Dugong

Dugong

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Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 9280721305

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The dugong (Dugong dugon) is the only herbivorous mammal that is strictly marine. It has a range spanning some 37 countries, including tropical and subtropical coastal and island waters. This plan presents a global overview of the status of the dugong and its management throughout its range. It contains information on dugong distribution and abundance, threatening processes, legislation, and existing and suggested research and management initiatives for the countries and territories in the dugong’s known range. It is hoped that the comparative information provided will enable individual countries to develop their own, more detailed, conservation plans.


Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering, SI Edition

Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering, SI Edition

Author: Saeed Moaveni

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 702

ISBN-13: 9781439062104

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Specifically designed as an introduction to the exciting world of engineering, ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS: AN INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING encourages students to become engineers and prepares them with a solid foundation in the fundamental principles and physical laws. The book begins with a discovery of what engineers do as well as an inside look into the various areas of specialization. An explanation on good study habits and what it takes to succeed is included as well as an introduction to design and problem solving, communication, and ethics. Once this foundation is established, the book moves on to the basic physical concepts and laws that students will encounter regularly. The framework of this text teaches students that engineers apply physical and chemical laws and principles as well as mathematics to design, test, and supervise the production of millions of parts, products, and services that people use every day. By gaining problem solving skills and an understanding of fundamental principles, students are on their way to becoming analytical, detail-oriented, and creative engineers. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.


Public Facilities Planning

Public Facilities Planning

Author: Lily Kiminami

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 426

ISBN-13:

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Brings together a selection of the major works in planning which relate to the provision of public facilities. This volume also looks at some of the novel approaches in the provision of public facilities, and concludes with a selection of case-studies that demonstrate the application of a set of planning approaches.


Natural Disaster Hotspots Case Studies

Natural Disaster Hotspots Case Studies

Author: Margaret Arnold

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 0821363336

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These case studies complement the earlier groundbreaking work of Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis published in April 2005. Three case studies address specific hazards: landslides, storm surges and drought. An additional, three case studies address regional multi-hazard situations in Sri Lanka, the Tana River basin in Kenya, and the city of Caracas, Venezuela.


The Competitiveness of Global Port-Cities

The Competitiveness of Global Port-Cities

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2014-12-08

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9264205276

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Ports and cities are historically strongly linked, but the link between port and city growth has become weaker. This book examines how ports can regain their role as drivers of urban economic growth and how negative port impacts can be mitigated.


Rereading America

Rereading America

Author: Gary Colombo

Publisher: Bedford Books

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 861

ISBN-13: 9780312447052

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Intended as a reader for writing and critical thinking courses, this volume presents a collection of writings promoting cultural diversity, encouraging readers to grapple with the real differences in perspectives that arise in our complex society.


Biodiversity Guidebook

Biodiversity Guidebook

Author: British Columbia. Ministry of Forests

Publisher: University of British Columbia Press

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13:

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Provides managers, planners and field staff with a recommended process for meeting biodiversity objectives - both landscape and stand level - as required under the Forest Practices Code.