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Eco-Art Therapy in Practice (Paperback): Amanda Alders Pike Eco-Art Therapy in Practice (Paperback)
Amanda Alders Pike
R1,007 Discovery Miles 10 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Eco-Art Therapy in Practice is uplifting, optimistic, and empowering while outlining cost-effective, time efficient, and research-based steps on how to use nature in session to enhance client engagement and outcomes. Dr. Pike employs her background and credentials as a certified educational leader and board-certified art therapist to walk readers through establishing ecologically-based practices- such as growing art materials using hydroponics regardless of facility constraints. Each chapter is aligned with the continuing education requirements for art therapy board certification renewal to make its relevance clear and to orient the book for future training program integration. Appendices feature clinical directives in easy-to-follow, one-page protocols which encourage readers to consider client needs when applying methods, along with intake forms to bolster real-world application. This text will help clinicians and educators to employ eco-art therapy in practice, in turn empowering their clients and conveying an inclusive message of respect- respect for self, others, community, and the world.

Transforming the Global Biosphere (Hardcover): Elliott Maynard Transforming the Global Biosphere (Hardcover)
Elliott Maynard
R680 Discovery Miles 6 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Big Data Analytics in Smart Manufacturing - Principles and Practices (Hardcover): P Suresh, T Poongodi, B. Balamurugan,... Big Data Analytics in Smart Manufacturing - Principles and Practices (Hardcover)
P Suresh, T Poongodi, B. Balamurugan, Meenakshi Sharma
R2,623 Discovery Miles 26 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The significant objective of this edited book is to bridge the gap between smart manufacturing and big data by exploring the challenges and limitations. Companies employ big data technology in the manufacturing field to acquire data about the products. Manufacturing companies could gain a deep business insight by tracking customer details, monitoring fuel consumption, detecting product defects, and supply chain management. Moreover, the convergence of smart manufacturing and big data analytics currently suffers due to data privacy concern, short of qualified personnel, inadequate investment, long-term storage management of high-quality data. The technological advancement makes the data storage more accessible, cheaper and the convergence of these technologies seems to be more promising in the recent era. This book identified the innovative challenges in the industrial domains by integrating heterogeneous data sources such as structured data, semi-structures data, geo-spatial data, textual information, multimedia data, social networking data, etc. It promotes data-driven business modelling processes by adopting big data technologies in the manufacturing industry. Big data analytics is emerging as a promising discipline in the manufacturing industry to build the rigid industrial data platforms. Moreover, big data facilitates process automation in the complete lifecycle of product design and tracking. This book is an essential guide and reference since it synthesizes interdisciplinary theoretical concepts, definitions, and models, involved in smart manufacturing domain. It also provides real-world scenarios and applications, making it accessible to a wider interdisciplinary audience. Features The readers will get an overview about the smart manufacturing system which enables optimized manufacturing processes and benefits the users by increasing overall profit The researchers will get insight about how the big data technology leverages in finding new associations, factors and patterns through data stream observations in real time smart manufacturing systems The industrialist can get an overview about the detection of defects in design, rapid response to market, innovative products to meet the customer requirement which can benefit their per capita income in better way Discusses technical viewpoints, concepts, theories, and underlying assumptions that are used in smart manufacturing Information delivered in a user-friendly manner for students, researchers, industrial experts, and business innovators, as well as for professionals and practitioners

