This book offers a cross disciplinary treatment of the rapidly growing field of integrated approaches in risk assessment in mountainous areas. All major aspects related to hazard and risk assessment, risk management, and governance are illustrated with a wide range of case studies. The first part of the book focuses on new techniques for assessing the natural hazards of different types of mass movements. State-of-the-art techniques for morphological characterization and monitoring of displacements are described. Computational advances are covered to explain the process systems and to quantify the hazards of fast and slow-moving landslides. In the second part of the book methodologies are included for assessing the impact of these natural hazards on the society in terms of risks. In this part, methodologies for defining the vulnerability of the elements at risk are shown and the use of run-out models for risk assessment of the dangerous rapid mass movements are evaluated. The third part of the book focuses on the response of society towards the problems of hazard and risk. It highlights the role of spatial planning, early warning systems and evacuation plans for risk management. It establishes practical thresholds for acceptable and tolerable risks and emphasizes the importance of education and communication to society. Audience The book is of interest to a wide range of experts from related disciplines, practitioners and stakeholders to demonstrate the importance of an integrated approach for all aspects of risks in mountainous areas.

NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX MOTION PICTURE starring Naomi Watts - the No.1 International Bestseller - a life-affirming true story of how a magpie chick helped one family overcome tragedy. They saved a little bird . . . And in return she saved them too After a near-fatal fall left Sam Bloom paralysed, no one - not her husband Cameron, nor their three boys - could reach her in the darkest days of her struggle. But everything changed when a new member of the family unexpectedly landed in their lives: an injured magpie chick abandoned after she fell from her nest, whom they named Penguin Bloom. Powerful and tender, Penguin Bloom is a beautifully written account of how compassion, friendship and family can come from unexpected places.

The Blue Day Book Illustrated Edition is a marvelous relaunch of the original collection that conveys inspirational and poignant text, now brilliantly paired with illustrations of a wonderfully expressive elephant. Not only are the words designed to lift the spirits of anyone who's got the blues, the whimsical illustrations create a beautiful, visual story for readers to follow along. No one who has lips will be able to read it without smiling; it's guaranteed. Nineteen years after its first printing, Bradley Trevor Greive's global bestseller The Blue Day Book has become a modern classic and is still bringing smiles to readers around the world. And because we all still have bad days now and then, the time is right for an illustrated edition of this uniquely funny, compassionate book that inspired an entire genre of uplifting gift books. This special edition features stunning new illustrations created by Claire Keane, the artist and animator who created the art for Disney's Frozen. Still included, of course, are the original, warm, supportive messages and humorous insights guaranteed to raise the spirits of anyone feeling down and blue.

"European Climate Vulnerabilities and Adaptation: A Spatial Planning Perspective" analyses the impacts climate change might have on regions and their local economies. Regions clearly differ in view of the complex patterns of climate change impact, but also regarding the given vulnerability and coping capacity.

Impacts of climate change can have a marked effect on the functioning of regions and sectors of the society, if not properly addressed. Readiness to adapt to the impacts and lasting changes counts towards vulnerability of the regions.

The book builds upon the findings of a project conducted under the European observation network for territorial development and cohesion (ESPON), The ESPON Climate project. Following the stipulations of the ESPON programme and the tender for this project the territorial focus is the raison d'etre and methodological core of the project as a whole and its various research actions: The outcomes of each action will be focused on what impacts global climate change will have for the different European regions and how the regions can cope with the projected impacts in order to become less vulnerable to climate change.This book: Provides a comprehensive analysis of climate change impacts on 29 European regions and their local economiesTakes an interdisciplinary approach dealing with the physical, social, economic, environmental, cultural and institutional aspects of climate change vulnerability and the consequences for spatial planningBuilds on the findings of the ESPON Climate project with a policy focused approachIs in full colour throughout with a broad range of case studies

International best-selling author Bradley Trevor Greive has a proven track record with more than 20 million books sold in 115 countries. BTG brings his trademark witty and engaging style to "Curses and Blessings For All Occasions," the perfect humorous gift book that can lend itself to any circumstance or event.
"May your yogurt be teeming with bacteria." International best-selling author Bradley Trevor Greive bestows this blessing on readers and many more in his newest gift book, "Curses and Blessing For All Occasions." Mixed in are as many respectable curses for good measure. Witty, warm, and engaging, BTG brings his trademark style to this humorously twisted book for all events, circumstances, and occasions.
Blessings include:
* May your excuses for avoiding tedious social engagements always sound credible.
* May your blocked pores be licked clean by angels.
* May your corpse be museum worthy.
Curses include:
* May small dogs exploit all your insecurities.
* May a bomber formation of incontinent geese fly over your sunroof.
* May all dairy items in your fridge be of questionable vintage.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Cortes In De Indien, Of De Tlaskalaansche Heldin: Groot Ballet Pantomime ... P. Greive Abraham Mars, 1815 History; Latin America; Mexico; Biography & Autobiography / Adventurers & Explorers; History / Americas; History / Latin America / Mexico; Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Historical; Juvenile Nonfiction / History / Exploration & Discovery; Juvenile Nonfiction / History / Mexico

Title: Amsterdamsche Tafereelen ... Met platen, geteekend en op Steen gebragt door J. C. Greive.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The HISTORY OF EUROPE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This collection includes works chronicling the development of Western civilisation to the modern age. Highlights include the development of language, political and educational systems, philosophy, science, and the arts. The selection documents periods of civil war, migration, shifts in power, Muslim expansion into Central Europe, complex feudal loyalties, the aristocracy of new nations, and European expansion into the New World. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Gouw, Jan ter; Greive, J C.; 1876. 16 . 10270.g.1.

