Dune

Sea level rise and increases in the frequency and severity of coastal flooding (linked to global warming) pose a major threat to the physical and ecological infrastructures in coastal communities (Airoldi et al. 2005; Barbier et al. 2011; Filatova 2014; Pryce and Chen 2011). It is claimed that the adverse economic impacts of flooding (both riverine and coastal) in the U.S are higher than any other natural hazard (Pope 2008). Until recently, however, focus (within the economic literature) has…

The Netherlands, located in northwestern Europe, is commonly addressed as “Holland” when talking about the provinces. The two provinces of Noord and Zuid together make up Holland. The geography of Holland (the Netherlands) in Europe is deemed unusual by many in that much of its land has been reclaimed from the sea, with almost 25% of its land at or below sea level, while remaining protected by dikes. The European part of the country can be split into two areas: the low and flat lands in the west…

These days’ tiny houses have been looked at these small spaced places that people live due to financial limitations (also described as small prisons). Whereas Tiny houses originally were introduced as these luxurious places that people would live in because they could spend their money on pleasures and live a "luxurious" lifestyle; rather than a small place with limited space. In addition to that, people who live in a micro-houses have a “larger life outside with a lighter conscience” (Wilkinson…

After all, how could these ostracized people who contributed so little on Earth suddenly produce something worthwhile? Philip remembered his father John Jones-May, the Chief Executive Officer of the World Governing Body, often referring to that segment of the population as either disposable undesirables or troublemakers. The party sounded like an utter waste of their time. In fact, the entire tedious voyage offered little more than the opportunity to stare into the void! Only the thought of…

Global warming is arguably the largest threat facing humanity today, since 1880 the world 's average temperature has gone up by 0.8 degrees Celsius, and already the effects can be seen with an increase global of cyclones, forest fires, drought and floods. Within the United Kingdom, an increase of 1 degree has occurred since the 1970’s, (Naomi Hicks et al 2013). with this increase in average temperature, the main impact predicted to affect the UK is an increase in the amount of rain in the winter…

I am ecstatic. After weeks of my relentless begging, my father, Niccolo, and my uncle, Maffeo, have made the decision of bringing me with them on their voyage to meet again with the Great Khan at his summer palace at the far end of the continent of Asia. I am only 17, but I know I am ready. I am told that the journey will take around 3 to 4 years, which sounds like a long time, but I know that, since my father and uncle have already made this voyage, their experiences will help us to learn how…

on the fort and heavy casualties begin as the cannons explode. As the sun begins to set, the bombardment still continues and the soldiers begin to realize they are greatly outnumbered. Colonel Shaw then attempts to urge his men forward from the sand dune they were protecting themselves behind, which then leads to him being shot and instantly killed, freezing the men in shock. Trip then spurs forward, lifting the flag encouraging the men to charge, which leads to him being shot and killed as…

HABITAT DESCRIPTIONS Sand Scrub: “By definition, scrubs are xeric communities growing on well-drained infertile sand formations of marine origin in both coastal and interior Florida. Evergreen or nearly evergreen scrub oaks or rosemary shrubs or both predominate in some scrubs, while in others, sand or slash pines are present, sparsely or abundantly. The scrubs in Jonathan Dickinson State Park are coastal scrubs, which grow along today’s coastal sand and are influenced by salt spray.” (Means,…

Introduction Quaternary climatic changes and tectonic processes have a strong influence on the evolution and preservation of the geomorphology of the eastern North Island of New Zealand. This essay will discuss the broad context of Quaternary environmental change and tectonics in the eastern North Island of New Zealand and then will examine how both these concepts influence the geomorphology, whether affecting separate aspects of the landscape or combining and working together. Examples of…

The Economies of Anal Penetration in Post-Apartheid South African Bildungsromans: A Comparative Analysis Between The Smell of Apples and Thirteen Cents Stellenbosch University English Professor, Shaun Viljoen, wrote in the introduction of K. Sello Duiker’s Thirteen Cents, that “a comparative study of a string of South African boy bildungsromans, from (...) Mark Behr’s The Smell of Apples (1995), to Thirteen Cents” would “cut across the racial writing divide” (xxii). Albeit the idea behind…