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“I’ve been thinking a lot about Cadillac Desert in the past few weeks, as the rain fell and fell and kept falling over California, much of which, despite the pouring heavens, seems likely to remain in the grip of a severe drought. Reisner anticipated this moment. He worried that the West’s success with irrigation could be a mirage — that it took water for granted and didn’t appreciate the precariousness...
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Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "AGAX0208 - ACTIVIDADES AUXILIARES EN AGRICULTURA". Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo.
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This volume contains a detailed guide to wells and well sinking, with a wealth of detailed Information on obtaining and managing a small water supply. Written in clear, concise language and full of helpful, practicable information, this text constitutes a must-read for those with an interest in owning a small well, and will make for a great addition to collections of allied literature.
10) Agricultural Irrigation: With Information on Water Quantities, Sewage, Reservoirs and Various Me
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This volume offers a detailed treatise on agricultural irrigation, including information on water quantities, sewage, reservoirs, and various methods of irrigation. A thorough text complete with useful tables and a wealth of helpful and practicable information, this antique volume will be a useful tool for modern farmers and others with an interest in irrigation.
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'Irrigation',
'Water may act as Manure',
'Amount...
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This antiquarian book contains complete working instructions for the Weir Direct-Acting Feed Pump. Complete with simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, this wonderful text will be of much value to those with an interest in this iconic piece of machinery. It is certainly not to be missed by discerning collectors of antiquarian engineering literature.
12) Bravo Tavo!
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Tavo dreams of nothing but being a famous basketball star--and getting new shoes so that he can practice better--but his village in Mexico faces a serious drought and Tavo and his father must work to convince the other people that the old way of irrigation will save their crops.
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"Unlock the Secrets of Growing Flavorful Garlic at Home! Discover the Joy of Harvesting Your Own Garlic Crop - Perfect for Green-Thumbed Foodies!" Hey there, fellow garlic enthusiast! Are you someone who loves adding that delicious, aromatic kick of garlic to your favorite dishes? Do you appreciate the satisfaction of growing your own organic produce? If so, you're exactly who we had in mind when we created our e-book on Growing Garlic. What the product...
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Unearth the Secrets of Soil Erosion Control! Are you tired of watching your precious soil wash away with every rain? Do you dream of lush, thriving landscapes but struggle with the constant battle against erosion? Look no further – "Soil Erosion Control: Implementing Strategies to Prevent Soil Loss" is your comprehensive guide to preserving the very foundation of your land. In this groundbreaking book, we delve into the heart of soil erosion, addressing...
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"When 14-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought in 2001, everyone's crops began to fail. His family didn't have enough money for food, let alone school, so William spent his days in the library. He came across a book on windmills and figured out how to build a windmill that could bring electricity to his village. Everyone thought he was crazy but William persevered and managed to create a functioning windmill out of junkyard...
17) Ancient Irrigation Systems of the Aral Sea Area: Ancient Irrigation Systems of the Aral Sea Area
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Ancient Irrigation Systems in the Aral Sea Area, is the English translation of Boris Vasilevich Andrianov's work, Drevnie orositelnye sistemy priaralya, concerning the study of ancient irrigation systems and the settlement pattern in the historical region of Khorezm, south of the Aral Sea (Uzbekistan). This work holds a special place within the Soviet archaeological school because of the results obtained through a multidisciplinary approach combining...
20) Cambodia Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Rural Development Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road
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This publication presents an assessment of Cambodia's agriculture, natural resources, and rural development (ANRRD) sector and provides a strategy and road map for its future development. It identifies the strategic investment priorities of the Government of Cambodia, where the Asian Development Bank (ADB) can contribute to ANRRD productivity, value addition, and resource efficiency. ADB support will focus on three key areas: (i) enhancing agricultural...
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