Steps Toward Restoration

Author : Karen Holl
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781610919722

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Primer of Ecological Restoration by Karen Holl Pdf

The pace, intensity, and scale at which humans have altered our planet in recent decades is unprecedented. We have dramatically transformed landscapes and waterways through agriculture, logging, mining, and fire suppression, with drastic impacts on public health and human well-being. What can we do to counteract and even reverse the worst of these effects? Restore damaged ecosystems. The Primer of Ecological Restoration is a succinct introduction to the theory and practice of ecological restoration as a strategy to conserve biodiversity and ecosystems. In twelve brief chapters, the book introduces readers to the basics of restoration project planning, monitoring, and adaptive management. It explains abiotic factors such as landforms, soil, and hydrology that are the building blocks to successfully recovering microorganism, plant, and animal communities. Additional chapters cover topics such as invasive species and legal and financial considerations. Each chapter concludes with recommended reading and reference lists, and the book can be paired with online resources for teaching. Perfect for introductory classes in ecological restoration or for practitioners seeking constructive guidance for real-world projects, Primer of Ecological Restoration offers accessible, practical information on recent trends in the field.

Author : Lysa TerKeurst
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781400310302

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Embraced by Lysa TerKeurst Pdf

God doesn't pull back from your sharp edges. He pulls you close. In Embraced, beloved Bible teacher and bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst offers 100 devotions that will resonate with women in all stages of life by giving you a godly perspective on the issues you face each day. A real embrace indicates an intimate level of closeness. It's not a high five or a casual handshake. The best kind of embrace is when someone we know deeply loves us, flings their arms wide open, and pulls us in close. Through these 100 devotions, daily scriptures, and prayer prompts, you will be equipped to: Begin finding freedom from the struggles that have held you hostage by learning new ways to experience God's love. Surrender your deepest hurts by processing them in a godly way with Lysa, a friend who understands your pain. Hear the Lord speak intimately to your heart by learning how to seek His direction. Release the tension of wondering, If God is near why does He sometimes feel far away? by spending guided time with Him each day. Embraced will be a treasured keepsake for you, and a meaningful gift for those you love, with: An exquisite cloth cover you'll want to leave out for others to see and for easy access Highly designed interior with Scripture, call-outs, and quotes Ribbon marker to keep your place Our hearts were made for this kind of love and security, but for many of us, we know more about the pain of heartbreak and fear than the unconditional love for which we were created. In Embraced, Lysa shares her own struggles, doubts, and heartbreaks while pointing to the ultimate embrace: God opening His arms wide on Calvary through Jesus so that He could pull us close for all of eternity, welcoming us into the safety and hope of His grace, love, and embrace. Look for additional bestselling books from Lysa TerKeurst: Forgiving What You Can't Forget It's Not Supposed to Be This Way Uninvited The Best Yes

Author : Richard M. Weaver
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780226090238

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Ideas Have Consequences by Richard M. Weaver Pdf

A foundational text of the modern conservative movement, this 1948 philosophical treatise argues the decline of Western civilization and offers a remedy. Originally published in 1948, at the height of post–World War II optimism and confidence in collective security, Ideas Have Consequences uses “words hard as cannonballs” to present an unsparing diagnosis of the ills of the modern age. Widely read and debated at the time of its first publication, the book is now seen as one of the foundational texts of the modern conservative movement. In its pages, Richard M. Weaver argues that the decline of Western civilization resulted from the rising acceptance of relativism over absolute reality. In spite of increased knowledge, this retreat from the realist intellectual tradition has weakened the Western capacity to reason, with catastrophic consequences for social order and individual rights. But Weaver also offers a realistic remedy. These difficulties are the product not of necessity, but of intelligent choice. And, today, as decades ago, the remedy lies in the renewed acceptance of absolute reality and the recognition that ideas—like actions—have consequences. This expanded edition of the classic work contains a foreword by New Criterion editor Roger Kimball that offers insight into the rich intellectual and historical contexts of Weaver and his work and an afterword by Ted J. Smith III that relates the remarkable story of the book’s writing and publication. Praise for Ideas Have Consequences “A profound diagnosis of the sickness of our culture.” —Reinhold Niebuhr “Brilliantly written, daring, and radical. . . . It will shock, and philosophical shock is the beginning of wisdom.” —Paul Tillich “This deeply prophetic book not only launched the renaissance of philosophical conservatism in this country, but in the process gave us an armory of insights into the diseases besetting the national community that is as timely today as when it first appeared. [This] is one of the few authentic classics in the American political tradition.” —Robert Nisbet

