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HISTORIA DEL AGRO ARGENTINO (EBOOK)
by O. Gelman BarskyA pesar de la importancia que tiene el agro en la sociedad argentina, han sido escasos los intentos de indagar en su evolución a lo largo de la historia. Este libro construye una síntesis del desarrollo rural de todo el país: comienza con el análisis de las comunidades indígenas y continúa con la construcción del mundo agrícola colonial, la conformación de las nuevas economías agrarias a partir de la independencia, la expansión ganadera en la primera mitad del siglo XIX y el crecimiento de distintas economías regionales. El estudio avanza sobre el notable desarrollo del agro pampeano y el auge de la producción azucarera del noroeste y vitivinícola de Cuyo, así como las de otras sociedades del interior. Asimismo, son analizados los efectos de la Primera Guerra Mundial y de la crisis internacional de los años 30 en las políticas y las dinámicas agrarias. La caída de la producción agrícola pampeana y los cambios sociales desatados en esta región en el contexto de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, y el posterior período de recuperación, junto a los avances de las producciones regionales se presentan detalladamente. Finalmente, el impacto de las medidas macroeconómicas en la reorganización del ámbito rural en las últimas décadas, incluido el conflicto por el excedente agrario que sacudió al país en 2008, cierra este libro en el que los autores ofrecen una visión completa y profunda de un sector decisivo en el pasado y presente de la Argentina.
HIV and East Africa: Thirty Years in the Shadow of an Epidemic (Routledge Studies in African Development)
by Janet SeeleyBy tracing the shadow of the epidemic over the last 30 years in Uganda and more broadly in the region, HIV and East Africa investigates the impact of the epidemic on people’s lives and livelihoods, placing the epidemic within the context of the social, political and economic changes that have occurred over the last three decades. Whilst it inevitably touches on loss and suffering, the message is also about managing the impact of an epidemic which has had a profound impact on many lives. When one looks for traces in southern Uganda, once thought to be the epicentre of the epidemic, it is hard to see any lasting impact at a community wide level. Delve deeper and there are scars to be found among families and patterns of change which are a direct result of the epidemic The book goes on to explore the effect of improved treatment and care on perceptions of the epidemic and concludes by putting HIV into the context of other disease outbreaks, reflecting on what we can learn from the history of other epidemics as well as the last 30 years of the HIV epidemic.
Habitat Fragmentation and Landscape Change: An Ecological and Conservation Synthesis
by David B. Lindenmayer Joern FischerHabitat loss and degradation that comes as a result of human activity is the single biggest threat to biodiversity in the world today. Habitat Fragmentation and Landscape Change is a groundbreaking work that brings together a wealth of information from a wide range of sources to define the ecological problems caused by landscape change and to highlight the relationships among landscape change, habitat fragmentation, and biodiversity conservation. The book: *synthesizes a large body of information from the scientific literature *considers key theoretical principles for examining and predicting effects *examines the range of effects that can arise *explores ways of mitigating impacts *reviews approaches to studying the problem *discusses knowledge gaps and future areas for research and management Habitat Fragmentation and Landscape Change offers a unique mix of theoretical and practical information, outlining general principles and approaches and illustrating those principles with case studies from around the world. It represents a definitive overview and synthesis on the full range of topics that fall under the widely used but often vaguely defined term "habitat fragmentation."
Habitats and Ecological Communities of Indiana
by Jr. John O. Whitaker Jr. Charles J. Amlaner Jr. George R. Parker Peter E. Scott Marion T. JacksonIn Habitats and Ecological Communities of Indiana, leading experts assess the health and diversity of Indiana's eight wildlife habitats, providing detailed analysis, data-generated maps, color photographs, and complete lists of flora and fauna. This groundbreaking reference details the state's forests, grasslands, wetlands, aquatic systems, barren lands, and subterranean systems, and describes the nature and impact of two man-made habitats--agricultural and developed lands. The book considers extirpated and endangered species alongside invasives and exotics, and evaluates floral and faunal distribution at century intervals to chart ecological change.
