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The Deepest Map: The High-Stakes Race to Chart the World's Oceans
Par Laura Trethewey. 2023
A Globe and Mail Top 100 SelectionFive oceans cover approximately seventy per cent of the earth, yet we know little…
of what lies beneath them. Now, the race is on to completely map the oceans’ floor. Scientists, investors, militaries, and private explorers are competing in this epic venture to obtain an accurate reading of this vast terrain and understand its contours and environment. In The Deepest Map, Laura Trethewey chronicles this race to the bottom. Following global efforts around the world, she documents Inuit-led crowdsourced mapping in the Arctic as climate change alters the landscape, a Texas millionaire’s efforts to become the first man to dive to the deepest point in each ocean, and the increasingly fraught question of whether and how to mine the deep sea. A true tale of science, nature, technology, and extreme outdoor adventure, The Deepest Map both illuminates why we love — and fear — the earth’s final frontier and contributes to increasingly urgent conversations about climate change.The Probability of Everything
Par Sarah Everett. 2023
“One of the best books I have read this year (maybe ever).” —Colby Sharp, Nerdy Book ClubNPR Books We Love…
2023 | Publishers Weekly Best of 2023 | Winner of the Governor General's Literary Awards for Young People's LiteratureA heart-wrenching middle grade debut about Kemi, an aspiring scientist who loves statistics and facts, as she navigates grief and loss at a moment when life as she knows it changes forever.Eleven-year-old Kemi Carter loves scientific facts, specifically probability. It's how she understands the world and her place in it. Kemi knows her odds of being born were 1 in 5.5 trillion and that the odds of her having the best family ever were even lower. Yet somehow, Kemi lucked out.But everything Kemi thought she knew changes when she sees an asteroid hover in the sky, casting a purple haze over her world. Amplus-68 has an 84.7% chance of colliding with earth in four days, and with that collision, Kemi’s life as she knows it will end.But over the course of the four days, even facts don’t feel true to Kemi anymore. The new town she moved to that was supposed to be “better for her family” isn’t very welcoming. And Amplus-68 is taking over her life, but others are still going to school and eating at their favorite diner like nothing has changed. Is Kemi the only one who feels like the world is ending?With the days numbered, Kemi decides to put together a time capsule that will capture her family’s truth: how creative her mother is, how inquisitive her little sister can be, and how much Kemi's whole world revolves around her father. But no time capsule can change the truth behind all of it, that Kemi must face the most inevitable and hardest part of life: saying goodbye."My heart hurt as I raced through the last chapters of this unique book that shines a light on family, friends, grief, and love." —Lisa Yee, author of Maizy Chen's Last ChancePartielle Differentialgleichungen: Eine anwendungsorientierte Einführung (Masterclass)
Par Ben Schweizer. 2023
Das Buch führt in die Theorie der Partiellen Differentialgleichungen ein, lediglich die Grundvorlesungen der Analysis werden vorausgesetzt. Eine Vielzahl linearer…
und nichtlinearer Differentialgleichungen wird mit Modellierungsansätzen motiviert und rigoros analysiert. Nach den klassischen linearen Problemen der Potentialtheorie und Wärmeleitung werden insbesondere nichtlineare Probleme aus der Theorie poröser Medien, der Strömungsmechanik und der Festkörpermechanik behandelt. Entlang der Aufgabenstellungen von zunehmender Komplexität werden moderne Methoden und Theorien der Analysis entwickelt.Für die vorliegende 3. Auflage wurde der Text überarbeitet und korrigiert, an vielen Stellen wurden Beweisabläufe optimiert und Motivationstexte eingebaut. An anderen Stellen inhaltlich ausgedünnt und verkürzt, um den Vorlesungsumfang nicht zu sprengen.Electromagnetic Sources and Electromagnetic Fields (Modern Antenna)
Par Gaobiao Xiao. 2024
This book presents a modified spherical harmonic expansion method in which the electromagnetic fields and their sources are expanded with…
