Author: Luis Antonio Bittar Publisher: ISBN: 9781527598461 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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This book presents the results of research cooperation between the Departments of Geography of the University of São Paulo, the University of Damascus and the University of Cambridge. It serves to refute the widely spread Malthusian paradigm--which forecasts conflicts due to water scarcity--by showing that this perspective has neither an empirical nor conceptual basis. It begins from the hypothesis that both sharing water politics and the use of technology can annul the water scarcity-conflict paradigm. To corroborate this hypothesis, the book uses two variables illustrated by two contexts: the Euphrates River basin was utilised to study the first variable of the hypothesis (sharing water), and to show that agreements on international river basins have assured fair use of water by avoiding conflicts, not only in the Middle East, but also in the vast majority of international basins throughout the world. The second context, the Persian Gulf and Arab Peninsula, was used to corroborate the second variable of the hypothesis--the use of technology to assure water supply; again, not only in the Middle East, but all over the world as well.
Author: Luis Antonio Bittar Venturi Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing ISBN: 1527548384 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 197
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This book presents the results of research cooperation between the Departments of Geography of the University of São Paulo, the University of Damascus and the University of Cambridge. It serves to refute the widely spread Malthusian paradigm—which forecasts conflicts due to water scarcity—by showing that this perspective has neither an empirical nor conceptual basis. It begins from the hypothesis that both sharing water politics and the use of technology can annul the water scarcity-conflict paradigm. To corroborate this hypothesis, the book uses two variables illustrated by two contexts: the Euphrates River basin was utilised to study the first variable of the hypothesis (sharing water), and to show that agreements on international river basins have assured fair use of water by avoiding conflicts, not only in the Middle East, but also in the vast majority of international basins throughout the world. The second context, the Persian Gulf and Arab Peninsula, was used to corroborate the second variable of the hypothesis—the use of technology to assure water supply; again, not only in the Middle East, but all over the world as well.
Author: Brahma Chellaney Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 1442249285 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 425
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Now in an updated edition, this pioneering and authoritative study considers the profound impact of the growing global water crunch on international peace and security as well as possible ways to mitigate the crisis. Although water is essential to sustaining life and livelihoods, geostrategist Brahma Chellaney argues that it remains the world’s most underappreciated and undervalued resource. One sobering fact is that the retail price of bottled water is already higher than the international spot price of crude oil. But unlike oil, water has no substitute, raising the specter of water becoming the next flashpoint for conflict. Water war as a concept may not mesh with the conventional construct of warfare, especially for those who plan with tanks, combat planes, and attack submarines as weapons. Yet armies don’t necessarily have to march to battle to seize or defend water resources. Water wars—in a political, diplomatic, or economic sense—are already being waged between riparian neighbors in many parts of the world, fueling cycles of bitter recrimination, exacerbating water challenges, and fostering mistrust that impedes broader regional cooperation and integration. The danger is that these water wars could escalate to armed conflict or further limit already stretched food and energy production. Writing in a direct, nontechnical, and engaging style, Brahma Chellaney draws on a wide range of research from scientific and policy fields to examine the different global linkages between water and peace. Offering a holistic picture and integrated solutions, his book has become the recognized authority on the most precious natural resource of this century and how we can secure humankind’s water future.
Author: Shearon D. Hurst Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781475219517 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 228
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Where Peaceful Waters Flow Words of Encouragement Devotional is filled with God's loving words to His children. The devotional is written as if the Lord is ministering to you Himself with refreshing words of comfort to feed your weary and wounded soul. These encouraging words will minister, restore and revive you. Use this devotional during your quiet with the Lord as you sit with Him each day. Read it during that special time with the Lord, when you shut out everything and everybody to dwell in His presence. As you allow the Lord to come into your quiet conversation every day, your relationship with Him will grow stronger and stronger. You can also use this devotional as you are meditating and giving the Lord your “first fruits” of the day; you will find yourself handling things easier because you have spent time with Him first. You see, with our Lord, it is not about how much money you give, it is about honoring Him with your very best, and keeping Him first. Honoring the Lord with your best will enrich your life in a way in which you have never known. The words of encouragement included this book were ministered to me throughout the 10 years of my writing ministry. It took a lot of praying to find out how the Lord wanted me to put this book together, and which messages to include in the book, because there were so many wonderful messages He had given me over the years. Therefore, Where Peaceful Waters Flow” is divided into two parts. The first part of the devotional book is entitled, “BE STILL," and it's filled with words of encouragement for your time when you are meditating and prayerfully sitting at His Feet.The second part of the devotional book is entitled, “ARISE Praying with The Father In the Midnight Hour” and it is filled with responses received from the Holy Spirit during prayer and intercession times in the midnight hour.If you want to experience the Lord, like never before; then come and allow these words of encouragement to usher you into His presence. Come and sit at His feet; be still and know that He is God. It is time for us to get back to an intimate relationship with Jesus. Get ready to dwell in the presence of the Lord and be refreshed, renewed and strengthen, as the Lord pours His refreshing oil over you to revive your weary soul. Come inside to Where Peaceful Waters Flow.
Author: Renae Brame Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781723216886 Category : Languages : en Pages : 454
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God's Peaceful Waters Flow is a daily devotional book inviting and inspiring each reader to come daily to a sacred space and time in devotion with God. The call to write this book of God's peace, love, and hope began with an experience while on a silent retreat. During the darkness of a stormy night and needing comfort in my soul, I closed my eyes and envisioned God's peaceful waters flow. Considering the state of our world that is full of so many pockets of darkness, violence, division and turmoil, this book invites its readers to lean into Christ, and draw closer to God with the heart and love of a child. It is then that we will more fully realize that God's love is a love beyond words. We can close our eyes even in the storms of life and feel God's peaceful waters flow. Every word contained in this book was given to me by God during quiet time with Him. Some of the writings are direct conversations with God and are intentionally left in this form. Through these writings may you experience the richness of God's love manifested in your daily life.
Author: T.D. Jakes Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1416547339 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 263
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Shares uplifting advice about the virtues of forgiveness, offering strategic and biblically based advice on how to achieve peace and personal fulfillment by letting go of past wrongs.
Author: Morihei Ueshiba Publisher: Shambhala Publications ISBN: 0834845199 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 249
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The inspirational teachings in this collection show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. The teachings are drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art of Aikido, a mind-body discipline he called the "Art of Peace," which offers a nonviolent way to victory in the face of conflict. Ueshiba believed that Aikido principles could be applied to all the challenges we face in life—in personal and business relationships, and in our interactions with society. This is an expanded version of the original miniature edition that appeared in the Shambhala Pocket Classics series. It features a new introduction by John Stevens, recently translated doka, didactic "poems of the Way," and Ueshiba's own calligraphy.
Author: Lavell Harris Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1524523240 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 192
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Flow is a poetry short book thats based on daily life. It covers mostly every issue and situation that I believe people go through on a daily basis, such as violence, low self-esteem, faith, love, hate, pain, and more, just to name a few. Flow brings and reveals true stories based on my life and what Ive gone through and still am in todays life, which I feel people can relate to.
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