Planning Climate Smart and Wise Cities A Multidisciplinary Approach

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English | ISBN: 3030801640 | 2022 | 500 pages | | 138 MB
This book provides information that facilitates integrated climate actions in cities, leveraging disruptive technologies, business , policies, financing, and leadership solutions. It fosters the development of climate smart and wise cities. It reviews the major developments of climate actions in cities and combines climate environment and energy technology, and financing instruments. A range of distinguished authors assess the experiences thus far and also consider future development from both and . They also discuss many policy and technical options, including climate smart and wise city planning, inclusion of urban nature, international and national carbon market mechanisms and measuring its impact and transformation. Moreover, attention is paid to the role of natural principles, the role of transparency principles and to aspects of democratic climate within a climate action scheme. This book makes clear that thecarbon neutrality, sustainability, circularity, efficiency, connectivity and resiliency of cities depend to a large extent on the specific digital technologies and the leadership reshaping our cities.
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Planned Conservation of 20th-century Architecture Research in Italy and Brazil

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Free Download Davide Del Curto, "Planned Conservation of 20th-century Architecture: Research in and Brazil "
English | ISBN: 3031678176 | | 132 pages | | 31 MB
This book deals with the planned conservation of modern architecture and proposes a discussion between eight research programs recently completed in Italy and Brazil as part of the "Keeping It Modern" program by means of which the Getty supported the drafting of conservation for major architectural masterpieces of the twentieth-century worldwide, between and 2020. The scientific results of this program are maturing and also resulting in publications promoted by universities and research centers involved by the Getty Foundation. Within this framework of initiatives, we dedicate this book to the comparison among research projects carried out in Italy and Brazil, starting from the distinctive characteristics that modern architecture has gained in the two countries and evaluating the impact that the Conservation Management Plans on the scenario of each and on the corresponding protection systems. We asked the co-authors to reconsider the research experience faced within the KIM program, overcoming their description, and proposed to describe its specific reflection on the role that management plans play for twentieth-century architecture and on how the outcomes of this experience have contributed to the debate on the protection of contemporary architecture. Finally, the book presents many transversal topics and highlights numerous similarities in approach between the two countries, but also profound differences in the way of understanding conservation of twentieth-century architectural heritage.
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Planetary Hinterlands Extraction, Abandonment and Care

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Free Download Pamila Gupta, "Planetary Hinterlands: Extraction, Abandonment and Care "
English | ISBN: 3031242424 | | 357 pages | | 6 MB
This open access book considers the concept of the hinterland as a crucial tool for understanding the and planetary present as a time defined by the lasting legacies of colonialism, increasing labor precarity under late capitalist regimes, and looming disasters. Traditionally seen to serve a (colonial) port or market town, the hinterland here becomes a lens to attend to the times and spaces shaped and experienced across the received categories of the , rural, wilderness or nature. In straddling these categories, the concept of the hinterland foregrounds the and more-than-human lively and forms of care that go on even in sites defined by capitalist extraction and abandonment. Bringing together scholars from the humanities and social sciences, the book rethinks hinterland materialities, affectivities, and ecologies across places and imaginations, Global North and South, urban and rural, and land and water.
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Planetary Health and Climate Change Understanding the Impacts of Climate Change to the Well-Being of Our Planet

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Free Download Walter Leal Filho, "Planetary Health and Climate : Understanding the Impacts of Climate Change to the Well-Being of Our "
English | ISBN: 3031727398 | 2024 | 467 pages | | 62 MB
This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of how climate change affects planetary health and what this means for our collective future. In recent years, the discourse surrounding climate change has grown increasingly urgent and for good reasons. Our planet is undergoing unprecedented transformations driven by activities, which are altering the delicate balance of our ecosystems. The term "planetary health" has emerged to encapsulate the interdependent relationship between the health of human populations and the health of the natural systems on which we depend. The genesis of this book lies in a simple yet profound realization: the well-being of our planet is inextricably linked to our own well-being. The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we consume―all are products of a complex web of environmental processes that are now being disrupted by climate change. As temperatures rise, levels increase, and weather patterns become more erratic, the ripple effects touch every aspect of life on Earth, from human health to biodiversity, from food security to economic stability. The chapters within this book are contributions from leading experts across various fields―climate science, , medicine, economics, and social sciences―each providing unique insights into the multifaceted impacts of climate change. We explore the scientific evidence of climate change and discuss the consequences for natural and human systems and potential solutions that can help mitigate these impacts. This interdisciplinary approach is needed, as the challenges posed by climate change are complex and interconnected, requiring holistic and collaborative strategies. This book does not merely catalog the problems; it also focuses on solutions. From technologies to policy frameworks and grassroots movements, there are numerous pathways to a more sustainable and equitable future. The transition to a low-carbon economy, the restoration of degraded ecosystems, and the implementation of public health strategies are just a few of the measures that can help us navigate the challenges ahead. With its engaging , richly detailed analysis, and forward-looking , the book is an essential read for anyone concerned about the fate of our planet and the critical role of climate change in influencing it. It serves as a clarion call to action, urging readers to consider the legacy we wish to leave for future generations.
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Plains Vizcachas Biology and Evolution of a Peculiar Neotropical Caviomorph Rodent

