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Mars: The Law of Insolvency in South Africa (Hardcover, 10th ed): Eberhard Bertelsmann, Juanitta Calitz, Roger G. Evans, Adam... Mars: The Law of Insolvency in South Africa (Hardcover, 10th ed)
Eberhard Bertelsmann, Juanitta Calitz, Roger G. Evans, Adam Harris, Michelle Kelly Louw
R2,695 R2,237 Discovery Miles 22 370 Save R458 (17%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Mars: The Law of Insolvency in South Africa has established itself as a specialist work that has for decades been the guide for anyone who practices in this important area of law. The tenth edition of Mars: The Law of Insolvency has been revised by a team of eleven authors to include developments in the law of insolvency and associated areas of the law to give readers an up-to-date treatment of this important area of law. While retaining the proven structure of the previous editions, this edition aims at dealing comprehensively with all aspects of insolvency law. The latest edition retains references to landmark cases and articles in legal journals but also incorporates numerous new references to critical analyses of applicable legislation, case law, insolvency law reform initiatives and international developments in the field of insolvency law, enabling the reader to gain a proper understanding of the principles underlying the South African law of insolvency.

Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill Cookbook 2021 - 300 Recipes for Beginners and Advanced (Hardcover): Mark G Evans Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill Cookbook 2021 - 300 Recipes for Beginners and Advanced (Hardcover)
Mark G Evans
R764 Discovery Miles 7 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The De Witt Family of Ulster County, New York (Hardcover): Thomas G. Evans The De Witt Family of Ulster County, New York (Hardcover)
Thomas G. Evans
R712 Discovery Miles 7 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Soul's Reflections (Hardcover): Sheila G Evans A Soul's Reflections (Hardcover)
Sheila G Evans
R614 R557 Discovery Miles 5 570 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Layered Double Hydroxides (Hardcover, 2006 ed.): Xue Duan, David G Evans Layered Double Hydroxides (Hardcover, 2006 ed.)
Xue Duan, David G Evans
R8,309 Discovery Miles 83 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

D.G. Evans, R.C.T. Slade: Structural Aspects of Layered Double Hydroxides.- J. He, M. Wei, B. Li, Y. Kang, D.G. Evans, X. Duan: Preparation of Layered Double Hydroxides.- C. Taviot-Gueho, F. Leroux: In Situ Polymerization and Intercalation of Polymers in Layered Double Hydroxides.- G.R. Williams, A.I. Khan, D. O'Hare: Mechanistic and Kinetic Studies of Guest Ion Intercalation into Layered Double Hydroxides Using Time-Resolved, In-Situ X-Ray Powder Diffraction.- F. Li, X. Duan: Applications of Layered Double Hydroxides

Within the Gates (Hardcover): G. Evans Within the Gates (Hardcover)
G. Evans
R1,611 Discovery Miles 16 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Why Are Some People Healthy and Others Not? - The determinants of health of populations (Hardcover, Reprint 2021): Robert G.... Why Are Some People Healthy and Others Not? - The determinants of health of populations (Hardcover, Reprint 2021)
Robert G. Evans, Morris L. Barer, Theodore R. Marmor
R3,522 Discovery Miles 35 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Landslides from Massive Rock Slope Failure (Hardcover, 2006 ed.): Stephen G Evans, Gabriele Scarascia Mugnozza, Alexander... Landslides from Massive Rock Slope Failure (Hardcover, 2006 ed.)
Stephen G Evans, Gabriele Scarascia Mugnozza, Alexander Strom, Reginald L. Hermanns
R15,317 Discovery Miles 153 170 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This unique volume contains papers based on presentations and discussions at the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Massive Rock Slope Failure; New Models for Hazard Assessment held in Celano, Italy in June 2002. 32 papers by 64 engineers, geologists, and geomorphologists from 16 countries address the issue of landslides from massive rock slope failure and associated phenomena (landslide tsunamis and landslide dams). Authors include some of the worlda (TM)s leading authorities on the subject.

