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Eating Tomorrow: Agribusiness, Family Farmers, and the Battle for the Future of Food
by Timothy A. Wise<p>A major new book that shows the world already has the tools to feed itself, without expanding industrial agriculture or adopting genetically modified seeds, from the Small Planet Institute expert <p>Few challenges are more daunting than feeding a global population projected to reach 9.7 billion in 2050--at a time when climate change is making it increasingly difficult to successfully grow crops. In response, corporate and philanthropic leaders have called for major investments in industrial agriculture, including genetically modified seed technologies. Reporting from Africa, Mexico, India, and the United States, Timothy A. Wise's Eating Tomorrow discovers how in country after country agribusiness and its well-heeled philanthropic promoters have hijacked food policies to feed corporate interests. <p>Most of the world, Wise reveals, is fed by hundreds of millions of small-scale farmers, people with few resources and simple tools but a keen understanding of what and how to grow food. These same farmers--who already grow more than 70 percent of the food eaten in developing countries--can show the way forward as the world warms and population increases. Wise takes readers to remote villages to see how farmers are rebuilding soils with ecologically sound practices and nourishing a diversity of native crops without chemicals or imported seeds. They are growing more and healthier food; in the process, they are not just victims in the climate drama but protagonists who have much to teach us all.</p>
Eating for Pleasure, People & Planet
by Tom Hunt'If we could all live and eat a little more like Tom the world and the food chain would be in much better shape.' Anna Jones'This book is like a hybrid of Michael Pollan and Anna Jones. It combines serious food politics with flavour-packed modern recipes. This is a call-to-arms for a different way of eating which seeks to lead us there not through lectures but through a love of food, in all its vibrancy and variety.' Bee WilsonTom's mission is to teach a way of eating that prioritises the environment without sacrificing pleasure, taste and nutrition.Tom's manifesto, 'Root to Fruit' demonstrates how we can all become part of the solution, supporting a delicious, biodiverse and regenerative food system, giving us the skills and knowledge to shop, eat and cook sustainably, whilst eating healthier, better-tasting food for no extra cost.
Eating the Ocean: Seafood and Consumer Culture in Canada (La collection Louis J. Robichaud/The Louis J. Robichaud Series)
by Brian PayneDuring the first half of the twentieth century, Canadian fisheries regularly produced more fish than markets could absorb, driving down profits and wages. To address this, both industry and government sought to stimulate domestic consumption via increased advertising. In Eating the Ocean Brian Payne explores how government-funded marketing called upon Canadian housewives to prepare more seafood meals to improve family health and aid an industry central to Canadian identity and heritage. The goal was first to make seafood a central element of a “wholesome” diet as a solution to a perceived nutritional crisis, and, second, to aid industry recovery and growth while decreasing Canadian fisheries’ dependency on foreign markets. But fishery managers and policymakers fundamentally miscalculated consumer demand, wrongly assuming that Canadians could and would eat more seafood. Fisheries continued to extract more fish than the environment and the market could sustain, and the collapse of the nation’s fisheries that we are now seeing has as much to do with failed assessments of market demand as it does with faulty extraction practices. Using internal communications between industry leaders and Ottawa bureaucrats, as well as advertising and promotional material published in the nation’s leading magazines, national and local newspapers, and radio programming, Eating the Ocean traces the flawed understanding of not only supply but demand, a misguided gamble that caused fisheries to become the most mismanaged resource economy in early-twentieth-century Canada.
Eating, Drinking: The International Year of Global Understanding - IYGU (SpringerBriefs in Global Understanding)
by Peter Jackson, Walter E.L. Spiess and Farhana SultanaThis publication addresses the global challenges of food and water security in a rapidly changing and complex world. The essays highlight the links between bio-physical and socio-cultural processes, making connections between local and global scales, and focusing on the everyday practices of eating and drinking, essential for human survival. Written by international experts, each contribution is research-based but accessible to the general public.
Eben Smith: The Dean of Western Mining (Mining the American West)
by David ForsythDavid Forsyth recounts the life of Eben Smith, an integral but little-known figure in Colorado mining history. Smith was one of the many fortune seekers who traveled to California during the gold rush and one of the few who found what he sought. He moved to Colorado in 1860 with business partner Jerome Chaffee and over the next forty-six years was involved in mining in nearly every major camp in the state, from Central City to Cripple Creek, and in the development of mines such as the Bobtail, Little Jonny, and Victor. He was eulogized by the Denver Post and Denver Times as the “dean of mining in Colorado.” The mining teams Smith formed with Chaffee and with industrialist David Moffat were among the most successful and respected in Colorado, and many in the state held Smith in high regard. Yet despite the credit he received during his lifetime for establishing Colorado’s mining industry, Smith has not received much attention from historians, perhaps because he was content to leave public-facing duties to his partners while he concerned himself with managing mine operations. From Smith’s early years and his labor in the mines to his rise to prominence as an investor and developer, Forsyth shows how Smith used the mining and milling knowledge he acquired in California to become a leader in technological innovation in Colorado’s mining industry.
