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World Map Showing the Population Distribution (large print)
by RnibThis is a map of the World showing population distribution. A dashed line image border surrounds the diagram. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. North is at the top of the map. Population distribution is represented by solid dots (red on the Large Print version); there are more dots where there are more people.
World Map Showing the Population Distribution (UEB contracted)
by RnibThis is a map of the World showing population distribution. A dashed line image border surrounds the diagram. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. North is at the top of the map. Population distribution is represented by solid dots (red on the Large Print version); there are more dots where there are more people.
World Map Showing the Population Distribution (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThis is a map of the World showing population distribution. A dashed line image border surrounds the diagram. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. North is at the top of the map. Population distribution is represented by solid dots (red on the Large Print version); there are more dots where there are more people.
World Maps of Climatology / Weltkarten zur Klimakunde
by H. E. LandbergAls im ersten Band des Welt-Seuchen-Atlas vor erst einmal in übersichtskarten auf die geoökologischen 10 Jahren einige Klimakarten über Temperaturverhält Probleme aufmerksam zu machen. nisse und Niederschläge in Europa erschienen, wurde von Die Herausgeber möchten mit den in dieser Ausgabe einigen Kritikern nicht verstanden, warum einem Atlas vorgelegten Weltkarten zur Klimakunde denjenigen Wis über die Verbreitung von Seuchen Karten mit klimatolo senschaftlern, die den Welt-Seuchen-Atlas benutzen, die gischen Angaben beigegeben wurden. Offensichtlich schien Möglichkeit einer Ergänzung der darin befindlichen der Gewinn an Korrelationen zu gering, die aus den An Klimakarten für Untersuchung weiterer Korrelationen gaben über klimatische Verhältnisse zu dem Auftreten geben, aber auch allen biologisch und klimatologisch von Seuchen in den gleichen Gebieten gezogen werden interessierten Fachkreisen ein Hilfsmittel für weitere konnten. Im zweiten Band wurde die Reihe der Klima geoökologische Forschungen zur Verfügung stellen. karten für den afrikanischen Kontinent durch karto Die bisher veröffentlichten Klimakarten, die für die graphische Darstellungen der Regenzeiten und der Trok ersten 3 Bände des Welt-Seuchen-Atlas von Professor Dr.
World maps of volcanoes and earthquakes (large print)
by RnibThese pages show a map of the World showing the Volcanoes and Earthquakes with an accompanying key. It is a multi-page image set on three pages. Page 1: Keys to world maps of volcanoes and earthquakes. This page has two keys: the one on the left is the key to the world map of volcanoes; the one on the right is the key to the world map of earthquakes. Both keys show two-letter abbreviations for the continents. Down from these are examples of the symbols and textures used. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Page 2: World map of volcanoes This is a map of the volcanoes on the surface of the earth framed by a dashed line image border. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. All landmasses are textured and sea areas are untextured. On the left of the page are North and South America, in the centre Europe and Africa and to the right Asia and Australasia. Small volcanoes are marked by dots and large ones by small triangles. These are shown on Keys to world maps of volcanoes and earthquakes. Page 3: World map of earthquakes This is a map showing where earthquakes have occurred on the surface of the earth. It is framed by a dashed line image border. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. All landmasses are textured and sea areas are untextured. On the left of the page are North and South America, in the centre Europe and Africa and to the right Asia and Australasia. Small earthquakes are marked by small dots and larger ones by larger dots. These are shown on Keys to world maps of volcanoes and earthquakes
World maps of volcanoes and earthquakes (UEB contracted)
by RnibThese pages show a map of the World showing the Volcanoes and Earthquakes with an accompanying key. It is a multi-page image set on three pages. Page 1: Keys to world maps of volcanoes and earthquakes. This page has two keys: the one on the left is the key to the world map of volcanoes; the one on the right is the key to the world map of earthquakes. Both keys show two-letter abbreviations for the continents. Down from these are examples of the symbols and textures used. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Page 2: World map of volcanoes This is a map of the volcanoes on the surface of the earth framed by a dashed line image border. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. All landmasses are textured and sea areas are untextured. On the left of the page are North and South America, in the centre Europe and Africa and to the right Asia and Australasia. Small volcanoes are marked by dots and large ones by small triangles. These are shown on Keys to world maps of volcanoes and earthquakes. Page 3: World map of earthquakes This is a map showing where earthquakes have occurred on the surface of the earth. It is framed by a dashed line image border. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. All landmasses are textured and sea areas are untextured. On the left of the page are North and South America, in the centre Europe and Africa and to the right Asia and Australasia. Small earthquakes are marked by small dots and larger ones by larger dots. These are shown on Keys to world maps of volcanoes and earthquakes
