Mankind and Deserts 2: Water and Salts, Joly Fernand, Bourrie Guilhem

Автор: Ireland Barbara
Название: The New York Times Explorer: Mountains, Deserts, & Plains
ISBN: 383656839X ISBN-13(EAN): 9783836568395
Издательство: Taschen
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Описание: The Explorer series takes travel beyond the obvious with adventures in exotic places and new perspectives in familiar ones, all based on the distinguished travel journalism in The New York Times

Автор: Bourrie Guilhem, Joly Fernand
Название: Mankind and Deserts 1: Deserts, Aridity, Exploration and Conquests
ISBN: 1786306301 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781786306302
Издательство: Wiley
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Описание: The wild beauty of deserts has always been a source of fascination the world over. Mankind and Deserts 1 - the first of three volumes - describes their location and geographic variety. There are both hot and cold deserts, those at high altitude or those at sea level, differing in climate but sharing the scarcity of water, extreme temperatures and often violent winds.

According to paleoclimate evidence, however, deserts have not always been as arid as they are today. Deserts were a source of inspiration for many spiritual leaders, among them, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad; as well as conquerors, from Alexander the Great to Genghis Khan. Some avoided these deserts, or crossed them as fast as they could.

Others adapted to them and developed vibrant civilizations and cities. From ancient, almost mythical, exploration to modern scientific studies, deserts have come to be better known yet still hold great appeal. This book traces the history of their knowledge while providing a basis for understanding their features and the tools needed for their protection, in an ever-changing world.

Автор: Wolny Philip
Название: What Are Deserts?
ISBN: 1508106959 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781508106951
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Цена: 35950.00 T
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Описание: Deserts, among the least appreciated and understood areas on earth, are often mistaken for barren and lifeless places. This book dispels that myth and introduces young readers to these fascinating and dynamic regions of our planet. Drawing on Britannica's thoroughly vetted resources and utilizing vivid photographs, handy vocabulary, and informative sidebars, this book answers that very question, providing students with a great primer on a landscape and environment that covers about one-third of the land surface of our planet.

Автор: Rucksthuhl Sandra
Название: Water Scarcity, Climate Change and Conflict in the Middle Ea
ISBN: 0755601076 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780755601073
Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic
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Описание: The countries that make up the MENA region display wide diversity. One of the poorest countries in the world sits alongside two of the wealthiest, whilst the region's natural resources range from immeasurable oil and gas reserves to some of the scantiest natural endowments anywhere in the world. Yet through this diversity runs a common thread: water scarcity. Now, through the impact of human development and climate change, the water resource itself is changing, bringing new risks and increasing the vulnerability of all those dependent on water. Chris Ward and Sandra Ruckstuhl assess the increased challenges now facing the countries of the region, placing particular emphasis on water scarcity and the resultant risks to livelihoods, food security and the environment. They evaluate the risks and reality of climate change in the region, and offer an assessment of the vulnerability of agriculture and livelihoods. In a final section, they explore the options for responding to the new challenges, including policy, institutional, economic and technical measures.

Автор: Ward, Chris (ninewells Hospital Dundee) Rucksthuhl, Sandra
Название: Water scarcity, climate change and conflict in the middle east
ISBN: 1784537764 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781784537760
Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic
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Описание: The countries that make up the MENA region display wide diversity.

Автор: Heck Joel
Название: Irrigating Deserts
ISBN: 0758650450 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780758650450
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Автор: Joyce, Richard
Название: Just deserts
ISBN: 1528919815 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781528919814
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Описание: Can anything rescue Wildmoor from disaster? A deluded journalist with trouble distinguishing reality from fiction... A politician with a murky secret... A dubious educational establishment badly managed... Honey-traps and fake harassment charges... A 'play for our times', indeed. Enthusiastic young school actors observe their ambitious school production spiralling out of control, while all about them, their elders and betters pursue their own shameless interests, desires and worse. Is the tragic plot of the school play starting to overwhelm the school itself? Only Providence can help now...

Автор: Gabra Gawdat, Takla Hany N.
Название: Christianity and Monasticism in Alexandria and the Egyptian Deserts
ISBN: 9774169611 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789774169618
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Описание: The legacies of the Coptic Christian presence in Alexandria and the Egyptian Deserts from the fourth century to the present day