Ebene Potentialströmungen: Grundlagen und Fallbeispiele
by Valentin SchröderDas Buch zielt darauf ab, Studierenden des Maschinenbaus, der Verfahrens- und Umwelttechnik sowie des Wasserbaus den Einstieg in das Thema ebener Potentialströmungen zu vermitteln. Hierbei werden grundlegende Zusammenhänge (z.B. Stromfunktion, Potentialfunktion, usw.) abgeleitet. Dies geschieht in detaillierter Vorgehensweise („Step by Step“), sodass der Leser beim Nachvollziehen der Ableitungsschritte auf keine Verständnisschwierigkeiten stoßen sollte. Mathematische Grundlagen der Ingenieurwissenschaften werden bei der Benutzung des Buchs vorausgesetzt. Neben dem genannten Basiswissen ebener Potentialströmungen tragen zahlreiche Anwendungsbeispiele zum besseren Verständnis der Grundlagen bei. Auch hier wird großer Wert auf eine gut strukturierte, leicht nachvollziehbare Vorgehensweise gelegt. In den meisten Fällen kommt hierbei ein Tabellenkalkulationsprogramm zum Einsatz, was sich als eine nicht zu unterschätzende Hilfe erweist.
Eccentric Orbits: The Iridium Story
by John Bloom“In the early 1990s, Motorola, the legendary American technology company developed a revolutionary satellite system called Iridium that promised to be its crowning achievement. Light years ahead of anything previously put into space, and built on technology developed for Ronald Reagan’s “Star Wars,” Iridium’s constellation of 66 satellites in polar orbit meant that no matter where you were on Earth, at least one satellite was always overhead, and you could call Tibet from Fiji without a delay and without your call ever touching a wire. ridium the satellite system was a mind-boggling technical accomplishment, surely the future of communication. The only problem was that Iridium the company was a commercial disaster. Only months after launching service, it was $11 billion in debt, burning through $100 million a month and crippled by baroque rate plans and agreements that forced calls through Moscow, Beijing, Fucino, Italy, and elsewhere. Bankruptcy was inevitable—the largest to that point in American history. And when no real buyers seemed to materialize, it looked like Iridium would go down as just a “science experiment.” That is, until Dan Colussy got a wild idea. Colussy, a former head of Pan-Am now retired and working on his golf game in Palm Beach, heard about Motorola’s plans to “de-orbit” the system and decided he would buy Iridium and somehow turn around one of the biggest blunders in the history of business. In “Eccentric Orbits”, John Bloom masterfully traces the conception, development, and launching of Iridium and Colussy’s tireless efforts to stop it from being destroyed, from meetings with his motley investor group, to the Clinton White House, to the Pentagon, to the hunt for customers in special ops, shipping, aviation, mining, search and rescue—anyone who would need a durable phone at the end of the Earth. Impeccably researched and wonderfully told, “Eccentric Orbits” is a rollicking, unforgettable tale of technological achievement, business failure, the military-industrial complex, and one of the greatest deals of all time.
Echinoderm Aquaculture
by Nicholas Brown Steve EddySea urchins and sea cucumbers are highly sought after delicacies growing in popularity globally. The demand for these species is rapidly outpacing natural stocks, and researchers and seafood industry personnel are now looking towards aquaculture as a means of providing a sustainable supply of these organism. Echinoderm Aquaculture is a practical reference on the basic biology and current culture practices for a wide range of geographically diverse echinoderm species. Echinoderm Aquaculture begins by examining the basic ecology and biology of sea urchins and sea cucumbers as well as the breadth of uses of these organisms as a source of food and bioactive compound. Subsequent chapters delineate the specific species of interest invarious geographic regions from around the world. Together, chapters provide a comprehensive coverage of culture practices. Echinoderm Aquaculture is a practical reference for researchers and industry personnel, and will serve as an invaluable resource to this rapidly growing segment of the aquaculture industry.
Echinoderm Nutrition
by John M. Lawrence Michel JangouxThe purpose of this book is to present the state of knowledge concerning nutrition and point out directions for future work for the Echinodermata, an ancient group which shows great diversity in form and function, and whose feeding activities can have great environmental impact.
