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Global Warming

Global Warming

Brian C. Black; Gary J. Weisel

Greenwood Press
2010
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Tracing scientific ideas about the structure of Earth, Global Warming creates an intellectual portrait of the shifts in thinking that have led to the current controversy, enabling readers to make up their own minds on this important issue.Global Warming takes one of the hot-button issues of our time and surveys it in historical context, creating an intellectual portrait of the multi-century shifts in thinking that have led to gradual acceptance of the concept. The book summarizes pertinent aspects of geology, earth science, and climate science in easy-to-read terms. It then frames this background in terms of cultural and social shifts, including the Industrial Revolution, conspicuous consumption, and modern environmentalism. In addition, a study of the ebb and flow of cultural and political reception relates the issue to religious and social ideas.The information presented here will enable the reader to understand the scientific case stating that human activity has caused an unprecedented warming in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Technical and political objections to this thesis are also covered, so that readers may form their own opinions on this critical subject.Includes excerpts from writing and policy related to climate changeOffers a timeline of the development of the idea of global warming
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Nature and the Environment in Twentieth-Century American Life

Nature and the Environment in Twentieth-Century American Life

Brian C. Black

Greenwood Press
2006
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Americans during the twentieth-century became more disconnected from the environment and nature than ever before. More Americans lived in cities rather than on farms; they became ever more reliant on technology to interact with the world around them and with each other. Perhaps paradoxically, the twentieth-century also became the period in which environmental issues played an ever-increasing role in politics and public policy. Why is this so? Perhaps because, despite what many people believe, nature and the environment remains central to everyone's daily life. Pollution, environmental degradation, urban sprawl, loss of wildlife and biodiversity - all of these issues directly impact how everyone - even city dwellers - live their lives. Nature and the Environment in Twentieth-Century America addresses a wide variety of the environmental issues that impacted the lives of people of all classes, races, and regions: ; The expansion of the National Park system and the increased desire for leisure time spent in the great outdoors ; The devastation of the Dust Bowl and its impetus toward conservation and a greater understanding of ecology ; Grassroots activism and environmental politics from Rachel Carson to Love Canal ; The impact of globalization and its environmental consequences on the daily lives of Americans Part of the Daily Life through History series, this title joins Nature and the Environment in Nineteenth-Century Americain a new branch of the series-titles specifically looking at how science innovations impacted daily life.
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Nature and the Environment in Nineteenth-Century American Life

Nature and the Environment in Nineteenth-Century American Life

Brian C. Black

Greenwood Press
2006
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The nineteenth-century saw a significant transformation in the United States. In one short century, the nation had seen the populating of the Great Plains and West, the decimation of native Indian tribes, the growth of national transportation and communication networks, and the rise of major cities. The century also witnessed the destruction of the nation's forests, battles over land and water, and the ascent of agribusiness. With these changes in resource use patterns and values came a concordant shift in attitudes toward nature. Conservation and preservation emerged as watchwords for the 1900s. The century that started with an attitude of environmental conquest thus ended by embracing conservation and a new environmental awareness.
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To Have and Have Not

To Have and Have Not

Brian C. Black

BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC
2022
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This important book tells the sweeping story of energy, tracing patterns of energy use in human history. Contextualizing global history through the lens of the Anthropocene, Brian Black traces the eras of industrialization, concluding with our current transition within the reality of climate change. Written by a leading scholar, this book is an essential contribution to environmental history and the rapidly emerging field of energy history.
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Crude Reality

Crude Reality

Brian C. Black

Rowman Littlefield
2020
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This concise, accessible introduction to the history of oil tells the story of how petroleum has shaped human life since it was first discovered oozing inconspicuously from the soil. For a century, human dependence on petroleum caused little discomfort as we enjoyed the heyday of cheap crude--a glorious episode of energy gluttony that was destined to end. Today, we see the disastrous results in environmental degradation, political instability, and world economic disparity in the waning years of a petroleum-powered civilization--lessons rooted in the finite nature of oil. Considering the nature of oil itself as well as humans' remarkable relationship with it, Brian C. Black spotlights our modern conundrum and then explores the challenges of our future without oil. It is this essential context, he argues, that will prepare us for our energy transition. Bringing his global perspective and wide-ranging technical knowledge, Black has written an essential contribution to environmental history and the rapidly emerging field of energy history in this sweeping, forward-looking survey.
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Crude Reality