Amongst the thematic topics discussed are global frequency, impacts on society, analysis of initial rock slope failure, monitoring of rock slope movement, analysis and modeling of post-failure behaviour, volcanic landslides, and influences of massive rock slope failure on the geomorphological evolution of mountain regions. Regional contributions include reports on rockslides and rock avalanches in Norway, western Canada, the Andes of Argentina, the Karakoram Himalaya, the European Alps, the Appennines, and the mountains of Central Asia.

Rockslides and rock avalanches in the Central Asian republics of the former Soviet Union are discussed in detail for the first time in an English-language book. These landslides include the 1911 Usoi rockslide, that dammed 75 km-long Lake Sarez, and the 1949 Khait rock avalanche that may have killed up to 28,000 people. Both landslides were earthquake-triggered and both are located in Tajikistan. An additional highlight is a detailed description and analysis of large-scale artificial rock avalanches triggered by underground nuclear explosions during the testing programme of the former Soviet Union.

The volume is a contribution to defining thestate-of-the-art in hazard assessment for massive rock slope failure and to global knowledge of the occurrence of landslides from massive rock slope failure in time and space. It is dedicated to the memory of noted Italian engineering geologist Professor Edoardo Semenza (1927-2002).

Responding to Crises in the African Great Lakes - Adelphi Paper 311 (Paperback): G. Evans Responding to Crises in the African Great Lakes - Adelphi Paper 311 (Paperback)
G. Evans
R878 Discovery Miles 8 780 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Dr. Evans examines the international responses to the ethnic conflicts in Burundi and Rwanda from 1993-1997 and their overspill into Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo). A senior UK diplomat, she concludes that the international response was impotent and incoherent--soundbite diplomacy led decision-makers to act before adequately assessing the situation and in the end it was the power of local rather than international intervention that set the agenda and provided the solution.
The author urges a number of changes in response by the international community: that the UN should create a Conflict Analysis Center at its headquarters in New York; that governments need to promote lateral understanding and co-operation between different players, including the media and the non-governmental organization community; that enlightened outside support can be most valuable when an inexperienced government has just taken over; and that greater understanding is needed on the part of Western states that traditional Western patterns of diplomacy are often inappropriate in other regions. Instead, non-party democracy and a strong element of subregional cooperation may be the models for the future.

A Journalist's Guide to Public Opinion Polls (Hardcover, New): Sheldon R. Gawiser, G.Evans Witt A Journalist's Guide to Public Opinion Polls (Hardcover, New)
Sheldon R. Gawiser, G.Evans Witt
R2,763 Discovery Miles 27 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This straightforward text provides journalists, both professional and student, with an explanation of the realities of an increasingly important facet of today's precision journalism--public opinion polling. The work aims to provide the skills necessary for evaluating and interpreting survey results accurately. After a brief review of the historical relationship between the press and public opinion, the authors examine the polling environment today. Then, step-by-step, they take the reader through the basics of journalistic uses of public opinion surveys and the questions to be asked by the journalist in evaluating a survey: who did the poll; who sponsored the poll; what were the survey questions and how were they worded; what is the sampling error; how to report poll results; how to put survey figures in context; and how to make and evaluate projections based upon polls. In addition, the text offers a review of statistical methods for the journalist and a 20 question checklist.

Strategic Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Events (Paperback, 3rd Edition): Nigel G. Evans Strategic Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Events (Paperback, 3rd Edition)
Nigel G. Evans
R1,140 R1,081 Discovery Miles 10 810 Save R59 (5%) Ships with 15 working days

Strategic Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Events is the must-have text for students approaching this subject for the first time. It introduces students to fundamental strategic management principles in a tourism, hospitality and events context and brings theory to life by integrating a host of industry-based case studies and examples throughout.

This fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the major changes in strategic direction for these industries due to the most significant global crisis ever, as well as significant technology advances and issues related to sustainability.