World maps of volcanoes and earthquakes (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThese pages show a map of the World showing the Volcanoes and Earthquakes with an accompanying key. It is a multi-page image set on three pages. Page 1: Keys to world maps of volcanoes and earthquakes. This page has two keys: the one on the left is the key to the world map of volcanoes; the one on the right is the key to the world map of earthquakes. Both keys show two-letter abbreviations for the continents. Down from these are examples of the symbols and textures used. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Page 2: World map of volcanoes This is a map of the volcanoes on the surface of the earth framed by a dashed line image border. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. All landmasses are textured and sea areas are untextured. On the left of the page are North and South America, in the centre Europe and Africa and to the right Asia and Australasia. Small volcanoes are marked by dots and large ones by small triangles. These are shown on Keys to world maps of volcanoes and earthquakes. Page 3: World map of earthquakes This is a map showing where earthquakes have occurred on the surface of the earth. It is framed by a dashed line image border. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. All landmasses are textured and sea areas are untextured. On the left of the page are North and South America, in the centre Europe and Africa and to the right Asia and Australasia. Small earthquakes are marked by small dots and larger ones by larger dots. These are shown on Keys to world maps of volcanoes and earthquakes
World Metal Demand: Trends and Prospects (Routledge Revivals)
by John E. TiltonIn the early 1970s, the post-World War II boom in world metal consumption came to a halt. As time passed, it became clear that what many first thought to be a cyclical downturn was instead a long-term, substantial decline in world metal demand. In this volume, first published in 1990, editor John E. Tilton and four fellow scholars of mineral economics analyse the causes and consequences of this decline and the prospects for future growth in world metal demand. This book will be of interest to students of business and environmental studies.
World Metal Demand: Trends and Prospects (Routledge Revivals)
by John E. TiltonIn the early 1970s, the post-World War II boom in world metal consumption came to a halt. As time passed, it became clear that what many first thought to be a cyclical downturn was instead a long-term, substantial decline in world metal demand. In this volume, first published in 1990, editor John E. Tilton and four fellow scholars of mineral economics analyse the causes and consequences of this decline and the prospects for future growth in world metal demand. This book will be of interest to students of business and environmental studies.
World Mineral Exploration: Trends and Economic Issues (Routledge Revivals)
by John E. Tilton Roderick G. Eggert Hans H. LandsbergMineral exploration is an economic activity of worldwide importance. This volume, originally published in 1988, makes a substantial contribution to the understanding of mineral exploration and the major economic, political, and geologic forces that govern it. Some chapters examine the behaviour and performance of particular participants in the exploration process while others focus on specific countries. This is a valuable title for any student interested in environmental studies and the global impact of econonmics.
World Mineral Exploration: Trends and Economic Issues (Routledge Revivals)
by John E. Tilton Roderick G. Eggert Hans H. LandsbergMineral exploration is an economic activity of worldwide importance. This volume, originally published in 1988, makes a substantial contribution to the understanding of mineral exploration and the major economic, political, and geologic forces that govern it. Some chapters examine the behaviour and performance of particular participants in the exploration process while others focus on specific countries. This is a valuable title for any student interested in environmental studies and the global impact of econonmics.
World Mineral Trends and U.S. Supply Problems (Routledge Revivals)
by Leonard L. FischmanEven though the United States relies heavily on imports for many non-fuel minerals, mineral supply has played only a small role in foreign policy since World War II. Originally published in 1980, this report investigates seven major non-fuel minerals in relation to long-term potential supply and price problems and any short-term issues that may arise to put concerns about supply in perspective for policy-makers. This title will be of interest to students of Environmental Studies and professionals.
World Mineral Trends and U.S. Supply Problems (Routledge Revivals)
by Leonard L. FischmanEven though the United States relies heavily on imports for many non-fuel minerals, mineral supply has played only a small role in foreign policy since World War II. Originally published in 1980, this report investigates seven major non-fuel minerals in relation to long-term potential supply and price problems and any short-term issues that may arise to put concerns about supply in perspective for policy-makers. This title will be of interest to students of Environmental Studies and professionals.
World Oceans: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
by David E. NewtonWorld Oceans: A Reference Handbook offers an in-depth discussion of the world's oceans. It discusses the marine life that is dependent on the sea as well as the problems threatening the health of the ocean and its wildlife.World Oceans: A Reference Handbook opens with an overview of the history of human knowledge and understanding of the oceans and cryosphere, along with related scientific, technological, social, political, and other factors. The second chapter presents and discusses about a dozen major problems facing the Earth's oceans today, along with possible solutions. The third chapter provides interested individuals with an opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas on today's ocean issues, and remaining chapters provide additional resources, such as a bibliography, a chronology, and a glossary, to assist the reader in her or his further study of the issue.Where most books for young adults learning about world oceans take a purely expository treatment, this book provides readers with additional information as well as resources, allowing them to learn more and inform further study of the subject.
