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This book provides a detailed overview of the concepts, techniques, applications, and methodological approaches involved in land use and cover change (LUCC) modeling, also known simply as land change modeling. More than 40 international experts in this field have participated in this book, which illustrates recent advances in LUCC modeling with examples from North and South America, the Middle East, and Europe. Given the broad range of geomatic approaches available, it helps readers select the approach that best meets their needs. The book is structured into five parts preceded by a foreword written by Roger White and a general introduction. Part I consists of four chapters, each of which fo...
Connecting the massive landscapes of North and South America is Mexico and Central America. An area of fascination and study for geographers and other scholars from around the world, these lands and peoples have played important roles in the discoveries and distributions of civilizations, resources, and nations for millennia. These regions have stimulated a large mass of research and publications across the many sub-disciplines of geography. The Geography of Central America and Mexico: A Scholarly Guide and Bibliography by Thomas A. Rumneycollects, organizes, and presents as many of these scholarly publications as possible to help and encourage efforts in the teaching, study, and continuing ...
Members of the baby boomer generation are among a particularly large group of Americans who have approached the time of retirement with good healthphysically, economically, and spiritually. Todays retirees are able to enjoy active lives, and many already have been volunteering for several years in service projects within their local communities, churches, synagogues, and mosques. Increasing numbers of US retirees are living full and independent lives. Many are seeking additional ways to contribute to the well-being of others. If you are retiring, you might consider international community service by joining the Peace Corps!
El presente libro constituye una ambiciosa recopilación del conocimiento sobre clima urbano en nuestra lengua castellana y refleja el estado del arte en el primer cuarto del siglo XXI en América Latina. Es una compilación sistemática y de acceso libre que constituye desde ya un aporte relevante al conocimiento científico disponible en nuestra región. Los editores han sido capaces de compilar un abanico diverso y rico de trabajos realizados en nueve ciudades en cuatro países de Latinoamérica, reuniendo a una comunidad que incluye a treinta y nueve autores que han investigado el clima urbano en la región, describiendo sus características y consecuencias algunos desde hace décadas.