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Return to the Marshes

Author : Gavin Young
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN 13 : 0571280978
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (712 download)

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Download or read book Return to the Marshes written by Gavin Young and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2011-10-20 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was the legendary traveller Wilfred Thesiger who first introduced Gavin Young to the Marshes of Iraq. Since then Young has been entranced by both the beauty of the Marshes and by the Marsh Arabs who inhabit them, a people whose lifestyle is almost unchanged from that of their predecessors, the Ancient Sumerians. On his return to the Marshes some years later Gavin Young found that the twentieth-century had rudely intruded on this lifestyle and that war was threatening to make the Marsh Arabs existence extinct. Return to the Marshes, first published in 1977, is at once a moving tribute to a unique way of life as well as a love story to a place and its people. 'A superbly written essay which combines warmth of personal tone, a good deal of easy historical scholarship and a talent for vivid description rarely found outside good fiction.' Jonathan Raban, Sunday Times

Return to the Marshes

Author : Gavin Young
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780140112153
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book Return to the Marshes written by Gavin Young and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Eden Again

Author : Suzanne Alwash
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780988651432
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (514 download)

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Download or read book Eden Again written by Suzanne Alwash and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Prince of the Marshes

Author : Rory Stewart
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 0151012350
Total Pages : 473 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book The Prince of the Marshes written by Rory Stewart and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2006 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description

Salt Marshes

Author : Judith S Weis
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
ISBN 13 : 0813548519
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (135 download)

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Download or read book Salt Marshes written by Judith S Weis and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2009-07-16 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tall green grass. Subtle melodies of songbirds. Sharp whines of muskrats. Rustles of water running through the grasses. And at low tide, a pungent reminder of the treasures hidden beneath the surface.All are vital signs of the great salt marshes' natural resources. Now championed as critical habitats for plants, animals, and people because of the environmental service and protection they provide, these ecological wonders were once considered unproductive wastelands, home solely to mosquitoes and toxic waste, and mistreated for centuries by the human population. Exploring the fascinating biodiversity of these boggy wetlands, Salt Marshes offers readers a wealth of essential information about a variety of plants, fish, and animals, the importance of these habitats, consequences of human neglect and thoughtless development, and insight into how these wetlands recover. Judith S. Weis and Carol A. Butler shed ample light on the human impact, including chapters on physical and biological alterations, pollution, and remediation and recovery programs. In addition to a national and global perspective, the authors place special emphasis on coastal wetlands in the Atlantic and Gulf regions, as well as the San Francisco Bay Area, calling attention to their historical and economic legacies. Written in clear, easy-to-read language, Salt Marshes proves that the battles for preservation and conservation must continue, because threats to salt marshes ebb and flow like the water that runs through them.

The Marsh Arabs

Author : Wilfred Thesiger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (856 download)

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Download or read book The Marsh Arabs written by Wilfred Thesiger and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Ghosts of Iraq's Marshes

Author : Steve Lonergan
Publisher : American University in Cairo Press
ISBN 13 : 1649033265
Total Pages : 359 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book The Ghosts of Iraq's Marshes written by Steve Lonergan and published by American University in Cairo Press. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gripping history of the devastation and resurrection of the Marshes of Iraq, an environmental treasure of the Middle East, now a protected site The Mesopotamian Marshes in southern Iraq, once the largest wetland system on the planet, have been inhabited for thousands of years by the Ma‘dan, or Marsh Arabs, but they remain remote, isolated, and virtually unknown. In the early 1990s, the Saddam Hussein regime drained the Marshes and set out to destroy not only a critical ecosystem but a unique way of life as well. It stands as one of the greatest environmental and humanitarian disasters of the twentieth century. In the wake of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, local residents destroyed the earthen dams built to divert water from the wetlands and the Marshes were reflooded. Their future, however, is in peril. The Ghosts of Iraq’s Marshes tells the history of the creation, destruction, and revitalization of the Marshes and their inhabitants against the backdrop of the dramatic events that have convulsed Iraq in the past fifty years. It follows the life of Jassim al-Asadi, an irrigation engineer who was jailed and tortured under Saddam Hussein and who subsequently dedicated his life to the reflooding and restoration of the Marshes. He eventually contributed to the Marshes being declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Jassim is eminently relatable, and the stories of his life and other marsh dwellers are infused with pathos, tragedy, humor, and passion.

Marshes & Swamps (New & Updated Edition)

Author : Gail Gibbons
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0823449254
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (234 download)

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Download or read book Marshes & Swamps (New & Updated Edition) written by Gail Gibbons and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eye-catching, kid-friendly exploration of marshes, swamps, and the plants and animals that thrive there. Introducing, the wetlands: unique ecosystems that are not only a home for an extensive amount of wildlife, but also a vital storage place for one of Earth's most precious resources, water. What lives there? Find out in this simple yet extensive exploration of marshes and swamps and what they are, why they're important, and the birds, fish, and wildlife that make it their homes. Comparing and contrasting the different types of wetlands, Marshes & Swamps explores the basics of wetland formation, the differences between salt and freshwater ecosystems, and what types of plants and trees flourish in each. Also included is an introduction to wetland conservation, a map of major swamp and marshlands in the United States, and a page of marsh and swamp facts. Perfect for elementary students, Marshes & Swamps will have you on the lookout for wetlands wherever you travel.

Marshes to Mansions

Author : Junior League of Lake Charles
Publisher : Junior League of Lake Charles Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780960752447
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)

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Download or read book Marshes to Mansions written by Junior League of Lake Charles and published by Junior League of Lake Charles Incorporated. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "'Marshes to Mansions' blends the color of local customs, the magic of jubilant celebrations, and the autihentic recipes of our ancestors together to bring the joile de vive, "joy of life," to your table. Sharing carefully guardee family secrets, old and new, this book will take readers on a unique culinary adventure across South Louisiana. In addition to a collection of delicious recipes, you'll find interesting history, helpful cooking tips, and stunning photographs of our lush and alluring landscape"--Back cover.

