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Volcanic Ash: Hazard Observation presents an introduction followed
by four sections, each on a separate topic and each containing
chapters from an internationally renowned pool of authors. The
introduction provides a volcanological context for ash generation
that sets the stage for the development and interpretation of
techniques presented in subsequent sections. The book begins with
an examination of the methods to characterize ash deposits on the
ground, as ash deposits on the ground have generally experienced
some atmospheric transport. This section will also cover basic
information on ash morphology, density, and refractive index, all
parameters required to understand and analyze assumptions made for
both in situ measurements and remote sensing ash inversion
techniques. Sections two, three, and four focus on methods for
observing volcanic ash in the atmosphere using ground-based,
airborne, and spaceborne instruments respectively. Throughout the
book, the editors showcase not only the interdisciplinary nature of
the volcanic ash problem, but also the challenges and rewards of
interdisciplinary endeavors. Additionally, by bringing together a
broad perspective on volcanic ash studies, the book not only ties
together ground-, air-, academic, and applied approaches to the
volcanic ash problem, but also engages with other scientific
communities interested in particulate transport.
Everyday life is defined and characterised by the rise,
transformation and fall of social practices. Using terminology that
is both accessible and sophisticated, this essential book guides
the reader through a multi-level analysis of this dynamic. In
working through core propositions about social practices and how
they change the book is clear and accessible; real world examples,
including the history of car driving, the emergence of frozen food,
and the fate of hula hooping, bring abstract concepts to life and
firmly ground them in empirical case-studies and new research.
Demonstrating the relevance of social theory for public policy
problems, the authors show that the everyday is the basis of social
transformation addressing questions such as: how do practices
emerge, exist and die? what are the elements from which practices
are made? how do practices recruit practitioners? how are elements,
practices and the links between them generated, renewed and
reproduced? Precise, relevant and persuasive this book will inspire
students and researchers from across the social sciences. Elizabeth
Shove is Professor of Sociology at Lancaster University. Mika
Pantzar is Research Professor at the National Consumer Research
Centre, Helsinki. Matt Watson is Lecturer in Social and Cultural
Geography at University of Sheffield.
An explosive biography about a footballer unlike any other. Phil
Carman was capable of tearing a game apart. Despite his talent, he
tore his own career apart. When Phil Carman was a kid in Edenhope,
he thought he wasn't good enough to play VFL football. But when
Carman's father died in a Melbourne hospital, friends noticed a
change. While his mates were hanging out together, Carman, at 14,
was running long distances around his home town. At 16, he kicked
six goals in a half for Edenhope in a trial game against
Collingwood. A few months later, Carman was training with
Collingwood. The club and the vastness of Melbourne left him
unimpressed. Carman returned to Edenhope. At 17, he kicked 89-goals
for the senior team. His coach, John McBain, knew Carman was a
future star. All he had to do was go to Collingwood. But Carman
defied the VFL's zone system that tied him to Collingwood and went
to Adelaide at Norwood's invitation. Carman and Norwood officials
deliberately broke the rules, paying off a police officer to ensure
they obtained a clearance. Incensed Collingwood officials launched
the biggest interstate war ever seen in the VFL, forcing Carman out
of football for two years. Carman returned to Norwood in 1973 but
Collingwood refused to give up. A massive salary convinced him to
move to Victoria in 1975. Carman's debut season is remembered as
one of the best in VFL history. He was quickly dubbed Fabulous
Phil. Despite missing eight games through injury, he won
Collingwood's best and fairest, the Copeland Trophy and missed out
on the Brownlow Medal by three votes. But the brilliance was
punctuated by trouble. Carman clashed with teammates and coaches.
He missed the 1977 drawn grand final and the replay after being
suspended for striking Michael Tuck. Collingwood lost patience with
their star and traded Carman to Melbourne in 1978. His four-year
deal lasted one season because of an incident with Melbourne's
coach Carl Ditterich. He crossed to Essendon for two years. In
1980, Carman became the first footballer to be suspended for
head-butting a boundary umpire. At the end of 1981, Kevin Sheedy
moved him on. Carman played one year with North Melbourne, again
leaving in acrimonious circumstances when his coach, Barry Cable,
wanted him to stay. Carman went back to Adelaide in the 90s and
found football redemption, coaching Sturt into a grand final and
helping save the club. Fabulous Phil is the story of a football
nomad, a man craving success and determined to do it his own way.
Carman amazed and frustrated teammates, coaches, officials and the
fans. In Fabulous Phil, former players, coaches and umpires give
insight into why success ultimately eluded Carman. And Carman tells
his story, how it all happened.
Watson excellently lays out the core issues regarding and
surrounding justice in our culture and in the Kingdom of God. He
makes it evident how important the many aspects of justice are to
the heart of God and plainly lays forward practical principles for
viewing and living out justice. His detailed, analytical approach
covers a wide variety of topics related to justice while always
directing it back to applying justice in our daily lives. This is
an excellent read for anyone preparing for the ministry or simply
wishing to grow and mature in the Christian faith.
Viral website turned coffee table book - A collection of snarky
insights into the life of a Seattle barista. Have you ever been
stuck in line behind the guy ordering a Double Ristretto Venti
Nonfat Chocolate Brownie Frappuccino? Or had the soul-crushing
experience of working in the service industry? Then this book is
for you The Bitter Barista coffee table book is a collection of the
best, snarky one-liners from www.bitterbarista.com paired with
original photography that highlights Seattle's one-of-a-kind coffee
culture.
An introduction to the theology surrounding the Fourfold Gospel:
Christ as Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King.
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