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Ein Planet voller Überraschungen / Our Surprising Planet

Author : Reinhard F. Hüttl
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783827424709

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Die Erde ist ein außergewöhnlicher Planet. Und seine Geheimnisse sind noch keineswegs entschlüsselt. Lernen Sie das System Erde mit diesem Buch besser kennen und erfahren Sie, wie Geowissenschaftler heute die Strukturen, Prozesse und Wechselwirkungen unseres Heimatplaneten erforschen und zu welch überraschenden Entdeckungen sie dabei immer wieder kommen. Earth is an exceptional planet. And by no means have all its secrets been deciphered yet. With this book, you are invited to gain a better knowledge of System Earth, and you will learn how today’s geoscientists examine the structures, processes and interactions of our home planet and what surprising discoveries they often make. Einen Planeten wie die Erde gibt es im All nach unserem heutigen Wissen kein zweites Mal. Unser Heimatplanet erweist sich bei näherer Betrachtung als ein einzigartiges System von Beziehungen und Wechselwirkungen zwischen den großen Teilsystemen Geosphäre, Atmosphäre, Hydrosphäre, Kryosphäre und Biosphäre. Deren überraschend fein abgestimmtes Zusammenspiel konnte Leben – einschließlich des Menschen – hervorbringen, das seinerseits wiederum die Teilsysteme modifiziert. Im Zuge der Erforschung dieses hochkomplexen Systems haben sich die Geowissenschaften in den letzten Jahrzehnten stark gewandelt. Ihre einzelnen Fachdisziplinen verstehen sich heute auch als Teilkomponenten einer systemischen Betrachtung. Und Themen wie Klimawandel und Ressourcenverknappung zeigen, dass moderne Geoforschung nicht nur faszinierend, sondern für den Menschen, der die Erde als Lebens- und Gestaltungsraum nutzt, unverzichtbar ist. Dabei haben wir noch viel zu entdecken. Die Erkundung der Erde – sei es an deren direkt zugänglicher Oberfläche oder im tiefen Untergrund, sei es im Labor oder bei der Beobachtung aus dem Weltraum – bringt ständig neue, erstaunliche Einsichten hervor. Aber es geht um mehr als packende Wissenschaft: Ohne geowissenschaftliche Forschung, die heute ein global vernetztes Unterfangen ist, sind Antworten auf die Herausforderungen einer ständig wachsenden Weltbevölkerung und einer zunehmenden Inanspruchnahme der natürlichen Lebensgrundlagen nicht zu finden. Große Forschungseinrichtungen wie das Deutsche GeoForschungsZentrum GFZ in Potsdam leisten hierfür bedeutende Beiträge. GFZ-Mitarbeiter gewähren in diesem ebenso spannend wie verständlich geschriebenen Buch faszinierende Einblicke in ihre Arbeit – eine Arbeit, die dem besseren Verständnis des Systems Erde dient und die Grundlagen für ein möglichst umfassendes Erdsystemmanagement liefert. As far as we know, there is no other planet like Earth in the universe. At closer inspection our home planet reveals itself as a unique system of relationships and interactions of the major subsystems, the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere. Their surprisingly fine-tuned interactions were capable to bring forth life, including the evolution of humans, and life in turn modifies the subsystems yet again. In researching this highly complex system, the Earth sciences have changed significantly in recent decades. Today, its various disciplines are considered to be components of a systemic approach. At the same time topics such as climate change and shortage of resources indicate that modern geological research is not only fascinating but also indispensible for us humans, who use Earth as habitat and creative space. There is much to discover still. In the ongoing exploration of Earth – be it at its easily accessible surface or deep below, be it in the lab or from space – new, astonishing findings are constantly being uncovered. But geoscientific research does not simply focus on exciting science. It is a truly global undertaking, without which answers to the many challenges of a continuously growing world population and an increasing pressure on the natural life systems cannot be found. Large research institutions such as the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam make important contributions to this progress. In this exciting and very accessible book, GFZ researchers provide fascinating insights into their work – work that serves a better understanding of System Earth and provides the basis for the best possible and comprehensive Earth system management.