Habitats of North America: A Field Guide for Birders, Naturalists, and Ecologists (Habitats of the World)
by Phil Chaon Iain CampbellA richly illustrated field guide to all of North America&’s major habitats—packed with invaluable information to help you get the most out of your outdoor adventuresWhether you&’re a birder, naturalist, outdoor enthusiast, or ecologist, knowing the surrounding habitat is essential to getting the most out of your experiences in the field. This compact, easy-to-use guide provides an unparalleled treatment of the wonderfully diverse habitats of North America. Incisive and up-to-date descriptions cover the unique features of each habitat, from geology and climate to soil and hydrology. Requiring no scientific background, Habitats of North America offers quick and reliable information for anyone who wants a deeper understanding and appreciation of the habitats around them.Covers 81 major North American habitats, including wetlands and oceanic habitatsFeatures hundreds of color photos of habitats and their wildlife, a wealth of helpful diagrams and illustrations, and a detailed distribution map for each land habitatConcise text provides all the information you need to identify and understand habitats anywhere in North America quickly and accuratelyDiscusses iconic and indicator species of birds, mammals, and plantsIncludes an in-depth section on habitat classification—invaluable for ecologistsRepresentative habitat accounts describe what you can expect to see and experience thereFormatted like a field guide for easy reference
Habitats of North Dakota Prairie
by Gwyn Herman; Laverne JohnsonThe information presented in Habitats of North Dakota seeks to promote teaching and learning about the wildlife and conservation topics of North Dakota. Five separate units have been developed to discuss the habitats. They are Wetlands, Prairie, Badlands, Woodlands, and Riparian Areas.
Habitats of the World (DK Panorama)
by DKTake a tour through Earth&’s most amazing habitats and discover the astonishing variety of life on our planet.From forests and ocean to deserts and the frozen Poles, explore Earth&’s major ecosystems and the different communities of animals and plants that live in each one.Illustrated in incredible detail with CGI images, children aged 7-11 will pore over the pages of this breathtaking visual journey through Earth&’s incredible ecosystems. Dip beneath the sunlit surface of the Coral Sea to discover a reef bursting with life. Voyage to the frozen north to find out which animals survive on the icy Arctic tundra. See the sunrise over the Sonoran Desert in spring as this arid landscape bursts into bloom. Find out how animals and plants are adapted to their environment and how they interact with their surroundings and each other, from a teeming tropical rainforest to the hostile conditions of a high mountain peak or the icy Poles. This incredible nature book for children features: 14 stunning double-page CGI illustrations, each showcasing a different habitat from across the world, from the Arctic to Australia. Details from the main scene are pulled out and placed around the edges of the page for readers to find in the illustration and to give extra information. All of Earth&’s major habitats and the animals and plants that live there.A lively and engaging introduction text guides the reader through each habitat, and draws out details from the artwork.SI Habitats of the World is for anyone fascinated by the incredible diversity of life on Earth, perfect for children and parents to read together. Packed full of natural wonders and iconic animal species, this book shows how life on Earth is interconnected and knitted together in a delicate balance.
Habitats: From Ocean Trench to Tropical Forest
by DKCelebrates and explains the astonishing range of habitats on Earth and the intricate balance of their animal and plant communitiesThis book is a beautiful visual reference to the world&’s natural habitats and the plants and animals that live there. It explores global habitat types, including desert, Arctic tundra, and tropical forest – and distinctive regional habitats, such as the windswept puna grasslands of the Andes or the dripping, fern-clad rainforests of New Zealand. Packed with fascinating illustrations, the book analyzes how each habitat works and examines its unique combination of plants and animals, along with the features that suit them to live there. It then goes deeper, telling stories about how the inhabitants relate to one another and interact. Stories are told using images and graphics, showing what is going on in the natural ecosystem. The stories include survival strategies and life cycles, how pollinators fertilize plants, and how animals distribute the seeds, how similar species divide up food or living space to avoid competition, and how some species cooperate in intimate partnerships.Earth&’s pristine wildernesses are dwindling, so the book includes national parks, wildlife reserves, and other protected areas, and the conservation efforts needed to preserve our precious biological diversity.
Hacia las estrellas: Una breve guía del universo
by Álex Riveiro¿Cómo de grande es el universo? ¿Podremos algún día viajar a otras estrellas? ¿Qué es un agujero negro? ¡Descúbrelo con este libro! ¿Alguna vez has levantado la vista al cielo en una noche estrellada y te has dejado llevar por la imaginación? Igual en ese momento te has trasladado a mundos que van más allá de lo que podemos imaginar en la Tierra. Algunos con vida, puede que inteligente, y otros completamente inhóspitos e infernales. O quizá simplemente te has preguntado cuántas estrellas hay en la Vía Láctea. Si alguna vez te has hecho alguna de estas preguntas, este libro es para ti. De la mano de Alex Riveiro, creador de Astrobitácora, el blog de referencia de astronomía en español.