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Free Download Luciano Luis Rasia, "Plains Vizcachas: and of a Peculiar Neotropical Caviomorph Rodent"
English | ISBN: 3031494865 | | 400 pages | | 89 MB
The plains vizcacha (Lagostomus maximus) is a remarkable rodent of the Neotropic given several peculiar of its biology, some of them quite unique among rodents or even among mammals. This book gathers specialists studying plains vizcachas from very different approaches, including paleontology, systematics, morphology, physiology, and conservation. It is divided in two Parts, 1) Evolutionary , and 2) Morphology, Development and Physiology. It will surely be a required for any researcher working with caviomorph rodents, mastozoology of the Neotropics or anatomy and physiology of mammals.
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Place, Catholicism and Violence The Construction of Place in Caracas' Barrios

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Free Download Gabriela Quintana Vigiola, "Place, Catholicism and Violence: The of Place in Caracas' Barrios"
English | ISBN: 9819946883 | | 212 pages | | 54 MB
This book explores the interwoven nature of place, Catholicism and violence in Caracas' barrios. Using to investigate themes of space, meaning as a psychosocial construct, criminal violence, and religiosity as , this book uncovers the underlying complexities of turning spaces into places through the built form, activities in the urban space and the meanings associated with it. Fundamental elements in the construction of place are used to understand the ways in which barrio residents conceive and construct the physicality of the private, public and religious spaces; how residents use the spaces of the barrios; and the psychosocial meanings residents associate with the spaces and activities. Using rich qualitative and a case study design, the book relies on audio-visual data and interviews with organisers, residents and key participants in Petare, the largest barrio conglomeration in Caracas and Venezuela. Qualitative thematic analysis of participants' experiences of Catholicism, violence and, ultimately, the construction of place exposes a unique argument: that meaningful urban spaces are with emotions, memories, relationships, experiences and meanings, which turn them into places.
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Pinewood Anatomy of a Film Studio in Post-war Britain

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Free Download Sarah Street, "Pinewood: Anatomy of a Film Studio in Post-war Britain"
English | ISBN: 3031513061 | | 196 pages | | 38 MB
This open access book examines how Pinewood came to be Britain's dominant film studio complex, focusing on key years following the Second World War. It presents a revisionist, micro of the studio and its longevity during a particularly turbulentperiod, explaining Pinewood's survival at a time when other major film studios such as Denham closed. This book also provides contemporary insights into how Pinewood's technologies, , and filmmaking compared to Hollywood's. Thirteen films produced in1946-47 are analysed in detail, tracking how economic pressures engendered many techniques and technologies. Prevailing cultures of and labour organization are foregrounded, as well as insights into being a studio employee. These are vividly brought to life through an in-depthfocus on the in- studio magazine Pinewood Merry-Go-Round, which provides rare details of sports and leisure activities organized at the studios.
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Pilates au Mur pour les Femmes Sculpte un Nouveau Toi en Seulement 30 Jours! (French Edition)

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Free Download Pilates au Mur pour les Femmes: Sculpte un Nouveau Toi en Seulement 30 Jours! Exercices Illustrés Faciles à Suivre, Renforcer ton Core et Atteindre ... (Defy Aging at Home) (French Edition) by Alex Harper
French | 7, | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0DPV9GMNK | 101 pages | | 7.15 Mb
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Pigments, Extenders, and Particles in Surface Coatings and Plastics Fundamentals and Applications to Coatings, Plastics

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Free Download Michael Diebold, "Pigments, Extenders, and Particles in Surface Coatings and Plastics: and Applications to Coatings, Plastics"
English | ISBN: 3030990826 | | 736 pages | | 129 MB
This book discusses the diverse array of particles that are found in coatings from both a and a performance standpoint. It also describes the fundamentals of particle behavior and shows how these affect the performance and properties of their end-use applications. It consists of nineteen chapters, demonstrating the wide range of types of particles found in coatings as well as the diversity of the important attributes they hold. The authors also present a forward looking view of current issues and trends in the coatings industry. In addition, a chapter on the use of particles in paper laminate, a closely aligned , is included. This book is of interest to formulators of any type of coatings as well as researchers in aligned fields that use high volumes of small particles, such as the plastics and paper industries.
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Piezoelectric Materials in Everyday Life A Simple Guide to Big Ideas

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English | 2025 | ASIN: B0FB2TXLWQ | 280 pages | (True) | 1.56 MB
Piezoelectric materials are quietly powering solutions all around us, transforming mechanical energy into electricity and back again in ways both visible and unseen. In "Piezoelectric Materials in Everyday Life: A Simple Guide to Big Ideas," readers are elegantly guided through the fascinating world of piezoelectricity with crystal clarity and insight. The opening chapters lay a strong , demystifying the science behind the piezoelectric effect, dispelling common misconceptions, and revealing its surprising presence in both nature and technology.
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