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"Considers the long history of ecological burns, the varied ways fire behaves across the state, and the lessons that can be learned from California's largest fires of recent decades"--

Now in paperback: a "deeply researched and reported" (San Francisco Chronicle) exploration of sea level rise in California that "breathes exquisite detail and dialogue" (Science Magazine) into the subject."Viscerally urgent, thoroughly reported, and compellingly written—a must-read for our uncertain times." —Ed Yong, author of An Immense World"When do seawalls make sense? And when is it better to give in to the tides? [...] In California Against the Sea, Xia [...] writes about the difficult realities of trying to incorporate fairness into our tally of costs and benefits." —The New YorkerAlong California's 1,200-mile coastline, the overheated Pacific Ocean is rising and pressing in, imperiling both wildlife and the maritime towns and cities that 27 million people call home. In California Against the Sea, Los Angeles Times coastal reporter Rosanna Xia asks: As climate chaos threatens the places we love so fiercely, will we finally grasp our collective capacity for change?Xia, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, investigates the impacts of engineered landscapes, the market pressures of development, and the ecological activism and political scrimmages that have carved our contemporary coastline—and foretell even greater changes to our shores. From the beaches of the Mexican border up to the sheer-cliffed North Coast, the voices of Indigenous leaders, community activists, small-town mayors, urban engineers, and tenacious environmental scientists commingle. Together, they chronicle the challenges and urgency of forging a climate-wise future. Xia's investigation takes us to Imperial Beach, Los Angeles, Pacifica, Marin City, San Francisco, and beyond, weighing the rivaling arguments, agreements, compromises, and visions governing the State of California’s commitment to a coast for all. Through graceful reportage, she charts how the decisions we make today will determine where we go tomorrow: headlong into natural disaster, or toward an equitable refashioning of coastal stewardship.

Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of insects and explore their world.Did you know that insects are essential to life on Earth? Without them, we simply couldn't exist-they pollinate our crops, break down dead matter, and play a vital role in our ecosystems. Yet their numbers are plummeting in the face of changing climates, pesticide use, and threats to their essential habitats. This cutting-edge book, grounded in the latest research by the Royal Entomological Society, teaches you all you need to know about bugs, beetles, butterflies, and more-revealing how vital they are to us and we are to them.From a look at Ancient Egyptian beekeeping, to the use of insects in medicines, to their importance in art and literature, this fascinating book knits together science, food, culture, and natural history.With advice on spotting insects in a range of habitats, species identification notes, a guide to attracting beneficial insects to your outdoor space, and more, this book is the ultimate wildlife lover's companion.

Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide.Birds are dinosaurs with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them runs deep in history, and our close association is reflected in creation stories, myths, legends, songs, and children's stories.This book explores:Both the natural history of birds and that deep cultural connection. From their evolution and anatomy to their behavior and diversity.Hawks, finches, swans, or birds of paradise, moving the focus away from a predictable species-by-species account and allowing for truly global coverage. The bold nature of European Robins and why they are associated with Christmas; the mythical Phoenix, which rises from the ashes; and learn about eagles, from their hunting prowess to their myriad of stories and symbolism. Packed with information, beautiful photography, and illustrations, The Bird Book is a must-have for nature enthusiasts.