Hacking Planet Earth: How Geoengineering Can Help Us Reimagine the Future
by Thomas M. KostigenAn exploration of the cutting-edge technology that will enable us to confront the realities of climate change.For decades scientists and environmentalists have sounded the alarm about the effects of global warming. We are now past the tipping point. As floods, storms, and extreme temperatures become our daily reality, "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" efforts aren't enough anymore. In Hacking Planet Earth, New York Times bestselling author Thomas Kostigen takes readers to the frontlines of geoengineering projects that scientists, entrepreneurs, engineers, and other visionaries around the world are developing to solve the problems associated with climate change. From giant parasols hovering above the Earth to shield us from an unforgiving sun, to lasers shooting up into clouds to coax out much-needed water, Kostigen introduces readers to this inspiring work and the people who are spearheading it. These futurist, far- thinking, world-changing ideas will save us, and Hacking Planet Earth offers readers their new vision for the future.
Hacklebarney and Voorhees State Parks (Images of America)
by Peter OsborneHacklebarney and Voorhees State Parks recounts the history of two beautiful natural sanctuaries at the southwestern end of New Jersey's Highlands. Managed as a single unit by the state park service, the two parks are Hacklebarney, 977 acres along the Black River corridor, and Voorhees, 640 acres of gently rolling farmland. Their stories are similar: both parks were created in the 1920s on privately donated land and were developed by the federally operated Civilian Conservation Corps. With more than two hundred unique photographs, many published here for the first time, Hacklebarney and Voorhees State Parks shows life at the CCC camps, the building of trails and roads by hand, and the repair of forests.
Hagfish Slime and Lobster Rolls (Chicago Shorts)
by Ellen PragerWhen viewed from a quiet beach, the ocean, with its rolling waves and vast expanse, can seem calm, even serene. But hidden beneath the sea’s waves are a staggering abundance and variety of active creatures, engaged in the never-ending struggles of life—to reproduce, to eat, and to avoid being eaten. With Hagfish Slime and Lobster Rolls, marine scientist Ellen Prager takes us deep into the sea to introduce an astonishing cast of fascinating and bizarre creatures that make the salty depths their home, with the help of stunning color photos. From the lobsters that battle rivals or seduce mates with their urine to hagfish that ties itself into a knot to keep from suffocating in its own slime—there’s far more to Prager’s account than her ever-entertaining anecdotes. Again and again, she illustrates the crucial connections between life in the ocean and humankind, enchanting us as she educates, enthralling us with the wealth of life in the sea, and reminding us of our need to protect it.
Haiku of Hawaii
by Annette Schaefer MorrowLet yourself be guided through the different seasons and places of Hawaii by a fresh voice in haiku poetry.
Hail, Hail Camp Timberwood
by Ellen ConfordRelates the experiences of 13-year-old Melanie as she tries to cope with the traumas and pleasures of her first year at summer camp.
Hailstones and Halibut Bones
by Mary O'NeillThe Colors live Between black and white In a land that we Know best by sight. But knowing best Isn't everything, For colors dance And colors sing, And colors laugh And colors cry- Turn off the light And colors die, And they make you feel Every feeling there is From the grumpiest grump To the fizziest fizz. And you and you and I Know well Each has a taste And each has a smell And each has a wonderful Story to tell....
Hairy Hippies and Bloody Butchers: The Greenpeace Anti-Whaling Campaign in Norway
by Juliane RieseIn the popular imagination, no issue has been more closely linked with the environmental group Greenpeace than whaling. Opposition to commercial whaling has inspired many of the organization's most dramatic and high-profile "direct actions"-as well as some of its most notable failures. This book provides an inside look at one such instance: Greenpeace's decades-long campaign against the Norwegian whaling industry. Combining historical narrative with systems-theory analysis, author Juliane Riese shows how the organization's self-presentation as a David pitted against whale-butchering Goliaths was turned on its head. She recounts how opponents successfully discredited the campaign while Greenpeace struggled with internal disagreements and other organizational challenges, providing valuable lessons for other protest movements.
