Scientists and policymakers have realized that localities are central to addressing the causes and consequences of global environmental change. The goal of the Human-Environment Regional Observatory project (HERO) was to develop the infrastructure necessary to monitor and understand the local dimensions of global change. This book presents the philosophy behind HERO, the methods used to put that philosophy into action, its results, and the lessons learned from the project. HERO used three strategies: it developed research protocols and data standards for collecting data; it built a web-based...
Scientists and policymakers have realized that localities are central to addressing the causes and consequences of global environmental change. The go...
A guide to all aspects of orchids that will delight the gardener and national historian. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
A guide to all aspects of orchids that will delight the gardener and national historian. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s ...
This book identifies the 13 main challenges designers face when they talk about their work and provides communication strategies so that a better design, not a louder argument, is what makes it into the world.
It is a fact that we all want to put great design into the world, but no product ever makes it out of the building without rounds of reviews, feedback, and signoff. As an interaction or UX designer, you've felt the general trend toward faster development, more work, and less discussion. As we spend time crafting, we become attached to our own ideas and it gets all too easy to...
This book identifies the 13 main challenges designers face when they talk about their work and provides communication strategies so that a better d...
How to avoid and quit bad habits... Everyone has bad habits. Do you even recognize the ones you display? This book will show you how to avoid and quit bad habits. "Why do I drink so much? Why is there no money left? How come I don't have friends anymore? I keep putting things off. My kids think I'm an ogre. My life is horrible." Every person with a bad habit finds themselves struggling with these same thoughts. Life is meant to be tough, and eliminating bad habits is one of the toughest things imaginable. But I have good news: All your problems are temporary If you have an action plan and...
How to avoid and quit bad habits... Everyone has bad habits. Do you even recognize the ones you display? This book will show you how to avoid and quit...
Presents the methodology of the Human-Environment Regional Observatory project (HERO), which developed infrastructure for monitoring and understanding local dimensions of global change.
Presents the methodology of the Human-Environment Regional Observatory project (HERO), which developed infrastructure for monitoring and understanding...
