Crop Export Movement and Port Facilities on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts (Classic Reprint)

Crop Export Movement and Port Facilities on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts (Classic Reprint)

Author: Frank Andrews

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-01-08

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 9780428116842

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Excerpt from Crop Export Movement and Port Facilities on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts No other class of producers for export has as great an interest in the problems and facilities of transportation from the farm to the primary market and from that to the seacoast as the farmers have. On the basis of value, three-fifths of the exports of this country con sist of the raw products of the farms and products in whole or in part manufactured therefrom; and about 56 per cent of the factory value of all manufactured products which contain more or less agri cultural materials represents the proportional value of these mate rials. This bulletin it is believed, brings together useful information that has never before been made available in comprehensive form concerning the ports of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, their facilities, their accommodations, and their inducements for exporting the national surplus of the products of the farm. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


World Development Report 2009

World Development Report 2009

Author: World Bank

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2008-11-04

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 082137608X

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Rising densities of human settlements, migration and transport to reduce distances to market, and specialization and trade facilitated by fewer international divisions are central to economic development. The transformations along these three dimensions density, distance, and division are most noticeable in North America, Western Europe, and Japan, but countries in Asia and Eastern Europe are changing in ways similar in scope and speed. 'World Development Report 2009: Reshaping Economic Geography' concludes that these spatial transformations are essential, and should be encouraged. The conclusion is not without controversy. Slum-dwellers now number a billion, but the rush to cities continues. Globalization is believed to benefit many, but not the billion people living in lagging areas of developing nations. High poverty and mortality persist among the world's 'bottom billion', while others grow wealthier and live longer lives. Concern for these three billion often comes with the prescription that growth must be made spatially balanced. The WDR has a different message: economic growth is seldom balanced, and efforts to spread it out prematurely will jeopardize progress. The Report: documents how production becomes more concentrated spatially as economies grow. proposes economic integration as the principle for promoting successful spatial transformations. revisits the debates on urbanization, territorial development, and regional integration and shows how today's developers can reshape economic geography.


Oil & War

Oil & War

Author: Robert Goralski

Publisher: William Morrow

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13:

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The full story of the role that oil played in the origins and outcome of World War II.


Maritime Economics

Maritime Economics

Author: Alan Branch

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-04-15

Total Pages: 597

ISBN-13: 1134742673

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Now in its second edition Maritime Economics provides a valuable introduction to the organisation and workings of the global shipping industry. The author outlines the economic theory as well as many of the operational practicalities involved. Extensively revised for the new edition, the book has many clear illustrations and tables. Topics covered include: * an overview of international trade * Maritime Law * economic organisation and principles * financing ships and shipping companies * market research and forecasting.


Anchor of Resolve

Anchor of Resolve

Author: Robert J. Schneller

Publisher: Military Bookshop

Published: 2007-12-01

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781782661139

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This illustrated history covers the history of the U.S. Navy in the Middle East. America's interests in the Middle East, southwest Asia, and eastern Africa date almost to the founding of the nation. Since World War II, the Navy has been the first line of defense for these interests. From the establishment of the Middle East Force (MEF) in 1949 through the beginning of the 21st century, the U.S. Navy served as a force for stability and peace in the region.


Potential Impacts of Climate Change on U.S. Transportation

Potential Impacts of Climate Change on U.S. Transportation

Author: Division on Earth and Life Studies

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2008-07-16

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 0309185408

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The Transportation Research Board (TRB) and the Division on Earth and Life Studies (DELS) have released the pre-publication version of TRB Special Report 290, The Potential Impacts of Climate Change on U.S. Transportation, which explores the consequences of climate change for U.S. transportation infrastructure and operations. The report provides an overview of the scientific consensus on the current and future climate changes of particular relevance to U.S. transportation, including the limits of present scientific understanding as to their precise timing, magnitude, and geographic location; identifies potential impacts on U.S. transportation and adaptation options; and offers recommendations for both research and actions that can be taken to prepare for climate change. The book also summarizes previous work on strategies for reducing transportation-related emissions of carbon dioxide--the primary greenhouse gas--that contribute to climate change. Five commissioned papers used by the committee to help develop the report, a summary of the report, and a National Academies press release associated with the report are available online. DELS, like TRB, is a division of the National Academies, which include the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council.


The Chinese Navy

The Chinese Navy

Author: Institute for National Strategic Studies

Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 2011-12-27

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 9780160897634

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Tells the story of the growing Chinese Navy - The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) - and its expanding capabilities, evolving roles and military implications for the USA. Divided into four thematic sections, this special collection of essays surveys and analyzes the most important aspects of China's navel modernization.


The Gulf Stream

The Gulf Stream

Author: Bruno Voituriez

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13:

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This publication explores the extraordinary natural phenomenon of the Gulf Stream effect, tracing its historical discovery and exploration, outlining its causes and dynamics, and examining its profound importance for the marine ecosystems of the Atlantic Ocean.