New features and topics in this fourth edition include:

New international tourism, hospitality and events case studies from both SMEs and large-scale businesses are integrated throughout to show applications of strategic management theory. New Technology Focus short cases are included, as well as longer combined sector case studies on topics such as COVID-19 impacts

A new chapter on sustainability and corporate social responsibility explores how the principles of sustainability can be incorporated into the strategy of tourism, hospitality and events organizations

Technology is integrated into all chapters, looking at big data, artificial intelligence, the external political environment, social media and e-marketing, absorptive capacity and innovation

Impacts and implications of COVID-19 are discussed, considering industry responses, financial implications and future emergent strategies

A contemporary view incorporates the broad range of academic literature and industry developments that have emerged in recent years and provides a particular focus on smaller organizations, recognizing their key role

Web support for tutors and students provides explanations and guidelines for instructors on how to use the textbook and case studies, additional exercises and video links for students

This book is written in an accessible and engaging style and structured logically, with useful features throughout to aid students’ learning and understanding. It is an essential resource for tourism, hospitality and events students.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Strategy and the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Contexts

1. Strategy and Strategic Objectives for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations

2. Introduction to Strategy for Tourism, Hospitality and Events

Part 2: Analysing the Internal Environment

3. Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations – The Operational Context: Sources of Competitive Advantage

4. Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations – The Human Resources Context

5. Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations – The Financial Context

6. Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations – The Products and Markets Context

Part 3: Analysing the External Environment and SWOT

7. The External Environment for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations – The Macro Context

8. The External Environment for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations – The Competitive Context

9. SWOT Analysis for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations

Part 4: Strategic Options

10. Competitive Strategy for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations

11. Strategic Directions for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations

12. Strategic Methods of Development for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations

13. Strategic Evaluation and Selection for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations

Part 5: Strategy in Action

14. Strategic Implementation for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations

15. International and Global Strategies for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations

16. Sustainability Strategy for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations

17. Strategic Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Organizations – Strategy in Practice

Part 6: Case Analysis for Tourism, Hospitality and Events

Case Study Summary

Case/Chapter Correlation

Case 1 Competing or Cooperating in the Airline Industry: Strategic Alliances or Going it Alone?

Case 2 Thomas Cook vs TUI: Survival of the Fittest

Case 3 Queensland Australia: Tourism and Events Strategic Positioning and Promotion

Case 4 IHG – Competing on the World Stage

Case 5 RX – Strategic Issues for a Leading Events Management Company

Case 6 Airbnb: Back to the Future – a ‘Disruptor’ for Global Hospitality

Strategic Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Events (4th edition): Nigel G. Evans Strategic Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Events (4th edition)
Nigel G. Evans
R4,469 Discovery Miles 44 690 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Strategic Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Events is the must-have text for students approaching this subject for the first time. It introduces students to fundamental strategic management principles in a Tourism, Hospitality and Events context and brings theory to life by integrating a host of industry-based case studies and examples throughout. This fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the major changes in strategic direction for these industries due to the most significant global crisis ever, as well as significant technology advances and issues related to sustainability. New features and topics included in this fourth edition include: New international Tourism, Hospitality and Events case studies from both SMEs and large-scale businesses are integrated throughout to show applications of strategic management theory. New ‘technology in focus’ short cases are included, as well as longer combined sector case studies on topics such as Covid impacts e.g. Tui. New chapter on sustainability and corporate social responsibility looking at explore how the principles of sustainability can be incorporated into the strategy of Tourism, Hospitality and Events organizations. Technology is integrated into all chapters looking at big data, artificial intelligence, political external environment, social media & e-marketing, absorptive capacity and innovation. Impacts and implications of Covid considering industry responses, financial implications and future emergent strategies. Reflects a contemporary view incorporating the broad range of academic literature and industry developments which have emerged in recent years and provides a particular focus on smaller organizations recognizing their key role. Web support for tutors and students, providing explanation and guidelines for instructors on how to use the textbook and case studies, additional exercises, case studies and video links for students. This book is written in an accessible and engaging style and structured logically with useful features throughout to aid students’ learning and understanding and it is an essential resource for Tourism, Hospitality and Events students.

