Author: A. Bishay
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: desert, development, land, series, arid, technology, biology, part, agriculture, ecology, advances
Number of Pages: 654
Published: 1991-01-01
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 3718603969
ISBN-13: 9783718603961
This book focuses on the socio-economic aspects of desert communities such as balancing economic and ecological issues, new and renewable energy strategies and nonconventional energy plans. Systems approaches, applications and case studies in developing nations are discussed.
Author: Gordon L. Maclea
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: desert, organisms, adaptations, birds, ecophysiology
Number of Pages: 181
Published: 1995-12-13
List price: $179.00
ISBN-10: 3540592695
ISBN-13: 9783540592693
The scientific study of birds in arid regions has been conducted more or less intensively for about 40 years. This is an appropriate time to draw together the threads of the diverse research on birds living in such an extreme environment. Topics include: Desert Avifaunas; Food and Energy; Water Drinking; Water Regulation; Thermoregulation; Timing of Breeding; Ecology of Breeding.
Authors:Yushi Nomura, Henri J. M. Nouwe,
Publisher: Orbis Book
Keywords: desert, fathers, wisdom, sayings
Number of Pages: 122
Published: 2000-04-01
List price: $15.00
ISBN-10: 1570753717
ISBN-13: 9781570753718
Author: Mark Johnso
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Pre
Keywords: desert, campers, travelers, hikers, manual, handbook, ultimate
Number of Pages: 296
Published: 2003-03-26
List price: $17.95
ISBN-10: 007139303X
ISBN-13: 9780071393034
The Ultimate Desert Handbook is the first truly comprehensive handbook on desert travel and exploration, presenting the desert not as an alien environment to be overcome or endured, but rather as a fascinating opportunity for anyone eager to learn about and enjoy a different kind of outdoors experience. Assuming no prior desert know-how, this detailed guide is intended for hikers, backpackers, campers, and 4WD vehicle travelers, along with a wide range of other adventure enthusiasts pursuing their chosen activities into the desert - rock climbers, birding enthusiasts, pilots, nature lovers, an
Authors:Steven J. Phillips, Patricia Wentworth Comu,
Publisher: University of California Press/ASDM Pre
Keywords: desert, sonora, museum, arizona, natural, sonoran, history
Number of Pages: 628
Published: 1999-12-22
List price: $31.95
ISBN-10: 0520219805
ISBN-13: 9780520219809
The Sonoran Desert is one of the most wildly diverse and fascinating regions in the world. Covering southeastern California, the southern half of Arizona, most of Baja California, and much of the state of Sonora, Mexico, this vast area is home to an amazing variety of plants and animals. Its terrain varies dramatically, from parched desert lowlands to semiarid tropical forests and frigid subalpine meadows. A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert provides the most complete collection of Sonoran Desert natural history information ever compiled and is a perfect introduction to this biologically r
Author: Bruce Grubbs
Publisher: Falcon
Keywords: desert, hiking, driving, advice, tips, expert
Number of Pages: 96
Published: 1999-01-01
List price: $6.95
ISBN-10: 1560448180
ISBN-13: 9781560448181
The open landscape and harsh beauty that draws hikers to the desert wilderness also demands a certain self-reliance. Breakdowns, dried up water sources, and other challenges await the desert traveler. Properly dealt with, they become part of a satisfying adventure. The techniques and equipment recommendations by veteran outdoorsman Bruce Grubbs will help you feel comfortable and prepared in the desert wilderness. In addition, many of the tips and techniques in this pack-sized book are useful for hikers in well-watered regions. Bruce even provides the essentials of desert backcoun
Author: T. E. Lawrence
Publisher: LEONAUR
Keywords: desert, revolt
Number of Pages: 328
Published: 2008-04-08
List price: $19.99
ISBN-10: 1846774195
ISBN-13: 9781846774195
An epic account of the Great War in the Middle EastT. E. Lawrence-Lawrence of Arabia-needs no introduction. His renowned work about his experiences with King Feisal’s Arab army as it fought its campaign to Damascus-The Seven Pillars of Wisdom-has become a classic of twentieth century English literature. Revolt in the Desert is not a work of literature, or even a history of the campaign. It is an account of the experiences of one remarkable British officer’s war from his own perspective. His was a fluid irregular’s war of lightning raids, of blown up railway tracks and trains,