Microbiota and Biofertilizers, Vol 2 - Ecofriendly Tools for Reclamation of Degraded Soil Environs (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021):... Microbiota and Biofertilizers, Vol 2 - Ecofriendly Tools for Reclamation of Degraded Soil Environs (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Gowhar Hamid Dar, Rouf Ahmad Bhat, Mohammad Aneesul Mehmood, Khalid Rehman Hakeem
R4,278 Discovery Miles 42 780 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The dependence of present farming on artificial input of "chemical fertilizers" has caused numerous ecological tribulations associated with global warming and soil contamination. Moreover, there is an essential requirement for realistic agricultural practices on a comprehensive level. Accordingly, biofertilizers including microbes have been recommended as feasible environmentally sound solutions for agricultural practices which not only are natural, and cost-effective but also preserve soil environs and important biota of agricultural land. In addition, it enhances the nutrient quantity of soils organically. Microbial biofertilizers promote plant growth by escalating proficient absorption of nutrients for the plants and by providing an excellent disease-fighting mechanism.Agriculture, the backbone of human sustenance, has been put under tremendous pressure by the ever-increasing human population. Although various modern agro-techniques boosted agricultural production, the excessive use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides have proven extremely detrimental to agriculture as well as to the environment in which it is carried out. Besides this some faulty agricultural practices like monoculture and defective irrigation, further complicate the scenario by eliminating biodiversity, increasing the efflux of nutrients into the water bodies, the formation of algal blooms, eutrophication, damaging the water quality and lowering fish stocks. Biofertilizers are the organic compounds applied to crops for their sustainable growth and the sustainability of the environment as the microbiota associated with biofertilizers interact with the soil, roots and seeds to enhance soil fertility. Application of biofertilizers results in the increased mineral and water uptake, root development, vegetative growth and nitrogen fixation besides liberating growth-promoting substances and minerals that help the maintenance of soil fertility. They further act as antagonists and play a pivotal role in neutralising soil-borne plant pathogens and thus, help in the bio-control of diseases. Application of biofertilizers instead of synthetic fertilizers could be a promising technique to raise agricultural productivity without degrading environmental quality. The present book focuses on the latest research approaches and updates from the microbiota and their applications in the agriculture industry. We believe this book addresses various challenges and shed lights on the possible future of the sustainable agricultural system.

Risk/Benefit Analysis in Water Resources Planning and Management (Hardcover, 1981 ed.): Yacov Haimes Risk/Benefit Analysis in Water Resources Planning and Management (Hardcover, 1981 ed.)
Yacov Haimes
R4,325 Discovery Miles 43 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Ronald M. North President Universities Council on Water Resources People sense intuitively that the world in which we live is not free of risk. Every decision, every action, even the refusal to either act or decide involves some element of risk. Perhaps, because we accept relatively low levels of risk in our daily activi ties, we tend to minimize the existence of risk and thereby fail to include risk assessment in those decisions and actions which could be improved through a risk assessment process. However, our casual approach to risk assessment seems to stem largely from the diffi culties inherent in measuring risk rather than from any lack of cognizance of the existence of risk. This conclusion is evidenced by the many statements in official documents relating to planning and evaluation which suggest that risk assessments should be con ducted but do not provide the mechanism for such assessments nor do they encourage their consideration in the decision making process. This conference on Risk/Benefit Analysis in Water Resources Planning and Management is notable because it attempts to identify and evaluate the mechanisms available for risk assessment which might be useful in water resources planning and management efforts. These proceedings bring together the thoughts of professional per sons who have struggled with the problems of risk assessment and who have contributed to the refinement of both theoretical and pragmatic solutions for the improvement of risk assessment processes."

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Engineering, Management, and Safety of Infrastructure (Hardcover): Mz Naser Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Engineering, Management, and Safety of Infrastructure (Hardcover)
Mz Naser
R4,480 Discovery Miles 44 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Showcases the state-of-the-art research in the area of AI with specific consideration to engineering, management and safety of civil construction. Offers detailed insights towards applying AI into design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure Leverages the various sub-disciplines of AI to arrive at modern, smart, and safe infrastructure as well as achieve a synergy between users/commuters and such structures. Covers practical case studies of primary interest to students, researchers, engineers, social scientists and government officials.