The Ethics of Neuroscience and National Security (Hardcover): Nicholas G. Evans The Ethics of Neuroscience and National Security (Hardcover)
Nicholas G. Evans
R4,478 Discovery Miles 44 780 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

New advances in neuroscience promise innovations in national security, especially in the areas of law enforcement, intelligence collection, and armed conflict. But ethical questions emerge about how we can, and should, use these innovations. This book draws on the open literature to map the development of neuroscience, particularly through funding by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, in certain areas like behavior prediction, behavior modification, and neuroenhancement, and its use in the creation of novel weapons. It shows how advances in neuroscience and new technologies raise ethical issues that challenge the norms of law enforcement, intelligence collection, and armed conflict, broadly grouped under the term "national security." Increasing technological sophistication without attention to ethics, this book argues, risks creating conditions for the development of "dual-use" technologies that may be prone to misuse, are grounded in an incomplete understanding of the brain, or are based on a limited view of the political contexts in which these technologies arise. A concluding section looks at policy and regulatory options that might promote the benefits of emerging neuroscience, while mitigating attendant risks. Key Features: First broad survey of the ethics of neuroscience as it applies to national security Innovative ethical analysis over a range of cross-cutting technologies including behavior prediction and modification tools, human enhancement, and novel lethal and nonlethal weapons Ethical analysis covering all stages from the development, testing, and use (or misuse) of these technologies; and decisions from the individual scientist to the nation state Strong policy focus at multiple levels, from self-governance to international regulation Combination of philosophical analysis with grounded, practical recommendations

The Ethics of Neuroscience and National Security (Paperback): Nicholas G. Evans The Ethics of Neuroscience and National Security (Paperback)
Nicholas G. Evans
R1,301 Discovery Miles 13 010 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

New advances in neuroscience promise innovations in national security, especially in the areas of law enforcement, intelligence collection, and armed conflict. But ethical questions emerge about how we can, and should, use these innovations. This book draws on the open literature to map the development of neuroscience, particularly through funding by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, in certain areas like behavior prediction, behavior modification, and neuroenhancement, and its use in the creation of novel weapons. It shows how advances in neuroscience and new technologies raise ethical issues that challenge the norms of law enforcement, intelligence collection, and armed conflict, broadly grouped under the term "national security." Increasing technological sophistication without attention to ethics, this book argues, risks creating conditions for the development of "dual-use" technologies that may be prone to misuse, are grounded in an incomplete understanding of the brain, or are based on a limited view of the political contexts in which these technologies arise. A concluding section looks at policy and regulatory options that might promote the benefits of emerging neuroscience, while mitigating attendant risks. Key Features: First broad survey of the ethics of neuroscience as it applies to national security Innovative ethical analysis over a range of cross-cutting technologies including behavior prediction and modification tools, human enhancement, and novel lethal and nonlethal weapons Ethical analysis covering all stages from the development, testing, and use (or misuse) of these technologies; and decisions from the individual scientist to the nation state Strong policy focus at multiple levels, from self-governance to international regulation Combination of philosophical analysis with grounded, practical recommendations

Counselling Skills For Dummies 2e (Paperback, 2nd Edition): G. Evans Counselling Skills For Dummies 2e (Paperback, 2nd Edition)
G. Evans 1
R534 Discovery Miles 5 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Discover the practical skills for helping others. Whether you are considering becoming a counsellor, have to provide some form of counselling as part of your job, or are simply interested in communicating well, Counselling Skills For Dummies provides the perfect introduction to the practical basics of counselling. Starting with a thorough guide to the qualities, knowledge and skills needed to become a listening helper , the book goes on to provide a framework for a counselling session, helping you to successfully manage a potentially daunting process. Counselling Skills For Dummies, 2nd Edition: * Illustrates how you can create a positive relationship between listener and speaker * Teaches you how to structure a helping conversation * Explains how asking the right questions are important to the progression of the relationship between speaker and listener * Shows how you can better understand yourself, which is a crucial step in ensuring that you break down your own barriers to listening

