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Sky Tree: Seeing Science Through Art
By Thomas Locker. 1995
A tree stands on a hill by a river. As the sky changes, so does the tree, its branches filling…
with clouds, stars, snow, birds, mists, and the golden spring sun. One tree can mean many things. Thomas Locker's lyrical text records the changes in the tree's world just as simply as a child might observe them, and his magnificent paintings crystallize the natural phenomena that embellish the tree on each page. Questions at the bottom of each page lead to a unique discussion in the back of the book, where art and science are intertwined, and further depth is added to the wonder of Sky Tree.The Volcano Disaster
By Peg Kehret. 1998
Warren and Betsy have to work on a class project. Instead Warren is busy testing his grandfather's latest creation, the…
Instant Commuter. Suddenly, he is teleported back to the dawn of the eruption and he has no way of getting back home!Addiction and Change: How Addictions Develop and Addicted People Recover
By Carlo C. Diclemente. 2006
DiClemente (psychology, University of Maryland) views addiction as a process of intentional behavior change, and defines the four steps in…
his transtheoretical model: contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. He then proposes that the same process marks the path to addiction as it does for recovery, and suggest ways to tailor interventions to persons at different points in the change process. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Treating Alcohol Dependence: A Coping Skills Training Guide (Second Edition)
By Peter M. Monti, Ronald M. Kadden, Ned L. Cooney, David B. Abrams, Damaris J. Rohsenow. 2002
Provides session-by-session instructions for therapists who wish to apply a coping skills training approach to the treatment of alcohol dependence.…
Skills for coping with specific drinking triggers, communicating effectively, and making general lifestyle modifications are outlined. The second edition adds guidelines for conducting cue exposure treatment and addressing dual diagnosis issues. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Treating Alcohol Dependence: A Coping Skills Training Guide (Second Edition)
By Peter Monti, Ronald Kadden, Ned Cooney, David Abrams, Damaris Rohsenow. 2002
Provides session-by-session instructions for therapists who wish to apply a coping skills training approach to the treatment of alcohol dependence.…
Skills for coping with specific drinking triggers, communicating effectively, and making general lifestyle modifications are outlined. The second edition adds guidelines for conducting cue exposure treatment and addressing dual diagnosis issues. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Narrative Means to Sober Ends: Treating Addiction and Its Aftermath
By Jonathan Diamond, David C. Treadway. 2002
Proposes a narrative approach that builds a bridge between family therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and addictions counseling. Demonstrates innovative ways to…
help clients form new understandings of the events of their lives, explore their relationships to drugs and alcohol, and develop new stories to nourish their recovery. Central to this approach is the use of letter writing, personal accounts, and other creative tasks. Diamond has been teaching and training in the fields of addiction and psychotherapy for the past 15 years. He is currently in private practice. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Dr. Art's Guide to Planet Earth: For Earthlings Ages 12 to 120
By Art Sussman. 2000
The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2003
By Richard Dawkins, Tim Folger. 2003
Water Resources Management
By Vijay P Singh, Shalini Yadav, Ram Narayan Yadava. 2018
This book contains two parts. The first part deals with some aspects of irrigation, encompassing farm irrigation systems, landscape gardening,…
energy assessment for drip irrigation, and micro-sprinklers. The second part is on water resources planning and management. It discusses water crisis, challenges in river health management, water supply systems, salt water intrusion, lake management, water supply demand assessment, integrated water resources management, among other topics. The book will be of interest to researchers and practitioners in the field of water resources, hydrology, environmental resources, agricultural engineering, watershed management, earth sciences, as well as those engaged in natural resources planning and management. Graduate students and those wishing to conduct further research in water and environment and their development and management may find the book to be of value.Natural Disasters: Floods
By E Miller, Ruby Miller. 2000
The Millers (geography, Pennsylvania State University) discuss the origin of floods, their prediction and control, floodplain management, and insurance. Floods…
are classified according to origin: excessive rain from hurricanes, undersea earthquakes, and wind-driven tidal waves. Also included are chapters on organizations devoted to flood problems, and relevant laws and regulations. Special attention is given to the midwest flood of 1993, the Johnstown flood (1889), the Big Thompson Canyon flood (1972) and the Susquehanna River flood (1972). A bibliography, a list of audio-visual materials, and a glossary complete the volume. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Natural Disasters: Floods
By E Miller, Ruby Miller. 2000
The Millers (geography, Pennsylvania State University) discuss the origin of floods, their prediction and control, floodplain management, and insurance. Floods…
are classified according to origin: excessive rain from hurricanes, undersea earthquakes, and wind-driven tidal waves. Also included are chapters on organizations devoted to flood problems, and relevant laws and regulations. Special attention is given to the midwest flood of 1993, the Johnstown flood (1889), the Big Thompson Canyon flood (1972) and the Susquehanna River flood (1972). A bibliography, a list of audio-visual materials, and a glossary complete the volume. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Valleys and Canyons: A True Book
By Larry Dane Brimner. 2000
One Day in the Desert
By Jean Craighead George. 1983
Explains how the animal and human inhabitants of the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, including a mountain lion, a roadrunner, a…