the same set of spherical vector basis functions in a similar procedure. Explicit expressions for the electromagnetic fields, potentials, energies, and the related Green’s functions are derived for the spherical modes in both frequency domain and time domain. Based on the formulation, the relationships between the electromagnetic sources, the electromagnetic far fields, and the electromagnetic near fields are clearly revealed. In particular, a nonuniform transmission line model is developed for intuitively characterizing the total radiation process. The introduction of the cutoff radius and the cutoff mode degree provides a simple reference for determining the numbers of degrees of freedom of the fields associated with sources in a bounded region. Based on the theory, an efficient hybrid method for synthesizing antenna arrays with complex footprints is proposed and demonstrated with several numerical examples. Effective algorithms are also developed for reconstructing the radiating part of the current sources.This book is intended for researchers, engineers, and graduate students who are interested in studying the energy transfer in electromagnetic radiation, synthesis and measurement of antenna arrays, and applications of inverse electromagnetic source problems.Ecotourism in Sub-Saharan Africa: Thirty Years of Practice
Par Kenneth F. Backman, Ian E. Munanura. 2017
Since its first mention in the academic literature, ecotourism has been endorsed by NGOs and governments as the most environmentally…
sound and locally beneficial method of tourist development. Over the last thirty years sub-Saharan Africa has adopted ecotourism as the primary focus for tourism development; research into this has demonstrated mixed results. In this publication, we seek to explore the actual outcomes for African countries that have developed their tourism policy around the principals and values of ecotourism. The sheer scope and magnitude of the task means that a complete evaluation of ecotourism in Africa is impossible. Instead, included here are spot assessments of various aspects of ecotourism related to conservation, policy development, environment, governance, community and indigenous peoples in southern Africa. The studies cover a wide array of countries, including Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Though this is only the beginning of a needed long term evaluation of the positives and negatives of ecotourism, it provides a starting point from which to move forward. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Ecotourism.Event Impact
Par John Armbrecht, Tommy D. Andersson. 2017
Events are increasingly used instrumentally to achieve goals of society such as cultural development, destination branding or economic development. Event…
impacts are, however, routinely measured from a purely economic perspective. Event Impact fills an important niche and a void in the literature on events by taking a holistic approach, incorporating issues like value creation, experiential value, value measurement, sustainability and impact assessment. It is one of the first books devoted to comprehensively dealing with the subject of event impacts, combining the ideas of an international group of academics to tackle an expanding area of research that cannot be met by the work of a single researcher. Methodological concepts such as triple impact assessment, cost–benefit analysis, travel cost method and Q-sort are combined, applied and tested in an event context, creating a unique book that broadens and deepens our knowledge about event impacts theoretically, methodologically as well as empirically. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Scandinavian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism.Big History: From the Big Bang to the Present
Par Cynthia Stokes Brown. 2007
&“This exciting saga crosses space and time to illustrate how humans, born of stardust, were shaped—and how they in turn…
shaped the world we know today.&” —Publishers Weekly This book offers &“world history on a grand scale&”—pulling back for a wider view and putting the relatively brief time span of human history in context. After all, our five thousand years of recorded civilization account for only about one millionth of the lifetime of our planet (Kirkus Reviews). Big History interweaves different disciplines of knowledge, drawing on both the natural sciences and the human sciences, to offer an all-encompassing account of history on Earth. This new edition is more relevant than ever before, as we increasingly grapple with accelerating rates of change and, ultimately, the legacy we will bequeath to future generations. Here is a path-breaking portrait of our world, from the birth of the universe from a single point the size of an atom to life on a twenty-first-century planet inhabited by seven billion people.Plundering Paradise: The Hand of Man on the Galapagos Islands
Par Michael D'Orso. 1967
Mention the Galápagos Islands to almost anyone, and the first things that spring to mind are iguanas, tortoises, volcanic beaches,…
and, of course, Charles Darwin. But there are people living there, too -- nearly 20,000 of them. A wild stew of nomads and grifters, dreamers and hermits, wealthy tour operators and desperately poor South American refugees, these inhabitants have brought crime, crowding, poaching, and pollution to the once-idyllic islands. In Plundering Paradise, Michael D'Orso explores the conflicts on land and at sea that now threaten to destroy this fabled "Eden of Evolution."Kontinuumsmechanik fester Körper: Mit mathematischen Grundlagen und Anwendungen in der Strukturmechanik
