounters with massive, mysterious robotic spacecraft from beyond our solar system—the incontestable proof of an alien technology that far exceeds our own. Now three human cosmonauts are trapped aboard a labyrinthine Raman vessel, where it will take all of their physical and mental resources to survive. Only twelve years into their journey do these intrepid travelers learn their destination and face their ultimate challenge: a rendezvous with a Raman base—and the unseen architects of their galactic home. The cosmonauts have given up family, friends, and possessions to live a new kind of life. But the answers that await them at the Raman Node will require an even greater sacrifice—if humanity is indeed ready to learn the awe-inspiring truth.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Space colonies
ISBN : UIUC:30112002469481

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Space Resources and Space Settlements by Anonim Pdf

Author : Peter Harris,Elaine Baker
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 947 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123851406

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Seafloor Geomorphology as Benthic Habitat by Peter Harris,Elaine Baker Pdf

Annotation This book provides a synthesis of seabed geomorphology and benthic habitats based on the most recent, up-to-date information. Case studies from around the world are presented.

Author : Zondervan,
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310873983

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Three Views on Creation and Evolution by Zondervan, Pdf

For Christians, the issues raised by the different views on creation and evolution are challenging. Can a "young earth" be reconciled with a universe that appears to be billions of years old? Does scientific evidence point to a God who designed the universe and life in all its complexity? Three Views on Creation and Evolution deals with these and similar concerns as it looks at three dominant schools of Christian thought. Proponents of young earth creationism, old earth creationism, and theistic evolution each present their different views, tell why the controversy is important, and describe the interplay between their understandings of science and theology. Each view is critiqued by various scholars, and the entire discussion is summarized by Phillip E. Johnson and Richard H. Bube. The Counterpoints series provides a forum for comparison and critique of different views on issues important to Christians. Counterpoints books address two categories: Church Life and Bible and Theology. Complete your library with other books in the Counterpoints series.

Author : Franccesa Gherardi,Claudia Corti,Manuela Gualtieri
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781905839209

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Biodiversity Conservation and Habitat Management - Volume I by Franccesa Gherardi,Claudia Corti,Manuela Gualtieri Pdf

Biodiversity Conservation and Habitat Management is a component of Encyclopedia of Natural Resources Policy and Management in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. Biodiversity is declining worldwide at a very unprecedented rate as a complex response to several human-induced changes in the global environment. The magnitude of these changes is so large and their effects are so strongly linked to the altered ecosystem processes and to human (ab-)use of natural resources that biodiversity loss is today perceived as one of the most important issues that humankind should face with extreme urgency. Disseminating information, raising awareness, and propelling concern within a diversified target audience (general public, schools, local authorities, and government agencies) are also essential to develop shared responsibility and to encourage collaborative efforts and compliance. This has been the main objective of “Biodiversity Conservation and Habitat Management”. The Theme on Biodiversity Conservation and Habitat Management provides the essential aspects and a myriad of issues of great relevance to our world in eight major topics of discussion, and is focused on 1) History and Overview of Biodiversity Conservation and Protected Areas, 2) Management of Forests and other Wooded Habitats, 3) Management of Savannahs and Other Open Habitats, 4) Management of Wetlands, 5) Management of Tourism and Human Recreation Pressure, 6) Conservation Strategies, Species Action Plans and Translocation, 7) Captive Breeding and Gene Banks, and 8) Eradication and Control of Invasive Species. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Author : Arwen Hubbard
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780593847459

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LEGO Amazing Space by Arwen Hubbard Pdf

Discover the furthest frontiers of space – and learn to build the Universe’s most incredible sights! Explore the wonders of the Universe without even putting on a spacesuit! Take a tour of planets, stars, galaxies, and even alien worlds far away from Earth. Discover how the Big Bang created all the worlds that make up the Universe; find out what’s in a black hole and learn how stars are born and why they die. Go on a spacewalk, drive a Mars Rover, dock with the International Space Station, and launch a probe to make contact with extraterrestrials! With more than 150 out-of-this-world LEGO models to inspire you, what will you build?

Author : Cally Hall,Scarlett O'Hara,Jen Green
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2002-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0789490420

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1,001 Facts about Planet Earth by Cally Hall,Scarlett O'Hara,Jen Green Pdf

An illustrated reference book that provides information on the Earth's landforms, surface features, weather and climate, natural resources, and other related topics.