"The Expanding influence: What Rhinos Mean for Environments Downstream" dives into the mind boggling snare of natural interdependencies, zeroing in on the pivotal job rhinos play in molding downstream biological systems. This edifying investigation starts by disentangling the idea of the gradually expanding influence in biology, stressing the significant ramifications of figuring out the fragile equilibrium inside normal frameworks. Inside the pages of this convincing book, perusers leave on an excursion into the core of rhino living spaces, finding the cornerstone job these great animals satisfy in their biological systems. Inspecting their way of behaving, environment prerequisites, and connections with different species, the account discloses the unpredictable dance of life inside rhino-occupied scenes. As the parts unfurl, the book fastidiously delineates how rhinos go about as modelers of their current circumstance, impacting vegetation, adjusting soil piece, and chiseling water sources through their interesting brushing designs. The interconnectedness among rhinos and biodiversity arises, depicting them as umbrella species whose preservation emanates benefits across whole biological systems. A critical part of the story dives into the downstream impacts on water environments. Investigating how rhinos shape water quality, accessibility, and effect amphibian life, the book features the expansive outcomes of rhino presence or nonappearance. This segment gives a nuanced viewpoint on the mind boggling connections among earthly and sea-going conditions, offering experiences into the significance of all encompassing preservation procedures. Human-untamed life struggle becomes the dominant focal point, highlighting the difficulties of concurrence with rhinos. The book features preservation drives, uncovering both the victories and hardships of shielding these superb animals and their biological systems. The last sections project into the future, tending to arising dangers, the impact of environmental change, and supporting cooperative endeavors for economical protection. "The Far reaching influence" isn't simply a logical investigation; it is a source of inspiration. It winds around together the strings of environmental science, protection examples of overcoming adversity, and the earnest requirement for worldwide participation to save rhinos and the complex biological systems they call home. This book fills in as a signal, enlightening the way towards an agreeable concurrence among humankind and the wild, where the waves started by rhinos can thrive into floods of positive change.

"Echoes on the Lake: The Common Loon in Poetry" invites readers on a captivating journey into the heart of nature's symphony as it unfolds on serene lakeshores. This exquisite collection of poetry is a celebration of the haunting and evocative presence of the Common Loon, a bird that graces the tranquil waters with its distinctive calls and graceful movements.In this anthology, poets skillfully weave words to capture the essence of the Common Loon's mystique, exploring themes of solitude, reflection, and the interconnectedness of life within the peaceful realm of lakeside landscapes. The loon's haunting calls resonate through the verses, echoing across the water like a poetic sonnet to the wilderness.Through the lens of these poems, readers will embark on a sensory voyage, immersing themselves in the sights and sounds of lakeside environments. The poems paint vivid portraits of the loon's elegant dives, its sleek silhouette gliding across mirrored waters, and the ethereal echoes that linger in the stillness of dawn."Echoes on the Lake" not only pays homage to the Common Loon but also serves as a testament to the enduring power of poetry to capture the beauty and significance of the natural world. Whether one is an avid nature enthusiast or a poetry lover, this collection invites all to experience the magic of the lakeside, where the Common Loon takes center stage, enchanting hearts and inspiring verses that ripple like echoes across the water.

"Pictures of Beach front Business" catches the quintessence of the unpredictable and clamoring universe of ocean ports, furnishing perusers with a striking embroidery of sea exchange and industry. In this investigation, the book digs into the different pictures painted by the beach front ports, each portraying an extraordinary story of trade, network, and worldwide trade. The story of "Pictures of Waterfront Business" unfurls against the background of dynamic seascapes, where gigantic vessels, weighed down with freight from far off shores, explore through the rhythmic movement of worldwide exchange. The book enlightens the meaning of these ports as crucial hubs in the worldwide monetary organization, filling in as conductors for the trading of merchandise, societies, and thoughts. Through careful narrating, the book acquaints perusers with the characters that populate these clamoring beach front centers - the stevedores working enthusiastically on the docks, the skippers arranging the many-sided artful dance of sea traffic, and the traders took part in dealings that rise above borders. Every representation exemplifies the human part of waterfront trade, depicting the versatility, assurance, and kinship that characterize the oceanic local area.The waterfront ports themselves arise as focal characters in the story. "Pictures of Beach front Business" welcomes perusers to investigate the structural wonders of these ports, from transcending cranes dumping transporting holders to broad stockrooms putting away a horde of items anticipating conveyance. The ports, such as living substances, revive the beach front districts, forming the monetary scenes and cultivating a harmonious relationship with the networks they serve. The book's investigation of beach front business stretches out past the actual framework, diving into the mechanical advancements that have changed these ports into centers of effectiveness and maintainability. Perusers witness the coordination of state of the art advancements, for example, computerized holder dealing with and blockchain in strategies, which smooth out tasks and upgrade the general effectiveness of worldwide exchange. "Pictures of Beach front Business" likewise disentangles the natural effect of sea exchange, recognizing the sensitive harmony between financial flourishing and biological obligation. The book reveals insight into drives inside seaside ports pointed toward lessening carbon impressions, taking on environmentally friendly power energy arrangements, and carrying out reasonable practices that line up with the protection of marine biological systems. At last, the story woven in "Pictures of Seaside Business" is one of interconnectedness - a festival of the different countenances and stories that add to the energy of oceanic exchange. The book welcomes perusers on an excursion across the oceans, where the representations of seaside business wake up, displaying the strength, development, and joint effort that characterize these fundamental doors to the world. In its investigation, the book uncovers that behind each holder stacked on a boat and each exchange directed at a port lies a story of human undertaking and a representation of beach front business painted with strokes of globalization and interconnectedness.

