Natur

Understanding our place in the web of life.

Bonus material includes 20-30 color photographs (in inserts), line drawings, maps, historical quotes, drawings, and figures.Regional title with national appeal to history, science, adventure, environment and mystery buffs, as well as fans of the AMC series "The Terror." Well-connected, he is Tenured Professor of Environmental Science in the Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Distinguished Research Scientist with the NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center.He is an excellent speaker and his research program focuses on ecology and reproductive biology of invertebrates (primarily crabs), and impacts of fishing on fish and invertebrate populations and their habitats.Of interest to fans of Alaska Reality TV shows and readers interested in environment.As part of the original discovery grant, a curriculum was developed for middle school classes by a Kodiak teacher, so the book could be used in school classrooms.He is an accomplished scuba diver with certifications from PADI, NAUI, and NOAA, and writes from personal experience about diving, kayaking, and working and living aboard fishing boats.Has authored or co-authored over 65 publications and one other book, "King Crabs of the World."

Explore the rich vibrancy of summer and reflect on how nature teaches us to value time—in this collection of reflections by our greatest writers.A season of both growth and of stillness, of hard work in the garden and of relaxing in the cool of the mountains, summer is a celebratory time. Every day matters, says summer. Look around you. Life is starting up again after a long winter and spring, and we find ourselves in a world filled with creatures and plants and shimmers of heat on the subway, with backyard cookouts and ice cream trucks jingling through the neighborhood.This collection of powerful, stirring pieces from a wealth of sources—ranging from poems composed in eighth-century China to letters from a pioneer woman in the American West, from the Declaration of Independence to Ray Bradbury’s musings on childhood summers—invites us all to fully experience the rich and bountiful spirituality of summer.

This is the definitive biography of George Bird Grinnell (1849-1938), who is widely regarded as "The Father of American Conservation," because of his accomplishments in saving wildlife and natural resources of America- including saving the American bison.

This dissertation focuses on the molecular systematic analysis of the genusCorchorus (Malvaceae s.l.), investigated for the first time using nuclear rDNA ITSsequences, and addresses diversity of selected species, which were conductedusing morphological, molecular, and flow cytometry methods.Prior to this study, little information was available regarding the biodiversity andpotential use of jute (Corchorus species) in Ethiopian agriculture. The present studysummarizes species¿ ecological distribution, use, and ethnobotany of Corchorusspecies in Ethiopia. About 13 species were recorded, ranking the country second inthe total number of species in Africa. The study revealed low similarity in speciescomposition between the regional states, indicating that each region has its ownunique set of species. Farmers¿ perception, indigenous knowledge and folk taxonomyof jute species are more comprehensive in the southwest than other studied regionsof the country. Although several jute species are found in Ethiopia, they are neithercultivated nor popularly used as leafy vegetables. This part of the dissertationemphasizes the need for creating of public awareness of jute in Ethiopian agricultureand recommends conservation measures for some threatened species.

Second edition of the popular weather almanac! Whether planning your garden, settling a bet, or making neighborly small talk, this fascinating guide will give you all the facts and figures, all the trials and tales you need.

So wurde Hailey ein DiabDog, ein Buch über die Ausbildung der Hunde und DiabDogs©.Dieses Buch beschreibt die Ausbildung eines DiabDog (Warnhundes für Diabetiker) und unterstützt Diabetiker bei der Ausbildung ihres Hundes. Für die Sicherheit des Diabetikers im Alltag wird die Anzeigeverlässlichkeit des Hundes mittels CGM-System überprüft. Auch Nichtdiabetiker und Hundefreunde finden in diesem Buch interessante und wichtige Hinweise, die über die Grundausbildung eines Hundes hinausgehen.

This book details over one hundred medicinal plants found growing in an acre of an East of England churchyard. It explores the history of usage from the distant past to the present. The contents of this book are for information only. This is not a substitute for expert medical advice.