Par Frank Ihlenburg. 2023
Das Lehr- und Übungsbuch ist im Stil der Standardliteratur zur Technischen/Höheren Mechanik geschrieben und schließt inhaltlich an diese an. Theoretische…
Zusammenhänge werden mit Beispielen und Grafiken illustriert, dazu Übungsaufgaben mit durchgerechneten Lösungen im Anhang. Zielgruppe sind Studierende des Ingenieurwesens und praktisch tätige Ingenieure werden bei nichtlinearen Finite-Elemente-Simulationen unterstützt. In der Verknüpfung FEM-CAD setzt sich die kontinuumsmechanische Modellierung mit Volumenelementen durch, zudem wird Stahl oft durch nichtmetallische Werkstoffe ersetzt. Die Kapitel zur Materialtheorie tragen diesen Trends Rechnung. Weitere Themen sind Kinematik und Kinetik großer Deformationen sowie mathematische und thermodynamische Grundlagen. Für Elastizität und Plastizität wird jeweils auch das viskose Verhalten diskutiert. Das Materialverhalten bei großen Deformationen wird im Kontext mit der linearen Theorie und einfachen FE-Simulationen erläutert.Guide to Electricity and Magnetism: Using Mathematica for Calculations and Visualizations
Par James W. Rohlf. 2024
This is a “how to guide” for a calculus-based introductory course in electricity and magnetism. Students taking the subject at…
an intermediate or advanced level may also find it to be a useful reference. The calculations are performed in Mathematica, and stress graphical visualization, units, and numerical answers. The techniques show the student how to learn the physics without being hung up on the math. There is a continuing movement to introduce more advanced computational methods into lower-level physics courses. Mathematica is a unique tool in that code is written as "human readable" much like one writes a traditional equation on the board.Key Features: Concise summary of the physics concepts. Over 300 worked examples in Mathematica. Tutorial to allow a beginner to produce fast results. The companion code for this book can be found here: https://physics.bu.edu/~rohlf/code.htmlAngry Wind: Through Muslim Black Africa by Truck, Bus, Boat, and Camel
Par Jeffrey Tayler. 2005
"Engrossing . . . Vividly written and trenchantly observed." Publishers Weekly"Tayler. . .continues to enthrall readers with journeys to zones…
of the unexpected. . .Highly recommended." Library Journal"Those who want to learn more about Islam in Africa should not miss this beautifully written travelogue." Booklist, ALA, Starred Review"Angry Wind is a sandstorm of a travel narrative: powerful, dangerous, and impossible to escape." --Jonathan Miles Men's Journal —Essential reading — New ScientistAn enthusiastic, mostly comprehensible account of a popular theory many scientists believe will unite two of…
the few remaining separate elements in the universe: matter and energy...Hooper does a fine job explaining historical physics and newer concepts — Kirkus Reviews“As the world’s most powerful particle accelerator revs up, Dan Hooper’s book is essential reading.” — New ScientistMoon 52 Things to Do in Phoenix & Tucson: Local Spots, Outdoor Recreation, Getaways
Par Jessica Dunham. 2013
From that blues bar you haven&’t visited yet to the desert hike you keep meaning to plan, experience something new…
right here at home with Moon 52 Things to Do in Phoenix & Tucson.Cool things to do in and around the cities: Kick back at a Spring Training game or squeeze into the grandstands of El Gran Mercado for some lucha libre. Bike the famed Loop in Tucson, kayak Tempe Town Lake, and lace up your boots for an urban hike in the Phoenix Mountains. Support local BIPOC writers at Palabras Bilingual Bookstore and taste what&’s on tap at a women-owned brewery. Savor Sonoran-style food like tamales and carne asada or try authentic Tohono O&’odham fry bread Day trips and weekend getaways: Dip into hot springs or cool off in a secret swimming hole. Travel back in time in a ghost town or sip your way through wine country. Trek the Arizona Trail, hike the hoodoos at Chiricahua National Monument, pick saguaro fruit, and spend a night under the stars Experiences broken down by category: Find ideas for each season, activities for kids, outdoor adventures, learning about indigenous cultures, getting to know a new neighborhood, and more A local's advice: Whether it&’s a wilderness area or a beloved soul food spot, local author Jessica Dunham knows the ins and outs of Arizona Inspirational full-color photos throughout Easy-to-scan planning tips: Addresses and nearby spots, plus tips for avoiding the crowds if you're heading to a popular attraction What are you doing this weekend? Try something new with Moon 52 Things to Do in Phoenix & Tucson. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.Moon Charleston & Savannah (Travel Guide)
