Footprints In The Ganges

Author : Xingyun
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Buddhism
ISBN : 8192302059

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Footprints in the Ganges by Xingyun Pdf

Author : Xingyun,Venerable Master Hsing Yun
Publisher : Buddha's Light Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781932293357

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Footprints in the Ganges by Xingyun,Venerable Master Hsing Yun Pdf

Footprints in the Ganges presents one hundred and eight inspiring stories from the life of the Buddha and his great disciples. Selected by Venerable Mas ter Hsing Yun, these stories cover a variety of top ics, from the importance of kindness, to the inner workings of karma, the correct approach to spiritual practice, and how to best live in a community. Con taining the favorite stories of Buddhists from around the world and of every tradition, Footprints in the Ganges breathes new life into the Buddha's journey along the path.

Author : Arjen Y. Hoekstra
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429755347

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The Water Footprint of Modern Consumer Society by Arjen Y. Hoekstra Pdf

Using the water footprint concept, this impactful book aids our understanding of how we can reduce water consumption and pollution to sustainable levels. Since the publication of the first edition, the question of how to reduce our water footprint has become even more urgent. Freshwater scarcity is increasingly perceived as a global systemic risk and overconsumption of water is widespread. The water footprint, a concept founded by the author, is an indicator of direct and indirect freshwater use by a consumer or producer that can be used to analyze water usage along supply chains and assess the sustainability, efficiency and fairness of our water use. This new edition is fully revised and updated to reflect continued developments in this rapidly growing field of knowledge. New chapters are added covering the history of the water footprint concept; the environmental footprint of the human species versus planetary boundaries; and the human right to water as a foundation to equitable sharing. All other chapters are fully revised with new findings, applications and references, including major new research on energy, vegetarian diets and intelligent water allocation over competing demands. The Water Footprint of Modern Consumer Society is a key textbook for students of interdisciplinary water studies and those taking other related courses within the environmental sciences. It will also be of interest to those working in the governmental sector, environmental and consumer organizations, the business sector and UN institutions, where there is growing interest in the water footprint concept.

Author : Kumkum Bhattacharyya,Vijay P. Singh
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351027496

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Reservoir Sedimentation by Kumkum Bhattacharyya,Vijay P. Singh Pdf

Reservoir Sedimentation: Assessment and Environmental Controls appraises the issues of sedimentation in reservoirs and discusses measures that can be employed for the effective management of sediment to prolong the operational life of reservoirs. It provides information for professional consultants and policymakers to enable them to manage dams in the best possible way, in order to ensure their sustainability as well as the sustainability of water resources in general. It examines the effects of anthropogenic intervention and management of sediment in dams and reservoirs, as water resources become more sensitive and the demand for clean water continues to increase. Features: Examines the issue of sedimentation in dams and reservoirs and presents water management strategies to alleviate environmental issues Presents methods to help ensure the environmental sustainability of dams and reservoirs, as well as the sustainability of water resources- with consideration of climate change and increased demand Illustrates the spatial distribution of sedimentation characteristics for several dams using geographic information systems (GIS) Explains the relationships between loss in capacity and catchment characteristics Examines regional variation in sediment yield, defines geomorphic regions on the basis of similar hydrometeorology, physiography, geology, and vegetation affecting reservoirs

Author : Sudipta Sen
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300242676

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Ganges by Sudipta Sen Pdf

A sweeping, interdisciplinary history of the world’s third-largest river, a potent symbol across South Asia and the Hindu diaspora Originating in the Himalayas and flowing into the Bay of Bengal, the Ganges is India’s most important and sacred river. In this unprecedented work, historian Sudipta Sen tells the story of the Ganges, from the communities that arose on its banks to the merchants that navigated its waters, and the way it came to occupy center stage in the history and culture of the subcontinent. Sen begins his chronicle in prehistoric India, tracing the river’s first settlers, its myths of origin in the Hindu tradition, and its significance during the ascendancy of popular Buddhism. In the following centuries, Indian empires, Central Asian regimes, European merchants, the British Empire, and the Indian nation-state all shaped the identity and ecology of the river. Weaving together geography, environmental politics, and religious history, Sen offers in this lavishly illustrated volume a remarkable portrait of one of the world’s largest and most densely populated river basins.

