Science of natural disasters

Science of Natural Disasters

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Science vs Natural Disasters

Discover how scientists are fighting back against the threat of natural disaster, from hurricanes to tornadoes and explore the incredible weapons they

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Weather Watch: Natural Disasters

Natural Disasters introduces readers to a variety of natural disasters and the impact they have on the world. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text

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Children's Encyclopedia of Natural Disasters

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Love a Other Natural Disasters

This delightfully disastrous queer YA rom-com is a perfect read for fans of Jenny Han, Morgan Matson, and Sandhya Menon. When Nozomi Nagai picture

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Love & Other Natural Disasters (006299123X)

Kniha - autor Misa Sugiura, 352 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá This delightfully disastrous queer YA rom-com is a perfect read for fans of Jenny Han, Morgan Matson, and Sandhya Menon. When Nozomi Nagai pictured the ideal summer romance, a fake one wasn’t what she had in mind. That was before she met the perfect girl. Willow is gorgeous, glamorous, and…heart...

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Natural History of Bat Foraging

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World's Worst Historical Disasters

WorldÂ’s Worst Historical Disasters examines some of the most significant natural and man-made disasters in world history, from plagues, earthquakes,

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Food Preservation and Safety of Natural Products

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Carotenoids: Biological Functions of Carotenoids and Apocarotenoids in Natural and Artificial Systems

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Computational Analysis and Understanding of Natural Languages: Principles, Methods and Applications

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Determination of Toxic Organic Chemicals In Natural Waters, Sediments and Soils

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Redefining Diversity and Dynamics of Natural Resources Management in Asia, Volume 2

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Inside Out of Flies

New in paperback, an engrossing guide to the anatomy of flies and the science behind their unique adaptations from the award-winning author of the acc

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Art and Science of Natural Dyes

This long-awaited guide is a complete manual explaining the principles of natural dyeing!

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The Politics of 21st Century Environmental Disasters Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book explores the main concerns for grappling with increasing environmental disasters and examines how environmental disasters are understood by states, corporations, and non-government organizations nationally and internationally. The Politics of 21st Century Environmental Disaster is an indispensable resource for students and scholars in political science and envir...

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Temple of Science

Built between 1855 and 1860, Oxford University Museum of Natural History is the extraordinary result of close collaboration between Pre-Raphaelite art

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New Science of Geology

Rudwick (emeritus, history of science, U. of Cambridge, UK) collects 14 of his published articles on the history of the natural sciences. The central concerns that has animated his work since he moved from the field of geology to the field of history has been how the field developed from methodologi

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Art Therapy in Response to Natural Disasters, Mass Violence, and Crises

With contributions from professionals in the field, this book highlights the use of art therapy as a vital response to the trauma of natural and manma

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Philosophy of Science for Scientists

It argues against the common assumption that there is fundamental difference between natural and human science, with natural science being concerned w

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Modeling information structure in a cross-linguistic perspective

This study makes substantial contributions to both the theoretical and computational treatment of information structure, with a specific focus on creating natural language processing applications such as multilingual machine translation systems. The presen

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Preserving Yellowstone's Natural Conditions

In this new edition James A. Pritchard has added a summary of recent developments in wildlife science and management and discusses historical continui

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Macmillan Natural and Social Science 5 Poster

There are 12 Posters within the pack, with each poster representing a unit from the Pupil's Book. The Posters are ideal for providing a visual reference and reinforcing the content of each unit.

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Metamorphosis

A treasure trove of remarkable insect discoveries which promise to transform many branches of science, inspired by the BBC Radio 4 series 'Metamorphos

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Meteorites

A cutting edge, illustrated introduction to the evolving science of meteorites, which reveals how their impacts have shaped planets, asteroids and moo

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The Devil Never Sleeps : Learning to Live in an Age of Disasters - Kayyem Juliette

Anotace: The future may still be unpredictable, but nowadays, disasters are not. We live in a time of constant, consistent catastrophe, where things more often go wrong than they go right. So why do we still fumble when disaster hits? Why are we always one step behind?In The Devil Never Sleeps, Juliette Kayyem lays the groundwork for a new approach to dealing with disast...