Cosmic Miniatures and the Future Sense

Author : Leslie Adelson
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783110524321

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Alexander Kluge’s revolutionary storytelling for the 21st-century pivots on the production of anti-realist hope under conditions of real catastrophe. Rather than relying on possibility alone, his experimental miniatures engender counterfactual horizons of futurity that are made incrementally accessible to lived experience through narrative form. Innovative close readings and theoretical reflection alike illuminate the dimensional quality of future time in Kluge’s radical prose, where off-worldly orientation and unnatural narrative together yield new sensory perspectives on associative networks, futurity, scale, and perspective itself. This study also affords new perspectives on the importance of Kluge’s creative writing for critical studies of German thought (including Kant, Marx, Benjamin, and especially Adorno), Holocaust memory, contemporary globalization, literary miniatures, and narrative studies of futurity as form. Cosmic Miniatures contributes an experiential but non-empirical sense of hope to future studies, a scholarly field of pressing public interest in endangered times.

The Practice Effect

Author : David Brin
Publisher : Spectra
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2009-12-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307575029

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From one of the most critically acclaimed and well-loved authors of contemporary science fiction, a highly imaginative and exciting story as only David Brin can write . . . “High spirits and inventiveness . . . Dennis's adventures, which can only be called rollicking, are legion.”—Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine Physicist Dennis Nuel was the first human to probe the strange realms called anomaly worlds—alternate universes where the laws of science were unpredictably changed. But the world Dennis discovered seemed almost like our own—with one perplexing difference. To his astonishment, he was hailed as a wizard and found himself fighting beside a beautiful woman with strange powers against a mysterious warlord as he struggled to solve the riddle of this baffling world. “A delightful, often very witty story, with the underlying thoughtfulness we expect from David Brin.”—Poul Anderson

Endless Knight

Author : Kresley Cole
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780857079237

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In the second book of the Arcana Chronicles Evie has now fully come into her powers as the tarot Empress. And Jackson was there to see it all. In the aftermath of killing Arthur, the tarot Alchemist, Evie realizes that a war is brewing between the other teens that, following the apocalypse, have been given powers and its kill or be killed. Things get even more complicated when Evie meets Death, the mysterious, sexy Endless Knight. Somehow the Empress and Death share a romantic history - one that Evie can't remember, but Death can't forget. She is drawn to the Endless Knight, but is in love with Jack. Determined to discover why she's been granted these powers, Evie struggles to accept her place in a prophecy that will either save the world, or completely destroy it.

Society - Water - Technology

Author : Reinhard F. Hüttl,Oliver Bens,Christine Bismuth,Sebastian Hoechstetter
Publisher : Springer
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319189710

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Society - Water - Technology by Reinhard F. Hüttl,Oliver Bens,Christine Bismuth,Sebastian Hoechstetter Pdf

This book presents the results of the Interdisciplinary Research Group "Society – Water – Technology" of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities. It describes interdisciplinary evaluation criteria for major water engineering projects (MWEPs) and portrays an application to the Lower Jordan Valley (Middle East) and the Fergana Valley (Central Asia). Both areas are characterised by transboundary conflicts, by challenges due to demographic and climate change and by political and societal pressures. Based on the findings, the book provides recommendations for science and political decisions makers as well as for international financing institutions. In addition, it outlines research gaps from an interdisciplinary perspective. In the past, MWEPs have been used as an instrument to cope with the demands of growing populations and to enhance development progress. Experiences with MWEPs have shown that a purely technical approach has not always brought about the desired results. In many cases, MWEPs have even resulted in negative implications for society and environment. Therefore, improved management strategies and enhanced technologies for a sustainable water resource management system are a prerequisite to meet present and future challenges. And, moreover, the continuous evaluation and optimisation of these measures is, likewise, a must.

Guardians of the Gryphon's Claw

Author : Todd Calgi Gallicano
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781524713676

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In this epic new adventure series that "is sure to keep lovers of Rick Riordan running to the shelves" Sam London is recruited by the Department of Mythical Wildlife and sent on a covert mission when the secret that legendary animals are real is in danger of being exposed (School Library Journal)! Haunted by a dream of a mythical gryphon, Sam London uncovers an ancient secret that will change the way he sees the world forever. Recruited by Dr. Vance Vantana, an eccentric zoologist and park ranger sent by the government, Sam is whisked away on an adventure that takes him to the farthest reaches of the globe. Along this journey, Sam learns an incredible truth: mythical creatures are real and living among us in our national parks. A special department in the U.S. government ensures that their existence remains hidden. But Sam’s dream is an omen that the secret may now be in danger. Someone seeks the power to expose these creatures and overthrow humankind—and that power can only be found in a magical talisman known as the gryphon’s claw. "A death-defying, globe-spanning adventure, packed with creatures out of folklore and myth....[Guardians of the Gryphon's Claw is] a solid series opener and debut for Gallicano, who stocks his story with engaging characters, human, and otherwise."-Publishers Weekly “So original and exciting. This is the best fantasy-adventure novel I have read in some time.”—Martin Olson, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventure Time Encyclopaedia

