The research presented in this work qualitatively investigates the morphodynamic response of a large tidal inlet/basin system to future relative sea level rise (RSLR) using the state-of-the-art Delft3
Since its discovery by Europeans in 1500, explorers, visionaries, soldiers of fortune, men of God, scientists, and slavers have been drawn to the legendary Amazon. The River Sea is a sweeping chronicl
This book summarizes a long-term research project addressing land and water use in the irrigated areas of the Aral Sea basin. In an interdisciplinary approach, natural and human sciences are combined
Marco the shark gets shivery every time he thinks of the dentist. Dr. Gums is the biggest and scariest shark in the sea. What will Marco do when he gets a toothache?
Relaunch of the Scholastic Science Readers with brand new covers, photographs, and interior designs.Whales, sharks, and dolphins are just a few of the amazing creatures that live in the sea. From the
“Here I am,” writes Luisa Valenzuela, “submerged in a sea of notebooks . . .” Dark Desires is the author’s autobiographical fantasia on the ten years she spent living in New York City. Valenzuela has
Maritime Security and the Law of the Sea examines the rights and duties of states across a broad spectrum of maritime security threats. It provides comprehensive coverage of the different dimensions o
Shedding light on a legendary passage between the Mediterranean Sea and China, this overview outlines the history, geography, and people of the Silk Road region. Spanning from Roman times until the Ag
Shedding light on a legendary passage between the Mediterranean Sea and China, this overview outlines the history, geography, and people of the Silk Road region. Spanning from Roman times until the Ag
Today's relentless, consumer culture---dominated by popular media's emphasis on bigger, better, and more, and catering to teenagers every want and desire---is leaving our youth adrift in a sea of con
This commemorative volume produced on the occasion of the centennial of the Canadian Navy, 1910-2010, records a special kind of dual citizenship: Canadians exercising the profession of the sea in thei
This impressively researched and beautifully photographed book provides great insight into the River Thames, from its source in Gloucestershire all the way to the sea. Rather than give a step-by-step
Dornoch, northern Scotland, 1727. In the claustrophobic heat of summer, a woman's apparent ability to manipulate the power of land and sea stirs suspicion. Janet Horne can cure beasts, call the wind
Since its discovery by Europeans in 1500, explorers, visionaries, soldiers of fortune, men of God, scientists, and slavers have been drawn to the legendary Amazon. The River Sea is a sweeping chronic
The MBA admissions process is fiercely competitive, yet success can be remarkably simple: differentiate yourself from a sea of applicants and gain that coveted letter of acceptance. But how do you di
What's lurking there beneath the ocean waters? Could it be a shark!? Sharks are among the fiercest creatures of the sea. This gripping series takes readers beyond the depths of their imaginations
This volume covers the modern biology and the speciation of the red algae (Rhodophyta) from unicellular Cyanidia up to macrocellular sea weeds. A team of peer reviewers has reviewed all chapters. The
This volume constitutes the proceedings of the 2008 Ranieri Colloquium on Ancient Studies at New York University, dedicated to "The Dead Sea Scrolls at 60: The Scholarly Contributions of NYU Faculty a
In his breakout bestseller, The Perfect Storm, Sebastian Junger created "a wild ride that brilliantly captures the awesome power of the raging sea and the often futile attempts of humans to withstand
Poetry. "To read PINOCCHIO'S REVOLUTION is to be afloat in a sea of signs and wonders. Cushing infuses his shifting, surreal vision with undercurrents of deep feeling"--Amy Gerstler. "The singer arriv
Long shots and closers. Secretariat, War Admiral, Citation, and Seattle Slew. The astonishing ride of Mine That Bird. The lovable spirit of Smarty Jones. Trainers and owners. A sea of spectacular hats
The inspiration for the story came from the illustrator, Jo Wicker's granddaughter. After reading a book about sea turtles, Danielle came home from school one afternoon and asked, “Wouldn't it be fun
A tale of high waves and high adventure for Jack and Annie when the tree house lands in the sea off the coast of Ireland; things get dangerous when Viking ships approach.
Landscapes are frequently seen as fragments of natural habitat surrounded by a 'sea' of agriculture. But recent ecological theory shows that the nature of these fragments is not nearly as important fo
A mysterious terrorist known as the Sea Hawk has deployed underwater mines to disrupt cargo operations around the world and create political and economic chaos. The Trident Force plunges in, but even
Explains what mammals are and how they differ from other animals, with an overview of the life cycle of a variety of mammals, including pouched mammals, sea mammals, flying mammals, and humans.
After escaping from the Sea of Trolls, the apprentice bard Jack plunges into a new series of adventures, traveling underground to Elfland and uncovering the truth about his little sister Lucy. Include
An epic study of an emblematic American region by one of our most celebrated writersIt sprawls across a stinking artificial sea, across the deserts, date groves, and labor camps of southeastern Califo
Jean Rhys (1890-1979) is best known for her 1966 novel Wide Sargasso Sea. A prequel to Jane Eyre, Rhys's revolutionary work reimagined the story of Bertha Rochester--the misunderstood "madwoman i
Since the 19th century, Filipinos have immigrated to the Puget Sound region, which contains a deep inland sea once surrounded by forests and waters teeming with salmon. Seattle was the closest mainlan
Every Alaskan king crab season, brothers Andy and Johnathan Hillstrand risk their lives and seek their fortunes upon the treacherous waters of the Bering Sea. Sons of a hard-bitten, highly successful
Since ratification of the First Amendment in the late eighteenth century, there has been a sea change in American life. When the amendment was ratified, individuals were almost completely free of unwa
Somebody’s got to save the known Universe. Again.Art Mumby, his mostly irritating younger sister, Myrtle, and their mother have been invited to take a vacation at Starcoss, the finest sea-bathing reso
To the average office-dweller, marine scientists seem to have the good life: cruising at sea for weeks at a time, swimming in warm coastal waters, living in tropical paradises. Butocean scienti
In South Sea Tales Stevenson shows himself to be a virtuoso of narrative styles. But beyond their generic diversity the stories are linked by their concern with representing the multiracial society o
Is this sequel to Patricia Santana's critically acclaimed Motorcycle Ride on the Sea of Tranquility, we find Yolanda Sahagun now living in the university dorms when a series of traumatic events forces
Presents an introduction to the deep regions of oceans around the world, covering a history of their exploration, the kinds of devices used to investigate them, the structures of different sea levels,
Presents an introduction to the deep regions of oceans around the world, covering a history of their exploration, the kinds of devices used to investigate them, the structures of different sea levels,
Climate change brings about a new set of major economic risks arising from changing weather patterns, extreme weather events and rising sea levels. Most at risk are developing countries who, despite c
More than 300 fun-to-do favorites: crosswords, mazes, hidden pictures and more! Includes:? The Little Alphabet Follow-the-Dots Book? Nature Activity Book? ABC Crosswords? Sea Life Mazes? Easy Search-a