Routledge Handbook of Ethics and War - Just War Theory in the 21st Century (Paperback): Fritz Allhoff, Nicholas G. Evans, Adam... Routledge Handbook of Ethics and War - Just War Theory in the 21st Century (Paperback)
Fritz Allhoff, Nicholas G. Evans, Adam Henschke
R1,698 Discovery Miles 16 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This new Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of contemporary extensions and alternatives to the just war tradition in the field of the ethics of war. The modern history of just war has typically assumed the primacy of four particular elements: jus ad bellum, jus in bello, the state actor, and the solider. This book will put these four elements under close scrutiny, and will explore how they fare given the following challenges: * What role do the traditional elements of jus ad bellum and jus in bello-and the constituent principles that follow from this distinction-play in modern warfare? Do they adequately account for a normative theory of war? * What is the role of the state in warfare? Is it or should it be the primary actor in just war theory? * Can a just war be understood simply as a response to territorial aggression between state actors, or should other actions be accommodated under legitimate recourse to armed conflict? * Is the idea of combatant qua state-employed soldier a valid ethical characterization of actors in modern warfare? * What role does the technological backdrop of modern warfare play in understanding and realizing just war theories? Over the course of three key sections, the contributors examine these challenges to the just war tradition in a way that invigorates existing discussions and generates new debate on topical and prospective issues in just war theory. This book will be of great interest to students of just war theory, war and ethics, peace and conflict studies, philosophy and security studies.

Brexit and British Politics (Hardcover): G. Evans Brexit and British Politics (Hardcover)
G. Evans
R1,222 Discovery Miles 12 220 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Brexit has changed everything in the UK from its government, to its principal trading relationship, to the structure and organization of the British state. This watershed moment, which surprised most observers and mobilized previously apathetic sections of the electorate, is set to transform British politics in profound and lasting ways. In this incisive book, leading analysts of UK and EU politics Geoffrey Evans and Anand Menon step back from the immediacy of the referendum to explain what happened on June 23rd 2016 and why. Teasing out the long term factors that culminated in the British decision to leave the European Union, they show that it was in many ways the logical outcome of shifts in the political landscape that had been ongoing for decades. It is only by placing the "Leave" result within this broader context, they argue, that we can begin to fully grasp its implications for the future of UK and EU politics.

Leadership Basics for Librarians and Information Professionals (Paperback): Edward G. Evans, Patricia Layzell Ward Leadership Basics for Librarians and Information Professionals (Paperback)
Edward G. Evans, Patricia Layzell Ward
R2,201 Discovery Miles 22 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

With the start of the 21st Century, information services around the world are facing a host of challenges and changes unique to this era of exponential technological growth. However, this change is further compounded by the high turnover rate in senior positions. Focusing on leadership, this text-ideal for young, emerging managers and supervisors-is meant to guide future leaders in making the appropriate choices and decisions in response to and in anticipation of the competition.Authors G. Edward Evans and Patricia Layzell Ward's vast professional experience in a variety of roles and organizations all over the world serves as a strong basis for the advice presented. Leadership Basics for Librarians and Information Professionals includes data from surveys and interviews of leaders in archives, libraries, and other information services arenas, as well as current literature on leadership from both general management and information services fields. All together this book is a solid starting point for young librarians and information professionals seeking to get ahead of the competition, as well as a helpful reminder for seasoned leaders needing a bit of inspiration.