Recarbonization of the Biosphere

Author : Rattan Lal,Klaus Lorenz,Reinhard F. Hüttl,Bernd Uwe Schneider,Joachim von Braun
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400741591

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Recarbonization of the Biosphere by Rattan Lal,Klaus Lorenz,Reinhard F. Hüttl,Bernd Uwe Schneider,Joachim von Braun Pdf

Human activities are significantly modifying the natural global carbon (C) cycles, and concomitantly influence climate, ecosystems, and state and function of the Earth system. Ever increasing amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) are added to the atmosphere by fossil fuel combustion but the biosphere is a potential C sink. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of C cycling in the biosphere is crucial for identifying and managing biospheric C sinks. Ecosystems with large C stocks which must be protected and sustainably managed are wetlands, peatlands, tropical rainforests, tropical savannas, grasslands, degraded/desertified lands, agricultural lands, and urban lands. However, land-based sinks require long-term management and a protection strategy because C stocks grow with a progressive improvement in ecosystem health.

Ecosystem Services and Carbon Sequestration in the Biosphere

Author : Rattan Lal,Klaus Lorenz,Reinhard F. Hüttl,Bernd Uwe Schneider,Joachim von Braun
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400764552

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Ecosystem Services and Carbon Sequestration in the Biosphere by Rattan Lal,Klaus Lorenz,Reinhard F. Hüttl,Bernd Uwe Schneider,Joachim von Braun Pdf

Ecological functions and human wellbeing depend on ecosystem services. Among the ecosystem services are provisional (food, feed, fuel, fiber), regulating (carbon sequestration, waste recycling, water cleansing), cultural (aesthetic, recreational, spiritual), and supporting services (soil formation, photosynthesis, nutrient cycling). Many relationships of various degree exist among ecosystem services. Thus, land use and soil management to enhance biospheric carbon sinks for carbon sequestration requires a comprehensive understanding on the effects on ecosystem services. Payments for ecosystem services including carbon pricing must address the relationship between carbon sequestration and ecosystem services to minimize risks of overshoot, and promote sustainable use of land-based carbon sinks for human wellbeing.

Private Arrangements

Author : Sherry Thomas
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008-03-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780553904765

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Love has designs of its own.… To all of London society, Lord and Lady Tremaine had the ideal arrangement: a marriage based on civility, courteousness, and freedom—by all accounts, a perfect marriage. The reason? For the last ten years, husband and wife have resided on separate continents. But once upon a time, things were quite different for the Tremaines….When Gigi Rowland first laid eyes on Camden Saybrook, the attraction was immediate and overwhelming. But what began in a spark of passion ended in betrayal the morning after their wedding—and now Gigi wants to be free to marry again. When Camden returns from America with an outrageous demand in exchange for her freedom, Gigi’s decision will have consequences she never imagined, as secrets are exposed, desire is rekindled—and one of London’s most admired couples must either fall in love all over again…or let each other go forever.

A Tale of Magic...

Author : Chris Colfer
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780316523493

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This #1 New York Times bestseller is the first book in a new series set in Chris Colfer's Land of Stories universe, perfect for both new and longtime fans! When Brystal Evergreen stumbles across a secret section of the library, she discovers a book that introduces her to a world beyond her imagination and learns the impossible: She is a fairy capable of magic! But in the oppressive Southern Kingdom, women are forbidden from reading and magic is outlawed, so Brystal is swiftly convicted of her crimes and sent to the miserable Bootstrap Correctional Facility. But with the help of the mysterious Madame Weatherberry, Brystal is whisked away and enrolled in an academy of magic! Adventure comes with a price, however, and when Madame Weatherberry is called away to attend to an important problem she doesn't return. Do Brystal and her classmates have what it takes to stop a sinister plot that risks the fate of the world, and magic, forever? Fall in love with an all-new series from Chris Colfer, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Land of Stories, filled with adventure, imagination, and wonderfully memorable characters both familiar and new. A #1 New York Times bestsellerAn IndieBound bestseller A USA Today bestseller A Wall Street Journal bestseller Don't miss: A TALE OF WITCHCRAFT...