Introduction to Traveling Waves (Hardcover): Anna R. Ghazaryan, Stephane Lafortune, Vahagn Manukian Introduction to Traveling Waves (Hardcover)
Anna R. Ghazaryan, Stephane Lafortune, Vahagn Manukian
R2,675 Discovery Miles 26 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Introduction to Traveling Waves is an invitation to research focused on traveling waves for undergraduate and masters level students. Traveling waves are not typically covered in the undergraduate curriculum, and topics related to traveling waves are usually only covered in research papers, except for a few texts designed for students. This book includes techniques that are not covered in those texts. Through their experience involving undergraduate and graduate students in a research topic related to traveling waves, the authors found that the main difficulty is to provide reading materials that contain the background information sufficient to start a research project without an expectation of an extensive list of prerequisites beyond regular undergraduate coursework. This book meets that need and serves as an entry point into research topics about the existence and stability of traveling waves. Features Self-contained, step-by-step introduction to nonlinear waves written assuming minimal prerequisites, such as an undergraduate course on linear algebra and differential equations. Suitable as a textbook for a special topics course, or as supplementary reading for courses on modeling. Contains numerous examples to support the theoretical material. Supplementary MATLAB codes available via GitHub.

The Environmental Apocalypse - Interdisciplinary Reflections on the Climate Crisis (Paperback): Jakub Kowalewski The Environmental Apocalypse - Interdisciplinary Reflections on the Climate Crisis (Paperback)
Jakub Kowalewski
R1,108 Discovery Miles 11 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume brings together scholars working in diverse traditions of the humanities in order to offer a comprehensive analysis of the environmental catastrophe as the modern-day apocalypse. Drawing on philosophy, theology, history, literature, art history, psychoanalysis, as well as queer and decolonial theories, the authors included in this book expound the meaning of the climate apocalypse, reveal its presence in our everyday experiences, and examine its impact on our intellectual, imaginative, and moral practices. Importantly, the chapters show that eco-apocalypticism can inform progressively transformative discourses about climate change. In so doing, they demonstrate the fruitfulness of understanding the environmental catastrophe from within an apocalyptic framework, carving a much-needed path between two unsatisfactory approaches to the climate disaster: first, the conservative impulse to preserve the status quo responsible for today's crisis, and second, the reckless acceptance of the destructive effects of climate change. This book will be an invaluable resource for students and scholars interested in the contributions of both apocalypticism and the humanities to contemporary ecological debates.

Swarm Intelligence - Trends and Applications (Paperback): Wellington Pinheiro dos Santos, Juliana Carneiro Gomes, Valter... Swarm Intelligence - Trends and Applications (Paperback)
Wellington Pinheiro dos Santos, Juliana Carneiro Gomes, Valter Augusto de Freitas Barbosa
R2,310 Discovery Miles 23 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Provides strong and accessible theoretical bases to swarm intelligence algorithms, from particle optimization to bioinspired and meta-heuristic algorithms Presents emerging meta-heuristic algorithms and applications Provides overviews on Python and R based computing libraries for swarm intelligence and meta-heuristic algorithms Presenting real-world applications, especially on Industry, Medicine and Biology.

Information Technologies in Environmental Engineering - New Trends and Challenges (Hardcover, Edition.): Paulina Golinska,... Information Technologies in Environmental Engineering - New Trends and Challenges (Hardcover, Edition.)
Paulina Golinska, Marek Fertsch, Jorge Marx Gomez
R5,611 Discovery Miles 56 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"This monograph contains recent studies in eco-informatics, promising ideas "

"and new challenges in information management for supporting sustainability in"

"companies and other organization. The scope of this book includes sets of"

"solutions which show different stakeholders viewpoints on sustainability. ""In individual chapters, authors discuss the role which Environmental"

"Information Systems (EIS) play in the environmental conscious functioning of"

"enterprise. New models, methods and tools supporting sustainability are"

"presented. Emphasis is placed on the innovative approach to eco-friendly"

"organization and coordination of transport, logistics processes and operations"

"management. The information management and decision making in"

"manufacturing and service organizations is highlighted."