Crude Reality

Brian C. Black

Rowman Littlefield
2020
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This concise, accessible introduction to the history of oil tells the story of how petroleum has shaped human life since it was first discovered oozing inconspicuously from the soil. For a century, human dependence on petroleum caused little discomfort as we enjoyed the heyday of cheap crude--a glorious episode of energy gluttony that was destined to end. Today, we see the disastrous results in environmental degradation, political instability, and world economic disparity in the waning years of a petroleum-powered civilization--lessons rooted in the finite nature of oil. Considering the nature of oil itself as well as humans' remarkable relationship with it, Brian C. Black spotlights our modern conundrum and then explores the challenges of our future without oil. It is this essential context, he argues, that will prepare us for our energy transition. Bringing his global perspective and wide-ranging technical knowledge, Black has written an essential contribution to environmental history and the rapidly emerging field of energy history in this sweeping, forward-looking survey.
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Ike's Road Trip

Ike's Road Trip

Brian C. Black

DAVID R. GODINE PUBLISHER INC
2024
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All roads begin somewhere and today’s U. S. highway system began with an exploratory, cross-country ride, led by 28-year-old Army lieutenant colonel, Dwight Eisenhower. This is the story of that coast-to-coast journey and how the dream of connecting America with roads began. Before he led the liberation of Europe, before he became our nation’s 34th President, Dwight D. Eisenhower’s made a road trip in 1919 from Washington D.C. to California. The expedition proved to be a crucial chapter in the history of America as it laid the groundwork to make automobile travel the fastest and easiest way to move around the country, also setting in motion the nation’s future love affair with cheap crude. The 1919 Transcontinental Motor Convoy of eighty-one trucks and other military vehicles traveled more than 3,000 precarious miles along the most famous road of the day, the Lincoln Highway, which ran between New York City and San Francisco. World War I had illustrated the importance of being able to move large amounts of troops and equipment quickly over long distances, and Eisenhower’s mission was to evaluate whether the country’s emerging network of paved roadways could handle such a task. It was an experience Eisenhower would never forget. Decades later, as president, he drew on that experience to push through the Interstate Highway Act of 1956. Ike’s Road Trip adds an important chapter to the story of the midwestern president who is often seen as “America’s grandfather.” Eisenhower will also be seen as a modern visionary during a pivotal moment: his persistent trust in cheap petroleum proved to be a blueprint for modern America as he helped facilitate the most significant energy transition of the twentieth century. Today, we are experiencing perhaps the most important energy transition since Eisenhower’s day—from petroleum to renewables—and that change will require minds as equally visionary as his.
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Energy in North American Environmental History

Energy in North American Environmental History

Brian C. Black

TAYLOR FRANCIS LTD
2026
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Taking North America as its focus, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of humanity’s evolving relationship with energy. As humans have sought to live and develop the North American continent, energy from Earth’s basic elements has served as the raw material for living. Through its chronological approach and critical case studies, the volume examines how the search, harvest, and use of energy have shaped human history, from colonial empire-building to contemporary debates on sustainability and climate change. By analyzing diverse energy sources including sail power, coal, crude oil, wind, solar, electricity, and nuclear power, the book reveals how industrialization transformed energy consumption and demand, driving political, social, and environmental change. It connects energy history to major political and environmental themes, such as water politics, post-1990s Alberta pipeline debates, the war in Ukraine, and climate change, highlighting how energy has been both a unifying force and a source of division amongst diverse peoples, shaping global power dynamics and regional histories. Designed for students of environmental history and energy studies, this text synthesizes this important history whilst offering insights into the challenges and opportunities of the twenty-first century.
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Energy in North American Environmental History

