On The Shoreline Of Knowledge

Author : Chris Arthur
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781609381301

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The carefully crafted, meditative essays in On the Shoreline of Knowledge sometimes start from unlikely objects or thoughts, a pencil or some fragments of commonplace conversation, but they soon lead the reader to consider fundamental themes in human experience. The unexpected circumnavigation of the ordinary unerringly gets to the heart of the matter. Bringing a diverse range of material into play, from fifteenth-century Japanese Zen Buddhism to how we look at paintings, and from the nature of a briefcase to the ancient nest-sites of gyrfalcons, Chris Arthur reveals the extraordinary dimensions woven invisibly into the ordinary things around us. Compared to Loren Eiseley, George Eliot, Seamus Heaney, Aldo Leopold, V. S. Naipaul, W. G. Sebald, W. B. Yeats, and other literary luminaries, he is a master essayist whose work has quietly been gathering an impressive cargo of critical acclaim. Arthur speaks with an Irish accent, rooting the book in his own unique vision of the world, but he addresses elemental issues of life and death, love and loss, that circle the world and entwine us all.

Author : Chris Arthur
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781609381127

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On the Shoreline of Knowledge by Chris Arthur Pdf

The carefully crafted, meditative essays in On the Shoreline of Knowledge sometimes start from unlikely objects or thoughts, a pencil or some fragments of commonplace conversation, but they soon lead the reader to consider fundamental themes in human experience. The unexpected circumnavigation of the ordinary unerringly gets to the heart of the matter. Bringing a diverse range of material into play, from fifteenth-century Japanese Zen Buddhism to how we look at paintings, and from the nature of a briefcase to the ancient nest-sites of gyrfalcons, Chris Arthur reveals the extraordinary dimensions woven invisibly into the ordinary things around us. Compared to Loren Eiseley, George Eliot, Seamus Heaney, Aldo Leopold, V. S. Naipaul, W. G. Sebald, W. B. Yeats, and other literary luminaries, he is a master essayist whose work has quietly been gathering an impressive cargo of critical acclaim. Arthur speaks with an Irish accent, rooting the book in his own unique vision of the world, but he addresses elemental issues of life and death, love and loss, that circle the world and entwine us all.

Author : Marcelo Gleiser
Publisher : Civitas Books
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780465031719

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The Island of Knowledge by Marcelo Gleiser Pdf

Why discovering the limits to science may be the most powerful discovery of allHow much can we know about the world? In this book, physicist Marcelo Gleiser traces our search for answers to the most fundamental questions of existence, the origin of the universe, the nature of reality, and the limits of knowledge. In so doing, he reaches a provocative conclusion: science, like religion, is fundamentally limited as a tool for understanding the world. As science and its philosophical interpretations advance, we face the unsettling recognition of how much we don't know. Gleiser shows that by aband.

Author : Curt D. Storlazzi,William J. Skirving,John J. Marra,Robert Timothy McCall,Andrew W.M. Pomeroy
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889664788

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Flooding on Coral Reef-lined Coasts: Current State of Knowledge and Future Challenges by Curt D. Storlazzi,William J. Skirving,John J. Marra,Robert Timothy McCall,Andrew W.M. Pomeroy Pdf

Author : C. F. Wicker,United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Committee on Tidal Hydraulics
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Coasts
ISBN : UOM:39015095327907

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Evaluation of Present State of Knowledge of Factors Affecting Tidal Hydraulics and Related Phenomena by C. F. Wicker,United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Committee on Tidal Hydraulics Pdf

Author : Rebecca Hainnu
Publisher : Inhabit Media
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1772272698

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A Walk on the Shoreline by Rebecca Hainnu Pdf