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Introduction to Crowd Science

This well-grounded and practical guide highlights the underlying causes of crowd disasters and mass fatalities—giving readers insight into the root c

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Natural Experiments of History

This book consists of eight comparative studies drawn from history, archeology, economics, economic history, geography, and political science. The stu

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Christian Theology of Science – Reimagining a Theological Vision of Natural Knowledge

Reframes the discussion between Christian theology and contemporary science, arguing that it is good both for religion and for science when Christians

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Sarah Watkinson - Fungi

The Fungi, Third Edition, offers a comprehensive and thoroughly integrated treatment of the biology of the fungi. This modern synthesis highlights the scientific foundations that continue to inform mycologists today, as well as recent breakthroughs and the formidable challenges in current research. The Fungi combines a wide scope with the depth of inquiry and clarity offe...

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Inexact and Separate Science of Economics

Is economics a science? What distinguishes it from other sciences, both natural and social? Does it have a distinctive method? Can its models of perfe

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Inexact and Separate Science of Economics

Is economics a science? What distinguishes it from other sciences, both natural and social? Does it have a distinctive method? Can its models of perfe

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Encyclopedia of Environmental Science, Volume 5

Water is a key driver of economic and social development while it also has a basic function in maintaining the integrity of the natural environment. P

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Advances In Cognitive Science

This book includes a collection of papers on both natural (biological) and artificial (computer) approaches to several facets of intelligent behavior

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Macmillan Natural and Social Science Level 4 Teacher's Book English

Macmillan Natural and Social Science is a new six-level course for children studying science in English. The course develops children's knowledge of science, history and geography and provides a systematic development of English language skills. The activities are varied in their approach to provide a motivating stimulus to children's learning.

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Macmillan Natural and Social Science 4 Activity Book Pack

Macmillan Natural and Social Science is a new six-level course for children studying science in English. The course develops children's knowledge of science, history and geography and provides a systematic development of English language skills. The activities are varied in their approach to provide a motivating stimulus to children's learning.

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Libby Loves Science

â€A successful marriage of solid information and good fun.â€â€”School Library Journal (starred review)â€A natural fit for classroom science u

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Macmillan Natural and Social Science 6 Activity Book Pack

The Activity Book offers a range of engaging exercises to consolidate and extend the topics covered in the Pupil's Book. It also provides pupils with additional reading and writing practice of the science content. Accompanying Vocabulary and Songs CD contains recordings to complement Activity Book material.

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Macmillan Natural and Social Science 5 Activity Book Pack

The Activity Book offers a range of engaging exercises to consolidate and extend the topics covered in the Pupil's Book. It also provides pupils with additional reading and writing practice of the science content. Accompanying Vocabulary and Songs CD contains recordings to complement Activity Book material.

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Applied Pharmaceutical Science and Microbiology

This volume on applied pharmaceutical science and microbiology looks at the latest research on the applications of natural products for drug uses. It

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Providence and Science in a World of Contingency

Providence and Science in a World of Contingency offers a novel assessment of the contemporary debate over divine providential action and the natural

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Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things - Adam Grant

Anotace: #1 New York Times bestseller "This brilliant book will shatter your assumptions about what it takes to improve and succeed. I wish I could go back in time and gift it to my younger self. It would`ve helped me find a more joyful path to progress."-Serena Williams, 23-time Grand Slam singles tennis championThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again il...

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Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things - Adam Grant

<p>#1 New York Times bestseller "This brilliant book will shatter your assumptions about what it takes to improve and succeed. I wish I could go back in time and gift it to my younger self. It would've helped me find a more joyful path to progress."-Serena Williams, 23-time Grand Slam singles tennis championThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think...

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Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things - Adam Grant

<p>#1 New York Times bestseller "This brilliant book will shatter your assumptions about what it takes to improve and succeed. I wish I could go back in time and gift it to my younger self. It would've helped me find a more joyful path to progress."-Serena Williams, 23-time Grand Slam singles tennis championThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think...

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Recent Developments in Fibrous Material Science

Odborná kniha z oblasti nejmodernějšího materiálového inženýrství se zabývá zcela novými přístupy v oblasti polymerních materiálů. Jde o výsledky výzkumu na molekulární úrovni, tak aby na makroskopické byly dosaženy všechny požadované vlastnosti pro uživatele materiálu. Interdisciplinární výzkum zahrnuje spolupráci chemiků, biochemiků, biologů a textilních i stroj. materi...

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The Signal and the Noise: The Art and Science of Prediction Penguin Books (UK)

Every time we choose a route to work, decide whether to go on a second date, or set aside money for a rainy day, we are making a prediction about the future. Yet from the financial crisis to ecological disasters, we routinely fail to foresee hugely significant events, often at great cost to society. In The Signal and the Noise, the New York Times political forecaster Nate...

