R Porter: 32 books
by Eddie R Porter
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2011
Life in 1967 was simple in small town America until the local bank is robbed and one teenager was able to identify a potential suspect. While searching for the thieves the local basketball team was on a roll winning games and was a serious contender to win the conference championship. One teenager...
Sharing the Common Pool
Water Rights in the Everyday Lives of Texans
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2014
If all the people, municipalities, agencies, businesses, power plants, and other entities that think they have a right to the water in Texas actually tried to exercise those rights, there would not be enough water to satisfy all claims, no matter how legitimate. In Sharing the Common Pool: Water Rights...
The Forgotten Bible
The Unknown Jesus, Visions of the Apocalypse, Prophets and Patriarchs
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2012
In the years leading up to the Common Era, the Jewish people drew faith from hundreds of sacred writings, many of which claimed to contain the words of prophets, kings and patriarchs—even Adam. Similarly, the early Christians produced a wealth of texts that the established Church dismissed or branded...
The Power of Ideas
Five People Who Changed the Urban Landscape
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2012
This book profiles five fascinating visionaries who exemplify outstanding leadership, a passion for their work, cutting-edge ideas, and a commitment to quality. All winners of the prestigious J. C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development, they include Joseph Riley, mayor of Charleston,...
Managing Growth in America's Communities
Second Edition
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2012
In this thoroughly revised edition of Managing Growth in America’s Communities, readers will learn the principles that guide intelligplanning for communities of any size, grasp the major issues in successfully managing growth, and discover what has actually worked in practice (and where and why)....
by Douglas R. Porter
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
The author provides examples from dozens of communities across the country, as well as state and regional approaches. Brief profiles present overviews of specific problems addressed, techniques utilized, results achieved, and contact information for further research.
Ryan the Redbone
Dreams He's All Grown Up
Language: English
Release Date: September 23, 2013
Ryan the Redbone is about a puppy at play but very serious about his job of protecting his family and yard. "I love Ryan the Redbone book. I bought one for every grandchild." Kathy "Mom, I did good. I deserve a big meaty bone, like Ryan" Jacquelyn "Im sooo tired, I need to...
Collaborative Planning for Wetlands and Wildlife
Issues And Examples
Language: English
Release Date: March 19, 2013
Collaborative Planning for Wetlands and Wildlife presents numerous case studies that demonstrate how differcommunities have creatively reconciled problems between developers and environmentalists. It answers questions asked by regulators, environmentalists, and developers who seek practical alternatives...
The Ultimate Theory of Everything
And Other Misguided Thought Experiments
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2010
The Ultimate Theory of Everything and Other Misguided Thought Experiments will have you rethinking the conception of "Time" as we know it. It will also entertain you with some humorous ways of looking at some old and new ideas.
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by Douglas R. Porter
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2013
Communities across the country are turning to the concept of "growth management" to help plan for the future, as they seek to control the location, impact, character and timing of developmin order to balance environmental and economic needs and concerns. Managing Growth in America's Communities presents...
by I. MacKenzie, R. Porter
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2011
This is an in-depth analysis of dramatization as method in the work of Deleuze and Guattari. It provides an account of the value of this method for the study of the political with particular emphasis on the relationship between politics and art.
Geographical Sociology
Theoretical Foundations and Methodological Applications in the Sociology of Location
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2012
The discipline of Sociology has a rich history of including spatial context in the analysis of social issues. Much of this history has revolved around the development and application of spatial theory aimed at understanding the geographic distribution of social problems, the organization of communities,...
by Douglas R. Porter
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2006
This book explains in plain terms how developers and planners can involve the community in the development process using the latest community engagement tools. It describes why, in these days of more complex projects and development approval procedures, it pays to win citizen support rather than fight opposition.
by M.R. Porter
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2013
The worldwide consumption of surfactants now exceeds several million tonnes per annum. Six ofthe major types represent approximately 80% ofthe volume consumed, whereas the remaining 20% is made up of approximately 40 different chemical types. Commercially produced surface active agents are not pure...