Curbing Catastrophe: Natural Hazards and Risk Reduction in the Modern World, Hardcover - Timothy H. Dixon

What does Japan's 2011 nuclear accident have in common with the 2005 flooding of New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina? This thought-provoking book pr...

What keeps capitalism afloat? The global ocean has through the centuries served as a trade route, strategic space, fish bank and supply chain for t...

Reducere. A natural phenomenon which can have a negative impact on the environment or humans is known as a natural hazard. Such events are categorized into t...

Reducere. I began my study of Gog and Magog more than fifteen years ago in the early 90's while resident in New York. My subsequent public lecture on the sub...

A global history of the world's most famous secret society, encompassing kings and presidents, writers and legislators, composers and entertainers,...

Reducere. "In many ways, Land combines bits and pieces of many of Winchester's previous books into a satisfying, globe-trotting whole. . . . Winchester is, o...

How chartered company-states spearheaded European expansion and helped create the world's first genuinely global orderFrom Spanish conquistadors to...

"Empowers readers with a toolkit of traditional and sustainable practices for an emerging artisanal crafts movement, and a brighter future." --Alic...

Reducere. DescriptionWho are you becoming? That was the question nagging pastor and author John Mark Comer. By outward metrics, everything appeared successfu...

Reducere. DescriptionA dazzling new history of the irrepressible demographic changes and mass migrations that have made and unmade nations, continents, and e...

Reducere. "Seek for meetings with holy men and women." These words from fifth-century bishop Palladius ring as true today as they did 1600 years ago. Palladi...

This book critically examines the global diffusion and local reception of resilience through the implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) pr...

Reducere. DescriptionHow silver influenced two hundred years of world history, and why it matters todayThis is the story of silver's transformation from soft...

In recent decades, Tokyo, London, and New York have been the sites of credit bubbles of historically unprecedented magnitude. Central bankers have ...

From behavioural scientists to best mates, Kate finds extraordinary stories and research, drawing on her own experiences to create a fascinating bl...

Reducere. What's a bigger disaster than being stranded on an ice planet with a bunch of aliens, never to return home? Resonating to the biggest jerk of all t...

The foremost U.S. authority on Islam and, Seyyed Hossein Nasr discusses today's hot button issues--including holy wars, women's rights, the rise of...

Reducere. Build your brain and blitz through the canon with Literature in 30 Seconds of Less!, a collection of illuminating synopses of the great works. Burs...

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Reducere. A work of extraordinary range and striking originality, The Gun, the Ship, and the Pen traces the global history of written constitutions from the ...

Avoiding the Bends provides an analytical approach to diver behaviour and decompression. It provides practical guidance for good diving behaviour a...

Reducere. DescriptionKwasi Kwarteng is the child of parents whose lives were shaped as subjects of the British Empire, first in their native Ghana, then as B...

This book conclusively demonstrates that by respecting transparency and with dogged perseverance, a nonviolent public leader can become an influent...

Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co IncIllustration(s): Approx. 150 illustrations (75 in full color); Illustrations, unspecifiedNumber of pag...

'The wisest book I've read for many years ... Much more than a gardening book, much more than a guide to mental health ... Hugely recommended' Step...

Reducere. In 1977, Kenneth Leech wrote the book Soul Friend, which quickly became one of the classic contemporary explorations of the Christian practice of s...

Reducere. Presence in the Modern World is Jacques Ellul's most foundational book, combining his social analysis with his theological orientation. Appearing f...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

The magic of witchcraft never dies. Harness the power of nature-based magick, including herbal charms and remedies, cleansing rituals, crystal heal...

Publisher: Taylor & Francis LtdAuthor(s): Elizabeth OlsonNumber of pages: 208Collection: Theology and Religion in Interdisciplinary Perspective Ser...

Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences DivisionNumber of pages: 448Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 191 x 235 x 29Cover type: Paperback / softbackE...

A comprehensive look at the life and continuing influence of 16th-century scientific genius and occultist Dr. John Dee - Presents an overview of De...

A concise account of how revolutions made modern China and helped shape the modern world China's emergence as a twenty-first-century global economi...

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A fun collection of dating tips and romantic guidance, adjusted to the realities of the present. Features stylish illustrations throughout.

Reducere. From a highly decorated general, a brilliant new way of understanding war and its role in the twenty-first century.Drawing on his vast experience a...

Woven & Worn showcases innovative makers of mindful wearables. Unravel the world of sustainable fashion and discover your importance within it.

DescriptionThe subject of religious diversity is of growing significance, with its associated problems of religious pluralism and inter-faith dialo...

Develop Relationships with the Fae for a Lifelong Journey of Magick Meet dozens of faeries that have adapted to the modern world and can be found i...

An important manual for initiating long-lasting change into a world of power, health and harmony.Publisher: John Hunt PublishingAuthor(s): Jez Hugh...

Publisher: AuthorHouseAuthor(s): Dee-Dee StoutIllustration(s): 1, black & white illustrationsNumber of pages: 204Publication date: 2009Dimensions: ...

Reducere. One of the greatest spiritual teachers of the twentieth century will show you how to develop your sense of being in the now--and avoid the distract...

Reducere. In this work, Dr. Swafford opens up the wisdom of C.S. Lewis' Screwtape Letters. From challenges at home, evangelization, overcoming anxiety, doubt...

Reducere. Do miracles still happen today? This book demonstrates that miraculous works of God, which have been part of the experience of the church around th...

The Botanical Beauty Hunter is a practical guide filled with recipes, advice and the secrets behind everything natural beauty, from ancient Ayurved...

Exam Board: OCR Level: GCSE Subject: History First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: June 2018 An OCR endorsed textbook Trust Ben Walsh to guide...

Engage with a new vision of Buddhism and the modern world with the bestselling author of Money Sex War Karma: Notes for a Buddhist Revolution. Davi...