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Our Fragile Water Planet

Our Fragile Water Planet

C. Mantell

Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
2012
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This volume is an introduction to the study of the earth sciences, a multitude of the earth's composition; geology, which embraces geochemistry, the science the science of the earth's structure; meteorology and climatology, the study of both local and planetary weather; tectonics, the fledgling science of the move­ ment of sections of the earth, of earthquakes, and of volcanoes; biology and agricultural engineering; the water cycle and reclamation; the chemistry of the atmosphere and the origin of the changes it undergoes; the seas, the oceans, or oceanography; beach movement and deserts; hydrology, the science of water from the viewpoint of the sources of energy; pressure and temperature effects; the crust or lithosphere; the hydrosphere, or water areas; the atmosphere, winds, weather, hurricanes, and cyclones, as well as the technology of tracking them; the interfaces of the sections of the planet, and the uses of the earth by its peoples. The human race has developed on the crust and at the interfaces of the land, air, and sea of an unstable planet - a dynamic geological entity whose thermal equilibrium is still millions of years away. The crust of the earth in its movement and cracking evolves earthquakes and volcanoes which are destructive of human work and limit our habitation. Over the last 1500 years, earthquakes have killed as many people as now inhabit the planet, and fifteen times the present U. S. population.
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Heartlocked: a water witch novel

Heartlocked: a water witch novel

C. S. Moore

Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2017
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Maribel was sure of only one thing... life, as she knew it, was over.Dylan had yet to return, the fear burrowed deeper into her heart every day that she'd never see him again. Her blinders were off, and with every breath Mari was reminded that she wasn't really a part of the world around her. She had been thrust into foreign skin that itched and screamed to be in the ocean again. Jaron seemed to be the only person who understood what she was going through; he was learning about the true nature of their world just like her.Sylvia looked at her with hopeful eyes - hope for what, Mari was unsure. The mysterious kingdom her father ruled over lay in wait for her triumphant return, but she had no clue how she was supposed to help anyone against the sirens. The giant creatures with soulless eyes haunted her dreams, as did visions of Dylan in strange places. The mers were looking to her, their princess and the last witch in the sea, to master her powers and put up the borders that protected their kingdom. Mari was willing to risk her life for Sylvia, Dylan, and all the others... but with every new bit of information she learns about her kingdom, the more she wonders if it's worth saving at all.
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101 Cups of Water

101 Cups of Water

C.D. Baker

Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc)
2008
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For every time you ve tried too hard, fell too far, or struggled too much, the refreshing cups in this book or reminders of God s infinite grace and mercy will renew you like cool, clear water after a long, dry walk on a dusty, pitted, uphill road. I ve been a believing Christian since childhood, author C. David Baker explains, but it s my personal failures that have led me to the deep well of Grace. David poured his dashed hopes, broken dreams, haunting doubts, and paralyzing fear down that well and found all that s collected here, all he, like you, needs for living with peace, joy, and purpose: cool cups of relief, comfort, revival, and sustenance. Because Water Is Life.And 101 Cups of Water Will Quench Your Thirst."
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Aircraft Wrecks: A Walker's Guide

Aircraft Wrecks: A Walker's Guide

C. N. Wotherspoon; Alan Clark; Mark Sheldon

Pen Sword Aviation
2013
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Originally published to acclaim in 2009, this paperback re-issue aims to give readers access to the tangible remains of hundreds of historic aircraft that still lie at crash sites on the moors and mountains of the British Isles, all of which can be visited. It covers almost 500 selected sites, with emphasis placed on those located within open access land. The book includes accurate verified grid references, up-to-date site descriptions and recent photographs. Arranged geographically, each chapter features details of all major recorded air crashes to have occurred in that particular region. Areas covered include: South-west Moors - 15 entries. ~ Wales - 93 entries. ~ Peak District - 82 entries. Pennines - 76 Entries. ~ Lake District - 32 entries. ~ North Yorkshire Moors - 23 entries. Isle of Man - 18 entries. ~ Scotland: Lowlands - 47 entries. ~ Highlands and Islands - 85 entries. ~ Ireland - 19 entries. Representing the main upland areas of the British Isles, each of these sections is introduced with a brief narrative describing its geographical characteristics and aviation background, discussing the factors and trends lying behind the concentration of losses within each area and noting any especially significant incidents. Individual site entries include precise location details including, where required, additional references for scattered major items of wreckage and any relevant notes to aid finding or interpreting the crash site, together with details of the aircraft, names and fates of those onboard and the circumstances of the loss.
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