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Geomorphology : the mechanics and chemistry of landscapes / by Anderson, Robert S (Robert Stewart), 1952-

Table of Contents: “…Introduction to the study of surface processes -- Whole earth morphology -- Large scale morphology -- Large-scale topopgraphy -- Tectonic geomorphology -- Atmospheric processes and geomorphology -- Dating methods and establishing timing in the landscape -- Weathering -- Glaciers and glacial geology -- Periglacial processes and forms -- Hillslopes -- Water in the landscape -- Rivers -- Bedrock channels -- Sediment transport mechanics -- Eolian forms and deposits -- Coastal geomorphology -- The geomorphology of big floods -- Whole landscapes.…”
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Geomorphology : the mechanics and chemistry of landscapes / by Anderson, Robert S (Robert Stewart), 1952-

Table of Contents: “…Introduction to the study of surface processes -- Whole earth morphology -- Large scale morphology -- Large-scale topopgraphy -- Tectonic geomorphology -- Atmospheric processes and geomorphology -- Dating methods and establishing timing in the landscape -- Weathering -- Glaciers and glacial geology -- Periglacial processes and forms -- Hillslopes -- Water in the landscape -- Rivers -- Bedrock channels -- Sediment transport mechanics -- Eolian forms and deposits -- Coastal geomorphology -- The geomorphology of big floods -- Whole landscapes.…”
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Ted Lambert : the man behind the paintings / by Lambert, Ted (Theodore Roosevelt), 1905-approximately 1960

Table of Contents: “…Beginnings -- Welcome to Cordova -- Hiking the Iron Trail -- Recuperation -- The mine -- Low man on the totem pole -- Bud is back -- The country -- The road house -- Forest fire -- Mining something else -- Prohibition and no inhibition -- Finishing the season -- Off season -- Dog teaming : origin of a mistake -- Adopt-a-team -- The dogs teach us to mush -- Beefing up the kennel -- The education continues -- New equipment -- Early winter -- Kennecott -- Learning Alaska history -- Outfitting -- The trail -- Taming live glaciers -- Near death on Skolai Pass -- Strategic withdrawal -- Return to Skolai -- Boyden's saga -- Over the pass -- Epilogue.…”
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Ted Lambert : the man behind the paintings / by Lambert, Ted (Theodore Roosevelt), 1905-approximately 1960

Table of Contents: “…Beginnings -- Welcome to Cordova -- Hiking the Iron Trail -- Recuperation -- The mine -- Low man on the totem pole -- Bud is back -- The country -- The road house -- Forest fire -- Mining something else -- Prohibition and no inhibition -- Finishing the season -- Off season -- Dog teaming : origin of a mistake -- Adopt-a-team -- The dogs teach us to mush -- Beefing up the kennel -- The education continues -- New equipment -- Early winter -- Kennecott -- Learning Alaska history -- Outfitting -- The trail -- Taming live glaciers -- Near death on Skolai Pass -- Strategic withdrawal -- Return to Skolai -- Boyden's saga -- Over the pass -- Epilogue.…”
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African voices of the global past : 1500 to the present / by Getz, Trevor R.

Table of Contents: “…Getz -- When satiety and avarice marry, hunger is born : African voices from the colonial era, c. 1896-1945 / Tim Carmichael -- Isaac Fadobeyo at the Battle of Nyron : African voices from the First and Second World Wars, c.1914-1945 / Saheed Aderinto -- Pathways to decolonization : African voices from the fight for independence, c.1880-1994 / Peter Adebayo -- Moroccan feminism as universal feminism : African voices from the feminist struggle -- C.1930-2000 / Osire Glacier.…”
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African voices of the global past : 1500 to the present / by Getz, Trevor R.

