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From earthquakes to the northern lights and tsunamis to glacier movement, the author explains thousands of phenomena in the world around us. All of this is done using language that is simple and understandable, and at the same time this book does not try to deceive the reader, as materials of this nature often do, but uses exact physical formulas where they are needed. This book serves as an invaluable reference for physics teachers and should inspire high school students to study physics. Many of them will very likely be able to understand that riveting events and phenomena lie behind those very same formulas that just yesterday seemed so boring. This is an excellent and unique way of easily submerging oneself into the world of science and a non-stop intellectual challenge that lures the reader in much more than any game of chess. Sir Andre Geim, 2010 Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics There are plenty of high school students who continue to find science interesting today. Dmitry Livanov’s book, which is both useful and held in high regard, is written precisely with these young people in mind. This book can be used by teachers who want to expand the narrow scope of subject material in their classes and enable students to broaden their perspective about how to apply the laws of physics in order to understand such a complex natural object as planet Earth. This book will be of interest to high school students and graduates of high schools, specialized high schools and preparatory schools who want to test their understanding of physics, astronomy and geography. This book strengthens the foundation of scientific knowledge in today’s world, which repeatedly tests the strength of the collective body of science. Evgeniy Yamburg, Member of the Russian Academy of Education Principal, School #109, Moscow Dmitry Livanov was able to write a book that is interesting both for those who are just beginning to become familiar with physics, and for those who for various reasons have forgotten much of what they knew at one time. He succeeded in doing this because he himself knows and loves physics and because physics—as the most important part of human culture—is interesting to him. I hope that readers of this book will not only recognize the usefulness and importance of physics, but also appreciate its beauty and allure. Andrey Furchenko, Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, Aide to the President of the Russian Federation
A classic introduction to the story of Earth's origin and evolution—revised and expanded for the twenty-first century Since its first publication more than twenty-five years ago, How to Build a Habitable Planet has established a legendary reputation as an accessible yet scientifically impeccable introduction to the origin and evolution of Earth, from the Big Bang through the rise of human civilization. This classic account of how our habitable planet was assembled from the stuff of stars introduced readers to planetary, Earth, and climate science by way of a fascinating narrative. Now this great book has been made even better. Harvard geochemist Charles Langmuir has worked closely with the original author, Wally Broecker, one of the world's leading Earth scientists, to revise and expand the book for a new generation of readers for whom active planetary stewardship is becoming imperative. Interweaving physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology, and biology, this sweeping account tells Earth’s complete story, from the synthesis of chemical elements in stars, to the formation of the Solar System, to the evolution of a habitable climate on Earth, to the origin of life and humankind. The book also addresses the search for other habitable worlds in the Milky Way and contemplates whether Earth will remain habitable as our influence on global climate grows. It concludes by considering the ways in which humankind can sustain Earth’s habitability and perhaps even participate in further planetary evolution. Like no other book, How to Build a Habitable Planet provides an understanding of Earth in its broadest context, as well as a greater appreciation of its possibly rare ability to sustain life over geologic time. Leading schools that have ordered, recommended for reading, or adopted this book for course use: Arizona State University Brooklyn College CUNY Columbia University Cornell University ETH Zurich Georgia Institute of Technology Harvard University Johns Hopkins University Luther College Northwestern University Ohio State University Oxford Brookes University Pan American University Rutgers University State University of New York at Binghamton Texas A&M University Trinity College Dublin University of Bristol University of California-Los Angeles University of Cambridge University Of Chicago University of Colorado at Boulder University of Glasgow University of Leicester University of Maine, Farmington University of Michigan University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Georgia University of Nottingham University of Oregon University of Oxford University of Portsmouth University of Southampton University of Ulster University of Victoria University of Wyoming Western Kentucky University Yale University
In arid and semi-arid regions, where water demand exceeds water availability, water security is becoming a significant concern not only related to water availability but also to rigorous and costly requirements to remove conventional and emerging contaminants from effluents discharging into drinking water sources or as water reuse becomes an alternate water supply for communities in these regions. Water and wastewater treatment demands a great amount of energy and resources, highlighting the need for novel applications of the circular economy concept. Circular Economy Applications for Water Security examines knowledge gaps, avenues of future research, and challenges related to the potential of enhanced underutilized/waste materials as a transition to circular economy applications for ensuring the proper quality of water. This book includes fundamental information and practical examples that helps to better understand the concepts included. The circular economy concept is helpful to incept sustainability in the water treatment processes. Every chapter includes the identification of knowledge gaps, avenues for further research, and challenges that guide readers towards real state-of-the-art analysis. Contributors are experts in their areas and will commit to explaining concepts in a user-friendly way without missing scientific rigor.
This book explains why we have such a vast array of environments across the cosmos and on our own planet, and also a stunning diversity of plant and animal life on earth.
Earth Science text for middle school students. Beautifully designed and illustrated in accordance with our signature mastery-based teaching philosophy. 15 chapters, covering all the basic Earth Science topics, including the evidence for an old earth and support for the scientific concensus of human-caused climate change.
