Stars In The Water

Author : George E. Condon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X000515957

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Stars in the Water by George E. Condon Pdf

Author : Auroop Ratan Ganguly,Boris M. Van Breukelen,Carl I. Steefel,Mariele Evers,Harrie-Jan Hendricks Franssen,Richard Graham Taylor,Tissa H. Illangasekare
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832505441

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Frontiers in Water: Rising Stars 2021 by Auroop Ratan Ganguly,Boris M. Van Breukelen,Carl I. Steefel,Mariele Evers,Harrie-Jan Hendricks Franssen,Richard Graham Taylor,Tissa H. Illangasekare Pdf

Author : Karen Schneller-McDonald
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781501701597

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Connecting the Drops by Karen Schneller-McDonald Pdf

The need for improved water resource protection, beginning with grassroots action, is urgent. The water we use depends on networks of wetlands, streams, and watersheds. Land-use activities, however, are changing these natural systems. Often these changes result in ecological damage, flooding, water pollution, and reduced water supply. We need a healthy environment that sustains our personal and community health; we also need vibrant and sustainable economic development that does not destroy the benefits we derive from nature. Our ability to accomplish both depends on how well we can "connect the drops." In this book, Karen Schneller-McDonald presents the basics of water resource protection: ecology and watershed science; techniques for evaluating environmental impacts; obstacles to protection and how to overcome them; and tips for protection strategies that maximize chances for success. Schneller-McDonald makes clear the important connections among natural cycles, watersheds, and ecosystems; the benefits they provide; and how specific development activities affect water quality and supply. The methods described in Connecting the Drops have broad application in diverse geographic locations. The environmental details may differ, but the methods are the same. For water resource managers and concerned citizens alike, Connecting the Drops helps readers interpret scientific information and contextualize news media reports and industry ads—ultimately offering "how to" guidance for developing resource protection strategies.

Author : Andy Lawson
Publisher : Andy Lawson
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-17
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Facts and Fiction of Fengshui by Andy Lawson Pdf

With the hopes of improving our lives using Fengshui, it has since became more of a reason and less of a word used by people around the world to explain the existence of fish tanks and water fountain features in their homes, and also to conveniently explain why some people do things that other people don’t and can’t understand. Some people wonder why, some Fengshui cures work for some, but not for others. If we were to pinpoint the culprit for non-working cures, misconceptions of Fengshui are the main culprits that are behind the non-working cures. In the era of information technology, many Fengshui enthusiasts turn to the internet for information regarding Fengshui. With so much information about Fengshui being easily available, practically anyone can claim to have some knowledge about Fengshui. And even though one may not be a Fengshui practitioner – it is not uncommon for someone with some knowledge about Fengshui go on to “give advice” to others about Fengshui, creating a cycle of “anything goes” when it comes to Fengshui advice. This book was written with the objective of bringing you into the world of Fengshui, the basics behind this intangible art, the misconceptions about Fengshui and the masters, the cures that we can apply in our own home or office, and what we need to know to understand this art better. Most importantly, this book compiles simple and basic secrets that many masters are not willing to share. Put together from the cases the author handled, this book provides you with the perspectives of both Fengshui masters and Fengshui clients. This book also explains why some cures don’t work, and why some cures do. This book will be sharing with you the case studies and examples to illustrate the points without too many technical details that may confuse you. This book will be able to allow you to look at Fengshui from a different point of view. No matter if you are a believer, a sceptic, or a neutral, this book aims to serve as a reading pleasure that makes Fengshui less of a debatable subject.

Author : S. Böhme,Ute Esser,Professor Dr. Walter Fricke,U. Güntzel-Lingner,I. Heinrich,D. Krahn,Dr. Lutz D. Schmadel,G. Zech
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 869 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662123072

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Literature 1976, Part 2 by S. Böhme,Ute Esser,Professor Dr. Walter Fricke,U. Güntzel-Lingner,I. Heinrich,D. Krahn,Dr. Lutz D. Schmadel,G. Zech Pdf

Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts, which has appeared in semi-annual volumes since 1969, is de voted to the recording, summarizing and indexing of astronomical publications throughout the world. It is prepared under the auspices of the International Astronomical Union (according to a resolution adopted at the 14th General Assembly in 1970). Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts aims to present a comprehensive documentation of literature in all fields of astronomy and astrophysics. Every effort will be made to ensure that the average time interval between the date of receipt of the original literature and publication of the abstracts will not exceed eight months. This time interval is near to that achieved by monthly abstracting journals, com pared to which our system of accumulating abstracts for about six months offers the advantage of greater convenience for the user. Volume 18 contains literature published in 1976 and received before March 1, 1977; some older liter ature which was received late and which is not recorded in earlier volumes is also included.