Author : Antonio A.R Ioris
Publisher : Springer
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319322551

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Agriculture, Environment and Development by Antonio A.R Ioris Pdf

This book deals with past legacies and emerging challenges associated with agriculture production, water and environmental management, and local and national development. It offers a critical interpretation of the tensions associated with the failures of mainstream regulatory regimes and the impacts of global agri-food chains. The various chapters include conceptual and empirical material from research carried out in Brazil, India and Europe. The assessment takes into account the dilemmas faced by farmers, companies, policy-makers and the international community related to growing food demand, water scarcity and environmental degradation. The book also questions most government reactions to those problems that tend to reproduce old, productivist approaches and are normally under the powerful influence of global corporations, mega-supermarkets and investment funds. Its overall message is that the trajectory of agriculture, rural development and environmental management are integral elements of the broader search for justice and novel socio-ecological thinking.

Author : David Tickner,Ashok Kumar Chapagain
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351274067

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Water Footprint Assessment by David Tickner,Ashok Kumar Chapagain Pdf

As business risks associated with water intensify – for example risks to oeprations, supply chains and reputation – many corporate sustainability professionals are seeking practical tools to help them understand and assess these risks. Water Footprint Assessment tools developed primarily by the research sector are gaining attention in this context. However, there is debate among experts and non-experts about the merits of this approach. Water Footprint Assessment: A Business Guide is a concise and comprehensive digest of emerging concepts, tools and arguments around water footprint approaches. Specifically aimed at business audiences, this definitive short guide to the issues distils the latest in scientific and policy literature, helps sustainability leaders understand what they can, and can't do with water footprint tools, includes practical experience and case studies and outlines the pros and cons of using Water Footprint Assessment and similar approaches.

Author : Janet Bord
Publisher : Heart of Albion Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Social Science
ISBN : IND:30000100664691

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Footprints in Stone by Janet Bord Pdf

Author : Vishwambhar Prasad Sati
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030791179

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The Ganges by Vishwambhar Prasad Sati Pdf

‘The Ganges: Cultural, Economic, and Environmental Importance’ is a geographical, cultural, economic, and environmental interpretation of the Ganga River. The Ganga River originates from Gaumukh- situated in the high Himalaya, flows through the world’s biggest fertile alluvial plain, and inlets into the Bay of Bengal at Ganga Sagar. It makes a unique natural and cultural landscape and is believed to be the holiest river of India. The Hindus called it ‘Mother Ganga’ and worship it. The towns/cities, situated on its bank, are world-famous and are known as the highland and valley pilgrimages. The water of the Ganga is pious, and the Hindus use it on different occasions while performing the rituals and customs. This book is unique because no previous study which presents a complete and comprehensive geographical description of the Ganga has been composed. This book presents the historical and cultural significance of the Ganga and its tributaries. Empirical, archival, and observation methods were applied to conduct this study. There are a total of 10 chapters in this book such as ‘Introduction’, ‘the Ganga Basin’, ‘Geography of the Ganga Basin’, ‘the Ganges System: Ganga and its Tributaries’, ‘Ganga between Gaumukh and Uttarkashi’, ‘the Major Cultural Towns’, ‘Major Fairs and Festivals’, ‘Economic Significance of the Ganga’, ‘Environmental Issues’, and ‘Conclusions’. The contents of the book are enriched by 89 figures, 15 tables, and substantial citations and references.

Author : Hugh Macmillan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Rome (Italy)
ISBN : UVA:X001100473

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Roman Mosaics, Or, Studies in Rome and Its Neighbourhood by Hugh Macmillan Pdf

Author : Ashwini Kumar Aggarwal
Publisher : Devotees of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ashram
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9788195256099

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Life is an Adventure of Beauty n Grace by Ashwini Kumar Aggarwal Pdf

A friend once asked me to say something. I told him that Light and Absence of Light are construed as desirable or undesirable depending on one’s current state. Both are powered by the same Brahman, both are willed by Him alone. Such words are galore in the scriptures and soften the heart. However the scriptures also go on to say that troubled times are the result of one’s own making, faulty living, and being a willing slave to the shad vikaras. This is what I couldn’t tell him. However know that we all have 400 years of life, then we merge into Brahman and become one with the Divine. At the end of 400 years it doesn’t matter how we played our role, if we were good actors or if we were plain dumb. Hope a few can tune the thoughts expounded here and make them theirs, not in thought but in action. These are from a life well-lived, graciously shared, and richly blessed. In fact it is the story of most humans. The story of a sojourn to planet earth. Om Svasti

