Thorvald Nicolai Thiele was a brilliant Danish researcher of the 19th century: a Professor of Astronomy at the University of Copenhagen and the founder of Hafnia, the first Danish private insurance company. This book examines his statistical work and translates three of his masterpieces.
The pursuit of sustainability has generated lifestyle changes for individuals across the globe; innovations within the arts and sciences, business, design, engineering, and agriculture; historic policies and laws at municipal and state levels; and crucial international protocols and agreements. Yet the meaning of sustainability remains unsettled, and the term frequently serves as green veneer for business as usual rather than a driver of fundamental change. The second edition of this popular and lively book explores the concept and practice of sustainability through a broad range of current issues and debates. Fully revised and updated, the book integrates expanded global breadth with increased attention to the importance of local relationships and responsibilities, while illustrating that sustainability demands creativity as well as conservation. New Inquiry and Exploration sections with links to web-based resources are also included to help students probe and deepen central debates and topics. Sustainability presents a hopeful account of crucial opportunities while directly confronting the hurdles, disputes and challenges that lie ahead. It will be a valuable resource for students and general readers keen to grapple with one of the most pressing issues of our times.
The Heart of Judgment explores the nature, historical significance, and continuing relevance of practical wisdom. Primarily a work in moral and political thought, it also relies extensively on research in cognitive neuroscience to confirm and extend our understanding of the faculty of judgment. Ever since the ancient Greeks first discussed practical wisdom, the faculty of judgment has been an important topic for philosophers and political theorists. It remains one of the virtues most demanded of our public officials. The greater the liberties and responsibilities accorded to citizens in democratic regimes, the more the health and welfare of society rest upon their exercise of good judgment. While giving full credit to the roles played by reason and deliberation in good judgment, the book underlines the central importance of intuition, emotion, and worldly experience.
Storm Boy saves the life of Mr Percival, and in return the pelican helps Storm Boy's father with his fishing and joins in the rescue of a shipwrecked crew. The boy and the pelican prove friends to the end.
Who Else But God Could Restore Your Marriage? Is everyone telling you that your marriage is hopeless? Erin Thiele will tell you it’s not! After years of ministering, since 1991, God has proven that He is more than able to restore any marriage, especially YOURS! God’s Word holds both the Power and the Truth to change YOUR seemingly hopeless situation? And Erin wrote this book especially for you! Erin says, “It’s not by chance, nor is it by coincidence, that you are holding this book in your hands. God has heard your cry for help in your marriage struggles and defeats. He predestined this Divine Appointment to give you the hope that you so desperately need right now! If you have been told that without your husband’s help your marriage cannot be restored, then you need to read the testimonies of seemingly hopeless marriages that now have been restored in By the Word of Their Testimony— an entire book filled with testimonies of restored marriages that everyone said were hopeless! Today is your day to begin to hope—God is about to change your life!” “Three months ago I found out my husband was cheating on me. A friend bought me this book and two months later my husband got saved and our marriage was restored!!! Praise God!!!” J.S. “Using this book as a road map, I am no longer anxious and filled with fear. This book has really impacted my life!” C.W. “As I read the encouraging words in this book it seemed as though God had written them just to me.” D.F. “I have read this book about six times. I will NEVER stop—it is so good!!” E.W.
Activated Carbon Compendium provides a critical in-depth analysis of recent research into activated carbons, focussing on their wide-ranging applications, and the complexity and flexibility in their manufacture and use. Professor Harry Marsh has selected and reviewed 27 key papers originally published in Carbon over the last five years. The compendium represents an indispensable review of key work in the area. Areas include: The Activation Process, Modifications to Porosity, Properties of Activated carbons, Applications, Theoretical.