Contributors Elizabeth Agaiby, Fr. Anthony, David Brakke, Jan Ciglenečki, Jean-Daniel Dubois, Bishop Epiphanius, Lois M. Farag, Frank Feder, C cilia Fluck, Sherin Sadek El Gendi, Mary Ghattas, Gis le Hadji-Minaglou, Intisar Hazawi, Karel Innem e, Mary Kupelian, Grzegorz Majcherek, Bishop Martyros, Samuel Moawad, Ashraf Nageh, Adel F. Sadek, Ashraf Alexander Sadek, Ibrahim Saweros, Mark Sheridan, Fr. Bigoul al-Suriany, Hany Takla, Gertrud J.M. van Loon, Jacques van der Vliet, Youhanna Nessim Youssef, Ewa D. Zakrzewska, Nader Alfy Zekry

The great city of Alexandria is undoubtedly the cradle of Egyptian Christianity, where the Catechetical School was established in the second century and became a leading center in the study of biblical exegesis and theology. According to tradition St. Mark the Evangelist brought Christianity to Alexandria in the middle of the first century and was martyred in that city, which was to become the residence of Egypt's Coptic patriarchs for nearly eleven centuries. By the fourth century Egyptian monasticism had begun to flourish in the Egyptian deserts and countryside. The contributors to this volume, international specialists in Coptology from around the world, examine the various aspects of Coptic civilization in Alexandria and its environs and in the Egyptian deserts over the past two millennia. The contributions explore Coptic art, archaeology, architecture, language, and literature. The impact of Alexandrian theology and its cultural heritage as well as the archaeology of its university are highlighted. Christian epigraphy in the Kharga Oasis, the art and architecture of the Bagawat cemetery, and the archaeological site of Kellis (Ismant al-Kharab) with its Manichaean texts are also discussed.

Автор: Ali Asghar Semsar Yazdi, Majid Labbaf Khaneiki
Название: Veins of the Desert: A Review on Qanat / Falaj / Karez
ISBN: 8770220840 ISBN-13(EAN): 9788770220842
Издательство: Taylor&Francis
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Описание: Qanat is a gently sloping subterranean canal, which taps a water-bearing zone at a higher elevation than cultivated lands. A qanat consist of a series of vertical shafts in sloping ground, interconnected at the bottom by a tunnel with a gradient flatter than that of the ground. From the air, this system looks like a line of anthills leading from the foothills across the desert to the greenery of an irrigated settlement. Qanat engages a variety of knowledge and its studying entails an interdisciplinary approach. In a traditional realm, qanats are embraced by a socio-economic system which guarantees their sustainability. The facets of this socio-economic system operate closely together and make it possible for the qanats to remain into future. Veins of the Desert shows that digging a qanat requires a variety of sciences and technologies, though at a glance qanat is just a horizontal tunnel which drains out groundwater. Qanat is a feat of technology left from our ancestors; hidden underground, but its technical importance is apparent, not less valuable than such surface structures as bridges, castles, towers, etc. Qanat enjoys extended structures and sometimes its length reaches tens of kilometers. It passes through geological formations and faces different conditions and obstacles, so the qanat masters' efforts to solve these problems led to the accumulation of knowledge in terms of qanat construction over time, which has been handed down from generation to generation. Qanat is one of the most complicated traditional technologies, which require knowledge on nature ranging from groundwater to management. This indigenous technology used to bring water efficiently from tens of kilometers away to the thirsty lands. This book also gives insight into cultural and social heritages, which have crystalized around this technique. This cultural heritage still influences social life of the people living in such regions as central plateau of Iran where qanat has been the only means of supplying water. This technology is the focal point of the genesis of a particular civilization in the arid and semi-arid regions of Iran. The harsh environment drove those people to invent the technology of qanat and the know-how revolving around it. Qanat carries a tradition of science and technology which used to be practiced in order to overcome the technical obstacles in qanat construction. Thus, qanat is not only an irrigational means, but it should be seen as a technical and cultural legacy which deserves more attention. This book is a small encyclopedia on qanat system, providing the readers with easy answers to their questions about different aspects of this ancient technology.

Автор: The Planet Committee of Twelve to Save, Walton Branton --
Название: The Mojave Desert`s Mysterious Secrets
ISBN: 1606112031 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781606112038
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Автор: Middleton, Nick
Название: Deserts: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199564302 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199564309
Издательство: Oxford Academ
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Описание: In this Very Short Introduction Nick Middleton tells the story of the desert, demonstrating its beautiful landscapes and remarkable climates. He challenges the common notion that they are dry and barren and uncovers fascinating life-forms, a rich biodiversity, and a long history of human habitation.

Автор: Ganeri Anita
Название: Desperate Deserts
ISBN: 1407172131 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781407172132
Издательство: Scholastic UK
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Описание: Step onto the scorching sands of Desperate Deserts. Discover where in the world you can spot sand dunes that bury whole villages, come face to face with a deadly rattle snake and follow in the footsteps of daring desert explorers. With a brand-new cover design, format and inside look for 2016, it`s geography with even more gritty bits left in!