Author : George Black
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-17
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781466861114

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On the Ganges by George Black Pdf

Journey along one of the world’s greatest rivers and catch a glimpse into the lives and cultures of the people who live along its banks The Ganges flows through northern India and Bangladesh for more than 1,500 miles before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. It is sacred to Hindus who worship Ganga, the river goddess. But it has also long been a magnet for foreigners, some seeking to unravel its mysteries and others who have come in search of plunder. In On the Ganges, George Black, who chronicled the exploration of the American West and the creation of Yellowstone National Park in Empire of Shadows, takes readers on an extraordinary journey from the glaciers of the Himalayas to the sacred city of Varanasi to the “hundred mouths” of the Ganges Delta. On the Ganges, parts of which originated from a New Yorker article published last year, introduces us to a vivid and often eccentric cast of characters who worship the river, pollute it, and flock to it from all over the world in search of enlightenment and adventure. Black encounters those who run the corrupt cremation business, workers who eke out a living in squalid factories, religious fanatics, and Brits who continue to live as if the Raj had never ended. By the end of his journey, Black has given us a memorable picture of the great river, with all its riddles and contradictions, both sacred and profane, giving the last word to a man scavenging for the gifts left by pilgrims: "There are good days and there are bad days. It all depends. Everything is in the hands of our mother, Ma Ganga."

Author : Arnab Banerjee,Ram Swaroop Meena,Manoj Kumar Jhariya,Dhiraj Kumar Yadav
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811594960

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Agroecological Footprints Management for Sustainable Food System by Arnab Banerjee,Ram Swaroop Meena,Manoj Kumar Jhariya,Dhiraj Kumar Yadav Pdf

Agroecological footprints are a unique and popular concept for sustainable food system. Measuring and keeping a tab on the agroecological footprints of various human activities has gained remarkable interest in the past decade. From a range of human activities, food production and agriculture are most essential as well as extremely dependent on the agroecosystems. It is therefore crucial to understand the interaction of agroecosystem constituents with the extensive agricultural practices. The environmental impact measured in terms of agroecological footprints for a healthy for the sustainable food system. The editors critically examine the status of agroecological footprints and how it can be maintained within sustainable limits. Drawing upon research and examples from around the world, the book is offering an up-to-date account, and insight into how agroecology can be implemented as a solution in the form of eco-friendly practices that would boost up the production, curbs the environmental impacts, improves the bio-capacity, and reduces the agroecological footprints. It further discusses the changing status of the agroecological footprints and the growth of other footprint tools and types, such as land, water, carbon, nitrogen, etc. This book will be of interest to teachers, researchers, government planners, climate change scientists, capacity builders, and policymakers. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, agroforestry, agroecology, soil science, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists, policymakers will also find this to be useful to achieve the ‘Sustainable Development Goals’.

Author : Maturin Ballou,Maturin Murray Ballou
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781596055681

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Footprints of Travel by Maturin Ballou,Maturin Murray Ballou Pdf

The kangaroos are found in various parts of Victoria, in their wild state. They are usually discovered in the thick woods, sitting upright in circles of a dozen or more, as grave as though engaged in holding a formal council....-from Chapter VIntended for younger readers, this charming collection of notes from foreign travel by an American novelist winningly captures the romantic adventure of roaming the globe and embraces a youthful enthusiasm that armchair travelers of all ages continue to enjoy. Highlights of Ballou's grand tour, first published in 1889, include: San Francisco's Chinatown . Yokohama . the island of CeylonNew Zealand hot springs . tea gardens of India . Cairoa French flower market . the Arctic Circleand much more.Prehistoric monuments, exotic fruits, strange wildlife, cannibals, dancing girls, ancient tombs, and sacred pigeons-they're all here.American writer MATURIN MURRAY BALLOU (1820-1895) was a magazine editor and publisher of pulp dime novels, many of which he wrote himself under the pseudonym "Lieutenant Murray." His books of travel include Due-West, or Round the World in Ten Months and Due-North, or Glimpses of Scandinavian and Russia.

Author : Dennison Berwick
Publisher : Dennison Berwick
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0713719680

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A Walk Along the Ganges by Dennison Berwick Pdf