John Ingram – författare & böcker

Del 4 - International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme Book Series

The Terrestrial Biosphere and Global Change

Implications for Natural and Managed Ecosystems

Häftad, Engelska, 1999

1 251 kr

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This 1999 synthesis summarises the international research effort in the Global Change and Terrestrial Ecosystems (GCTE) Core Project of the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme. Five major thematic areas are covered: ecosystem physiology; ecosystem structure and composition; terrestrial production systems; global biogeochemistry; ecological complexity (biodiversity). A summary of the integrated and interactive effects of global change on the terrestrial biosphere for four key regions of the world is presented, as well as a projection of future trends in the terrestrial component of the global carbon cycle. The book also includes a section on tools developed or modified for global change research.

Language of Flowers; Or Flora Symbolica

Including Floral Poetry, Original and Selected

AvJohn Ingram

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

481 kr

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Food Security and Global Environmental Change

AvJohn Ingram,Polly Ericksenm. fl.

E-bok

Engelska, 2012

738 kr

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Global environmental change (GEC) represents an immediate and unprecedented threat to the food security of hundreds of millions of people, especially those who depend on small-scale agriculture for their livelihoods. As this book shows, at the same time, agriculture and related activities also contribute to GEC by, for example, intensifying greenhouse gas emissions and altering the land surface. Responses aimed at adapting to GEC may have negative consequences for food security, just as measures taken to increase food security may exacerbate GEC. The authors show that this complex and dynamic relationship between GEC and food security is also influenced by additional factors; food systems are heavily influenced by socioeconomic conditions, which in turn are affected by multiple processes such as macro-level economic policies, political conflicts and other important drivers. The book provides a major, accessible synthesis of the current state of knowledge and thinking on the relationships between GEC and food security. Most other books addressing the subject concentrate on the links between climate change and agricultural production, and do not extend to an analysis of the wider food system which underpins food security; this book addresses the broader issues, based on a novel food system concept and stressing the need for actions at a regional, rather than just an international or local, level. It reviews new thinking which has emerged over the last decade, analyses research methods for stakeholder engagement and for undertaking studies at the regional level, and looks forward by reviewing a number of emerging 'hot topics' in the food security-GEC debate which help set new agendas for the research community at large. Published with Earth System Science Partnership, GECAFS and SCOPE

Food Security and Global Environmental Change

AvJohn Ingram,Polly Ericksenm. fl.

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2012

738 kr

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Global environmental change (GEC) represents an immediate and unprecedented threat to the food security of hundreds of millions of people, especially those who depend on small-scale agriculture for their livelihoods. As this book shows, at the same time, agriculture and related activities also contribute to GEC by, for example, intensifying greenhouse gas emissions and altering the land surface. Responses aimed at adapting to GEC may have negative consequences for food security, just as measures taken to increase food security may exacerbate GEC. The authors show that this complex and dynamic relationship between GEC and food security is also influenced by additional factors; food systems are heavily influenced by socioeconomic conditions, which in turn are affected by multiple processes such as macro-level economic policies, political conflicts and other important drivers. The book provides a major, accessible synthesis of the current state of knowledge and thinking on the relationships between GEC and food security. Most other books addressing the subject concentrate on the links between climate change and agricultural production, and do not extend to an analysis of the wider food system which underpins food security; this book addresses the broader issues, based on a novel food system concept and stressing the need for actions at a regional, rather than just an international or local, level. It reviews new thinking which has emerged over the last decade, analyses research methods for stakeholder engagement and for undertaking studies at the regional level, and looks forward by reviewing a number of emerging 'hot topics' in the food security-GEC debate which help set new agendas for the research community at large. Published with Earth System Science Partnership, GECAFS and SCOPE

Falcon Of Fonthill

AvJohn Ingram

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

209 kr

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Falcon Of Fonthill

AvJohn Ingram

Inbunden, Engelska, 2006

376 kr

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Beyond Da Vinci

The True Bride of Christ

AvJohn Ingram

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

188 kr

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What Are You Thinking?

The Stuff of Wisdom in a Postmodern World

AvJohn Ingram

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

219 kr

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Interesting And Characteristic Anecdotes Of Burns (1893)

AvJohn Ingram

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

322 kr

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Beyond Da Vinci

The True Bride of Christ

AvJohn Ingram

Inbunden, Engelska, 2006

235 kr

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Beyond Da Vinci

The True Bride of Christ

AvJohn Ingram

E-bok

Engelska, 2006

52 kr

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The History of mankind is very cyclical.How often has it been said, history repeats itself.Since time immemorial a repetitive theme in the human drama is Gnosticism, a teaching that special hidden knowledge leads to spiritual enlightenment.Gnostic myths have also focused on the sexual union of gods or goddesses with humans.The recent furor over the fictional novel and movie,The Da Vinci Code,has once again challenged the authenticity of the Christian Gospel, and brought new focus on Gnostic myths.Readers and movie-goers are encouraged to accept the dubious writings of lost gospels and reject the canonical teachings of the Bible.In those 2ndand 3rdcentury sources, the real Jesus who interacted with leaders, cared for the weak and sick, even loving the dregs of society, is exchanged for a strange creature that only appears to be human and bears no likeness to the Jewish man who died on a cruel Roman Cross.