Table of Contents: “…Getz -- When satiety and avarice marry, hunger is born : African voices from the colonial era, c. 1896-1945 / Tim Carmichael -- Isaac Fadobeyo at the Battle of Nyron : African voices from the First and Second World Wars, c.1914-1945 / Saheed Aderinto -- Pathways to decolonization : African voices from the fight for independence, c.1880-1994 / Peter Adebayo -- Moroccan feminism as universal feminism : African voices from the feminist struggle -- C.1930-2000 / Osire Glacier.…”
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Pioneering Conservation in Alaska / by Ross, Ken, 1937-

Table of Contents: “…Griggs and Karmai National Monument -- John Muir, William S. Cooper, and Glacier Bay National Monument -- Alaska natives and conservation -- Part II: Wildlife and wildlife managers -- Bureau of Biological Survey Chiefs: C. …”
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Pioneering Conservation in Alaska / by Ross, Ken, 1937-

Table of Contents: “…Griggs and Karmai National Monument -- John Muir, William S. Cooper, and Glacier Bay National Monument -- Alaska natives and conservation -- Part II: Wildlife and wildlife managers -- Bureau of Biological Survey Chiefs: C. …”
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In pursuit of Alaska : an anthology of travelers' tales, 1879-1909 / by Meaux, Jean Morgan

Table of Contents: “…Aldrich -- Perilous Crawl Up the Chilkoot / Harry de Windt -- One Night on Valdez Glacier / Captain William Abercrombie -- From Nowhere to Nowhere / Robert Dunn -- Invitation to a Card Game / Agnes Herbert -- Mistakes at Sixty Below / Hudson Stuck -- Part III. …”
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In pursuit of Alaska : an anthology of travelers' tales, 1879-1909 / by Meaux, Jean Morgan

Table of Contents: “…Aldrich -- Perilous Crawl Up the Chilkoot / Harry de Windt -- One Night on Valdez Glacier / Captain William Abercrombie -- From Nowhere to Nowhere / Robert Dunn -- Invitation to a Card Game / Agnes Herbert -- Mistakes at Sixty Below / Hudson Stuck -- Part III. …”
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Arcticness : Power and Voice from the North /

Table of Contents: “…Satellite observations of Arctic sea ice thicknessAirborne radar; Ground-based radar at Store Glacier, West Greenland; Arctic science communication and outreach; The 'dos' and 'don'ts' of science communication; Outreach; Conclusions and outlook; 5 Arcticness: In the making of the beholder; PART 2 Arcticness Living; 6 Arcticness insights; The sounds of quiet; Isolation and togetherness; Meat we eat; The interconnectedness of characteristics and perspectives on quality of life in the Arctic; 7 Reindeer herding in a changing world -- a comparative analysis; Introduction.…”
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Arcticness : Power and Voice from the North /

Table of Contents: “…Satellite observations of Arctic sea ice thicknessAirborne radar; Ground-based radar at Store Glacier, West Greenland; Arctic science communication and outreach; The 'dos' and 'don'ts' of science communication; Outreach; Conclusions and outlook; 5 Arcticness: In the making of the beholder; PART 2 Arcticness Living; 6 Arcticness insights; The sounds of quiet; Isolation and togetherness; Meat we eat; The interconnectedness of characteristics and perspectives on quality of life in the Arctic; 7 Reindeer herding in a changing world -- a comparative analysis; Introduction.…”
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Climate change / by Wong, Kaufui Vincent

Table of Contents: “…Climate change aggravates the energy-water-food nexus -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Energy-water-food nexus -- 13.3 The Himalayas -- 13.4 The effect of climate change on glaciers -- 13.5 The effect of climate change on the Indus River -- 13.6 The effect of climate change on the South Asian monsoons -- 13.7 Recommendations to enhance energy, water, food security -- 13.8 Discussion and conclusion -- References --…”
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Climate change / by Wong, Kaufui Vincent

Table of Contents: “…Climate change aggravates the energy-water-food nexus -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Energy-water-food nexus -- 13.3 The Himalayas -- 13.4 The effect of climate change on glaciers -- 13.5 The effect of climate change on the Indus River -- 13.6 The effect of climate change on the South Asian monsoons -- 13.7 Recommendations to enhance energy, water, food security -- 13.8 Discussion and conclusion -- References --…”
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The great basin a natural prehistory / by Grayson, Donald K.

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The great basin a natural prehistory / by Grayson, Donald K.

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Economics and ecology : united for a sustainable world / by Beaton, Russ

Economics and ecology : united for a sustainable world / by Beaton, Russ