Human health depends on the health of the planet. Earth’s natural systems—the air, the water, the biodiversity, the climate—are our life support systems. Yet climate change, biodiversity loss, scarcity of land and freshwater, pollution and other threats are degrading these systems. The emerging field of planetary health aims to understand how these changes threaten our health and how to protect ourselves and the rest of the biosphere. Planetary Health: Protecting Nature to Protect Ourselves provides a readable introduction to this new paradigm. With an interdisciplinary approach, the book addresses a wide range of health impacts felt in the Anthropocene, including food and nutrition, infectious disease, non-communicable disease, dislocation and conflict, and mental health. It also presents strategies to combat environmental changes and its ill-effects, such as controlling toxic exposures, investing in clean energy, improving urban design, and more. Chapters are authored by widely recognized experts. The result is a comprehensive and optimistic overview of a growing field that is being adopted by researchers and universities around the world. Students of public health will gain a solid grounding in the new challenges their profession must confront, while those in the environmental sciences, agriculture, the design professions, and other fields will become familiar with the human consequences of planetary changes. Understanding how our changing environment affects our health is increasingly critical to a variety of disciplines and professions. Planetary Health is the definitive guide to this vital field.
The book in your hands develops the best traditions of the Russian scientific popular literature. Written in a clear and captivating manner by working theoretical physicists, who are, at the same time, dedicated popularizers of scientific knowledge, it brings to the reader the latest achievements in quantum solid-state physics, but along the way it also shows how the laws of physics reveal themselves even in seemingly trivial episodes concerning the natural phenomena around us. And most importantly, it shows that we live in the world, where scientists are capable of ?proving harmony with algebra?. ? A A Abrikosov, 2003 Nobel Prize Winner in Physics
On the Path of Good Luck and Bad Luck There are either of two paths, one can take in life: the path of good luck, or the path of bad luck. Whether making small decisions, big decisions, random choices, or short or long term plans, it is important to remember, that each decision, choice, or plan can lead one on either a path of good luck, or a path of bad luck. The path of good luck is, sometimes, referred to, as the path of milk and honey, where the road is wide open, and free of obstacles and hardships. The path of bad luck is, sometimes, referred to, as the path of darkness and thorns, where the road is narrow and twisted, and full of obstacles and hardships. The most important thing in traveling on any path is to make the right decision, choice, or plan to begin with, as to what path one should travel on, or the gate, or entrance way of which path to enter through, first. We must keep in mind, that once we go through the entrance gate, or once we have established ourselves on one path, it is hard, and, sometimes, even impossible, to leave that path to enter into, and travel on another path. This is, especially, true if the path, we are traveling on, or we have just entered, is the path of bad luck. Once we have entered through the entrance gate of the path of bad luck, we know, there is no turning back, or, at least, little reward, or repenting of our sins. The path of good luck is the easiest path from which to enter onto other paths, or from which to enter through the entrance gate of almost any other path. This is because the path of good luck is the path from which all other paths lead. Once we are on the path of good luck, it is possible to turn right or left onto any path, or go straight ahead on the same path if we have already set a final goal, and have met no obstacles. It is even possible to go backwards on the path of good luck, because the road is open, and wide, and there are no obstacles. That is, one can go backwards on 2 the path of good luck within consecutive times, and travel the same path, or through the same decision making process, and with the same goals as before. The most important thing when traveling on the path of good luck is to remember, that there are always side paths, or traps, that one can fall into, that will only lead to minor or major paths of bad luck, that are hard to get out of. The more the path is a path of bad luck, the harder it is to get out of, because the more the road will be dimmer, narrower, and full of thorns, ruts, twisted ways, and bogs, that can become very entrapping, and hard to get out of. Once on the path of good luck, it can be hard to stay on the path of good luck. One must be aware of side paths and traps, that will lead to obstacles. One must have made a final plan, that leads to a final goal, while traveling on the path of good luck, the whole time. One can make a worthwhile and valuable goal, but without establishing a worthwhile and valuable plan to reach the goal, the individual will fall from the path of good luck, and not reach his or her goal. Also, even if one has established a worthwhile goal, and a worthwhile plan to reach that goal, the individual must remember and keep it, constantly, on his mind, that the goal has not yet been reached, and never will be, unless the individual sticks to the original plan, the original goal, and the path of good luck. At any moment, the individual can be attacked from the sides, the front, or the back by unwanted visitors, strangers, or even thieves, that will try to lure the individual from the path of good luck. They will convince the individual to follow them, and lead him on a path of bad luck. Then, they will betray him, and leave him, and, possibly, even hurt or kill him, or rob him of all his money, and/or clothing. Sometimes, one will be traveling on a path, whether it be a path of good luck or bad luck, or somewhere in between without a definite purpose or plan. One will be mak
Reissued on the tenth anniversary of its publication, this classic work on our environmental crisis features a new introduction by the author, reviewing both the progress and ground lost in the fight to save the earth. This impassioned plea for radical and life-renewing change is today still considered a groundbreaking work in environmental studies. McKibben's argument that the survival of the globe is dependent on a fundamental, philosophical shift in the way we relate to nature is more relevant than ever. McKibben writes of our earth's environmental cataclysm, addressing such core issues as the greenhouse effect, acid rain, and the depletion of the ozone layer. His new introduction addresses some of the latest environmental issues that have risen during the 1990s. The book also includes an invaluable new appendix of facts and figures that surveys the progress of the environmental movement. More than simply a handbook for survival or a doomsday catalog of scientific prediction, this classic, soulful lament on Nature is required reading for nature enthusiasts, activists, and concerned citizens alike.