Water scarcity is spreading and intensifying in many regions of the world, with dire consequences for local communities, economies, and freshwater ecosystems. Current approaches tend to rely on policies crafted at the state or national level, which on their own have proved insufficient to arrest water scarcity. To be durable and effective, water plans must be informed by the culture, economics, and varied needs of affected community members.International water expert Brian Richter ...

The conventional approach to river protection has focused on water quality and maintaining some "minimum" flow that was thought necessary to ensure the viability of a river. In recent years, however, scientific research has underscored the idea that the ecological health of a river system depends not on a minimum amount of water at any one time but on the naturally variable quantity and timing of flows throughout the year.In Rivers for Life, leading water experts Sandra Po...

This collection examines the relationship between Augustine and Wittgenstein and demonstrates the deep affinity they share, not only for the substantive issues they treat but also for the style of philosophizing they employ. Wittgenstein saw certain salient Augustinian approaches to concepts like language-learning, will, memory, and time as prompts for his own philosophical explorations, and he found great inspiration in Augustine’s highly personalized and interlocutory style of writing ph...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Web of Fear: True Stories of International Serial Killers Discover the chilling and often hidden world of international serial killers in "Web of Fear," a gripping anthology that explores the darkest corners of human nature. This book delves into the lives and crimes of some of the most notorious serial killers from around the globe, providing a comprehensive look at their motivations, methods, and the lasting impact they have had on so...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. A book for people who feel too much, think too deeply, and have never quite felt like they fit into this world.Do you often feel too sensitive, too intense, or too complicated for this world?Do you get the sense you’ve spent your whole life trying to function as “normal”—and lost yourself along the way?Then this book is for you.A ZEBRA AMONG HORSES is written for people who feel deeply, think fast, and notice everyt...

Die einzigartige Buchsammlung vom New York Times-Bestsellerautor Brian Tracy. Ihr ultimativer Leitfaden zum Handeln! Brian Tracy gilt als einer der besten Persönlichkeits- und Managementtrainer der Welt. Er ist Präsident eines Unternehmens mit über 350 Beratern und Trainern, und Autor von über 70 Büchern. Als Hauptredner und Seminarleiter hat er mehr als 5.000 Workshops in der ganzen Welt geleitet und vielen Menschen geholfen, sofortige Veränderungen und langfristige Ergebnisse in ihrem be...

Water for the Environment: From Policy and Science to Implementation and Management provides a holistic view of environmental water management, offering clear links across disciplines that allow water managers to face mounting challenges. The book highlights current challenges and potential solutions, helping define the future direction for environmental water management. In addition, it includes a significant review of current literature and state of knowledge, providing a one-stop resour...

Vom Autor des New-York-Times-Bestsellers "Eat that frog".Niemals hat es für mehr Menschen mehr Chancen gegeben, Firmen zu gründen, Karrieren anzufangen und Erfolg zu haben, als heute. Sie haben mehr angeborene Talente und Fähigkeiten, als Sie in hundert Leben je entwickeln könnten. Es gibt kaum etwas, das Sie nicht erreichen können.Haben Sie Ihre Ziele noch nicht erreicht? Was stört Sie dabei? Angst vor dem Scheitern? Schlechte Gewohnheiten? Sind Sie sich über Ihre Ziele üb...

Richter Milton Meredith ist für seine gnadenlosen Urteile bekannt. Keiner bringt so viele Verurteilte an den Galgen wie er. Als Inspektor Cross und Geoffrey Stafford die Hinrichtung einer Unschuldigen verhindern können, ist Meredith außer sich. Kurz darauf wird die vor dem Galgen Gerettete erhängt aufgefunden. War es Selbstmord, hat der Richter das Gesetz in die eigenen Hände genommen, oder steckt etwas anderes dahinter? Ein kniffeliger Fall für Scotland Yard.