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After being convicted of an unjustified crime Daniel is sentenced to serve the remainder of his time on a desolate world, the Sunnda Moon. A satellite known for its mystery and its endless sea of sand. This will be his final mission. If successfully completed, Daniel will be a free man. Annexed into the SAD Division, he searches for a wrecked spacecraft. Without his knowledge- or the knowledge of his superiors- Daniel realizes his connection. When it was the infamous Sloan Cox, the interstellar felon and his ex brother-in-law who left Daniel the decision whether he would choose to forget it or expose the ISDA from a great secret. When a covert occurrence is to blame for the death of Daniels sister, Maxine, the only family either of them had left. Daniel must now face the truth, tied down by his own crime and his intangible regret, October. Who he was encouraged to leave behind in order to save from the same fate. Haunted by her, and by the loss of his sister, too, Daniel must fight for survival. Escape tyranny by escaping home. Chase the sand in search of a second chance, a dream, a freedom, and a secret.
In Laurence B. White's 'Life in the Shifting Dunes', the reader is taken on a mesmerizing journey through the harsh and unforgiving environment of the desert. Through vivid descriptions and evocative imagery, White captures the essence of survival and the ever-changing landscape of the dunes. The book is written in a poetic and lyrical style, drawing parallels between the shifting sands and the unpredictable nature of life itself. The reader is transported to a world where every decision could mean the difference between life and death, making each page a gripping and thought-provoking read. 'Life in the Shifting Dunes' stands out as a unique blend of literary fiction and philosophical reflection, making it a must-read for those who appreciate deep and introspective storytelling. Laurence B. White's background in anthropology shines through in this novel, as his insights into human nature and adaptability are evident throughout the book. His passion for studying different cultures and environments has clearly influenced his writing, adding depth and authenticity to the narrative. I highly recommend 'Life in the Shifting Dunes' to readers who enjoy contemplative fiction that delves into the complexities of human existence and the resilience of the human spirit.
Describes the various factors that change the shape of coastlines including storms, natural erosion, and rising sea levels. Also discusses the future implications of these changes on coastal and low-lying centers of population and what can be done to protect the coastlines and slow the process of change.
The continuously growing human population along the world’s coasts will exacerbate the impact of human activities on all coastal environments. Restoration activities will therefore become increasingly important. In particular, sandy shores and coastal dunes will require significant restoration efforts because they are preferred sites for human settlement, industrial and urban development and tourism. With this book experts in the field present a comprehensive review of restoration studies and activities, where ‘successful’ and ‘failed’ studies or approaches from around the world are contrasted and compared. A major asset the book provides is a compendium of studies showing that coastal dune restoration has many definitions and thus leads to many different actions. This volume addresses those with an interest in conservation ecology and biology, coastal dune dynamics and geomorphology, and coastal management who are seeking information on the different strategies for coastal dune restoration applied in different regions of the world. Finally, it will be a valuable resource for coastal scientists and planners, as well as for local and state officials, residents of coastal communities, environmental advocates and developers.
This up-to-date textbook of global vegetation ecology, which comprises the current state of knowledge, is long overdue and much-needed. It is a translation of the textbook “Vegetation der Erde” (Springer-Spektrum, Heidelberg). A short introductory chapter deals with the fundamentals of vegetation ecology that are of importance for the delimitation and characterization of the global vegetation presented in this book (chorology, evolution of plants, physiognomic and structural characteristics, phytodiversity and the human impact on it as well as general terminology concerning both plant growth forms and on vegetation structure types). In the following chapters the zonal and azonal vegetation from the tropics to the polar regions including high mountains is described and discussed. The main focus is on the characterization of interactions between the spatial location of plants and plant communities on the one hand and site conditions, historic and genetic processes, spatial and temporal patterns, ecophysiology and anthropogenic influences on the other hand. Additional information on specific topics is provided in 51 boxes.
Catalog for an exhibition at the Ruhrlandmuseum in Essen, honoring Georg Gerster for over 40 years of aerial photography of archaeological sites around the world.
This is a guidebook for dealing with times of change, ranging from career to marriage to raising a family to the ever-changing journey of life itself.