The Nature of the Place is Kanze's love letter to his home, the Adirondacks. Gathering materials from his decades-long column at the Adirondack Explorer and elsewhere, extensively revised and rewritten for this book, Kanze's singular meditations on the flora and fauna of his home resonate far beyond his own beautiful, beloved, biologically vibrant neck of the woods.

In More Readings from One Man's Wilderness: The Journals of Richard L. Proenneke, 1974-1980 readers find one of Alaska's best-known wilderness icons going about his daily chores, documenting wildlife behavior, and participating in the creation of Lake Clark National Monument in 1978-79 and later the National Park and Preserve in 1980.From his first visit to Twin Lakes in 1962, Proenneke kept a journal and eventually donated all of them to the NPS. Branson's light edit does not change Proenneke's writing. Explanatory notes and maps are provided to inform readers unfamiliar with the territory.

Australia's major river system is collapsing. Parts of it are dying; parts of it are already dead. Australia's most significant river no longer reaches the sea. I look out into the dim autumn light and wonder once again how it has come to this . . .

"A short hike through an Indiana forest reveals layers of living things: the overstories and understories of trees, the shadow of a mammal, colorful fungi. But what would it mean to methodically document the communities of plants and animals harboring in Indiana's public forests, at humid midnight or coldest dawn? What is the impact of this wondrous knowledge?Ecoblitz describes the findings of, and the dogged scientists behind, the Indiana Forest Alliance's multiyear forest wildlife census. Scientists' journeys in pursuit of elusive bats, lavish lichen, and spider species paint a breathtaking picture of Indiana's biodiversity and its value to Indiana's policy, polity, and poetics. This book will amaze readers with a dazzling portrait of local biodiversity, deepen appreciation for Indiana's eastern hardwood forest system, and inspire a desire to advocate for it. Ecoblitz is a book for lovers of nature, for those who appreciate science but are not scientists themselves, and for those who want to learn something new"--

This is the official and all-new FAA Aviation Weather Handbook, FAA-H-8083-28.Current in 2023. Complete and unabridged. Printed in Color.Pilots and dispatchers must learn how to recognize marginal or hazardous weather--and avoid weather that is truly dangerous. The official Aviation Weather Handbook, prepared by the FAA, gives a detailed look at every aspect of weather that pertains to flight safety. It gives the pilot vital tools for flight planning and key information for making inflight weather decisions.This comprehensive handbook is an essential resource for experienced pilots, flight instructors, and students. It is a reference work that every pilot will want to keep close at hand--and an invaluable help for those preparing for FAA Knowledge Exams and airman certification.Includes chapters on:Heat and temperature Water vapor Earth-atmosphere heat imbalances Atmospheric pressure and altimetry Jet streams and wind Vertical motion and clouds Atmospheric stability Precipitation Weather radar Mountain weather Tropical Weather Weather and obstructions to visibility Turbulence Icing Thunderstorms Forecasts and advisories Aviation weather toolsAnd much, much more! The Aviation Weather Handbook consolidates information from the following advisory circulars (AC) into one source document. By doing this, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) streamlines access to the FAA's weather documentation. The following AC's are now canceled:AC 00-6, Aviation WeatherAC 00-24, ThunderstormsAC 00-30, Clear Air Turbulence AvoidanceAC 00-45, Aviation Weather ServicesAC 00-54, Pilot Windshear GuideAC 00-57, Hazardous Mountain Winds

