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The focus of this book is on various dimensions of landslide hazard assessment including terminologies used in landslide hazard analysis, landslide inventory systems used globally and their relevance in generating complete and reliable landslide database for further analysis supported by global case studies.

This two-volume book is a revision of methods and principles of phylogenetic analysis of morphological data. It is also a general guide for using the computer program TNT in the analysis of such data. The book covers the main aspects of phylogenetic analysis, and general methods to compare classifications derived from molecules and morphology.

The book examines the current geostrategic tussle in Afghanistan among different non-regional and regional players over control and manipulation of the region. This book will be indispensable for scholars of international relations, global politics, terrorism and counter-terrorism studies, strategic studies and military history.

This book examines perceptions and experiences of Qur'anic schools in West Africa, outlining a much-needed postcolonial approach which considers the place of Islamic education within African decolonial debates about educational pluralism.

The revolution in science that is transforming our understanding of extinct lifeWe used to think of fossils as being composed of nothing but rock and minerals, all molecular traces of life having vanished long ago. We were wrong. Remnants of Ancient Life reveals how the new science of ancient biomolecules-pigments, proteins, and DNA that once functioned in living organisms tens of millions of years ago-is opening a new window onto the evolution of life on Earth.Paleobiologists are now uncovering these ancient remnants in the fossil record with increasing frequency, shedding vital new light on long-extinct creatures and the lost world they inhabited. Dale Greenwalt is your guide to these astonishing breakthroughs. He explains how ancient biomolecules hold the secrets to how mammoths dealt with the bitter cold, what colors dinosaurs exhibited in mating displays, how ancient viruses evolved to become more dangerous, and much more. Each chapter discusses different types of biomolecules and the insights they provide about the physiology, behavior, and evolution of extinct organisms, many of which existed long before the age of dinosaurs.A marvelous adventure of discovery, Remnants of Ancient Life offers an unparalleled look at an emerging science that is transforming our picture of the remote past. You will never think of fossils in the same way again.

This book offers a comprehensive understanding of O.V. Vijayan's work by analysing his fictional and non-fictional works, cartoons, and columns, and situates him in the context of Malayalam literary culture and Indian literature at large.

The Sahrawi refugees in southwestern Algeria have struggled from exile for fifty years to reconfigure the animated desert they call badiya. They recovered camel husbandry and access to part of the former rangeland, and wove it back as seasonal nomadism. Desert Entanglements analyzes this process as an act of place-making premised on refugees' agency.

An engaging makers' guide to sourcing and harvesting foraged plants to make natural cordage and baskets.

This book covers the complexities of the rhizosphere ecosystem and discusses the role of insect pheromones in shaping soil health and vermicompost production. It also analyses the mechanisms of insect pheromone communication and their impact on soil microbial communities.

With contributions by over 70 leading scholars from across the social sciences, humanities and natural sciences, this handbook explores the interrelationships that have emerged from environmental changes, development endeavors, and individual and community wellbeing.

This is the first book to examine the critically important topic of sustainability in sport through the lens of integrity. Adopting a holistic view on sustainability, it argues that integrity is the foundation on which sustainable sports organisations, actions and processes must be built.

Interdisciplinary in approach, this book employs the key concepts of fragmentation and reconfiguration to consider the ways in which human experience and artistic practice can engage with and respond to the dis-integration that characterises modern cities.

"A trailblazer in the field of premodern global history, Andrea here guides readers through the medieval expansion of the 'first Europe' from the fifth to the fifteenth centuries. Ranging from Ireland to Ethiopia, from the Mongol Empire to the so-called New World, Expanding Horizons demolishes any lingering sense that European societies remained isolated from the wider world before the modern age. Complete with maps, excerpts from primary source documents, and suggestions for further reading, this book will be an ideal resource for anyone planning to build a course around themes of global travel, exploration, and colonialism." -Brett E. Whalen, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Take a road trip through deep time and California history, with a friendly expert geologist at the wheel.From its epic earthquakes to its famed epithet "the Golden State," California as we know it would not exist without geology. Gary L. Prost, an expert geologist born and raised in California, embarked on a quest to better understand the state's rocky history. His road trips have culminated in Rocks and Riches, an accessible and entertaining look at the land that has shaped the lives of all Californians. With humor and abiding curiosity, Prost examines the workings of deep time, the fascinating and troubled legacies of the Gold Rush, and the ways geology continues to influence life in California today. Visiting 55 stops of geologic interest, he traverses the Marin and Sonoma coasts, the Central Valley, the Sierra Foothills, Yosemite, and the Basin and Range country, ending with an extended journey through Death Valley to meditate on the awe-inspiring intensity of California's deserts. Including dozens of illustrations and road maps, as well as guidance for fellow travelers, Rocks and Riches is both a practical handbook and an invitation to see California's landscapes with wonder.

Architecture and Social Change is a timely, and urgently needed, survey of social and environmental justice advocacy in architecture.

Architecture and Social Change is a timely, and urgently needed, survey of social and environmental justice advocacy in architecture.

A tribute to the Seed, the basis of all life. Linked by short concise essays, four distinct paper forms explore a diverse set of themes: each designed to capture a particular aspect of the cosmos contained in a seed.

Language of Flowers Colouring showcases the world's most beautiful flowering plants with 46 show-stopping designs to colour.

This book reviews current research on the key types of contaminants in agricultural soils, including heavy metals, antibiotic and pesticide residues, as well as recent advances in bioremediation and phytoremediation techniques to manage these contaminants.

Den andre delen har perspektiver på plantenaturen og naturmedisin.Det er avsnitt om: 1) de fem elementene som brukes i feng shui og tradisjonell kinesisk medisin 2) trær som blomstermedisin 3) trær som arketyper med referanse til human design, menneskenaturen. Enten du er interessert i feng shui, Bachs blomstermedisin, eller human design vil du kunne ha glede av denne diktsamlingen.]]>

The book consists of two parts. The first part contains poems and photos of twenty-five common Norwegian trees. The second part has perspectives on plant nature and natural medicine.There are sections on: 1) the five elements used in feng shui and traditional Chinese medicine 2) trees as flower medicine 3) trees as archetypes with reference to human design, human nature. Whether you are interested in feng shui, Bach flower remedies, or human design, you will be able to enjoy this collection of poems.

All sorts of amazing animals can be found in a habitat. Life in one habitat can be very different to living in another. Animals have adapted to the conditions of their own habitats, helping them to survive. Some stay hidden, some go on the hunt, but they all live together in their shared habitat.