Dams and Waterways (Frameworks (Sharpe Focus)) It highlights the importance of structures that support essential functions of everyday life from the irrigation of crops to the generation of hydroelectric power. Dams and Waterways provides a
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| Title | : | Dams and Waterways (Frameworks (Sharpe Focus)) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.74 (995 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0765681226 |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2009-02-05 |
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Dams and Waterways, a title in the five-title series Frameworks: Science, Technology, and the Built Environment, illuminates the history, architecture, environmental impact, and scientific and engineering principles behind the design and construction of dams, canals, and other waterways around the world throughout history. Examples include aqueducts in the Roman Empire, the Hoover Dam, Aswan High Dam, Three Gorges Dam, and the Erie Canal. Dams and Waterways provides an interdisciplinary, visual approach that combines informative text, fascinating background information, and basic scientific principles with dozens of full-color photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and other visuals. It highlights the importance of structures that support essential functions of everyday life from the irrigation of crops to the generation of hydroelectric power. Appropriate for a broad audience of students, teachers, librarians, and general interest readers, Dams and Waterways is
Editorial : "The authors discuss the sociohistorical and mathematical concepts in great depth. These informative books are ideal for dedicated researchers. Diagrams, charts, and full-color photographs are appropriately placed and well captioned. An extensive glossary and index round out each of the meticulous surveys." - School Library Journal
I ts almost like having a chat over coffee in his London office.
Relax,enjoy and learn something about a fascinating business.. Leaf has been in the international PR business longer than anyone on earth and he has lived,worked and travelled the globe. This book is full of great and economical ideas for how to decorate on a small budget. at very reasonable prices. Bob Leaf is one of those brilliant practitioners who is also an astute businessman and an inspirational leader. Yes, it's British - but I find that to be a very appealing quality. It had lots of creative ideas to incorporate found objects into a unique decorating esthetic.. This book is apparently targeted at younger people (say ages 8 to 18), and it covers topics such as aqueducts, irrigation, water towers, dams, waterwheels, mills, canals, locks, dikes, levees, seawalls, and failures of these facilities.
Commensurate with the intended audience, the technical level of the book isn't high, and some of the
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