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Extreme Cities

Author : Ashley Dawson
Publisher : Verso Books
ISBN 13 : 1784780375
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (847 download)

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Download or read book Extreme Cities written by Ashley Dawson and published by Verso Books. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cutting exploration of how cities drive climate change while being on the frontlines of the coming climate crisis How will climate change affect our lives? Where will its impacts be most deeply felt? Are we doing enough to protect ourselves from the coming chaos? In Extreme Cities, Ashley Dawson argues that cities are ground zero for climate change, contributing the lion’s share of carbon to the atmosphere, while also lying on the frontlines of rising sea levels. Today, the majority of the world’s megacities are located in coastal zones, yet few of them are adequately prepared for the floods that will increasingly menace their shores. Instead, most continue to develop luxury waterfront condos for the elite and industrial facilities for corporations. These not only intensify carbon emissions, but also place coastal residents at greater risk when water levels rise. In Extreme Cities, Dawson offers an alarming portrait of the future of our cities, describing the efforts of Staten Island, New York, and Shishmareff, Alaska residents to relocate; Holland’s models for defending against the seas; and the development of New York City before and after Hurricane Sandy. Our best hope lies not with fortified sea walls, he argues. Rather, it lies with urban movements already fighting to remake our cities in a more just and equitable way. As much a harrowing study as a call to arms Extreme Cities is a necessary read for anyone concerned with the threat of global warming, and of the cities of the world.

Wind-speed Extremes in the Northern Hemisphere, 30 Through 60 Km

Author : Arthur J. Kantor
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wind-speed Extremes in the Northern Hemisphere, 30 Through 60 Km written by Arthur J. Kantor and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

GIS And Health

Author : Anthony Gattrell
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0203212819
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book GIS And Health written by Anthony Gattrell and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The potential users of GIS for health related analysis and applications are legion. In this edited collection, there are extensive examinations of appropriate methodologies for spatial analysis and spatial statistics in analyzing health data. Chapters explore the links with GIS and consider some of the assumptions and problems associated with such analyses. A range of chapters explore the associations between, for example, air pollution and ill health, and between pesticide exposure and disease risk. The book also covers statistical and cartographic methods for analyzing data for small areas and methods for health assessment needs.

World Tourism in the New Millennium

Author : Zishan Parks
Publisher : Scientific e-Resources
ISBN 13 : 1839474416
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (394 download)

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Download or read book World Tourism in the New Millennium written by Zishan Parks and published by Scientific e-Resources. This book was released on 2019-04-20 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the beginning of time humans have traveled. Food, water, safety or acquisitions of resources (trade) were the early travel motivations. But the idea of travel for pleasure or exploration soon emerged. Travel has always depended upon technology to provide the means or mode of travel. The earliest travelers walked or rode domesticated animals. Tourism is a collection of activities, services and industries that delivers a travel experience, including transportation, accommodations, eating and drinking establishments, retail shops, entertainment businesses, activity facilities and other hospitality services provided for individuals or groups traveling away from home. The World Tourism Organization (WTO) claims that tourism is currently the world's largest industry with annual revenues of over $3 trillion dollars. Tourism provides over six million jobs in the United States, making it the country's largest employer. Presenting models and techniques for tourism forecasting at the outset, the book "e;World Tourism in the New Millennium"e; makes elaborate discussion on current and future scenario of tourism in North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe. This unique presentation on current and future tourism scenario is a must for students, teachers, tour consultants, tour guides, tourists and general public.

Attentional Processing

Author : David LaBerge
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780674052680
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (526 download)

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Download or read book Attentional Processing written by David LaBerge and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LaBerge explores how we are able to restrict the input of extraneous and confusing information, or prepare to process a future stimulus, in order to take effective action. As well as describing the pathways in the cortex presumed to be involved in attentional processing, he examines the hypothesis that two subcortical structures, the superior colliculus and the thalamus, contain circuit mechanisms that embody an algorithm of attention. In addition, he takes us through various ways of posing the problem, from an information-processing description of how attention works to a consideration of some of the cognitive and behavioral consequences of the brain's computations, such as desiring, judging, imaging, and remembering.