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Ecology and Natural History

Ecology is the science of ecosystems, of habitats, of our world and its future. In the latest New Naturalist, ecologist David M. Wilkinson explains ke

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Ecology and Natural History

Ecology is the science of ecosystems, of habitats, of our world and its future. In the latest New Naturalist, ecologist David M. Wilkinson explains ke

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Natural Navigator Pocket Guide

Starting with a simple question - 'Which way am I looking?' - this book blends natural science, myth, folklore and the history of travel to introduce

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Science in the Soul: Selected Writings of a Passionate Rationalist - Dawkins Richard

Anotace: THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERRichard Dawkins - author of The Selfish Gene, The Blind Watchmaker, and The God Delusion - is one of science`s greatest communicators. This anthology of more than forty pieces is a kaleidoscopic argument for the power and the glory of science. Breathtaking, brilliant and passionate, these essays, journalism, lectures and letters make...

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The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel - 40th Anniversary Edition - Julia Voss

<p>Discover Ernst Haeckel, the 19th-century artist-biologist who found beauty in even the most unlikely of creatures. This collection features 300 prints from his most important publications, including the majestic Kunstformen der Natur and his extensive catalogues of marine life. As biodiversity is ever-more threatened, these exquisite images are a scientific, arti...

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Linnaeus, natural history and the circulation of knowledge

The name of Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778) is inscribed in almost every flora and fauna published from the mid-eighteenth century onwards; in this respect he is virtually immortal. In this book a group of specialists argue for the need to re-centre Linnaean science and de-centre Linnaeus the man by exploring the ideas, practices and people connected to his taxonomic innovation...

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Recent Developments in Fibrous Material Science - Dana Křemenáková

<p>Odborná kniha z oblasti nejmodernějšího materiálového inženýrství se zabývá zcela novými přístupy v oblasti polymerních materiálů. Jde o výsledky výzkumu na molekulární úrovni, tak aby na makroskopické byly dosaženy všechny požadované vlastnosti pro uživatele materiálu. Interdisciplinární výzkum zahrnuje spolupráci chemiků, biochemiků, biologů a textilních i stro...

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The Science Timeline Wallbook: Unfold the Story of Inventions--From the Stone Age to the Present Day!

Uncover the most amazing moments in scientific and technological discovery in this fascinating, over-sized timeline reference. Created in association with the American Museum of Natural History, the timeline is uniquely broken out into sev

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Quantum Supremacy: How Quantum Computers will Unlock the Mysteries of Science - and Address Humanity´s Biggest Challenges - Kaku Michio

Anotace: An exhilarating guide to the astonishing future of quantum computing, from the international bestselling physicistThe runaway success of the microchip processor may be nearing its end, with profound implications for our economy, society and way of life, even leaving Silicon Valley as a new Rust Belt, its technology obsolete. Step forward the quantum computer, wh...

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Quantum Supremacy: How Quantum Computers will Unlock the Mysteries of Science - and Address Humanity´s Biggest Challenges - Michio Kaku

<p>An exhilarating guide to the astonishing future of quantum computing, from the international bestselling physicistThe runaway success of the microchip processor may be nearing its end, with profound implications for our economy, society and way of life, even leaving Silicon Valley as a new Rust Belt, its technology obsolete. Step forward the quantum computer, whi...

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Politics of Crisis Management

Modern societies are regularly confronted with complex and critical episodes such as financial breakdowns, terrorism, natural disasters and cyber thre

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Principles of Geology, Volume 1

As important to modern world views as any work of Darwin, Marx, or Freud, Principles of Geology is a landmark in the history of science. In this first of three volumes, Charles Lyell (1797-1875) sets forth his powerful uniformitarian argument: processes now visibly acting in the natural world are essentially the same as those that have acted throughout the history of the ...

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Fisheries Emergency Rapid Assessment Tool (FERAT)

Guides the assessment of fisheries after natural or technological disasters and during complex or protracted emergencies. This tool provides guidance

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Recent Developments in Fibrous Material Science - Dana Křemenáková,Jiří Militký,Rajesh Mishra

Anotace: Odborná kniha z oblasti nejmodernějšího materiálového inženýrství se zabývá zcela novými přístupy v oblasti polymerních materiálů. Jde o výsledky výzkumu na molekulární úrovni, tak aby na makroskopické byly dosaženy všechny požadované vlastnosti pro uživatele materiálu. Interdisciplinární výzkum zahrnuje spolupráci chemiků, biochemiků, biologů a textilních i str...

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