"The scope of this monograph also encompasses topics related to the modeling"

"and monitoring of climate change.""

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International Environmental Economics - A Survey of the Issues (Hardcover): Gunther G. Schulze, Heinrich W. Ursprung International Environmental Economics - A Survey of the Issues (Hardcover)
Gunther G. Schulze, Heinrich W. Ursprung
R1,979 Discovery Miles 19 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume provides an up-to-the-minute review of the open economy approach to analysing environmental problems and policies, which has produced a wealth of research over the past decade. It contains non-technical, issue-oriented, and comprehensive surveys written by specialists in international and environmental economics. The volume will appeal to scholars and students of economics and political science.

Environmental Chemistry - Volume 1 (Hardcover): G. Eglinton Environmental Chemistry - Volume 1 (Hardcover)
G. Eglinton
R10,176 Discovery Miles 101 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and detailed review coverage of progress in the major areas of chemical research. Written by experts in their specialist fields the series creates a unique service for the active research chemist, supplying regular critical in-depth accounts of progress in particular areas of chemistry. For over 80 years the Royal Society of Chemistry and its predecessor, the Chemical Society, have been publishing reports charting developments in chemistry, which originally took the form of Annual Reports. However, by 1967 the whole spectrum of chemistry could no longer be contained within one volume and the series Specialist Periodical Reports was born. The Annual Reports themselves still existed but were divided into two, and subsequently three, volumes covering Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry. For more general coverage of the highlights in chemistry they remain a 'must'. Since that time the SPR series has altered according to the fluctuating degree of activity in various fields of chemistry. Some titles have remained unchanged, while others have altered their emphasis along with their titles; some have been combined under a new name whereas others have had to be discontinued. The current list of Specialist Periodical Reports can be seen on the inside flap of this volume.

Biogeochemistry of Wetlands - Science and Applications (Hardcover, 2nd edition): K. Ramesh Reddy, Ronald D. DeLaune, Patrick W.... Biogeochemistry of Wetlands - Science and Applications (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
K. Ramesh Reddy, Ronald D. DeLaune, Patrick W. Inglett
R4,378 Discovery Miles 43 780 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Adds three new chapters (constructed wetlands, stream sediments, and rice production systems) and is updated throughout Examines the adaptation of wetland plants to varying anaerobic soil conditions Provides the basic concepts involved in biogeochemical cycling of nutrients and contaminants in wetlands as related to environmental significance and ecological functions Examines the role of microbial processes in sulfate reduction, denitrification, and methane production Provides case studies for key biogeochemical processes governing wetland function in freshwater wetlands

Fluid Mechanics - A Problem-Solving Approach (Hardcover): Naseem Uddin Fluid Mechanics - A Problem-Solving Approach (Hardcover)
Naseem Uddin
R3,090 Discovery Miles 30 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Provides a comprehensive treatment of fluid mechanics from the basic concepts to in-depth application problems. Covers waves, torrential rains, and tsunamis. Offers two distinct chapters on jet flows and turbulent flows. Includes numerous end-of-chapter problems. Features a Solutions Manual and MAPLE worksheets for instructor use.

Nanoparticles' Promises and Risks - Characterization, Manipulation, and Potential Hazards to Humanity and the Environment... Nanoparticles' Promises and Risks - Characterization, Manipulation, and Potential Hazards to Humanity and the Environment (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Mihai Lungu, Adrian Neculae, Madalin Bunoiu, Claudiu Biris
R3,510 Discovery Miles 35 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The focus of this interdisciplinary volume is on four areas of nanoparticle research: characterization, manipulation, and potential effects on humanity and the environment. The book includes a comprehensive collection of data on industrial nanoparticle creation and the characterization of the nanoscale products of these processes. The authors describe the effects of these nanoscale structures on human health and discuss prospective implementations for detection and characterization of nanoparticles in the environment. They recommend, utilizing the most up-to-date understanding of nanotechnology, methods for limiting the negative effects of these products on the environment and human health through manipulation, sorting, and filtration.