Half-Earth Socialism: A Plan to Save the Future from Extinction, Climate Change and Pandemics
by Troy Vettese Drew PendergrassA plan to save the earth and bring the good life to all In this thrilling and capacious book, Troy Vettese and Drew Pendergrass challenge the inertia of capitalism and the left alike and propose a radical plan to address climate disaster and guarantee the good life for all. Consumption in the Global North can&’t continue unabated, and we must give up the idea that humans can fully control the Earth through technological &“fixes&” which only wreak further havoc. Rather than allow the forces of the free market to destroy the planet, we must strive for a post-capitalist society able to guarantee the good life the entire planet. This plan, which they call Half-Earth Socialism, means we must: • rewild half the Earth to absorb carbon emissions and restore biodiversity • pursue a rapid transition to renewable energy, paired with drastic cuts in consumption by the world&’s wealthiest populations • enact global veganism to cut down on energy and land use • inaugurate worldwide socialist planning to efficiently and equitably manage production • welcome the participation of everyone—even you! Accompanied by a climate-modelling website inviting readers to design their own &“half earth,&” Vettese and Pendergrass offer us a visionary way forward—and our only hope for a future.
Halfway to Heaven: My White-knuckled--and Knuckleheaded--Quest for the Rocky Mountain High
by Mark ObmascikFat, forty-four, father of three sons, and facing a vasectomy, Mark Obmascik would never have guessed that his next move would be up a 14,000-foot mountain. But when his twelve-year-old son gets bitten by the climbing bug at summer camp, Obmascik can't resist the opportunity for some high-altitude father-son bonding by hiking a peak together. After their first joint climb, addled by the thin air, Obmascik decides to keep his head in the clouds and try scaling all 54 of Colorado's 14,000-foot mountains, known as the Fourteeners -- and to do them in less than one year. The result is Halfway to Heaven, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Obmascik's rollicking, witty, sometimes harrowing, often poignant chronicle of an outrageous midlife adventure that is no walk in the park, although sometimes it's A Walk in the Woods -- but with more sweat and less oxygen. Half a million people try climbing a Colorado Fourteener every year, but only twelve hundred have reported summiting them all. Can an overweight, stay-at-home dad become No. 1,201? With his ebullient personality and sparkling prose, Obmascik brings us inside the quirky, colorful subculture of mountaineering obsessives who summit these mountains year after year. Honoring his concerned wife's orders not to climb alone, Obmascik drags old friends up the slopes, some of them lifelong flatlanders tasting thin air for the first time, and lures seasoned Rockies junkies into taking on a huffing, puffing newbie by bribing them with free beer, lunches, and car washes. Among the new friends he makes are an ex-drag racer trying to perform a headstand on every summit, the lead oboe player in a Hebrew salsa band, and a climber with the counterproductive pre-climb ritual of gulping down four beers and a burrito. Along the way, Obmascik experiences the raw, rowdy, and rarely seen intimacy of male friendship, braced by the double intoxicants of adrenaline and altitude. Though danger is always present -- the Colorado Fourteeners have killed more climbers than Mount Everest -- Mark knows his aging scalp can't afford the hair-raising adventures of Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air, and his quest becomes a story of family, friendship, and fraternity. In Obmascik's summer of climbing, he loses fifteen pounds, finds a few dozen man-dates, and gains respect for the history of these storied mountains (home to cannibalism, gold rushes, shoot-outs, and one of the nation's most famed religious shrines). As much about midlife and male bonding as it is about mountains, Halfway to Heaven tells how weekend warriors can survive them all as they reach for those most distant things -- the summits of mountains and a teenage son. And as one man exceeds the physical achievements of his youth, he discovers that age -- like summit height -- is just a number.
Halfway to Silence: Poems
by May SartonA striking collection of short poems from acclaimed writer May SartonAfter decades of writing flowing lyric verse, May Sarton&’s style turned to short bursts of poetry. Likening poetry to gardening, she writes, &“Muse, pour strength into my pruning wrist / That I may cut the way toward open space.&” These condensed poems are rife with exuberant impressions of nature and of love. Included are two of Sarton&’s most acclaimed poems, &“Old Lovers at the Ballet&” and &“Of the Muse.&”
Halfway to the Sky
by Kimberly Brubaker BradleyTwelve-year-old Dani is running away from home, or what’s left of home anyway. Her older brother, who had muscular dystrophy, died a few months ago. Then her father left and her parents got divorced. Now home is just Dani and her sad, silent mother, and Dani’s got to get away. She plans to do something amazing, and go where her parents will never find her: she’s going to hike the whole Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine. The trail is a legend in her family, the place where her parents met, fell in love, and got married 14 years before. Unfortunately for her master plan, her mother doesn’t have much trouble figuring out where Dani’s gone. Now it’s the two of them, hiking for as long as Dani can manage to persuade her mother to keep going. But Dani’s got an even longer emotional journey to make—and it’s one she and her mom need to make together. From the Hardcover edition.