Echinoderm Research
by Michel JangouxThis book is an outcome of the second European conference on Echinoderm brussels held in Belgium in 1989. It covers the following areas of research in echinoderm: paleontology, reproduction, development and larval biology, evolution, systematics and biogeography, morphology and physiology.
Echinoderm Research 1991
by L. Scalera-LiaciA selection of papers, reports and posters presented at the third European conference on echinoderms - a thorny-skinned group of marine animals considered of great zoological interest. The contributions look at morphology, development biology, ecology and symbiosis.
Echinoderm studies 1 (1983)
by John M. Lawrence Michel JangouxThis work consists of seven plenary lectures read at an international conference in Tampa, USA.
Echinoderm studies 4 (1993)
by Michel JangouxEchinoderm Studies is a biennial series in which comprehensive surveys of selected topics are presented. A guiding principle of the series is to cover all aspects of echinoderm biology so as to promote a better comprehension of this group of animals.
Echinoderm studies 5 (1996)
by Michel JangouxPart of a biennial series in which surveys of selected topics are presented, this volume discusses: velatida and spinulosida; adhesion in echinoderms; biological activities and biological role of triterpene glycosides from holothuroids (echinodermata); mass mortality of echinoderms from abiotic factors; mutable collagenous tissue; and extracellular matrix as mechano-effector.
Echinodermata
by EchinodermataThis book is a compilation of proceedings that contain abstracts of all papers/posters presented at the International Echinoderm Conference held in 1984 and complete papers from those submitted for publication and accepted on the recommendations of referees.
Echinoderms Through Time
by Bruno David Alain Guille Jean-Pierre FeralEchinoderms are now considered as a biological and geological model that underlies researches of primary importance. The extent of the contributions made by the International Echinoderm Conferences to various fields of research is attested by the scope covered by presentation at the international conferences. These proceedings contain the complete papers or abstracts of all the presentations and posters presented at the eighth International Echinoderm Conference, held in Dijon, France in September, 1994. Coverage includes: general; extinct classes; crinoids; asteroids; ophiuroids; holothuroids; and echinoids.
Echinoderms in a Changing World: Proceedings of the 13th International Echinoderm Conference, January 5-9 2009, University of Tasmania, Hobart Tasmania, Australia
by Craig JohnsonEchinoderms are an ancient and diverse group of marine animals with a rich fossil record. They occur abundantly in all modern oceans and at all depths, where they contribute importantly to patterns in biodiversity and to the structure and functioning of marine systems. It is therefore vital to understand how they will respond to a rapidly cha
Echinoderms: Present and Past
by Michel JangouxThis book is an outcome of the European colloquium on Echinoderms held at Brussels in 1979. It is divided into three major sections: paleontology, skeletal structures, and systematics and zoogeography. The book is useful for zoologists, scientists in zoology, and academics.
Echinoderms: Proceedings of the 11th International Echinoderm Conference, 6-10 October 2003, Munich, Germany
by T. Heinzeller J. H. NebelsickSince 1972, scientists from all over the world working on fundamental questions of echinoderm biology and palaeontology have conferred every three years to exchange current views and results. The 11th International Echinoderm Conference held at the University of Munich, Germany, from 6-10 October 2003,continued this tradition. This volume
Echo Dot 3.ª generación manual de usuario: El manual de instrucciones completo de Amazon Echo Dot 3.ª generación con Alexa para principiantes
by Paul O. Garten¿Qué tal vivir a cuerpo de rey, tan solo haciendo solicitudes, sentándote y viendo cómo se llevan a cabo al pie de la letra? Entonces, ¡no te lo pienses más! Ese es el trabajo de Alexa y lo hace como nadie. Lo que Alexa puede hacer depende de cómo la entiendas y, especialmente, cómo entiendes su lenguaje. Sí, Alexa no solo entiende las palabras, sino que comprende una serie de códigos que no se corresponden exactamente con cómo hablamos en nuestro día a día. El libro trata detalles que van desde operar con Amazon Echo Dot (3.ª generación) hasta la manipulación del dispositivo, como, por ejemplo, Entrenamiento de voz con Alexa. Entender los estados del anillo de luz. Conectar el Echo Dot a Internet. Emparejar el altavoz/stereo con Bluetooth Cambiar la palabra de activación. Configurar el Echo Dot en diferentes localizaciones dentro de tu hogar. Configurar alarmas y temporizadores, hora y fecha. Gestionar email y SMS. Skills, Rutinas y Blueprints de Alexa. Llamadas de voz/vídeo con Alexa. Controlar tu TV con Alexa. Hacer que Alexa lea un ebook de Kindle por ti. Vincular tu Calendario. Comprar con Alexa. Eliminar grabaciones de voz del historial de Alexa. Construir un Hogar digital con Alexa. Protocolos IFTTT con Alexa. Jugar con Alexa. Alexa para Niños. Resolver problemas comunes con tu Amazon Echo Dot y Alexa. Y mucho más. Sí, hay más de 100 comandos de voz y más de 100 perlas de Alexa esperándote dentro de tu dispositivo Echo Dot (3.ª generación). No tienes que gastar cientos de euros para tener un asistente personal avanzado como Alexa. Invirtiendo poco tiempo para configurar tu Echo Dot (3.ª generación), conseguirás muchas funcionalidades para tu hogar y hará tu vida más fácil e interesante.