coyote, a tortoise, and members of the Papago Indian tribe, adapt to and survive the desert's merciless heat.Introduction to Counselling Survivors of Interpersonal Trauma
By Christiane Sanderson. 2010
Victims of sexual and physical trauma can feel lost and disconnected from themselves and others. Christiane Sanderson's new book explains…
how counsellors can restore connection to self and others, and facilitate recovery within a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. To understand fully the harm caused by interpersonal trauma, professionals must first recognize its complex nature, and the psychological and emotional impact of exposure to control and terror. This book examines the therapeutic techniques and specific challenges faced by professionals when working with survivors of interpersonal trauma. The author explores issues such as safety and protection, the long-term effects of trauma and the importance of visiting past experiences and assessing their impact on the present. This book is essential reading for counsellors, therapists, social workers, mental health professionals, health care professionals including GPs and midwives, legal professionals and all those working with survivors of interpersonal trauma such as sexual violence, child abuse, domestic abuse, elder abuse, institutional abuse and abuse by professionalsHarm Reduction: National and International Perspectives
By James Inciardi, Lana Harrison. 1999
In this volume, international contributors discuss the philosophical basis and history of harm reduction policies and examine their outcomes. They…
also cover controversial topics related to harm reduction especially conflicts between the public health system, where most programs are located, and a worldwide criminal justice system that further marginalizes drug users. The book describes programs from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, The Netherlands, Switzerland and Australia.Harm Reduction: National and International Perspectives
By Lana D Harrison, James A Inciardi. 1999
In this volume, international contributors discuss the philosophical basis and history of harm reduction policies and examine their outcomes. They…
also cover controversial topics related to harm reduction especially conflicts between the public health system, where most programs are located, and a worldwide criminal justice system that further marginalizes drug users. The book describes programs from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, The Netherlands, Switzerland and Australia.Landscapes and Landforms of Belgium and Luxembourg
By Alain Demoulin. 2018
This book provides an informative and intriguing overview of the most scenic landscapes of Belgium and Luxembourg. Geodiversity is emphasized,…
for example the periglacial features in the Hautes Fagnes area, the planation surfaces in the Ardennes and Oesling, and the famous caves of Han/Lesse and Remouchamps. The book's chief goals are to provide the reader with enjoyable and informative descriptions of the selected sites within their regional geographical and geological settings; to offer an up-to-date survey of the evolution of Belgium's and Luxembourg's landscape; and to share additional information on the cultural value of the respective sites wherever appropriate. The book is a richly illustrated reference work that makes accessible for the first time a wealth of information currently scattered among many national and regional journals. It will benefit earth scientists, environmental scientists, tourism geographers and conservationists alike.Public Brainpower
By Indra Overland. 2018
This book examines how civil society, public debate and freedom of speech affect natural resource governance. Drawing on the theories…
of Robert Dahl, Jurgen Habermas and Robert Putnam, the book introduces the concept of 'public brainpower', proposing that good institutions require: fertile public debate involving many and varied contributors to provide a broad base for conceiving new institutions; checks and balances on existing institutions; and the continuous dynamic evolution of institutions as the needs of society change. The book explores the strength of these ideas through case studies of 18 oil and gas-producing countries: Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Canada, Colombia, Egypt, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Libya, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Qatar, Russia, Saudi, UAE, UK and Venezuela. The concluding chapter includes 10 tenets on how states can maximize their public brainpower, and a ranking of 33 resource-rich countries and the degree to which they succeed in doing so. The Introduction and the chapters 'Norway: Public Debate and the Management of Petroleum Resources and Revenues', 'Kazakhstan: Civil Society and Natural-Resource Policy in Kazakhstan', and 'Russia: Public Debate and the Petroleum Sector' of this book are available open access under a CC BY 4. 0 license at link. springer. com.Discipline Without Shouting or Spanking
By Unell, Wyckoff. 2002
Discipline Without Shouting or Spanking offers effective, practical, nonviolent options for correcting the most common behavior problems of preschoolers. You…
will learn how to deal with misbehavior including temper tantrums, whining, negativity, sibling rivalry, possessiveness, aggressive behavior, resisting bedtime, playing with food, and many more problems -- without shouting or spanking. The authors' advice will help you be a more effective parent and discipline your child in a loving yet firm way, without damaging self-esteem or natural curiosity about the world. This easy-to-use text has been formatted like a first-aid manual for handling misbehavior. It has already helped over 700,000 parents.Discipline Without Shouting or Spanking
By Unell, Wyckoff. 2002
Discipline Without Shouting or Spanking offers effective, practical, nonviolent options for correcting the most common behavior problems of preschoolers. You…
will learn how to deal with misbehavior including temper tantrums, whining, negativity, sibling rivalry, possessiveness, aggressive behavior, resisting bedtime, playing with food, and many more problems -- without shouting or spanking. The authors' advice will help you be a more effective parent and discipline your child in a loving yet firm way, without damaging self-esteem or natural curiosity about the world. This easy-to-use text has been formatted like a first-aid manual for handling misbehavior. It has already helped over 700,000 parents.