Young Nukappia can't wait to get out to his family campsite on the shoreline. After spending all year in the south with his adoptive parents, Nukappia always looks forward to his summer visits with his birth family. After spending one night in town, Nukappia and his uncle Angu begin the long walk down the shore to the family summer campsite, where all of Nukappia's cousins and aunts and uncles are waiting for him. Along the way, Nukappia learns that the shoreline is not just ice and rocks and water. There is an entire ecosystem of plants and animals that call the shoreline home. From seaweed to clams to char to shore grasses, there is far more to see along the shoreline than Nukappia ever imagined.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1860
Category : Electronic
ISBN : ONB:+Z17564240X

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Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ajith H. Perera,C. Ashton Drew,Chris J. Johnson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461410348

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Expert Knowledge and Its Application in Landscape Ecology by Ajith H. Perera,C. Ashton Drew,Chris J. Johnson Pdf

Typically, landscape ecologists use empirical observations to conduct research and devise solutions for applied problems in conservation and management. In some instances, they rely on advice and input of experienced professionals in both developing and applying knowledge. Given the wealth of expert knowledge and the risks of its informal and implicit applications in landscape ecology, it is necessary to formally recognize and characterize expert knowledge and bring rigor to methods for its applications. In this context, the broad goal of this book is to introduce the concept of expert knowledge and examine its role in landscape ecological applications. We plan to do so in three steps: First we introduce the topic to landscape ecologists, explore salient characteristics of experts and expert knowledge, and describe methods used in capturing and formalizing that knowledge. Second, we present examples of research in landscape ecology from a variety of ecosystems and geographic locations that formally incorporate expert knowledge. These case studies address a range of topics that will interest landscape ecologists and other resource management and conservation professionals including the specific roles of expert knowledge in developing, testing, parameterizing, and applying models; estimating the uncertainty in expert knowledge; developing methods of formalizing and incorporating expert knowledge; and using expert knowledge as competing models and a source of alternate hypotheses. Third, we synthesize the state of knowledge on this topic and critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating expert knowledge in landscape ecological applications. The disciplinary subject areas we address are broad and cover much of the scope of contemporary landscape ecology, including broad-scale forest management and conservation, quantifying forest disturbances and succession, conservation of habitats for a range of avian and mammal species, vulnerability and conservation of marine ecosystems, and the spread and impacts of invasive plants. This text incorporates the collective experience and knowledge of over 35 researchers in landscape ecology representing a diverse range of disciplinary subject areas and geographic locations. Through this text, we will catalyze further thought and investigations on expert knowledge among the target readership of researchers, practitioners, and graduate students in landscape ecology.

Author : Hanning Yuan,Jing Geng,Chuanlu Liu,Fuling Bian,Tisinee Surapunt
Publisher : Springer
Page : 774 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-11
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9789811308963

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Geo-Spatial Knowledge and Intelligence by Hanning Yuan,Jing Geng,Chuanlu Liu,Fuling Bian,Tisinee Surapunt Pdf

This two-volume set (CCIS 848 and CCIS 849) constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference Geo-Spatial Knowledge and Intelligence, GSKI 2017, held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in December 2018.The 142 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 579 submissions. They are organized in topical sections on smart city in resource management and sustainable ecosystem; spatial data acquisition through RS and GIS in resource management and sustainable ecosystem; ecological and environmental data processing and management; advanced geospatial model and analysis for understanding ecological and environmental process; applications of geo-informatics in resource management and sustainable ecosystem.

Author : Southern California Ocean Studies Consortium
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Coastal ecology
ISBN : UCSD:31822006839666

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A Summary of Knowledge of the Southern California Coastal Zone and Offshore Areas: Physical environment by Southern California Ocean Studies Consortium Pdf

Author : Pshenichny, Cyril,Diviacco, Paolo,Mouromtsev, Dmitry
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781522552628

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Dynamic Knowledge Representation in Scientific Domains by Pshenichny, Cyril,Diviacco, Paolo,Mouromtsev, Dmitry Pdf

The main approach to understanding and creating knowledge engineering concepts is static knowledge. Currently, there is a need to approach knowledge through a dynamic lens and address changing relations on an elaborated syntactic and semantic basis. Dynamic Knowledge Representation in Scientific Domains provides emerging research on the internal and external changes in knowledge within various subject areas and their visual representations. While highlighting topics such as behavior diagrams, distribution analysis, and qualitative modeling, this publication explores the structural development and assessment of knowledge models. This book is an important resource for academicians, researchers, students, and practitioners seeking current research on information visualization in order to foster research and collaboration.