Environmental Geochemistry and Health - Report to the Royal Society's British National Committee for Problems of the... Environmental Geochemistry and Health - Report to the Royal Society's British National Committee for Problems of the Environment (Hardcover, 1985 ed.)
S.H. Bowie, I. Thornton
R2,775 Discovery Miles 27 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

One of the main outcomes of the eleven meetings of the Working Party was the recognition of the importance of interdisciplinary studies linking regional geochemistry with plant, animal and human health. The effects of major element deficiencies or excesses on plant health are well known; this is not the case for trace elements. In fact, rapid and reliable analytical methods for determining trace element abundances have only recently become available, and it is to be expected that important new information on trace element levels will be forthcoming. This, however, is only part of the problem because other factors such as element speciation, uptake and transmission may be more significant than total concentration. The pathways of elements from crops to animals are relatively well defined, but the aetiology of diseases attributable to elemental inadequacies or excesses is generally quite complex. Nevertheless, there is good evidence for diseases in livestock in the British Isles induced by deficiencies of Cu, Se and Co and Mo excess. On a world scale there is also convincing data on the effect of Na, P and I deficiencies and F excess on animal health. What is generally lacking, however, is adequate interaction between geochemists and biochemists, veterinary scientists and other concerned with animal health. Interpretation of geochemical data is complex as are connections between elemental abundances and the health of animals.

New Developments in Industrial Wastewater Treatment (Hardcover, 1991 ed.): Aysen Turkman, O. Uslu New Developments in Industrial Wastewater Treatment (Hardcover, 1991 ed.)
Aysen Turkman, O. Uslu
R4,310 Discovery Miles 43 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The main subject of the Workshop was the new developments about the cost effective treatment techniques for better removal efftciencies and dis cussion of policies for pollution control. Although effluent water quality requirements differ from one country to another, their application will be an efficient mean for water pollution control. Specific promotion should be provided for polluters to meet the effluent water quality requirements. Results of pilot scale studies demonstrate the applicability of and ad vantages of sequenching batch reactor technology for pretreatment of in dustrial wastewaters Fixed film biological reactors offer the possibility to enrich slow growing specialized microorganisms by developing biofilms on support materials. Physical chemical processes are used for the treatment of unusual and difficult industrial wastewaters and membrane technologies for the con centration and recovery of raw materials and by-products, in industries where the conventional treatment technologies are inappropriate or uneco nomic Physical chemical processes give higher efficiencies when polymers are applied but the composition of these long chain chemicals is an im portant consideration; Most developing countries suffer from severe environmental problems and shortage of energy and resources. These countries urgently need simple, inexpensive and integrated environmental protection system, which combine wastewater treatment with recovery and reuse. Anaerobic treatment offer many advantages in this respect. Because recovery of substances from wastes serves twofold purpose of recyle and pollution control, it must be applied where possible."

Tropospheric Ozone Research - Tropospheric Ozone in the Regional and Sub-regional Context (Hardcover, 1997 ed.): 0ystein Hov Tropospheric Ozone Research - Tropospheric Ozone in the Regional and Sub-regional Context (Hardcover, 1997 ed.)
0ystein Hov
R5,735 Discovery Miles 57 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

One of the principal concerns in recent years regarding the atmospheric environment has been the formation of ozone and other photo-oxidants over much of Europe in the summer. Ozone is formed in the atmosphere by a complex series of chemical reactions in the presence of sunlight from volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides. As the reactions take place in air flows determined by the detailed meteorological situation, the measurement, interpretation, understanding and modelling of the levels, fluxes and origins of the ozone are extremely difficult. The present volume reviews several of the currently important questions and presents detailed reports from investigators all over the continent. As such, it provides insight into the current scientific views about ozone in Europe.