Routledge Handbook of Ethics and War - Just War Theory in the 21st Century (Hardcover, New): Fritz Allhoff, Nicholas G. Evans,... Routledge Handbook of Ethics and War - Just War Theory in the 21st Century (Hardcover, New)
Fritz Allhoff, Nicholas G. Evans, Adam Henschke
R7,661 Discovery Miles 76 610 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This new Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of contemporary extensions and alternatives to the just war tradition in the field of the ethics of war. The modern history of just war has typically assumed the primacy of four particular elements: jus ad bellum, jus in bello, the state actor, and the solider. This book will put these four elements under close scrutiny, and will explore how they fare given the following challenges: * What role do the traditional elements of jus ad bellum and jus in bello-and the constituent principles that follow from this distinction-play in modern warfare? Do they adequately account for a normative theory of war? * What is the role of the state in warfare? Is it or should it be the primary actor in just war theory? * Can a just war be understood simply as a response to territorial aggression between state actors, or should other actions be accommodated under legitimate recourse to armed conflict? * Is the idea of combatant qua state-employed soldier a valid ethical characterization of actors in modern warfare? * What role does the technological backdrop of modern warfare play in understanding and realizing just war theories? Over the course of three key sections, the contributors examine these challenges to the just war tradition in a way that invigorates existing discussions and generates new debate on topical and prospective issues in just war theory. This book will be of great interest to students of just war theory, war and ethics, peace and conflict studies, philosophy and security studies.

Natural and Artificial Rockslide Dams (Hardcover, 2011 Ed.): Stephen G Evans, Reginald L. Hermanns, Alexander Strom, Gabriele... Natural and Artificial Rockslide Dams (Hardcover, 2011 Ed.)
Stephen G Evans, Reginald L. Hermanns, Alexander Strom, Gabriele Scarascia Mugnozza
R4,509 Discovery Miles 45 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the last one hundred years, a number of catastrophic events associated with rockslide dam formation and failure have occurred in the mountain regions of the world. This book presents a global view of the formation, characteristics and behaviour of natural and artificial rockslide dams. Chapters include a comprehensive state-of-the-art review of our global understanding natural and artificial rockslide dams, overviews of approaches to rockslide dam risk mitigation, regional studies of rockslide dams in India, Nepal, China, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Argentina. Rockslide dams associated with large-scale instability of volcanoes are also examined. Detailed case histories of well-known historic and prehistoric rockslide dams provide examples of investigations of rockslide dam behaviour, stability, and characteristics. The formation and behaviour of rockslide-dammed lakes ("Quake Lakes") formed during the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake, China are also comprehensively summarised. The formation, sedimentology and stability of rockslide dams is examined in several analytical papers. An analysis of break-out floods from volcanogenic lakes and hydrological methods of estimating break-out flood magnitude and behavior are reviewed. The use of remote sensing data in rockslide-dammed lake characterisation is explored and a new approach to the classification of rockslide dams is introduced. Finally, a unique section of the book summarises Russian and Kyrgyz experience with blast-fill dam construction in two papers by leading authorities on the technology. The volume contains 24 papers by 50 authors from 16 countries including most of the recognised world authorities on the subject.

Demasiado tarde, ?sera? (Spanish, Hardcover): Celina G Evans Demasiado tarde, ?sera? (Spanish, Hardcover)
Celina G Evans
R811 Discovery Miles 8 110 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Natural and Artificial Rockslide Dams (Paperback, 2011 ed.): Stephen G Evans, Reginald L. Hermanns, Alexander Strom, Gabriele... Natural and Artificial Rockslide Dams (Paperback, 2011 ed.)
Stephen G Evans, Reginald L. Hermanns, Alexander Strom, Gabriele Scarascia Mugnozza
R4,456 Discovery Miles 44 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the last one hundred years, a number of catastrophic events associated with rockslide dam formation and failure have occurred in the mountain regions of the world. This book presents a global view of the formation, characteristics and behaviour of natural and artificial rockslide dams. Chapters include a comprehensive state-of-the-art review of our global understanding natural and artificial rockslide dams, overviews of approaches to rockslide dam risk mitigation, regional studies of rockslide dams in India, Nepal, China, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Argentina. Rockslide dams associated with large-scale instability of volcanoes are also examined. Detailed case histories of well-known historic and prehistoric rockslide dams provide examples of investigations of rockslide dam behaviour, stability, and characteristics. The formation and behaviour of rockslide-dammed lakes ("Quake Lakes") formed during the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake, China are also comprehensively summarised. The formation, sedimentology and stability of rockslide dams is examined in several analytical papers. An analysis of break-out floods from volcanogenic lakes and hydrological methods of estimating break-out flood magnitude and behavior are reviewed. The use of remote sensing data in rockslide-dammed lake characterisation is explored and a new approach to the classification of rockslide dams is introduced. Finally, a unique section of the book summarises Russian and Kyrgyz experience with blast-fill dam construction in two papers by leading authorities on the technology. The volume contains 24 papers by 50 authors from 16 countries including most of the recognised world authorities on the subject.