Author : Mount Wilson Observatory
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1928
Category : Astronomical observatories
ISBN : IND:30000089632735

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Contributions from the Mount Wilson Observatory by Mount Wilson Observatory Pdf

Author : Kenyon College
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-22
Category : Conduct of life
ISBN : 0316151467

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This Is Water by Kenyon College Pdf

Only once did David Foster Wallace give a public talk on his views on life, during a commencement address given in 2005 at Kenyon College. The speech is reprinted for the first time in book form in THIS IS WATER. How does one keep from going through their comfortable, prosperous adult life unconsciously' How do we get ourselves out of the foreground of our thoughts and achieve compassion' The speech captures Wallace's electric intellect as well as his grace in attention to others. After his death, it became a treasured piece of writing reprinted in The Wall Street Journal and the London Times, commented on endlessly in blogs, and emailed from friend to friend. Writing with his one-of-a-kind blend of causal humor, exacting intellect, and practical philosophy, David Foster Wallace probes the challenges of daily living and offers advice that renews us with every reading.

Author : Linda Sue Park
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780547251271

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A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park Pdf

When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, 11-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia and Kenya in search of safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Dut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in Sudan. By a Newbery Medal-winning author.

Author : George Ella Lyon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781442432956

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All the Water in the World by George Ella Lyon Pdf

All the water in the world is all the water in the world. We are all connected by water, and this message is beautifully, lyrically delivered from poet-musician-author George Ella Lyon. Where does water come from? Where does water go? Find out in this exploration of oceans and waterways that highlights an important reality: Our water supply is limited, and it is up to us to protect it. Dynamic, fluid art paired with pitch-perfect verse makes for a wise and remarkable read-aloud that will resonate with any audience.On sale: 03.22.11

Author : Stanley W. Trimble
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1478 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351249812

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Encyclopedia of water Science by Stanley W. Trimble Pdf

Filled with figures, images, and illustrations, Encyclopedia of Water Science, Second Edition provides effective concepts and procedures in environmental water science and engineering. It unveils a wide spectrum of design concepts, methods, and solutions for enhanced performance of water quality, treatment, conservation, and irrigation methods, as well as improved water efficiency in industrial, municipal, and agricultural programs. The second edition also includes greatly enhanced coverage of streams and lakes as well as many regional case studies. An International Team Addresses Important Issues The only source to provide full coverage of current debates in the field, the encyclopedia offers professional expertise on vital issues including: Current laws and regulations Irrigation management Environmental water economics Agroforestry Erosion control Nutrient best management practices Water sanitation Stream and lake morphology and processes Sharpen Your Skills — Meet Challenges Well-Armed A direct and reliable source for best practices in water handling, preservation, and recovery, the encyclopedia examines challenges in the provision of safe water supplies, guiding environmental professionals as they face a worldwide demand for sanitary and affordable water reserves. Also Available Online This Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through online subscription, offering a variety of extra benefits for researchers, students, and librarians, including: Citation tracking and alerts Active reference linking Saved searches and marked lists HTML and PDF format options Contact Taylor and Francis for more information or to inquire about subscription options and print/online combination packages. US: (Tel) 1.888.318.2367; (E-mail) [email protected] International: (Tel) +44 (0) 20 7017 6062; (E-mail) [email protected]

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : Education
ISBN : HARVARD:32044102790987

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Pennsylvania School Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : Christine Valters Paintner
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781933495507

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Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire by Christine Valters Paintner Pdf

Organized around "The Canticle of the Creatures" by St. Francis of Assisi, Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire is the first book to consider the ways in which praying with the natural elements can enliven Christian spiritual life. Teacher, artist, and Benedictine oblate Christine Valters Paintner offers concrete suggestions and guided contemplative exercises; for instance, she suggests that readers take time to "watch the sunrise or sunset and breathe in the beauty of the fiery sky. Contemplate what those beginnings and endings have to say in your own life." Readers benefit from Paintner's extensive training in theology and Benedictine spirituality, as well as her unique work in bringing the expressive arts to spiritual direction.

Author : Emily Kate Moon
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780593112786

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Drop by Emily Kate Moon Pdf

A water ride like you've never experienced before, featuring the cutest drop of water in all of precipitation. Meet Drop. She's water! And she's seen a thing or two. Yep, even dinosaurs; she's four and a half billion years old, after all. Everywhere Drop flows--and she flows everywhere--she keeps things moving, making life on earth possible, and having a great time doing it. (Have you ever plummeted from a rain cloud? Or took a thousand-year nap in a glacier? Drop knows how to live right.) With delightful panache and a steady stream of funny one-liners, Drop takes readers on an adventure through the water cycle and beyond. Filled with irresistible artwork, funny asides, and a steady sprinkle of kid-enticing facts, Drop is the story about water you never knew you were thirsting for. "Splashy and original." —Kirkus "A stand out from others of its type." —SLC “An endearing, conversational introduction to the water cycle.” —PW

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1124 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Literature
ISBN : UOM:39015010944026

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Great Books of the Western World: Ptolemy. Copernicus. Kepler by Anonim Pdf

Author : Rochelle Strauss
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781771381604

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One Well by Rochelle Strauss Pdf

Every raindrop, lake, underground river and glacier is part of a single global well. Discover the many ways water is used around the world, and what kids can do to protect it.