Bioremediation of Toxic Metal(loid)s (Hardcover): Anju Malik, Vinod Kumar Garg, Mohd. Kashif Kidwai Bioremediation of Toxic Metal(loid)s (Hardcover)
Anju Malik, Vinod Kumar Garg, Mohd. Kashif Kidwai
R4,194 Discovery Miles 41 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book will cater to the needs of researchers, students and industry involved in bioremediation of toxic metal(loid)s. The book covers comprehensively current developments and recent advances in the field of bioremediation of toxic metal(loid)s. This book offers a bird's eye view on various bioremediation technologies based on variety of biological agents viz. plants, bacteria, algae, fungi etc., used for environmental clean-up of toxic metal(loid)s.

Feature Engineering and Selection - A Practical Approach for Predictive Models (Paperback): Max Kuhn, Kjell Johnson Feature Engineering and Selection - A Practical Approach for Predictive Models (Paperback)
Max Kuhn, Kjell Johnson
R1,394 Discovery Miles 13 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The process of developing predictive models includes many stages. Most resources focus on the modeling algorithms but neglect other critical aspects of the modeling process. This book describes techniques for finding the best representations of predictors for modeling and for nding the best subset of predictors for improving model performance. A variety of example data sets are used to illustrate the techniques along with R programs for reproducing the results.

The Art of Systems Architecting (Paperback, 3rd edition): Mark W. Maier The Art of Systems Architecting (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Mark W. Maier
R1,415 Discovery Miles 14 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

If engineering is the art and science of technical problem solving, systems architecting happens when you don't yet know what the problem is. The third edition of a highly respected bestseller, The Art of Systems Architecting provides in-depth coverage of the least understood part of systems design: moving from a vague concept and limited resources to a satisfactory and feasible system concept and an executable program. The book provides a practical, heuristic approach to the "art" of systems architecting. It provides methods for embracing, and then taming, the growing complexity of modern systems. New in the Third Edition: Five major case studies illustrating successful and unsuccessful practices Information on architecture frameworks as standards for architecture descriptions New methods for integrating business strategy and architecture and the role of architecture as the technical embodiment of strategy Integration of process guidance for organizing and managing architecture projects Updates to the rapidly changing fields of software and systems-of-systems architecture Organization of heuristics around a simple and practical process model A Practical Heuristic Approach to the Art of Systems Architecting Extensively rewritten to reflect the latest developments, the text explains how to create a system from scratch, presenting invention/design rules together with clear explanations of how to use them. The author supplies practical guidelines for avoiding common systematic failures while implementing new mandates. He uses a heuristics-based approach that provides an organized attack on very ill-structured engineering problems. Examining architecture as more than a set of diagrams and documents, but as a set of decisions that either drive a system to success or doom it to failure, the book provide methods for integrating business strategy with technical architectural decision making.

Light Scattering Reviews 5 - Single Light Scattering and Radiative Transfer (Hardcover, 2010 ed.): Alexander A. Kokhanovsky Light Scattering Reviews 5 - Single Light Scattering and Radiative Transfer (Hardcover, 2010 ed.)
Alexander A. Kokhanovsky
R5,585 Discovery Miles 55 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Light scattering by densely packed inhomogeneous media is a particularly ch- lenging optics problem. In most cases, only approximate methods are used for the calculations. However, in the case where only a small number of macroscopic sc- tering particles are in contact (clusters or aggregates) it is possible to obtain exact results solving Maxwell's equations. Simulations are possible, however, only for a relativelysmallnumberofparticles,especiallyiftheirsizesarelargerthanthewa- length of incident light. The ?rst review chapter in PartI of this volume, prepared by Yasuhiko Okada, presents modern numerical techniques used for the simulation of optical characteristics of densely packed groups of spherical particles. In this case, Mie theory cannot provide accurate results because particles are located in the near ?eld of each other and strongly interact. As a matter of fact, Maxwell's equations must be solved not for each particle separately but for the ensemble as a whole in this case. The author describes techniques for the generation of shapes of aggregates. The orientation averaging is performed by a numerical integration with respect to Euler angles. The numerical aspects of various techniques such as the T-matrix method, discrete dipole approximation, the ?nite di?erence time domain method, e?ective medium theory, and generalized multi-particle Mie so- tion are presented. Recent advances in numerical techniques such as the grouping and adding method and also numerical orientation averaging using a Monte Carlo method are discussed in great depth.