World Oceans: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
by David E. NewtonWorld Oceans: A Reference Handbook offers an in-depth discussion of the world's oceans. It discusses the marine life that is dependent on the sea as well as the problems threatening the health of the ocean and its wildlife.World Oceans: A Reference Handbook opens with an overview of the history of human knowledge and understanding of the oceans and cryosphere, along with related scientific, technological, social, political, and other factors. The second chapter presents and discusses about a dozen major problems facing the Earth's oceans today, along with possible solutions. The third chapter provides interested individuals with an opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas on today's ocean issues, and remaining chapters provide additional resources, such as a bibliography, a chronology, and a glossary, to assist the reader in her or his further study of the issue.Where most books for young adults learning about world oceans take a purely expository treatment, this book provides readers with additional information as well as resources, allowing them to learn more and inform further study of the subject.
The World of Gerard Mercator: The Mapmaker Who Revolutionised Geography
by Andrew TaylorThe true story of Gerard Mercator, the greatest map-maker of all time, who was condemned to death as a heretic.
The World of Mineral Deposits: A Beginner's Guide to Economic Geology
by Florian Neukirchen Gunnar RiesThis vivid introduction to economic geology not only describes the most important deposit types, but also the processes involved in their formation. Magmatic, hydrothermal and sedimentary processes as well as weathering and alteration are explained in the framework of plate tectonics and the history of the Earth. The chapter about fossil fuels includes unconventional deposits and the much-debated fracking. Other topics covered are exploration, mining and economic aspects like commodity prices.
A World of Rivers: Environmental Change on Ten of the World's Great Rivers
by Ellen WohlFar from being the serene, natural streams of yore, modern rivers have been diverted, dammed, dumped in, and dried up, all in efforts to harness their power for human needs. But these rivers have also undergone environmental change. The old adage says you can’t step in the same river twice, and Ellen Wohl would agree—natural and synthetic change are so rapid on the world’s great waterways that rivers are transforming and disappearing right before our eyes. A World of Rivers explores the confluence of human and environmental change on ten of the great rivers of the world. Ranging from the Murray-Darling in Australia and the Yellow River in China to Central Europe’s Danube and the United States’ Mississippi, the book journeys down the most important rivers in all corners of the globe. Wohl shows us how pollution, such as in the Ganges and in the Ob of Siberia, has affected biodiversity in the water. But rivers are also resilient, and Wohl stresses the importance of conservation and restoration to help reverse the effects of human carelessness and hubris. What all these diverse rivers share is a critical role in shaping surrounding landscapes and biological communities, and Wohl’s book ultimately makes a strong case for the need to steward positive change in the world’s great rivers.
A World of Rivers: Environmental Change on Ten of the World's Great Rivers
by Ellen WohlFar from being the serene, natural streams of yore, modern rivers have been diverted, dammed, dumped in, and dried up, all in efforts to harness their power for human needs. But these rivers have also undergone environmental change. The old adage says you can’t step in the same river twice, and Ellen Wohl would agree—natural and synthetic change are so rapid on the world’s great waterways that rivers are transforming and disappearing right before our eyes. A World of Rivers explores the confluence of human and environmental change on ten of the great rivers of the world. Ranging from the Murray-Darling in Australia and the Yellow River in China to Central Europe’s Danube and the United States’ Mississippi, the book journeys down the most important rivers in all corners of the globe. Wohl shows us how pollution, such as in the Ganges and in the Ob of Siberia, has affected biodiversity in the water. But rivers are also resilient, and Wohl stresses the importance of conservation and restoration to help reverse the effects of human carelessness and hubris. What all these diverse rivers share is a critical role in shaping surrounding landscapes and biological communities, and Wohl’s book ultimately makes a strong case for the need to steward positive change in the world’s great rivers.
A World of Rivers: Environmental Change on Ten of the World's Great Rivers
by Ellen WohlFar from being the serene, natural streams of yore, modern rivers have been diverted, dammed, dumped in, and dried up, all in efforts to harness their power for human needs. But these rivers have also undergone environmental change. The old adage says you can’t step in the same river twice, and Ellen Wohl would agree—natural and synthetic change are so rapid on the world’s great waterways that rivers are transforming and disappearing right before our eyes. A World of Rivers explores the confluence of human and environmental change on ten of the great rivers of the world. Ranging from the Murray-Darling in Australia and the Yellow River in China to Central Europe’s Danube and the United States’ Mississippi, the book journeys down the most important rivers in all corners of the globe. Wohl shows us how pollution, such as in the Ganges and in the Ob of Siberia, has affected biodiversity in the water. But rivers are also resilient, and Wohl stresses the importance of conservation and restoration to help reverse the effects of human carelessness and hubris. What all these diverse rivers share is a critical role in shaping surrounding landscapes and biological communities, and Wohl’s book ultimately makes a strong case for the need to steward positive change in the world’s great rivers.