Iraq, Land of Two Rivers

Author : Gavin Young
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Iraq, Land of Two Rivers written by Gavin Young and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 1980 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

El Dorado in the Marshes

Author : Massimo Livi Bacci
Publisher : Polity
ISBN 13 : 0745645534
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (456 download)

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Download or read book El Dorado in the Marshes written by Massimo Livi Bacci and published by Polity. This book was released on 2010 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The search for gold and for the mythical El Dorado gripped the imagination of the conquistadors from the beginning of the sixteenth century. Crossing over the Andes, they explored the unknown eastern forests and jungles, launching expeditions that were often disastrous and always disappointing. As the range of exploration expanded, El Dorado retreated, always just beyond the horizon. The last goal of these explorations was the land of the Mojos, a land located in the upper Amazon basin and which lies many months of the year submerged under water. It is a mysterious land and, as legend had it, inhabited by a people rich in gold and precious stones. Yet all the Spaniards found – as narrated in these compelling pages – was a limitless swamp, sparsely inhabited by a small number of people and so ill suited to usual system of productive forced labor. It was the Jesuits instead who established here a network of missions second in size and population only to that or Paraguay and so went in search of souls rather than gold.

Human Impacts on Salt Marshes

Author : Brian R. Silliman
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520258921
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (589 download)

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Download or read book Human Impacts on Salt Marshes written by Brian R. Silliman and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2009-06-03 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Human Impacts on Salt Marshes provides an excellent global synthesis of an important, underappreciated environmental problem and suggests solutions to the diverse threats affecting salt marshes."—Peter B. Moyle, University of California, Davis

Where the Crawdads Sing (Movie Tie-In)

Author : Delia Owens
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593540484
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (935 download)

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Download or read book Where the Crawdads Sing (Movie Tie-In) written by Delia Owens and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-06-28 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE The #1 New York Times bestselling worldwide sensation with more than 15 million copies sold, “a painfully beautiful first novel that is at once a murder mystery, a coming-of-age narrative and a celebration of nature” (The New York Times Book Review). For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. Then the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new life—until the unthinkable happens. Where the Crawdads Sing is at once an exquisite ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a surprising tale of possible murder. Delia Owens reminds us that we are forever shaped by the children we once were, and that we are all subject to the beautiful and violent secrets that nature keeps.

National Wetlands Newsletter

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book National Wetlands Newsletter written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations for 1987: Bureau of Land Management

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of the Interior and Related Agencies
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1468 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations for 1987: Bureau of Land Management written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of the Interior and Related Agencies and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 1468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Tidal Marsh Restoration

Author : Charles T. Roman
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 9781597265751
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (657 download)

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Download or read book Tidal Marsh Restoration written by Charles T. Roman and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many coastal tidal marshes have been significantly degraded by roadways and other projects that restrict tidal flows, limiting their ability to provide vital ecosystem services including support of fish and wildlife populations, flood protection, water quality maintenance, and open space. Tidal Marsh Restoration provides the scientific foundation and practical guidance necessary for coastal zone stewards to initiate salt marsh tidal restoration programs. The book compiles, synthesizes, and interprets the current state of knowledge on the science and practice of salt marsh restoration, bringing together leaders across a range of disciplines in the sciences (hydrology, soils, vegetation, zoology), engineering (hydraulics, modeling), and public policy, with coastal managers who offer an abundance of practical insight and guidance on the development of programs. The work presents in-depth information from New England and Atlantic Canada, where the practice of restoring tidal flow to salt marshes has been ongoing for decades, and shows how that experience can inform restoration efforts around the world. Students and researchers involved in restoration science will find the technical syntheses, presentation of new concepts, and identification of research needs to be especially useful as they formulate research and monitoring questions, and interpret research findings. Tidal Marsh Restoration is an essential work for managers, planners, regulators, environmental and engineering consultants, and others engaged in planning, designing, and implementing projects or programs aimed at restoring tidal flow to tide-restricted or diked salt marshes.

Treatment Marshes for Runoff and Polishing

Author : Robert H. Kadlec
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429838182
Total Pages : 1155 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (298 download)

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Download or read book Treatment Marshes for Runoff and Polishing written by Robert H. Kadlec and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 1155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treatment Marshes for Runoff and Polishing represents the most comprehensive and up-date-date resource for the design, construction, and operation of marsh treatment systems. This new edition represents a complete rewrite of the surface flow sections of previous editions of Treatment Wetlands. It is based on the performance hundreds of treatment marshes over the past 40 years. Treatment Marshes focuses on urban and agricultural runoff, river and lake water improvement, and highly treated municipal effluents. New information from the past dozen years is used to improve data interpretation and design concepts. Topics included in this book are Diversity of marsh vegetation Analyses of the human use of treatment marshes New concepts of underground processes and functions Spectrum of marsh values spanning mitigation, restoration, enhancement, and water quality improvement Improved methods for calculation of evapotranspiration and wetland water temperatures Hydraulics of surface and subsurface flows in marshes Analysis of long track records for deterministic and probabilistic behavior Consideration of integrated microbial and vegetative contaminant removals via mass balances Uptake and emission of gases Performance of urban and agricultural wetlands Design procedures for urban and agricultural wetlands Reduction of trace metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, endocrine disruptors, and trace organics Updated capital and O&M economics, and valuation of ancillary benefits An updated list of over 1900 references