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An unflinching look at the beautiful, endangered, tourist-pummeled, and history-filled port city which now finds itself at the intersection of the twin crises of climate and race.
Unknown to the happy, wealthy visitors who hop from one Michelin-starred restaurant to another on the cobblestone streets of the Charleston peninsula, or to readers of the glossy magazines in which the city is named a top destination year after year, rapidly rising sea...
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English
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Based upon the historical bandit Song Jiang and his companions, this Chinese equivalent of the English classic Robin Hood and His Merry Men is an epic tale of rebellion against tyranny and has been thrilling and inspiring readers for hundreds of years. This edition of the classic J. H. Jackson translation features a new preface and introduction by Edwin Lowe, which gives the history of the book and puts the story into perspective for modern readers....
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Publisher
IntechOpen
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
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Thermodynamics of Supramolecular Structure Formation in Water
The enthalpic and entropic contributions to the hydrophobic interactions were discussed.
The transfer of alkane in the liquid state to water was driven by both enthalpic and entropic
terms. The enthalpy-entropy compensation was not observed in the process. Binding of an
alkyl group to synthetic receptors with varying degrees of water accessibility to the binding
pocket showed that the hydrophobic...
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Publisher
IntechOpen
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Excess nitrogen components must be removed from wastewater to protect the quality of the water bodies that it will be eventually discharged to. A conventional wastewater treatment system for nitrogen removal is often involved with two processes, nitrification and denitrification. Nitrification is mostly achieved by complete oxidation of ammonium (NH4+)
to nitrite (NO2-) by the appropriate aerobic bacteria and then oxidation of the nitrite to
nitrate...
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English
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Loving her is his biggest risk... and also his biggest reward.
Daring, clever, and gorgeous, Royce Viktorsson is a volcanologist who lives life on the edge between the thrill and the pulsing calm before the storm. His unsteady lifestyle masks the man who is seeking to heal the hole in his heart. Nothing has offered him resolve... until her.
The lightning that illuminates his soul. The thunder that stirs his heart. The lava that ignites his blood.
Thoughtful,...
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Publisher
IntechOpen
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Till now inside the country [Iran] several researches have been conducted about effect of
municipal effluent on soil and agricultural crops, but not on softwoods. The objective of this
study was to investigate the effects of the 15 years municipal waste water application on the
growth of Pinus eldarica Medw. trees and the minerals accumulation in the trees needles.
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Publisher
IntechOpen
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
In rural and urban areas of most emergent countries, the application of sewerage and wastewater for irrigation is a regular practice. In these areas, polluted water is often the only supply of water for irrigation. The use of wastewater for crop growth is a centuries old practice that is getting renewed attention due to rising shortage of freshwater resources in many arid and semiarid regions of the globe. Wastewater is extensively used as an inexpensive...
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Series
Sharon McCone mysteries volume 35
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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"San Francisco is home to more than 200 privately owned streets. Most are alleyways, but a select few look torn straight from the pages of a magazine. Lined with mansions and elaborate gardens, the properties are luxurious and perfectly maintained; security guards patrol the grounds to keep the curious at bay. Few know of these exclusive enclaves, but those who do prowl for availability, ready to make a grab for the precious real estate if opportunity...
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IntechOpen
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
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The presence of heavy metals in water is of concern due to the risk toxicity. Thus there is need for their removal for the safety of consumers. Methods applied for removal of heavy metals include adsorption, membrane filtration and co-precipitation. However, studies have revealed adsorption is highly effective technique. Most adsorbents are expensive or require extensive processing before use and hence need to explore for possible sources of inexpensive...
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A Dr. Seuss graphic novel volume 1
Publisher
Random House Graphic
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"It's a normal day with normal chores for Sally and her brother...until everything turns topsy-turvy when the Cat in the Hat arrives!"--
17) Green energy
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Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Envision a brighter future with this STEM-based subset of True Books. We use a lot of energy to power our lives - from our homes and cars to our tablets and handheld games. The challenge facing us today is finding sustainable energy methods that will ensure a green future. There are seven different types of green energy - and they are the only types that don't pollute our Earth. We have learned how to harness the power of the sun, wind, water, and...
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Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Electric cars. Solar-powered planes. Poop-fueled trucks. Each of these technological advances in transportation is bringing us ever closer to a green future, and more are being developed all the time. Considering how many vehicles are on our roads--and in the water and air--sustainable transportation might be the most important innovation we can make to ensure our planet's future"--
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Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Flames consume a forest, and an owl seeks refuge. Helicopter wings chop, and water drops to drench the branches below. Using spare, lyrical language, this debut picture book takes readers inside the journey of a screech owl that fled the flames to ride along with a firefighting helicopter during the 2020 California Creek wildfire. Vivid imagery highlights the fear and danger of the experience-as well as an astonishing moment of connection"--
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