Author : Elizabeth Knowles
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780191084249

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Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs by Elizabeth Knowles Pdf

Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs features over 2,000 proverbs and sayings from around the world, arranged across 250 subjects - from 'Books' and 'Borrowing' to 'Dreams' and 'Drink'. Each theme has a short introduction giving an overview of the proverbial treatment of the topic and each proverb is accompanied by information on its date, source, and meaning. Not only is this book a pleasure to browse but it is ideal for quick reference with its comprehensive index that makes it easy to find the exact phrase you're looking for. Beautifully produced and designed, it is the perfect gift for anyone who loves language. Drawing on Oxford's ongoing dictionary research and language monitoring, the second edition of this delightful book adds phrases that have come to prominence, or increased in popularity, since publication of the first edition, such as 'Never waste a good crisis' and 'Dress for the job you want, not for the job you have', which add a contemporary flavour to the selection of more traditional English proverbs, and the popular sayings used in the English-speaking world from Asia, Africa, Middle East, and many other cultures. Find phrases on all aspects of life in this fascinating little book.

Author : Donna Marie Bilkovic,Molly M. Mitchell,Megan K. La Peyre,Jason D. Toft
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 956 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351647502

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Living Shorelines by Donna Marie Bilkovic,Molly M. Mitchell,Megan K. La Peyre,Jason D. Toft Pdf

Living Shorelines: The Science and Management of Nature-based Coastal Protection compiles, synthesizes and interprets the current state of the knowledge on the science and practice of nature-based shoreline protection. This book will serve as a valuable reference to guide scientists, students, managers, planners, regulators, environmental and engineering consultants, and others engaged in the design and implementation of living shorelines. This volume provides a background and history of living shorelines, understandings on management, policy, and project designs, technical synthesis of the science related to living shorelines including insights from new studies, and the identification of research needs, lessons learned, and perspectives on future guidance. Makes recommendations on the correct usage of the term living shorelines Offers guidance for shoreline management in the future Includes lessons learned from the practice of shoreline restoration/conservation Synthesizes regional perspectives to identify strategies for the successful design and implementation of living shorelines Reviews specific design criteria for successful implementation of living shorelines Provides detailed discussions of social, regulatory, scientific and technical considerations to justify and design living shoreline projects International perspectives are presented from leading researchers and managers in the East, West and Gulf coasts of the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia that are working on natural approaches to shoreline management. The broad geographic scope and interdisciplinary nature of contributing authors will help to facilitate dialogue and transfer knowledge among different disciplines and across different regions. This book provides coastal communities with the scientific foundation and practical guidance necessary to implement effective shoreline management that enhances ecosystem services and coastal resilience now and into the future.

Author : George F. DeMartino,Professor George F. DeMartino
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780226821238

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The Tragic Science by George F. DeMartino,Professor George F. DeMartino Pdf

The tragic science. The tragedy of economics ; Economic paternalism, heroic economics ; Harm's complexity -- The origins of econogenic harm. The unevenness of econogenic impact ; The specter of irreparable ignorance ; Counterfactual fictions in economic explanation and harm assessment -- Economic moral geometry. Managing harm via economic moral geometry ; Moral geometry: An assessment ; Beyond moral geometry: interests, social harm, capabilities -- Confronting econogenic harm responsibly. Economic harm profile analysis ; Decision making under deep uncertainty ; Conclusion: from reckless to responsible economics.

Author : United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Los Angeles District
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Pacific Coast (Calif.)
ISBN : UCSD:31822008743940

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Annual Report, 1983 by United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Los Angeles District Pdf