Read over 20 exclusive, in-depth interviews with chief sustainability officers (CSOs) of Fortune 500 companies such as Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Procter & Gamble and globally recognized brands such as IKEA and Netflix. These CSOs reveal how they deliver positive environmental and social impact through their companies' core products and services and generate revenue growth while tackling unique leadership, change management, regulatory and stakeholder challenges. Sustainability and environmental, social, governance (ESG) strategies are increasingly central to businesses' growth strategy and risk management. As a result, the CSO has become more important as a driver of both revenue and strategy. Yet, no two CSOs are alike in their backgrounds, titles or even the scope of their roles. From former Peace Corps volunteers to supply chain experts, these C-suite leaders launch ambitious carbon emissions and net-zero goals, develop new products for a circular economy, target increasing the diversity of their company's staff, align strategic projects to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and standardize reporting for the SEC, investors and more. What You Will LearnHow global multibillion dollar businesses in the United States, Europe and Asia structure their sustainability strategyHow top sustainability executives drive both business value and positive environmental and social impact How CSOs landed in their roles without climbing a traditional career ladder Who This Book Is ForExecutives and board members generally or those establishing a sustainability or ESG strategy; current and aspiring CSOs and ESG leaders; business leaders partnering with sustainability leaders and teams; and students studying the integration of sustainability and business.Advance praise for Chief Sustainability Officers At Work:"e;Chief sustainability officers play a critical role in supporting the broader business transition to a more just and sustainable global economy. Through dialogue with influential sustainability professionals, Chrissa brings to life the essential role in bridging gaps and helping to eliminate the divide between "e;traditional"e; business functions, senior leadership, and the sustainability teams to drive transformational change within their firms."e; - Mindy Lubber, CEO and President, Ceres  "e;Chief Sustainability Officers at Work, is a fresh new book by seasoned business leader Chrissa Pagitsas that offers succinct ways anyone can implement and achieve ESG goals - whether they own the company or simply aspire to improve its impact on people and the planet. Chrissa roots this book in her own experience leading change within major companies that not only improved the businesses where she worked but improved the markets within which they needed to thrive. This is a must read for a seasoned ESG practitioner as much as it is for the young professional just getting started. Chrissa knows it is imperative we all just get started doing better and she opens up the otherwise dark box of how-tos for all of us to do our part."e; - Dana Bourland, SVP, The JPB Foundation and author of Gray to Green Communities: A Call to Action on the Housing and Climate Crises.

Fossil crinoids are exceptionally suited to deep-time studies of community paleoecology and niche partitioning. By merging ecomorphological trait and phylogenetic data, this Element summarizes niche occupation and community paleoecology of crinoids from the Bromide fauna of Oklahoma (Sandbian, Upper Ordovician). Patterns of community structure and niche evolution are evaluated over a ~5 million-year period through comparison with the Brechin Lagerstatte (Katian, Upper Ordovician). The authors establish filtration fan density, food size selectivity, and body size as major axes defining niche differentiation, and niche occupation is strongly controlled by phylogeny. Ecological strategies were relatively static over the study interval at high taxonomic scales, but niche differentiation and specialization increased in most subclades. Changes in disparity and species richness indicate the transition between the early-middle Paleozoic Crinoid Evolutionary Faunas was already underway by the Katian due to ecological drivers and was not triggered by the Late Ordovician mass extinction.

Arid and semi-arid regions face major challenges in the management of scarce freshwater resources under pressures of population, economic development, climate change, pollution and over-abstraction. Groundwater is commonly the most important water resource in these areas. Groundwater models are widely used globally to understand groundwater systems and to guide decisions on management. However, the hydrology of arid and semi-arid areas is very different from that of humid regions, and there is little guidance on the special challenges of groundwater modelling for these areas. This book brings together the experience of internationally leading experts to fill a gap in the scientific and technical literature. It introduces state-of-the-art methods for modelling groundwater resources, illustrated with a wide-ranging set of illustrative examples from around the world. The book is valuable for researchers, practitioners in developed and developing countries, and graduate students in hydrology, hydrogeology, water resources management, environmental engineering and geography.