Lige så længe der har været liv på jorden, har der været ild. Igennem to millioner år har mennesket forfinet sin evne til at mestre ilden og derved fuldkommen forandret verden – og mennesket selv. Mad tilberedt over ild gav os store hjerner og små maver og placerede os i toppen af fødekæden. Mennesket brugte ilden til at præparere jorden som en del af en økologisk cyklus. Men da vi begyndte at afbrænde fossile brændsler, ødelagde mennesket sit forhold til ilden. Klimaforandringerne og de mange skovbrande viser med al tydelighed, hvordan ilden nu kan kontrollere os.Ildens tidsalder er historien om, hvordan vi med ilden som energikilde forandrede planeten, og hvordan vi på bæredygtig vis kan genindtage rollen som planetens fakkelbærere. Stephen J. Pyne er professor emeritus ved Arizona State University med speciale i miljøhistorie og navnlig ildens historie. Pyne er forfatter til mere end 40 bøger, og med Ildens tidsalder udkommer han for første gang på dansk.Udgivelsen er støttet af Carlsbergfondet.

After plans were announced for multiple dams in Mongolia's Selenge River watershed, award-winning author and veteran flyfishing guide Peter W. Fong was spurred to learn more about this remarkable ecosystem. On a first-ever scientific expedition from the headwaters of the Selenge to Russia's Lake Baikal, he and an international team traveled more than 1,500 kilometers by horse, camel, kayak, and rowboat through one of the world's most rugged regions and a last, best stronghold for the planet's largest salmonid: the taimen.¿Fong's account of this dramatic journey tells a passionate yet nuanced story of the Selenge River and its tributaries. About the fish and wildlife that call the river home. About the human history of the region, from the Bronze Age to the fall of the Soviet Union. About the people who live in the basin now-from nomadic herders to construction engineers-and their attitudes toward development and conservation. About the old gods and legends that haunt the mountains. And about the disparate possible futures for one of the most starkly beautiful places on earth.

Explore the fascinating natural features of Hudson's Strait and Bay through the keen observations of renowned naturalist Robert Bell. In this comprehensive account, Bell provides detailed information on the geology, zoology, and botany of the region, backed by his extensive fieldwork in 1885. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the natural history of this unique area of Canada.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A CHOICE OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC TITLERestores China's place in forest historyThe disappearance of China's naturally occurring forests is one of the most significant environmental shifts in the country's history, one often blamed on imperial demand for lumber. China's early modern forest history is typically viewed as a centuries-long process of environmental decline, culminating in a nineteenth-century social and ecological crisis. Pushing back against this narrative of deforestation, Ian Miller charts the rise of timber plantations between about 1000 and 1700, when natural forests were replaced with anthropogenic ones. Miller demonstrates that this form of forest management generally rested on private ownership under relatively distant state oversight and taxation. He further draws on in-depth case studies of shipbuilding and imperial logging to argue that this novel landscape was not created through simple extractive pressures, but by attempts to incorporate institutional and ecological complexity into a unified imperial state.Miller uses the emergence of anthropogenic forests in south China to rethink both temporal and spatial frameworks for Chinese history and the nature of Chinese empire. Because dominant European forestry models do not neatly overlap with the non-Western world, China's history is often left out of global conversations about them; Miller's work rectifies this omission and suggests that in some ways, China's forest system may have worked better than the more familiar European institutions.The open access publication of this book was made possible by a grant from the James P. Geiss and Margaret Y. Hsu Foundation.

