Exploring the intersection of technology and the Blue Economy, this book offers insights into how advancements can transform various sectors. It highlights current applications and anticipates future innovations, emphasizing sustainable practices and the potential for economic growth. With a focus on accessibility, it serves as a valuable resource for understanding the evolving role of technology in marine and coastal environments.
The Quad Cities—three hours from both Des Moines and Chicago—is a unique metropolitan area along the mighty Mississippi River, growing in both size and nationwide reputation. This region of 400,000-plus people has all the friendliness, affordability, and short, headache-free commutes of many small towns, but also a staggering variety and quality of things to do. 100 Things to Do in the Quad Cities is an invaluable source to help you track down some of the top places, events, and organizations that make the area pulse and thrive. Take a tour of the creative, intoxicating QC Ale Trail including Bent River and Front Street breweries. Taste some terrifically varied restaurants like Me & Billy, Tantra, and Food Affair Bistro or enjoy live entertainment at Circa '21 or the Adler Theatre. Abounding museums and art galleries like the Figge and Putnam make the QC a genuinely special, entertaining place. Veteran local journalist Jonathan Turner is your knowledgeable, friendly guide to all that is great about the QC and how to make the most of your visit—whether you’re here for a busy, rich weekend, or a satisfying lifetime. You’ll want to check all 100 things off your list and then come back around the River Bend for more!
He never imagined that banter with friends was a federal offense...Condemned to internal exile for saying the wrong thing, Carl Thompson finds himself fighting for survival. He and his new Tribe of misfits must overcome privation, the extremes of nature and the malfeasance of petty bureaucrats. Not to mention those who have decided the Tribe is fair game. Carl must defend the Tribe against all threats, both internal and external while remaining true to the moral compass which cost him his old life.
"German immigrants created leafy beer gardens here nearly two centuries ago, establishing Bucktown as the heart of entertainment in downtown Davenport for generations. In 1916, the founding of the Tri-City Symphony Orchestra at the Burtis Opera House embodied the neighborhood reputation for high culture. The numerous saloons and theaters, as well as the forty-two documented brothels that flourished within two blocks, lent a bawdy side to the good times. Varied industries thrived through World War II, and downtown bustled with shoppers visiting department stores like Petersen . Later, the neighborhood struggled and declined as a farming crisis hit the region hard. With revitalized landmarks like the magnificent Hotel Blackhawk and the historic Redstone Building, the community is growing more vibrant as a place to live, work and play. Author Jonathan Turner explores this dynamic history and transformation."--Publisher description.
Set against the backdrop of a perilous 1975 road trip through uncharted territories, the narrative explores the challenges of navigating rugged landscapes with limited resources and communication. The journey becomes a transformative experience for the author, who grapples with identity and faith during this formative period of life. With the urgency of a changing world and the impending loss of historical sites, the trip is both a personal and historical reflection. Accompanied by 14 maps and over 120 photographs, the account captures the essence of adventure and self-discovery.
Evolution and Adaptations from Foraging to the Threshold of Modernity
The book explores the concept of institutions as essential components of human society, functioning as both structural and cultural mechanisms that facilitate survival. It emphasizes their role in transmitting valuable knowledge across generations, highlighting their importance in the continuity and evolution of human life.