Ceramic Microstructures '86 - Role of Interfaces (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1987): Joseph A.... Ceramic Microstructures '86 - Role of Interfaces (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1987)
Joseph A. Pask, Anthony G Evans
R3,159 Discovery Miles 31 590 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Proceedings of the International Materials Symposium on Ceramic Microstructures '86: Role of Interfaces presents a comprehensive coverage of the past decade's advances in ceramic science and technology related to microstructures. The term microstructure is used in the broad sense and is synonymous with char~cter. Character is defined as a complete detailed description of chemical and physical characteristics of a material. This symposium is the third in a series, held every ten years, on ceramic microstructures. The first symposium, in 1966, had as a subtitle "Their Analysis, Significance and Production" and emphasized the need and importance of characterization in order to fully understand the chemical and physical properties of materials. The second Symposium, in 1976, placed emphasis on the exploration of characters most suited and needed for "Energy-Related Applications." By the time of that conference, the sequence of processing--characterization--properties was fully accepted. It was recognized that characterization was the basis of materials science; the objective of processing was to produce a desired character that was considered necessary to realize a given property or behavior. To further emphasize the importance of character, the symposium dealt primarily with the property/character coupling.

Landslides from Massive Rock Slope Failure (Paperback, 2006 ed.): Stephen G Evans, Gabriele Scarascia Mugnozza, Alexander... Landslides from Massive Rock Slope Failure (Paperback, 2006 ed.)
Stephen G Evans, Gabriele Scarascia Mugnozza, Alexander Strom, Reginald L. Hermanns
R15,236 Discovery Miles 152 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This unique volume contains papers based on presentations and discussions at the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Massive Rock Slope Failure; New Models for Hazard Assessment held in Celano, Italy in June 2002. 32 papers by 64 engineers, geologists, and geomorphologists from 16 countries address the issue of landslides from massive rock slope failure and associated phenomena (landslide tsunamis and landslide dams). Authors include some of the worlda (TM)s leading authorities on the subject.

Amongst the thematic topics discussed are global frequency, impacts on society, analysis of initial rock slope failure, monitoring of rock slope movement, analysis and modeling of post-failure behaviour, volcanic landslides, and influences of massive rock slope failure on the geomorphological evolution of mountain regions. Regional contributions include reports on rockslides and rock avalanches in Norway, western Canada, the Andes of Argentina, the Karakoram Himalaya, the European Alps, the Appennines, and the mountains of Central Asia.

Rockslides and rock avalanches in the Central Asian republics of the former Soviet Union are discussed in detail for the first time in an English-language book. These landslides include the 1911 Usoi rockslide, that dammed 75 km-long Lake Sarez, and the 1949 Khait rock avalanche that may have killed up to 28,000 people. Both landslides were earthquake-triggered and both are located in Tajikistan. An additional highlight is a detailed description and analysis of large-scale artificial rock avalanches triggered by underground nuclear explosions during the testing programme of the former Soviet Union.

The volume is a contribution to defining thestate-of-the-art in hazard assessment for massive rock slope failure and to global knowledge of the occurrence of landslides from massive rock slope failure in time and space. It is dedicated to the memory of noted Italian engineering geologist Professor Edoardo Semenza (1927-2002).

Educational Failure and Working Class White Children in Britain (Paperback, New): G. Evans Educational Failure and Working Class White Children in Britain (Paperback, New)
G. Evans
R2,226 Discovery Miles 22 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Are schools failing working class children or does working class life present alternative means for gaining social status that conflict with what it means to do well at school? Focusing on Southeast London, this book provides insight into class values and reveals the complex cultural politics of white working class pride.

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