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This open access book provides insights into challenges, threats and opportunities of urban development in Africa. It discusses how and why African cities need localised urban planning concepts and theories to deal with challenges and threats of rapid urbanisation and climate change. The book delivers an in-depth view of the nature and gaps of the framework on which current planning practice and education in Africa are based. With that, it discusses the potentials of African cities to mobilise local knowledge, resources and capacity building for sustained and resilient urban growth. This work is addressed to educationists and practitioners in the field of urban development management, climate change adaptation and urban resilience. Specifically, such audiences include researchers, spatial planners, graduate students and member of civil societies working on urban development management.

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During interviews preservice nurses were asked to manipulate a range of such nursing devices as syringes, drain bottles, intravenous giving sets and aspirators. They were questioned about their knowledge of aspects of fluid dynamics. They were then asked to measure the interviewer's blood pressure and asked about the pressures they observed and about their knowledge of blood flow and the function of the sphygmomanometer. They were also questioned about respiration and the function of the respirator. It was found that those who had alternative conceptions of atmospheric pressure, fluid pressure, fluid flow and equilibrium states were essentially unable to provide explanations for the function of simple nursing equipment or such physiological phenomena as blood flow, blood pressure and breathing.

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Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2008 im Fachbereich BWL - Bank, Borse, Versicherung, Note: 1,7, Universitat zu Koln (Seminar fur Genossenschaftswesen), Veranstaltung: Hauptseminar "Theorie und Praxis wirtschaftlicher Kooperationen in Entwicklungslandern," 30 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Diese Hausarbeit geht der Frage nach, ob die Regulierung der deutschen Kreditgenossenschaften als Vorbild fur die Kontrolle von MFI in Transformationsgesellschaften dienen kann. Die Arbeit setzt daher zwei Schwerpunkte: Auf der einen Seite wird die Regulierung von MFI analysiert, auf der anderen Seite die Kontrolle im deutschen Kreditgenossenschaftswesen. Diese beiden Strange werden am Ende der Arbeit zusammengefuhrt. Kapitel zwei fuhrt zunachst in die Theorie der Regulierung von MFI ein. Kapitel drei stellt die Regulierung im deutschen Kreditgenossenschaftswesen vor. Kapitel vier geht auf die Probleme bei der Implementierung von Genossenschaften in Entwicklungslandern und deren Regulierung ein. Kapitel funf analysiert, ob Regulierungs- und Aufsichtselemente des deutschen Kreditgenossenschaftswesens auf andere Lander ubertragen werden konnen.

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2008 im Fachbereich BWL - Wirtschaftspolitik, Note: 1,0, Universitat zu Koln (Wirtschaftspolitisches Seminar), Veranstaltung: Seminar fur Arbeitsmarkt und Sozialordnung, 34 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Wohl keine andere Studie hat die Bildungslandschaft so durcheinandergewirbelt wie die PISA-Studie der OECD. In der im Jahr 2000 erstmals veroffentlichten Bildungsvergleichsstudie landeten die deutschen Schuler im internationalen Vergleich beim Leistungsniveau nur im Mittelfeld. Zudem prangerten die Autoren an, dass das Bildungsniveau in keinem anderen Land so stark von der familiaren Herkunft abhange wie in Deutschland. Diese Ergebnisse sorgten fur den oft zitierten PISA-Schock." Seitdem uberschlagen sich die Forderungen nach einschneidenden Bildungsreformen. Exemplarisch sei hier die Aussage vom PISA-Koordinator Andreas Schleicher aufgefuhrt, das dreigliedrige deutsche Schulsystem sei ein Relikt aus dem 19. Jahrhundert.1 Diese Hausarbeit geht zwei Fragen nach: Erstens wird untersucht, welche Aussagekraft die Ergebnisse der PISA-Studie zur Chancengleichheit in Deutschland haben. Zweitens wird gepruft, ob man aus den Ergebnissen der PISA-Studie die Ruckschlusse fur Bildungsreformen ziehen kann, die oftmals in politischen Diskussionen auftauchen. Die Hausarbeit ist zweigeteilt: Im ersten Teil der Arbeit gehe ich in Kapitel 2 auf verschiedene Definitionsmoglichkeiten von Chancengleichheit ein. Anhand des Bildungsparadoxons und der Bildungsexpansion werden zudem Stromungen vorgestellt, die dem Begriff Chancengleichheit kritisch gegenuberstehen. Der zweite Teil der Arbeit widmet sich der PISA-Studie. Kapitel 3 zeigt, was PISA genau ist und wer die Autoren der Studie sind. Kapitel 4 stellt die Ergebnisse im Bereich Chancengleichheit vor und ubt Kritik daran. Kapitel 5 gibt einen Einblick in Handlungsempfehlungen zur Durchsetzung verbesserter Bildungschancen. 1 Vgl. Welt Kompakt (2007), S. 4.]