Beyond Da Vincipresents the real Jesus through the rich nuptial imagery of the Old and New Testaments.The reader meets the true Bride of Christ and learns of the incredible consummation of Bride and Bridegroom that is yet to come.Are there false Brides?Was Jesus of Nazareth married?Was he just a man or was he divine?Come partake of this incredible journey through the greatest romance of history; a journey to the truth.

What Are You Thinking?

The Stuff of Wisdom in a Postmodern World

AvJohn Ingram

E-bok

Engelska, 2006

52 kr

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Have you sometimes uttered the phrase, What am I thinking? when you have done or said something foolish or embarrassing? Are you thinking all the time or are some thoughts blocked because they are too painful? Is thinking pass in this postmodern world? What Are You Thinking? deals with the lack of focus and understanding of our thoughts. Thinking is not just an added feature of an evolutionary process; it is unique in the human psyche. Contrary to present day skepticism regarding life and the universe absolute truth exists and we can come to know the one who is the source of all life and knowledge. The author dares to share personal experiences to aid the reader in focused thinking.

Food Security and Global Environmental Change

AvJohn Ingram,Polly Ericksenm. fl.

Inbunden, Engelska, 2010

2 400 kr

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Global environmental change (GEC) represents an immediate and unprecedented threat to the food security of hundreds of millions of people, especially those who depend on small-scale agriculture for their livelihoods. As this book shows, at the same time, agriculture and related activities also contribute to GEC by, for example, intensifying greenhouse gas emissions and altering the land surface. Responses aimed at adapting to GEC may have negative consequences for food security, just as measures taken to increase food security may exacerbate GEC. The authors show that this complex and dynamic relationship between GEC and food security is also influenced by additional factors; food systems are heavily influenced by socioeconomic conditions, which in turn are affected by multiple processes such as macro-level economic policies, political conflicts and other important drivers. The book provides a major, accessible synthesis of the current state of knowledge and thinking on the relationships between GEC and food security. Most other books addressing the subject concentrate on the links between climate change and agricultural production, and do not extend to an analysis of the wider food system which underpins food security; this book addresses the broader issues, based on a novel food system concept and stressing the need for actions at a regional, rather than just an international or local, level. It reviews new thinking which has emerged over the last decade, analyses research methods for stakeholder engagement and for undertaking studies at the regional level, and looks forward by reviewing a number of emerging 'hot topics' in the food security-GEC debate which help set new agendas for the research community at large. Published with Earth System Science Partnership, GECAFS and SCOPE

Food Security and Global Environmental Change

AvJohn Ingram,Polly Ericksenm. fl.

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

619 kr

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Global environmental change (GEC) represents an immediate and unprecedented threat to the food security of hundreds of millions of people, especially those who depend on small-scale agriculture for their livelihoods. As this book shows, at the same time, agriculture and related activities also contribute to GEC by, for example, intensifying greenhouse gas emissions and altering the land surface. Responses aimed at adapting to GEC may have negative consequences for food security, just as measures taken to increase food security may exacerbate GEC. The authors show that this complex and dynamic relationship between GEC and food security is also influenced by additional factors; food systems are heavily influenced by socioeconomic conditions, which in turn are affected by multiple processes such as macro-level economic policies, political conflicts and other important drivers. The book provides a major, accessible synthesis of the current state of knowledge and thinking on the relationships between GEC and food security. Most other books addressing the subject concentrate on the links between climate change and agricultural production, and do not extend to an analysis of the wider food system which underpins food security; this book addresses the broader issues, based on a novel food system concept and stressing the need for actions at a regional, rather than just an international or local, level. It reviews new thinking which has emerged over the last decade, analyses research methods for stakeholder engagement and for undertaking studies at the regional level, and looks forward by reviewing a number of emerging 'hot topics' in the food security-GEC debate which help set new agendas for the research community at large. Published with Earth System Science Partnership, GECAFS and SCOPE

Terrestrial Biosphere and Global Change

Implications for Natural and Managed Ecosystems

AvBrian Walker,Will Steffenm. fl.

Inbunden, Engelska, 1999

2 263 kr

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This 1999 synthesis summarises the international research effort in the Global Change and Terrestrial Ecosystems (GCTE) Core Project of the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme. Five major thematic areas are covered: ecosystem physiology; ecosystem structure and composition; terrestrial production systems; global biogeochemistry; ecological complexity (biodiversity). A summary of the integrated and interactive effects of global change on the terrestrial biosphere for four key regions of the world is presented, as well as a projection of future trends in the terrestrial component of the global carbon cycle. The book also includes a section on tools developed or modified for global change research.

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The Terrestrial Biosphere and Global Change

Language of Flowers; Or Flora Symbolica

Food Security and Global Environmental Change

Food Security and Global Environmental Change

Falcon Of Fonthill

Falcon Of Fonthill

Beyond Da Vinci

What Are You Thinking?

Interesting And Characteristic Anecdotes Of Burns (1893)

Beyond Da Vinci

Beyond Da Vinci

What Are You Thinking?

Food Security and Global Environmental Change

Food Security and Global Environmental Change

Terrestrial Biosphere and Global Change

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