World On The Edge: How to Prevent Environmental and Economic Collapse
by Lester BrownIn this urgent time, World on the Edge calls out the pivotal environmental issues and how to solve them now. We are in a race between political and natural tipping points. Can we close coal-fired power plants fast enough to save the Greenland ice sheet and avoid catastrophic sea level rise? Can we raise water productivity fast enough to halt the depletion of aquifers and avoid water-driven food shortages? Can we cope with peak water and peak oil at the same time? These are some of the issues Lester R. Brown skilfully distils in World on the Edge. Bringing decades of research and analysis into play, he provides the responses needed to reclaim our future.
World On The Edge: How to Prevent Environmental and Economic Collapse (PDF)
by Lester BrownIn this urgent time, World on the Edge calls out the pivotal environmental issues and how to solve them now. We are in a race between political and natural tipping points. Can we close coal-fired power plants fast enough to save the Greenland ice sheet and avoid catastrophic sea level rise? Can we raise water productivity fast enough to halt the depletion of aquifers and avoid water-driven food shortages? Can we cope with peak water and peak oil at the same time? These are some of the issues Lester R. Brown skilfully distils in World on the Edge. Bringing decades of research and analysis into play, he provides the responses needed to reclaim our future.
World on Fire: Humans, Animals, and the Future of the Planet
by Mark RowlandsMark Rowlands presents a novel analysis of three epoch-defining environmental problems: climate, extinction, and pestilence. Our climate is changing at a rate that is unprecedented and, if unchecked, disastrous. Species are disappearing hundreds or thousands of times faster than normal. COVID-19 has wreaked social and economic havoc but is merely the latest off a blossoming production line of emerging infectious diseases, many of which have the potential to be far worse. Rowlands establishes that all three problems are consequences of choices we have made about energy, which can be divided into two major forms: fuel and food. Focusing on food choices as far more central to the issue than commonly recognized, he argues that the solution is breaking our collective habit of eating animals. Rowlands shows that in doing so, we stem our insatiable hunger for land, which he identifies as central to the problems of extinction and pestilence. He explains that reversing the industrial farming of animals for food will first, substantially cut climate emissions, rapidly enough to allow sustainable energy technologies time to become viable alternatives; and most importantly, make vast areas of a land available for the kind of aggressive afforestation policy that he shows as necessary to bring all three problems under control. With World on Fire, Mark Rowlands identifies the source of our environmental ills and provides a compelling and accessible account of how to solve them.
World on Fire: Humans, Animals, and the Future of the Planet
by Mark RowlandsMark Rowlands presents a novel analysis of three epoch-defining environmental problems: climate, extinction, and pestilence. Our climate is changing at a rate that is unprecedented and, if unchecked, disastrous. Species are disappearing hundreds or thousands of times faster than normal. COVID-19 has wreaked social and economic havoc but is merely the latest off a blossoming production line of emerging infectious diseases, many of which have the potential to be far worse. Rowlands establishes that all three problems are consequences of choices we have made about energy, which can be divided into two major forms: fuel and food. Focusing on food choices as far more central to the issue than commonly recognized, he argues that the solution is breaking our collective habit of eating animals. Rowlands shows that in doing so, we stem our insatiable hunger for land, which he identifies as central to the problems of extinction and pestilence. He explains that reversing the industrial farming of animals for food will first, substantially cut climate emissions, rapidly enough to allow sustainable energy technologies time to become viable alternatives; and most importantly, make vast areas of a land available for the kind of aggressive afforestation policy that he shows as necessary to bring all three problems under control. With World on Fire, Mark Rowlands identifies the source of our environmental ills and provides a compelling and accessible account of how to solve them.
World Population Growth Graph (large print)
by RnibThis is a graph showing how the human population of the world has grown over the last 500 years. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. There is a grid of squares in light dotted lines on the graph. The Y-axis is on the left of the page. It is marked from zero at the bottom to seven at the top, in units of one billion. The X-axis stretches across the bottom of the page. It starts at the year 1500 AD at the origin in the bottom left of the graph and goes up to the year 2000 AD in the bottom right. The heavy dashed data line starts at less than half a billion on the left, carries on almost horizontal until 1800 AD, and then curves up sharply to the year 2000 AD.