Estimating and Measurement for Simple Building Works in Hong Kong (Paperback): Caroline T. W. Chan Estimating and Measurement for Simple Building Works in Hong Kong (Paperback)
Caroline T. W. Chan
R1,352 Discovery Miles 13 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is an introductory text on building measurement and estimating for simple buildings in Hong Kong, based on the Hong Kong Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works 4th Edition Revised 2018 (HKSMM4 Rev 2018). It provides a toolkit for students and surveying technicians who are new to the subject. This second edition updates the contents in line with the HKSMM4 Rev 2018 and incorporates the latest industry developments such as BIM. The main text is divided into five parts following the development of a typical project. Part 1, Building the project team, introduces the team setup for a typical project. Part 2, Deciding the procurement strategy, explains the various procurement decisions to be made by an employer before any cost estimating and measurement work takes place. Part 3, Preparing for tender, covers the tendering methods, tender documentation and approximate estimating techniques used by Quantity Surveyors. Part 4, Measuring quantities, introduces measurement principles and HKSMM4 Rev 2018, followed by a detailed review of the measurement methods for each major trade, with worked examples. Part 5, Estimating unit rates, explores the basic techniques for unit rate preparation. The book contains worked examples from real Hong Kong building projects, self-assessment questions, reminders and points of note. It is essential reading for Hong Kong construction and surveying students, international Quantity Surveyors working in the local area and those wanting international examples of Quantity Surveryors practice.

Cultivated Therapeutic Landscapes - Gardening for Prevention, Restoration, and Equity (Hardcover): Pauline Marsh, Allison... Cultivated Therapeutic Landscapes - Gardening for Prevention, Restoration, and Equity (Hardcover)
Pauline Marsh, Allison Williams
R3,880 Discovery Miles 38 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Cultivated Therapeutic Landscapes provides an in-depth and critical exploration of the impact of gardens and gardening on health and wellbeing. It explores the gardens and gardening provide prevention and restoration mechanisms, while also improving social and health equity via a range of traditional and innovative green space sites and actions. Therapeutic landscapes are relational, reciprocal, and evolving. In this book, leading scholars from across the globe demonstrate how therapeutic landscapes research and practice is expanded through and around the processes of cultivation. Deliberately interdisciplinary, the book explores how tending and caring for green spaces, collectively and individually, works to prevent and restore health and wellbeing, as well as impact upstream factors determining social justice and equity. A unique combination of academics, clinicians and practitioners deliver theoretical and practical insights into wide-ranging health-enabling factors, based on new evidence and autoethnographic experiences in home gardens, school, and community gardens, clinical settings, public green spaces and sites of conservation and wildness. This book pushes concepts of cultivation and horticulture into underexplored spatial, ontological, and wellbeing territories. Despite long-term practical interest, therapeutic horticulture is only now establishing a strong theoretical and research foundation. This book provides much needed critical insights toto impact on the key drivers of health, wellbeing and social equity, with a focus on practical skills for utilizing horticulture or designing for particular health needs. It will be of interest to students, scholars and practitioners in the areas of health geography; cultural geography; cultural studies; therapeutic horticulture; environmental studies; community development and planning; landscape architecture; social work; health studies and health policy.

How to Change the World - A practical guide to successful environmental training (Hardcover, New revised): Clare Feeney How to Change the World - A practical guide to successful environmental training (Hardcover, New revised)
Clare Feeney
R1,702 Discovery Miles 17 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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