Halloween Helpers (Pee Wee Scouts #33)
by Judy DeltonMrs. Peters is missing. The Pee Wees' teacher has been called out of town by a family emergency. Who will run their Scout meetings now that she's gone? And who will help the Pee Wees plan their big Halloween party? Captain Spencer is the first substitute to take charge. He makes everyone march in a line and uses big words that nobody understands. Then there's ditzy Brandi. She laughs at Roger's dumb jokes and thinks slimeball art is a fun project. Molly is sure there will be no costume contests or bobbing for apples this year. But then the Pee Wees get another substitute. And she has a plan to make this the best Halloween ever!
Halophyte Plant Diversity and Public Health
by Mushtaq Ahmad Muhammad Zafar Münir Öztürk Volkan Altay Moona NazishSalinity is one of the acute problems causing enormous yield loss in many regions of the world. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced in arid and semiarid regions. Halophytes can remove salt from various types of problematic soils due to their unique morphological, physiological and anatomical adaptations to these environments. Halophytes are also used for the treatment of certain diseases but scientific documentation in terms of current phytotherapic applications is deficient in this unique group of plants. Different ethnic groups around the world use medicinal halophytes according to their own beliefs and ancestor’s experiences. However, their knowledge about the use of salt tolerant medicinal plants is usually confined to their own community. There is thus a knowledge gap on halophytes which should be bridged and preserved. This book provides a comprehensive account on the distribution of halophytes, their ethnobotanical and medicinal aspects, economic importance, and chemical constituents along with scientific description. The book therefore serves as a valuable resource for professionals and researchers working in the fields of plant stress biology and ethnobotanical aspects.
Hamara Paryavaran
by National Council Of Educational Research TrainingThis book prescribed by central board of secondary education, India for the students of class 7th subject Social Science, studying through hindi medium. This accessible version of the book doesn’t leave any part of the book. The book is handy companion of the school and university students desiring to read facts in interesting way. NCERT books are must read for aspirants of competitive and job related examinations in India.
Hamburger Klimabericht – Wissen über Klima, Klimawandel und Auswirkungen in Hamburg und Norddeutschland
by Hans Von Storch Insa Meinke Martin ClaußenBereits zum zweiten Mal wird im Rahmen des KlimaCampus Hamburg der aktuelle Forschungsstand zum Klimawandel in der Hamburger Metropolregion und Norddeutschland systematisch dokumentiert. Erfahren sie auf Basis der Fachliteratur in welchem Maße Konsens hinsichtlich des Klimawandels in Norddeutschland besteht.Inwieweit sind Entwicklungen bereits messbar, welche Auswirkungen zeigen sich bereits heute und wie kann sich die Region vor negativen Folgen des Klimawandels schützen? Die über 70 Autoren haben die Forschungsergebnisse zu diesen Fragen systematisch zusammengetragen. Die Übereinstimmung bzw. Widersprüchlichkeit des derzeitigen Wissens wurde dabei herausgearbeitet, Erkenntnisgewinne gegenüber dem ersten Hamburger Klimabericht lokalisiert und weiterhin bestehender Forschungsbedarf aufgezeigt. Alle Beiträge wurden einem wissenschaftlichen Begutachtungsprozess unterzogen, der von einem Lenkungsausschuss überwacht wurde.Die Dokumentation belegt umfassend eine bereits stattfindende Erwärmung in der Metropolregion Hamburg und in Norddeutschland, sowie einen Meeresspiegelanstieg an Nord- und Ostsee. Mit der Erwärmung zeichnen sich deutliche Änderung im Ökosystem ab. Diese bereits eingetretenen Entwicklungen können sich künftig weiter verstärken. Erfahren Sie, welche Auswirkungen dies für Politik, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft hat.Dieses Buch ist eine Open-Acess-Publikation unter einer CC BY-NC 4.0 Lizenz
Hamilton County Parks
by Robert Earnest MillerHamilton County parks have long been popular destinations for a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, golf, and boating. At the same time, the parks have worked diligently to preserve wetlands, prairies, and other natural habitats. Hamilton County Parks explores a fascinating and little explored chapter of Hamilton County history. It spans more than 75 years of local history, tracing the development of the park system and the services it has provided its residents over the years. Join author Robert Earnest Miller as he tells the story of the Hamilton County parks through photographs and other visual materials from an extensive collection maintained by the staff of the Hamilton County Park District. The vast majority of these images have never been published or displayed for the public before.