Par Jim Morekis. 2021
Whether you're relaxing on a romantic beach, soaking up the rich history, or reveling in the Southern hospitality, dig into…
these fun-loving sister cities with Moon Charleston & Savannah.Explore the cities: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps of both Charleston and SavannahSee the sights: Browse the museums on Savannah's historic River Street, take a carriage ride through Charleston's French Quarter, or check out the wares at the Old City Market. Visit Civil War battlefields, check out the First African Baptist Church, and learn about the area's important African American historyGet a taste of the South: Sample classic shrimp and grits, juicy barbecue, or seafood straight off the boat. Savor innovative cuisine at James Beard Award-winning restaurants, and discover up-and-coming spots focusing on local, sustainable ingredientsBars, entertainment, and nightlife: Watch the sunset from a rooftop bar, see what's on tap at a craft brewery, or mingle with the locals at a French Quarter dive. Catch a live gig from the next big indie band, sip swanky artisan cocktails, or indulge in Savannah's to-go cup tradition on a stroll through the Historic DistrictHonest advice: Jim Morekis was born and raised in Savannah and shares his local insight into these beautiful citiesItineraries and day trips: Follow itineraries designed for families, beach lovers, history buffs, foodies, and more, and get outside the city with full chapters on Hilton Head and the Lowcountry and the Golden IslesHelpful resources on COVID-19 and traveling to Charleston and SavannahFull-color photos and detailed mapsHandy tools: Background information on the area's landscape, history, and culture, tips on getting there and getting around, and advice for travelers with disabilities, families with children, seniors, and LGBTQ+ travelersWith Moon's practical tips and local know-how, you can experience the best of Charleston and Savannah.Hitting the road? Try Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip or Moon U.S. Civil Rights Trail. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.Moon Camino de Santiago: Sacred Sites, Historic Villages, Local Food & Wine (Travel Guide)
Par Beebe Bahrami. 1704
Over 1,200 years old, 500 miles long, and rich with tradition, history, and inspiration: Embark on the trip of a…
lifetime with Moon Camino de Santiago. Inside you'll find:Strategic trekking advice for walking the Camino, including where to start to get the Compostela certificate and excursions to gateway cities like Santiago, Léon, and Pamplona Unique ideas for enriching your experience: Admire folkloric art and Romanesque churches, stroll through the stone archways and winding alleys of medieval cities, and soak up mountain views as you cross over the Pyrenees and descend into green valleys. See the archaeological site where Europe's oldest humans were uncovered and breathe in the salty ocean air as you finish your journey at the shores of the Atlantic Savor the local flavors: Enjoy authentic jamón serrano, tapas, and Galician wine, or grab cheese and freshly baked bread for a picnic lunch The best detours, festivals, and villages along the way: Linger in Estella, witness the running of the bulls in Pamplona, visit the monastery in Nájera, or sip wine in Cacabelos Essential planning information on when to go, how to get there, where to eat, and where to stay, from pilgrim dorms to private hotels, plus tips on hazards, precautions, and gearExpert advice from Beebe Bahrami, who has walked the Camino more than 20 times, including valuable history and context of the pilgrimage and the sacred sites, landscape, culture, and local etiquette Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout, plus a handy fold-out map of the entire route Helpful resources on Covid and walking the Camino Handy tools and background information including Spanish and French phrasebooks, visa information, volunteer opportunities, and tips for seniors, women traveling alone, religious and secular travelers, and LGBTQ travelers Start your transformative journey with Moon Camino de Santiago&’s expert insight, unique suggestions, and practical advice. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.Moon 52 Things to Do in Boston: Local Spots, Outdoor Recreation, Getaways
Par Cameron Sperance. 2022
From that South End gallery you haven&’t visited yet to the mountain getaway you keep meaning to plan, experience something…