Author : Ted J. Smith
Publisher : Intercollegiate Studies Institute
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UVA:X004345024

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Steps Toward Restoration by Ted J. Smith Pdf

Such a vantage allows us to see both Western culture at the turn of the millennium and Weaver's great work of intellectual history in sharper relief than ever before. What we discover is that the ideas that animated Weaver in the year of the book's publication, 1948, still intrigue his intellectual heirs today.

Author : Andre F. Clewell,James Aronson
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781610910644

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Ecological Restoration by Andre F. Clewell,James Aronson Pdf

The field of ecological restoration is a rapidly growing discipline that encompasses a wide range of activities and brings together practitioners and theoreticians from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, ranging from volunteer backyard restorationists to highly trained academic scientists and professional consultants. Ecological Restoration offers for the first time a unified vision of ecological restoration as a field of study, one that clearly states the discipline’s precepts and emphasizes issues of importance to those involved at all levels. In a lively, personal fashion, the authors discuss scientific and practical aspects of the field as well as the human needs and values that motivate practitioners. The book: -identifies fundamental concepts upon which restoration is based -considers the principles of restoration practice -explores the diverse values that are fulfilled with the restoration of ecosystems -reviews the structure of restoration practice, including the various contexts for restoration work, the professional development of its practitioners, and the relationships of restoration with allied fields and activities A unique feature of the book is the inclusion of eight “virtual field trips,” short photo essays of project sites around the world that illustrate various points made in the book and are “led” by those who were intimately involved with the project described. Throughout, ecological restoration is conceived as a holistic endeavor, one that addresses issues of ecological degradation, biodiversity loss, and sustainability science simultaneously, and draws upon cultural resources and local skills and knowledge in restoration work.

Author : Blythe Daniel,Helen McIntosh
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736973519

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Mended by Blythe Daniel,Helen McIntosh Pdf

“An amazing resource for anyone who desires to deepen their mother-daughter relationship in a biblical, healthy, and healed way.” —Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries You can be restored even when your relationship is frayed Ever wonder why mothers and daughters can be so different and even seem to speak different languages? Mended gives you conversation starters to speak life into your relationship with your mother or daughter. Discover powerful words that usher in healing for wounded hearts and rebuild, restore, and reconcile your connection. Set new patterns going forward as you… find common ground and put your relationship ahead of your differences learn what to say when you don’t know what to say grow closer when you do hard things together If you have a difficult history with your mother or daughter, you don’t have to continue patterns of brokenness. No matter how worn you feel, you don’t have to become unthreaded. God wants to mend your heart to His and to hers.

Author : Bill Peel
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780643094710

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Rainforest Restoration Manual for South-eastern Australia by Bill Peel Pdf

"East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority."

Author : Philip Roni,Tim Beechie
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118406632

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Stream and Watershed Restoration by Philip Roni,Tim Beechie Pdf

With $2 billion spent annually on stream restoration worldwide, there is a pressing need for guidance in this area, but until now, there was no comprehensive text on the subject. Filling that void, this unique text covers both new and existing information following a stepwise approach on theory, planning, implementation, and evaluation methods for the restoration of stream habitats. Comprehensively illustrated with case studies from around the world, Stream and Watershed Restoration provides a systematic approach to restoration programs suitable for graduate and upper-level undergraduate courses on stream or watershed restoration or as a reference for restoration practitioners and fisheries scientists. Part of the Advancing River Restoration and Management Series. Additional resources for this book can be found at: www.wiley.com/go/roni/streamrestoration.

