Several terminologies have been used worldwide to describe wildfire or forest fire (e.g. Hardy, 2005; Bento-Gonçalves et al., 2012; Eriksen and Prior, 2013; Mhawej et al., 2015). Generally in the United States, these definitions included prescribed fire - which is a controlled burn ignited by human under a controlled environment and on a limited spatial scale. However, in this chapter, we only focus on uncontrolled fire that occurs in the countryside or wildland. Studies such as Kumagai et al. (2004), Lentile et al. (2006), Shafran (2008), Prato and Fagre (2008) and Pausas et al. (2009) announce that the wildfire is an essential natural process. Others – e.g. Prestemon and Butry (2005), Amatulli et al. (2006), Romero-Calcerrada et al. (2008), Martínez et al. (2009), Lui et al. (2010), Hurst (2015) – acclaim it is a human-induced phenomenon influencing significantly terrestrial, aquatic, and atmospheric systems throughout the world. Either way, the science behind wildfires has received momentous attention over the past few decades due to the wide range of ecological, economic, social, and political values at stake (Lentile et al., 2006; Mhawej et al., 2015). The study of these fires includes generally a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines, such as forestry, ecology, geology, atmospheric chemistry, mechanical engineering, geography, and economy to name just a few examples (Arroyo et al., 2008). Actually, wildfires’ consequences could be visible at local scale (e.g.…
As stated before, there are counter arguments towards the effectiveness of treatment for psychopaths. One belief as to why treatment does not work for psychopaths is stated by the authors of this study, Harris and Rice (Harris & Rice, 2006). “They believe that the reason for their findings is that psychopaths are fundamentally different from other offenders and that there is nothing ‘wrong’ with them in the manner of a deficit or impairment that therapy can ‘fix’. Instead, they exhibit an…
Grading practices: The key to unlocking student achievement and motivation Understanding student motivation allows teachers to develop strategies that can increase motivation, thus increasing academic achievement. Academics has become a constant competition from kindergarten onwards as to provide the best opportunities for students. A major factor on academic achievement is how a teacher uses grading practices to drive student motivation. Selecting the correct type of grading style become an…
Intro: There is much criticism, as well as negative connotations, that currently exist within our society in regards to the juvenile justice system (Pierpoint, 2000; White, 2002), and most critics’ opinions have originated from the plethora of different individuals and agencies whom become involved in a delinquent’s life at any given time once they enter into the juvenile system (Pierpoint, 2000; White, 2002). As many scholars have discovered over the course of their research, biological parents…
On Monday, October 12, 2015 Beth and I painted tee markers at the Mead Golf Course. Before we started, Brad Jansonius had to open the clubhouse so that we could gather all of the materials we needed. The materials included a crate, a screwdriver, a scrap piece of wood, red, white, and blue spray paint. Next, we used the Jansonius’ golf cart and drove to hole number one where Beth and I pulled up each tee marker in order to clean them. Then, we set the tee markers on a crate and painted them…
1926- Railway Labor Act Term Paper The Railway Labour Act (1926) has been represented under the regulations set for the government unions. There have been efforts which are between the rail road management with the unions in order to reduce the transportation strikes. This leads to the railroad employees in order to organise and bargain the collective representatives. In 1936, the airlines and the employees have been also added to this. The industries cover the act where the experts believe…
hard-working woman who is abused by her husband. Juvencio is a self-serving man that puts himself first. . In “Sweat”, the theme of violence and conflict is well represented by the main character, Mrs. Delia Jones (Hurston, Z.N., 1926, p.559). Notably, from the beginning, Hurston allows readers to know that Delia is the breadwinner. As can be seen in the introductory section, the narrator notes that Delia was “a wash-woman” and that Monday was one of her busiest days. To show that she…
national bankruptcy that other Continental countries were experiencing. Into 1930, France remained immune to the effect of the Great Depression; when most of the industrial world was bogging down, most of the parts of French industry was still operating at 1929 heights. Even in 1931, the downturn remained moderate compared other economies. While financial hysteria and extensive bankruptcy made money scarce elsewhere, capital poured into France to produce a unique situation of monetary plenty.…
Going with the description the author has given us, there were major marriage issues between Delia and the husband, Sykes. As can clearly be seen that Delia tried to end the rough times they had but the husband was never willing, and he always pushed her away. The idea of coming home with a snake was one way of scaring her away; Delia was never comfortable with this something the husband ever seemed to enjoy. At the point when the snake escaped the cage, Delia managed to notice but the husband…
In the Eatonville Anthology, african-american Zora Neale Hurtson writes about people in Eatonville, Florida. Being that Hurtson herself, was from Eatonville she knew most of the people in this town. Having a new love interest for books and writing, she decided to write this story about her hometown. Considering the time she wrote this book was 1926, most of americans were still very racist to black people. Most of the south cities, including Eatonville, was all black people. But, one of the most…