Topographic Mapping of Brain Electrical Activity

Author : Frank H. Duffy
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 1483192571
Total Pages : 467 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (831 download)

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Book Synopsis Topographic Mapping of Brain Electrical Activity by : Frank H. Duffy

Download or read book Topographic Mapping of Brain Electrical Activity written by Frank H. Duffy and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Topographic Mapping of Brain Electrical Activity presents the state of topographic mapping. It discusses its contributions to brain research. It addresses its research and clinical applications. It also explains completely the brain electrical activity mapping as a tool used in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological dysfunction Some of the topics covered in the book are the color imaging of scalp somatosensory evoked potential fields; visual evoked potential topography; spatial analysis of EEG and evoked potential data; intra-individual changes in EEG during mental performance; and changes in transversal coherence. The event-related desynchronization mapping of visualization of cortical activation patterns is fully covered. The spatiotemporal mapping display is discussed in detail. The text describes in depth the physical aspects of EEG data as a basis for topographic mapping. The human scalp field injection experiments are presented completely. A chapter is devoted to the classification strategies for topographic mapping data. Another section focuses on the topological factors. The book can provide useful information to radiologists, neurologists, students, and researchers.

Bayesian Statistics 7

Author : J. M. Bernardo
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780198526155
Total Pages : 1114 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Bayesian Statistics 7 written by J. M. Bernardo and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003-07-03 with total page 1114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains the proceedings of the 7th Valencia International Meeting on Bayesian Statistics. This conference is held every four years and provides the main forum for researchers in the area of Bayesian statistics to come together to present and discuss frontier developments in the field.

Climate Change 2007 - The Physical Science Basis

Author : Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521705967
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (217 download)

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Download or read book Climate Change 2007 - The Physical Science Basis written by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-09-10 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Climate Change 2007 volumes of the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) provide the most comprehensive and balanced assessment of climate change available. This IPCC Working Group I report brings us completely up-to-date on the full range of scientific aspects of climate change. Written by the world's leading experts, the IPCC volumes will again prove to be invaluable for researchers, students, and policymakers, and will form the standard reference works for policy decisions for government and industry worldwide.

Political Representation in France

Author : Philip E. Converse
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780674686601
Total Pages : 1024 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (866 download)

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Download or read book Political Representation in France written by Philip E. Converse and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 1024 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There can scarcely be a greater tribute to the vitality of the Fifth Republic's democracy than this monumental work. A searching analysis of how the will of the voters is translated into authoritative political decision making, this book not only uncovers political truths about contemporary France but also provides a model for the study of other popular forms of government. The authors set out to find an answer to the perplexing question of how representative government operates in France in the seemingly unstable context of multiparties. By interviewing voters as well as legislators in 1967 and in 1968 after the great upheaval, and by monitoring policies of the National Assembly from 1967 to 1973, the authors test relationships between public opinion and decision making. They are able to sort out the abiding political cues that orient the French voter, to establish the normal electoral processes, to gauge the nature of mass perceptions of the political options available to voters, and to interpret the strikes, riots, and demonstrations of 1968 as a channel of communication parallel to the electoral process itself. Lucid in style, methodologically sophisticated, and often comparative in approach, Political Representation in France is a seminal work for political scientists, sociologists, and historians.

2008 Year Book Australia No. 90

Author :
Publisher : Aust. Bureau of Statistics
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 802 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book 2008 Year Book Australia No. 90 written by and published by Aust. Bureau of Statistics. This book was released on 2008 with total page 802 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Emerging Trends in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Author : Xianguo Li
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811969450
Total Pages : 1062 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (119 download)

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Download or read book Emerging Trends in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering written by Xianguo Li and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 1062 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book presents the select proceedings of the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (ICETMIE 2022). It covers the latest trends in the area of mechanical engineering. The broad topics covered in the book are engineering design, industrial and production engineering, Industry 4.0, energy and process engineering, mechatronics, control and robotics, material science, and automotive engineering. The book is useful for students, researchers, and professionals working in the various areas of mechanical engineering.

Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference in Ocean Engineering (ICOE2018)

Author : K. Murali
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811331197
Total Pages : 1048 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference in Ocean Engineering (ICOE2018) written by K. Murali and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-01-16 with total page 1048 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprises selected proceedings of the Fourth International Conference in Ocean Engineering (ICOE2018), focusing on emerging opportunities and challenges in the field of ocean engineering and offshore structures. It includes state-of-the-art content from leading international experts, making it a valuable resource for researchers and practicing engineers alike.