Energy in North American Environmental History

Brian C. Black

TAYLOR FRANCIS LTD
2026
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Taking North America as its focus, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of humanity’s evolving relationship with energy. As humans have sought to live and develop the North American continent, energy from Earth’s basic elements has served as the raw material for living. Through its chronological approach and critical case studies, the volume examines how the search, harvest, and use of energy have shaped human history, from colonial empire-building to contemporary debates on sustainability and climate change. By analyzing diverse energy sources including sail power, coal, crude oil, wind, solar, electricity, and nuclear power, the book reveals how industrialization transformed energy consumption and demand, driving political, social, and environmental change. It connects energy history to major political and environmental themes, such as water politics, post-1990s Alberta pipeline debates, the war in Ukraine, and climate change, highlighting how energy has been both a unifying force and a source of division amongst diverse peoples, shaping global power dynamics and regional histories. Designed for students of environmental history and energy studies, this text synthesizes this important history whilst offering insights into the challenges and opportunities of the twenty-first century.
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Alternative Energy

Alternative Energy

Brian C. Black; Richard Flarend

Greenwood Press
2010
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An exceptionally timely volume that weighs the costs and benefits of alternative energy sources and their implications for reducing energy consumption.As this book makes clear, civilization cannot long continue to ride on an oil slick. Worldwide, many people have come to see dependence on coal, and especially on oil, not only as unsustainable, but as profoundly destabilizing, both environmentally and politically. While ever-increasing demands continue to be placed on "mainstream" energy sources, recurring attempts have been made to generate power in "alternative" ways. After retracing some of these efforts, this succinct and historically informed volume explores the ongoing debate over alternative energy that gathered strength in the 20th century, showing how that debate mirrors larger attitudes toward energy and consumption. Like other volumes in this series, Alternative Energy is designed to provide material for student reports and debate arguments. It is an outstanding sourcebook for those interested in investigating the problems and prospects of alternative fuels.
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Exercise Puzzles For The Brain: Sudoku Easy To Medium And Number Search Beginner Activity Puzzle Brain Teaser Game Book Large Print Size Black White C

Exercise Puzzles For The Brain: Sudoku Easy To Medium And Number Search Beginner Activity Puzzle Brain Teaser Game Book Large Print Size Black White C

Brainy Puzzler Group

Independently Published
2019
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A fun numbers themed activity book to learn from and play sudoku and number search puzzle games20 easy sudoku puzzles20 medium sudoku puzzles26 number search puzzlesHow to play instruction pagesAnswers included at the end of the book8.5" x 11" / Large sizeGlossy softcoverSuitable for kids(age 8+) teens and adults
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An Illinois Gold Hunter in the Black Hills: The Diary of Jerry Bryan, March 13, 1876 to August 20, 1876

An Illinois Gold Hunter in the Black Hills: The Diary of Jerry Bryan, March 13, 1876 to August 20, 1876

Jerry Bryan; Clyde C. Walton

Literary Licensing, LLC
2011
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""An Illinois Gold Hunter In The Black Hills"" is a diary written by Jerry Bryan, chronicling his experiences as a gold hunter in the Black Hills region of South Dakota from March 13, 1876 to August 20, 1876. The book provides a first-hand account of the hardships and dangers faced by gold hunters during the gold rush of the late 19th century. Bryan describes the treacherous terrain, the extreme weather conditions, and the hostile encounters with Native American tribes. He also provides insights into the daily life of a gold hunter, including the search for gold, the construction of mining camps, and the establishment of trade networks. The diary is a valuable historical document that offers a glimpse into the frontier life of the American West and the impact of gold rushes on the region's development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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King Hacon's Death, and Bran and the Black Dog Two Ballads (Edition1)

King Hacon's Death, and Bran and the Black Dog Two Ballads (Edition1)