5.000 Kilometer durch Amerika - Tim Voors nimmt uns mit auf die einzigartige Wanderung entlang des Continental Divide Trail.Als längster Fernwanderweg, der durch ein einziges Land führt, steht der CDT auf der Wunschliste jedes ambitionierten Wanderers. Bekannt für seine Schönheit und gleichzeitige Unberechenbarkeit ist der CDT ein Ausdauertest, der Vielseitigkeit und Anpassungsfähigkeit an die Launen der Natur abverlangt. Jedes Jahr machen sich nur wenige auf, um dieses Ziel tatsächlich zu erreichen. Tim Voors war 2022 einer von ihnen. Im Alter von 50 Jahren hat er die Strecke in unter fünf Monaten zurückgelegt und damit nach dem Pacific Crest Trail, auf dem wir ihn in dem mit gestalten veröffentlichten Allein begleiten konnten, den zweiten der drei Triple-Crown-Wege begangen. Sieben Millionen Schritte und die 15-fache Anzahl der Höhenmeter, die es braucht, um den Mount Everest zu besteigen, sind nur zwei Zahlen, die versuchen, diese Herausforderung fassbar zu machen.The Great Divide ist mehr als nur eine Geschichte - es ist eine Einladung, eigene Grenzen zu erkunden und das Unbekannte zu umarmen.

Den Reichtum der Natur für zukünftige Generationen bewahren.Zusammen mit UNESCO präsentiert gestalten die UNESCO-Geoparks, die zu den spektakulärsten Regionen der Erde zählen. Die vorgestellten Geoparks verteilen sich auf 46 Länder und zeichnen sich durch ihre außergewöhnliche Geologie und Landschaft aus. Sie sind das Ergebnis lokaler Bemühungen, das Erbe der Erde durch Bildung, Naturschutz und sanften Tourismus optimal zu nutzen und zu bewahren. Das Buch hebt mit erstklassigen Bildern die atembe- raubende Schönheit der Geoparks hervor und unterhält und informiert mit Begleittexten zu jedem einzelnen. Wann wurde der Ort zu einem anerkannten Geopark? Was sind die geologischen Besonderheiten? Wie könnte er in 100 Jahren angesichts des Klimawandels und der globalen Erwärmung aussehen? Geoparks feiert die Natur in ihrer ursprünglichsten Form und vermittelt auf ästhetische Weise, warum diese einmaligen Orte unseres Schutzes bedürfen.

Need to plan for the next La Nina?Need to know when floods are returning? Need to know when to rest and when to invest?Ken Ring's weather predictions have been relied on by people around Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand for over 20 years, and his annual weather almanacs are always eagerly anticipated. The 2024 Ireland Almanac allows you to calculate the weather for any day of the year ahead. By examining lunar orbits and seasonal cycles and analysing trends using state-of-the-art technology, this invaluable, bestselling outdoor companion provides easy-to-use weather forecasting for the whole country.The Ireland Weather Almanac includes:* Daily isobaric, rain, and temperature maps* Daily short forecasts for the main centres * Rain, sun, frost, and snow expectations* Max and minimum temperature graphs* Fishing, gardening and skiing diaries* Seasonal overviews* A brief look ahead at the next three yearsKen Ring is the author of over 70 books on weather and climate in Australia, NZ and Ireland. He advises a wide range of companies, event organisers, government departments, and community bodies, and was for many years long-range consultant for Channel Seven in Australia.www.predictweather.com

Need to plan for the next La Nina?Need to know when floods are returning? Need to know when to rest and when to invest?Ken Ring's weather predictions have been relied on by people around Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand for over 20 years, and his annual weather almanacs are always eagerly anticipated. The 2024 Ireland Almanac allows you to calculate the weather for any day of the year ahead. By examining lunar orbits and seasonal cycles and analysing trends using state-of-the-art technology, this invaluable, bestselling outdoor companion provides easy-to-use weather forecasting for the whole country.The Ireland Weather Almanac includes:* Daily isobaric, rain, and temperature maps* Daily short forecasts for the main centres * Rain, sun, frost, and snow expectations* Max and minimum temperature graphs* Fishing, gardening and skiing diaries* Seasonal overviews* A brief look ahead at the next three yearsKen Ring is the author of over 70 books on weather and climate in Australia, NZ and Ireland. He advises a wide range of companies, event organisers, government departments, and community bodies, and was for many years long-range consultant for Channel Seven in Australia.www.predictweather.com

"From a marine biologist and co-founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences, a ... debut memoir: the uplifting story of a young Black scientist's challenging journey to flourish outside the traditional confines of academia, inspired by her innate connection to nature's most misunderstood animal: the shark"--