Nutrient Uptake and Cycling in Forest Ecosystems

Author : L.O. Nilsson,Reinhard F. Hüttl,U.T. Johansson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1995-03-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0792330307

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Nutrient Uptake and Cycling in Forest Ecosystems by L.O. Nilsson,Reinhard F. Hüttl,U.T. Johansson Pdf

From the research results and discussions presented in this book it becomes clear that a profound understanding of the various interrelationships of the nutritional aspects allows the implementation of specific management strategies to improve stability and productivity of forest ecosystems. In particular the effects of environmental changes as related to the impacts of air pollution, global change and land use on nutrient uptake and cycling processes in forest ecosystems are dealt with in detail. The book is divided into six main issues and each topic contains reviews as well as selected results of recent studies.

Singing the Songs of the Lord in Foreign Lands

Author : Kenneth Mtata,Karl-Wilhelm Niebuhr,Miriam Rose
Publisher : Evangelische Verlagsanstalt
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783374038657

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Singing the Songs of the Lord in Foreign Lands by Kenneth Mtata,Karl-Wilhelm Niebuhr,Miriam Rose Pdf

Martin Luther once said, 'Many of the Fathers have loved and praised the Book of Psalms above all other books of the Bible. No books of moral tales and no legends of saints which have been written, or ever will be, are to my mind as noble as the Book of Psalms ...' Despite their richness, the Psalms also raise some interpretive challenges. How do we read such difficult passages as the one which advocates the violent destruction of one's enemies? Are we to ignore these and embrace only those that edify us? This collection of essays by renowned international scholars addresses such issues as the history and contemporary Lutheran and ecumenical interpretations of Psalms and provides valuable interpretive insights for theologians, biblical scholars, pastors, counselors and students. With contributions by Lubomir Batka, Andrea Bieler, Brian Brock, Hans-Peter Großhans, Elelwani B. Farisani, Jutta Hausmann, Anni Hentschel, Frank-Lothar Hossfeld, Craig R. Koester, Madipoane Masenya, Karl-Wilhelm Niebuhr, Urmas Nommik, Roger Wanke and Vitor Westhelle.

Minesite Recultivation

Author : Reinhard F. Hüttl,Thomas Heinkele,Joe Wisniewski
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401586948

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Magnesium Deficiency in Forest Ecosystems

Author : Reinhard F. Hüttl,Wolfgang W. Schaaf
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401154024

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Magnesium Deficiency in Forest Ecosystems by Reinhard F. Hüttl,Wolfgang W. Schaaf Pdf

R. F. HUTTL AND W. SCHAAF Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus, Chair of Soil Protection and Recultivation, P.O. Box 10 13 44, 03013 Cottbus, Germany The health status of forest trees and stands is determined by numerous site factors such as chemical, physical, and biological soil factors, water supply, climate, weather conditions, management history as well as atmospheric deposition impacts. In this context, the nutrient supply is an important evaluation parameter. Forest trees well supplied with nutrients are more resistant to stresses that affect the forest ecosystem than other trees. This is true for both biotic and abiotic influences. Therefore the investigation of the so-called 'new type forest damage' was aimed at the exact determination of the health status of damaged trees. When considering the complete forest ecosystem, health (=vitality) means the sustainable ability to withstand negative environmental influences and still remain stable and productive. From this viewpoint, an optimal nutritional status is a prerequisite for an optimal health status. The term 'new type forest damage' comprises a number of damage symptoms which have been observed in various tree species on very different sites since the mid-1970s, particularly in Europe and North America. However, they occurred much more intensively in the 1980s. Generally, this forest damage was thought to be related to negative impacts of air pollutants.

The Moral Economy

Author : Samuel Bowles
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780300221084

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Should the idea of economic man—the amoral and self-interested Homo economicus—determine how we expect people to respond to monetary rewards, punishments, and other incentives? Samuel Bowles answers with a resounding “no.” Policies that follow from this paradigm, he shows, may “crowd out” ethical and generous motives and thus backfire. But incentives per se are not really the culprit. Bowles shows that crowding out occurs when the message conveyed by fines and rewards is that self-interest is expected, that the employer thinks the workforce is lazy, or that the citizen cannot otherwise be trusted to contribute to the public good. Using historical and recent case studies as well as behavioral experiments, Bowles shows how well-designed incentives can crowd in the civic motives on which good governance depends.