Watersheds
Watersheds

Author: Gregor Beck

Publisher: Firefly Books

Published: 2021-09-15

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9780228103233

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Water is our most vital resource, yet few understand even the basics of watershed ecology. This new edition has been updated to reflect growing environmental challenges, such as climate change, the insidious spread of invasive species and the loss of biodiversity. Watersheds: A Practical Handbook for Healthy Water is an engaging and informative introduction to ecology and environmental issues that focus on water-related issues. Well suited for youth or general readers of any age, Watersheds combines a profusion of beautiful illustrations with non-technical and accessible text, making it attractive as well as informative. The book explains ecological principles, environmental challenges, introduces North America's major biological regions, outlines the complexities of water and nutrient cycles and explains the ecology of wetlands and waterways. Watersheds also explains some of the major environmental issues facing North America, including air pollution, water pollution, invasive exotic species, and habitat loss and destruction. Watersheds provides detailed information on: water and nutrient cycles bioregions and aquatic habitats exotic species invasions water and air pollution ecological restoration habitat loss. While Watersheds identifies and explains multiple ecological challenges, the book is engaging, empowering, and positive, providing practical "How Can I Help?" sections aimed to inspire participation in efforts to restore watersheds and protect the environment. As the book explains, what's good for one's local watershed is also good for the planet -- so we can all help protect and restore our natural environment.

Be Like Water
Be Like Water

Author: Joseph Cardillo

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Published: 2008-12-14

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 0446554626

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In the vein of Bruce Lee's famous "be water, my friend" speech as referenced by Tom Brady comes a guide to harnessing your energy to increase focus and peace. "A fascinating and helpful book for everyone trying to make sense of our crazy world." -- Joe Hyams, Author of Zen in the Martial Arts Joseph Cardillo, Ph.D and top-selling author, reveals the philosophy behind the martial arts techniques that lead to a creative and fulfilled life in this entertaining and insightful guide. Using the techniques outlined in this book, you will feel more deeply and gain confidence in your ability to take care of yourself.

A Practical Approach to Water Conservation for Commercial and Industrial Facilities
A Practical Approach to Water Conservation for Commercial and Industrial Facilities

Author: Mohan Seneviratne

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2007-07-11

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 0080525067

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Industry and commerce use vast amounts of water and in some parts of the world water is becoming a scarce commodity. We need to take more care in our future use of water, and this book is a 'best practice' manual for industrial and commercial users world-wide. It offers a practical account of the measures which can be taken to re-educate industrial and commercial users in the techniques of water saving and re-use anywhere in the world. The principles are covered in detail and supported by examples from specific industries and commercial operations. Author Mohan Seneviratne is Manager of Sydney Water's 'Every Drop Counts Business Program', which won the prestigious 2006 Stockholm Industry Water Award in recognition of how the utility is working in partnership with business, industry and government to help ensure the long-term sustainability of Sydney's water supply.* The first book to cover water conservation for industrial users from processing plants to pubs and clubs* Provides practical advice on implementing water conservation for users in various industry sectors* Written by a practicing water conservation consultant

Self-Supply
Self-Supply

Author: Sally Sutton

Publisher: Open Access

Published: 2021-02-15

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 9781788530422

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Self Supply highlights the approaches used where governments have recognised self-supply, illustrating key technological and socio-economic issues.The book focuses on sub-Saharan Africa where self-supply is especially relevant to the urgent challenge of extending water services to all, as demanded by the Sustainable Development Goals.

Practical Hydroinformatics
Practical Hydroinformatics

Author: Robert J. Abrahart

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-10-24

Total Pages: 495

ISBN-13: 3540798811

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Hydroinformatics is an emerging subject that is expected to gather speed, momentum and critical mass throughout the forthcoming decades of the 21st century. This book provides a broad account of numerous advances in that field - a rapidly developing discipline covering the application of information and communication technologies, modelling and computational intelligence in aquatic environments. A systematic survey, classified according to the methods used (neural networks, fuzzy logic and evolutionary optimization, in particular) is offered, together with illustrated practical applications for solving various water-related issues. ...

Water City
Water City

Author: Matthew Bradbury

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-12-30

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 100029790X

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Water City offers practical solutions to some of the environmental challenges facing 21st-century cities as a result of climate change. The dense compact nature of the contemporary city makes it difficult to generate urban resilience to the effects of climate change, particularly coastal and pluvial flooding. This book describes a design-led remediation methodology that draws on catchment planning and GIS mapping and analysis to redefine the city as a series of hydrological and ecological systems. Six case studies test the presented methodology, two greenfield and four brownfield sites based in the UK, USA, New Zealand and China. Each case study is illustrated with GIS maps and perspectives. Specific solutions to the environmental problems that will be intensified by climate change are presented. Water City describes adaptation strategies to help practitioners in the urban landscape tackle these issues and make our cities better places to live. This practical guide is a key read for professionals and stakeholders in landscape architecture, urban design, planning and all those interested in how climate change will affect the future of our cities.

Water Yourself
Water Yourself

Author: Shannon Malkin Daniels

Publisher:

Published: 2023-04-26

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780996184243

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Do you spend so much time keeping up with life's daily requirements that there's no time left for you? Do you sacrifice your own health and happiness for the sake of others? Are you tired of obstacles and negative thoughts getting in the way of your goals and dreams? If so, this book is for you.Water Yourself: A Practical Guide to Weed Out the Bad, Get More Good & Live Your Dreams will show you how to free your mind so you can achieve your maximum potential and live a life filled with happiness and abundance. The simple, yet effective principles in this book will teach you how to make time for and invest in yourself, weed out the bad to make room for the good, remove the roadblocks standing in your way and change your way of thinking so you can change your life. You'll be inspired and empowered to harness the power of positive thinking and take control of your destiny.

Rural Community Water Supply
Rural Community Water Supply

Author: Richard C. Carter

Publisher:

Published: 2021-05-15

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 9781788531658

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Richard Carter weaves together the myriad of factors that need to come together to make rural water supply truly available to everyone. He concludes that ultimately, systemic change to the global web of injustice that divides this world into rich and poor may be the only way to address the underlying problem.

Ozonation of Water and Waste Water
Ozonation of Water and Waste Water

Author: Christiane Gottschalk

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-12-09

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 3527628932

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The leading resource on ozone technology, this book contains everything from chemical basics to technical and economic concerns. The text has been updated to include the latest developments in water treatment and industrial processes. Following an introduction, the first part looks at toxicology, reaction mechanisms and full-scale applications, while Part B covers experimental design, equipment and analytical methods, mass transfer, reaction kinetics and the application of ozone in combined processes.

Practical Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering
Practical Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering

Author: Melvyn Kay

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-01-27

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 1498761984

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Water is now at the centre of world attention as never before and more professionals from all walks of life are engaging in careers linked to water – in public water supply and waste treatment, agriculture, irrigation, energy, environment, amenity management, and sustainable development. This book offers an appropriate depth of understanding of basic hydraulics and water resources engineering for those who work with civil engineers and others in the complex world of water resources development, management, and water security. It is simple, practical, and avoids (most of) the maths in traditional textbooks. Lots of excellent ‘stories’ help readers to quickly grasp important water principles and practices. This third edition is broader in scope and includes new chapters on water resources engineering and water security. Civil engineers may also find it a useful introduction to complement the more rigorous hydraulics textbooks.