Author : M. M. Adibi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2000-06-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780780353978

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Power System Restoration by M. M. Adibi Pdf

"At a time when bulk power systems operate close to their design limits, the restructuring of the electric power industry has created vulnerability to potential blackouts. Prompt and effective power system restoration is essential for the minimization of downtime and costs to the utility and its customers, which mount rapidly after a system blackout. Power System Restoration meets the complex challenges that arise from the dynamic capabilities of new technology in areas such as large-scale system analysis, communication and control, data management, artificial intelligence, and allied disciplines. It provides an up-to-date description of the restoration methodologies and implementation strategies practiced internationally. The book opens with a general overview of the restoration process and then covers: * Techniques used in restoration planning and training * Knowledge-based systems as operational aids in restoration * Issues associated with hydro and thermal power plants * High and extra-high voltage transmission systems * Restoration of distribution systems Power System Restoration is essential reading for all power system planners and operating engineers in the power industry. It is also a valuable reference for researchers, practicing power engineers, and engineering students." Sponsored by: IEEE Power Engineering Society

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Forest management
ISBN : MINN:31951D029965161

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Ponderosa Pine Ecosystems Restoration and Conservation by Anonim Pdf

Author : Speed, Robert,Tickner, David,Naiman, Robert,Lei Gang,Sayers, Paul,Wei Yu,Li Yuanyuan,Huang Houjian,Cao Jianting,Yu Lili,Zhao Zhongnan
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789231001659

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River restoration: a strategic approach to planning and management by Speed, Robert,Tickner, David,Naiman, Robert,Lei Gang,Sayers, Paul,Wei Yu,Li Yuanyuan,Huang Houjian,Cao Jianting,Yu Lili,Zhao Zhongnan Pdf

Author : Roberta Ulrich
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780803233645

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American Indian Nations from Termination to Restoration, 1953-2006 by Roberta Ulrich Pdf

When the U.S. government ended its relationship with dozens of Native American tribes and bands between 1953 and 1966, it was engaging in a massive social experiment. Congress enacted the program, known as termination, in the name of ?freeing? the Indians from government restrictions and improving their quality of life. However, removing the federal status of more than nine dozen tribes across the country plunged many of their nearly 13,000 members into deeper levels of poverty and eroded the tribal people?s sense of Native identity. Beginning in 1973 and extending over a twenty-year period, the terminated tribes, one by one, persuaded Congress to restore their ties to the federal government. Nonetheless, so much damage had been done that even today the restored tribes struggle to overcome the problems created by those terminations a half century ago. ø Roberta Ulrich provides a concise overview of all the terminations and restorations of Native American tribes from 1953 to 2006 and explores the enduring policy implications for Native peoples. This is the first book to consider all the terminations and restorations in the twentieth century as part of continuing policy while detailing some of the individual tribal differences. Drawing from Congressional records, interviews with tribal members, and other primary sources, Ulrich delves into the causes and effects of termination and restoration from both sides.

Author : Stuart K. Allison,Stephen D. Murphy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781317413745

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Routledge Handbook of Ecological and Environmental Restoration by Stuart K. Allison,Stephen D. Murphy Pdf

Ecological restoration is a rapidly evolving discipline that is engaged with developing both methodologies and strategies for repairing damaged and polluted ecosystems and environments. During the last decade the rapid pace of climate change coupled with continuing habitat destruction and the spread of non-native species to new habitats has forced restoration ecologists to re-evaluate their goals and the methods they use. This comprehensive handbook brings together an internationally respected group of established and rising experts in the field. The book begins with a description of current practices and the state of knowledge in particular areas of restoration, and then identifies new directions that will help the field achieve increasing levels of future success. Part I provides basic background about ecological and environmental restoration. Part II systematically reviews restoration in key ecosystem types located throughout the world. In Part III, management and policy issues are examined in detail, offering the first comprehensive treatment of policy relevance in the field, while Part IV looks to the future. Ultimately, good ecological restoration depends upon a combination of good science, policy, planning and outreach – all issues that are addressed in this unrivalled volume.

Author : James A. Allen,Bobby Keeland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Forested wetlands
ISBN : MINN:31951D02988377L

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A Guide to Bottomland Hardwood Restoration by James A. Allen,Bobby Keeland Pdf

Author : International Navigation Association. Environmental Commission. Working Group 7
Publisher : PIANC
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Inland navigation
ISBN : 9782872231430

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Ecological and Engineering Guidelines for Wetlands Restoration in Relation to the Developement, Operation and Maintenance of Navigation Infrastructures by International Navigation Association. Environmental Commission. Working Group 7 Pdf