Slope Safety Preparedness for Impact of Climate Change

Author : Ken Ho
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1315387778
Total Pages : 590 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (153 download)

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Download or read book Slope Safety Preparedness for Impact of Climate Change written by Ken Ho and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many countries are increasingly threatened by major landslide disasters and fatalities due to extreme weather events which have major implications for public safety and the sustainability of infrastructure and the built environment. A further increase in such a trend could come from climate change. This book helps to fill in the gap due to the fact that landslide hazards are commonly not covered under the policy debate on climate change. The book highlights the importance of raising awareness to the challenges of landslide hazards due to climate impact. It provides a holistic frame for understanding the key issues and new tools that could be used to assess and manage the landslide risks. The book gathers contributions from 21 countries and regions in the form of national reports or summaries with respect to four key aspects: a) the methods used for evaluating changing weather and changing landslide patterns; b) the changing weather patterns; c) the changing landslide patterns and hazard scenarios; d) the applications to risk management and the formulation of adaptation measures. Recommendations are made for enhanced preparedness and resilience. Improved crisis management and areas for future work are suggested.

U.S. Standard Atmosphere

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book U.S. Standard Atmosphere written by and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Aircraft Design

Author : Mohammad H. Sadraey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119953405
Total Pages : 811 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Aircraft Design written by Mohammad H. Sadraey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 811 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive approach to the air vehicle design process using the principles of systems engineering Due to the high cost and the risks associated with development, complex aircraft systems have become a prime candidate for the adoption of systems engineering methodologies. This book presents the entire process of aircraft design based on a systems engineering approach from conceptual design phase, through to preliminary design phase and to detail design phase. Presenting in one volume the methodologies behind aircraft design, this book covers the components and the issues affected by design procedures. The basic topics that are essential to the process, such as aerodynamics, flight stability and control, aero-structure, and aircraft performance are reviewed in various chapters where required. Based on these fundamentals and design requirements, the author explains the design process in a holistic manner to emphasise the integration of the individual components into the overall design. Throughout the book the various design options are considered and weighed against each other, to give readers a practical understanding of the process overall. Readers with knowledge of the fundamental concepts of aerodynamics, propulsion, aero-structure, and flight dynamics will find this book ideal to progress towards the next stage in their understanding of the topic. Furthermore, the broad variety of design techniques covered ensures that readers have the freedom and flexibility to satisfy the design requirements when approaching real-world projects. Key features: • Provides full coverage of the design aspects of an air vehicle including: aeronautical concepts, design techniques and design flowcharts • Features end of chapter problems to reinforce the learning process as well as fully solved design examples at component level • Includes fundamental explanations for aeronautical engineering students and practicing engineers • Features a solutions manual to sample questions on the book’s companion website Companion website - www.wiley.com/go/sadraey

School Building Programs in American Cities

Author : Nickolaus Louis Engelhardt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 596 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book School Building Programs in American Cities written by Nickolaus Louis Engelhardt and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Routledge International Handbook of Migration Studies

Author : Steven James Gold
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0415779723
Total Pages : 629 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (157 download)

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Download or read book Routledge International Handbook of Migration Studies written by Steven James Gold and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 629 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The current era is marked by an unparalleled level of human migration, the consequence of both recent and long-term political, economic, cultural, social, demographic and technological developments. Despite increased efforts to limit its size and consequences, migration has wide-ranging impacts upon social, environmental, economic, political, and cultural life in countries of origin and settlement. Such transformations impact not only those who are migrating, but those who are left behind, as well as those who live in the areas where migrants settle. The Handbook of Migration Studies offers a conceptual approach to the study of international migration, exploring clearly the many modes of exit, reception and incorporation which involve varied populations in disparate political, economic, social and cultural contexts. How do these movements also facilitate the transmission of ideologies and identities, political and cultural practices and economic resources? Uniquely among texts in the subject area, the Handbook also provides a section devoted to exploring methods for studying international migration. Featuring forty-seven essays written by leading international and multidisciplinary scholars, the Routledge International Handbook of Migration Studies offers a contemporary, integrated and comprehensive resource for students and scholars of sociology, politics, human geography, law, history, urban planning, journalism, and health care.