new right here at home with Moon 52 Things to Do in Boston.Cool things to do in and around the city: Stroll over to the Rose Kennedy Greenway or rent a kayak on the Charles. Dig in to dim sum in Chinatown and get lost in the stacks at Boston Public Library. Immerse yourself in local history on the Black Heritage Trail and get to know Cambridge beyond Harvard Yard. Pay respect to Boston&’s sports dynasties or take in a drag show at JacquesDay trips and weekend getaways: Rejuvenate on a weekend in the Berkshires, discover America&’s LGBTQ playground in Provincetown, get your feet wet at the beach, or explore a new art exhibit at Mass MoCAExperiences broken down by category: Find ideas for each season, activities for kids, outdoor adventures, arts and culture, scenic drives, and moreA local's advice: Whether it&’s a worthwhile stop on the Freedom Trail or a neighborhood food hall, local author Cameron Sperance knows the ins and outs of BostonInspirational full-color photos throughout Easy-to-scan planning tips: Addresses, time allotment, T stops, and tips for avoiding the crowds if you're heading to a popular attractionWhat are you doing this weekend? Try something new with Moon 52 Things to Do in Boston. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.Moon 52 Things to Do in Nashville: Local Spots, Outdoor Recreation, Getaways
Par Margaret Littman. 1995
From that venue you haven&’t made it to yet to the weekend in the Smokies you keep meaning to plan,…
experience something new right here at home with Moon 52 Things to Do in Nashville.Cool things to do in and around the city: Get your hands dirty at a maker studio, discover a new museum, or get to know some of the local artists on Jefferson Street. Take a dance lesson or songwriting class, scope out thrift stores, or get fitted for custom-made cowboy boots. Catch an up-and-comer at Two Old Hippies or go backstage at the Ryman. Take your bike to the Shelby Bottoms Greenway and grab a beer as a post-ride reward. Feast on Kurdish food, test your tastebuds on hot chicken, or taste your way through Southern barbecue historyDay trips and weekend getaways: Sip samples at distilleries along the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, or groove to the blues in Memphis. Go whitewater rafting on the Ocoee, take the car out for cruise along the Natchez Trace Parkway, or go camping in Great Smoky Mountains National ParkExperiences broken down by category: Find ideas for each season, activities with kids, outdoor adventures, historic sites, live music, and moreA local's advice: Whether it&’s a bucket-list venue or an under-the-radar vintage shop, local author Margaret Littman knows the ins and outs of NashvilleInspirational full-color photos throughout Easy-to-scan planning tips: Addresses and time allotment, plus tips for avoiding the crowds if you're heading to a popular attractionWhat are you doing this weekend? Try something new with Moon 52 Things to Do in Nashville. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.Moon 52 Things to Do in Austin & San Antonio: Local Spots, Outdoor Recreation, Getaways
Par Christina Garcia. 2022
From that taco truck you haven&’t tried yet to the Hill Country getaway you keep meaning to plan, experience something…
new right here at home with Moon 52 Things to Do in Austin & San Antonio. Inside you&’ll find:Cool things to do in and around the cities: Get to know more about East Austin&’s Black and brown roots, look for murals by local artists, and have old-fashioned fun at a drive-in theater. Learn about native Texas plants on a hike, cool off at a nearby swimming hole, or sample authentic sotol in the desert. Grab a cocktail on Rainey Street, listen to live jazz, or learn how to two-step from an expert. People-watch in San Antonio&’s hip Pearl neighborhood, bike the Mission Trail, and feast on tacosDay trips and weekend getaways: Sample and sip on the Hill Country Wine Trail or dig in to a plate of barbecue in Lockhart. Cool off in Wimberley's Blue Hole, float the river in New Braunfels, or creep through the caves at Longhorn Cavern State ParkExperiences broken down by category: Find ideas for each season, activities with kids, outdoor adventures, late-night music, arts and culture, scenic drives, and moreA local's advice: Whether it&’s an art gallery or a historic landmark, local author Christina Garcia knows the ins and outs of Austin and San AntonioInspirational full-color photos throughout Easy-to-scan planning tips: Addresses, time allotment, and tips for avoiding the crowds at popular attractionsWhat are you doing this weekend? Try something new with Moon 52 Things to Do in Austin & San Antonio.About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.Forbidden Tales: Sword
Par Da Chen. 2008
On the morning of Miu Miu's fifteenth birthday, her mother makes a startling revelation: Miu Miu's fate is to travel…
to the faraway city of Chang'an, avenge her father's death, and find her true love. But the evil emperor has other plans for her. Defeating him will take all of Miu Miu's courage, wit, and martial arts experience. Master storyteller Da Chen paints a vivid portrait of his native land in this classic tale of honor, adventure, and romance in ancient China.Dark Cosmos: In Search of Our Universe's Missing Mass and Energy
Par Dan Hooper. 2006