Echoes of War: The Story of H2S Radar
by Bernard LovellThis book presents a passionate first-hand account of the development of the Home Sweet Home (H2S) radar systems during World War II. It provides numerous personal insights into the scientific culture of wartime Britain and details the many personal sacrifices, setbacks, and eventual triumphs made by those actively involved. Sir Bernard Lovell led the group that developed the H2S radar system to identify towns and other targets at night or during heavy cloud cover. H2S was successful during the attack on Hamburg in January 1943 as well as the air war against U-boats in the Bay of Biscay.
Echtzeitsimulation in der Produktionsautomatisierung: Beiträge zu Virtueller Inbetriebnahme, Digitalem Engineering und Digitalen Zwillingen
by Alexander Verl Sascha Röck Christian ScheifeleDieses Open Access Buch befasst sich in 22 Kapiteln von 41 Autoren aus Wissenschaft und Praxis mit einer Sammlung unabhängiger Beiträge, die den heutigen Stand der Forschung und Technik im Bereich der Echtzeitsimulation von Maschinen und Anlagen aufzeigen. Neben Forschungsergebnissen wird der erfolgreiche Transfer in die Praxis anhand ausgewählter Beispiele vorgestellt. Das Sammelwerk umfasst das Themenspektrum von der Echtzeitsimulation für die Virtuelle Inbetriebnahme über deren Einsatz in der Entwicklungs- und Betriebsphase bis hin zur Nutzung von Simulationsmodellen in Steuerungsfunktionen.
Eclipse Chaser: Science in the Moon's Shadow (Scientists in the Field Series)
by Ilima LoomisThe August 2017 solar eclipse is the chance of a lifetime for astronomer Shadia Habbal—years of planning come down to one moment of totality. Will everything go off as planned? On August 21, 2017, much of America stood still and looked up as a wide swath of the country experienced totality—a full solar eclipse. Even in areas outside the path of totality, people watched in awe as the moon cast its shadow on the sun. For most, this was simply a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Not so for Shadia Habbal, who travels the world in search of solar eclipses in order to study the sun&’s corona. Solar wind and storms originating in the corona can have big effects on our planet. They can disrupt technology, expose aircraft to radiation, and even influence global climate change. In the months leading up to the 2017 eclipse, Shadia assembles a team of scientists to set up camp with her in Mitchell, Oregon. Years earlier, a long, expensive trip to Indonesia to study an eclipse failed when the skies remained too cloudy to see it. Shadia is determined to have the 2017 eclipse be a success. Will the computers fail? Will smoke from nearby fires change direction? Will the cloudy skies clear in time? Readers will be on the edge of their seats as they count down the months, days, hours, and finally minutes until totality.
Eco-Cities: A Planning Guide (Applied Ecology and Environmental Management)
by Zhifeng YangAs cities undergo vast changes due to industrialization, urbanization, and globalization, environmental considerations assume a growing importance in the urban planning processes of an increasing number of governments around the world. Several cities and regions around the world have already enacted policies that signal the emergence of a paradigm
Eco-Cognitive Computationalism: Cognitive Domestication of Ignorant Entities (Cognitive Systems Monographs #43)
by Lorenzo MagnaniThis book mainly focuses on the widely distributed nature of computational tools, models, and methods, ultimately related to the current importance of computational machines as mediators of cognition. An entirely new eco-cognitive approach to computation is offered, to underline the question of the overwhelming cognitive domestication of ignorant entities, which is persistently at work in our current societies. Eco-cognitive computationalism does not aim at furnishing an ultimate and static definition of the concepts of information, cognition, and computation, instead, it intends, by respecting their historical and dynamical character, to propose an intellectual framework that depicts how we can understand their forms of “emergence” and the modification of their meanings, also dealing with impressive unconventional non-digital cases. The new proposed perspective also leads to a clear description of the divergence between weak and strong levels of creative “abductive” hypothetical cognition: weak accomplishments are related to “locked abductive strategies”, typical of computational machines, and deep creativity is instead related to “unlocked abductive strategies”, which characterize human cognizers, who benefit from the so-called “eco-cognitive openness”.