J C Snaith

Alpha Editions
2025
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In the heart of Victorian England, where cobbled streets echo with the whispers of social class dynamics, a young man's journey unfolds-a tale of coming of age and personal identity exploration that resonates with the timeless quest for self-discovery. This historical fiction book, once lost to time, emerges anew, offering readers a vivid tapestry of 19th century Britain. Restored for today's and future generations, it invites literary fiction readers and classic literature enthusiasts to immerse themselves in a world both familiar and foreign, where the struggles and triumphs of the past mirror our own. Set against the backdrop of a society rigid with class distinctions, this British literature classic delves into the intricacies of human relationships and the societal pressures that shape them. Its narrative, reminiscent of the works of Anthony Trollope and Thomas Hardy, captures the essence of an era while exploring themes that remain profoundly relevant. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions, not just as a reprint, but as a collector's item and a cultural treasure. As the protagonist navigates the complexities of Victorian fiction novel life, readers are drawn into a richly detailed world, where the echoes of history invite reflection and understanding.
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Getting Your Brain and Body Back

Getting Your Brain and Body Back

Eric Topol; Bradford C. Berk

The Experiment LLC
2021
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On Memorial Day 2009 - at the peak of his career as a physician, medical researcher, and medical center CEO - Dr Brad Berk took a bike ride that would change his life forever. To avoid an oncoming car, he swerved, fell, and broke his neck, sustaining a spinal cord injury that would leave him permanently paralysed. Hospitalised for 129 days, he was told that the first twelve months would reveal the limits of his recovery, the 'this is as good as it's gonna get for you' scenario. But that prediction proved to be untrue. Dr Berk's recovery continues to this day, and now, he has a new mission: to help others who have experienced an acute neurological injury (stroke, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury). In Getting Your Brain and Body Back, he shows them, and their families, how to achieve the best possible continuous recovery. He offers hope, compassion, and understanding from a guy who's been there, plus the most up-to-date information on recovery therapies from his work as a pioneering medical researcher.This is the definitive guide to recovery, required reading for the millions of people who suffer from neurological injury every year. Each chapter gives readers accessible information on specific topics in bite-size pieces. They learn cutting-edge ways to prevent and treat the most common medical problems; how to find, get, and pay for today's life-changing rehabilitation therapies; how to harness the power of the mind; how to build a better lifestyle; how to return to work; how to deal with anxiety and depression; how to be sexually intimate; and much more. With examples spanning Eastern and Western medicine, and the most up-to-date information on drugs and devices for restoring physical and mental function, Getting Your Brain and Body Back helps readers play a more active role in their treatment. By sharing what he's learned as a patient and as a physician (along with what the brightest minds in the field have to say), Dr Berk helps others get back to life.
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When The Heart Whispers Back

When The Heart Whispers Back

K. C. O'Brien

Independently Published
2019
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The world is full of people who dream of finding The One. Whether it's Kya, who finds a love so intense that it inspires her to pursue her dream of becoming a published author. Carson, who has spent his life on the wrong side of the tracks and is shown that even the worst decisions does not always mean that happiness is unattainable. Or Marla, who has had self image issues throughout her life that have lead her into the arms of dishonest, loathsome men who choose not to see her worth. Everyone dreams of that special someone who shows them what true happiness is. Follow along with the stories of these three individuals to find out just how powerful it can be When The Heart Whispers Back.
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Nomination of Brian C. Deese

Nomination of Brian C. Deese

United States Senate; Committee On Homeland Secu Governmental; United States Congress

Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2017
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Nomination of Brian C. Deese: hearing before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, first session: nomination of Brian C. Deese to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget, May 13, 2013.
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Unable

Unable

Brian C. Kalt

Oxford University Press Inc
2019
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Since the election of President Donald Trump, the Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the Constitution-covering presidential incapacity-has been a frequent topic of public discussion. Meanwhile, Section 4 has become a mainstay in television dramas, which usually represents it inaccurately. The country needs this complicated but essential topic explained.Unable: The Law, Politics, and Limits of Section 4 of the Twenty-Fifth Amendment is designed to educate and inform the public about Section 4 in an evenhanded and accessible way. This book is not about President Trump; it offers no opinions on his fitness for office. By the end of the book, though, it will be clear how Section 4 applies to him, as well as to any other president.
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