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Public Water Policies

The Ultimate Weapons of Social Control

By: Charles R. Porter

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Public Water Policies

The Ultimate Weapons of Social Control

By: Charles R. Porter

Although water is nature's most important molecule; its regulation and management are among the most challenging public policy issues for any society. Water is the common denominator of all life on earth. Public water policies then become the fundamental foundations of community formation anywhere. Cities exist in their places based on the local access to adequate amounts of fresh water. Without fair, workable, and transparent public water policy any society is threatened with socio-economic destruction, especially in the arid areas living under severe drought and the threat of warming trends worldwide. Public Water Policies: The Ultimate Weapons of Social Control Provides an interdisciplinary view of water policies worldwide Critically analyzes the consequences of water policies around the world, many that are not only overlooked, but that have never been considered Analyzes the conflicts in social values of any society that demand hard choices between population growth, economic growth, and the environment Provides a new perspective on the overall long-reaching economic consequences of water policy. Offers four new terms to describe public water policies in relation to social control: due process social control, deceptive social control, diplomatic social control, and destructive social control Compares and contrasts water policies in key places in the world using the new terms of social control to enlighten the public and especially those water policymakers worldwide

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Bernan Press

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1641433019

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Breaking the Development Logjam

New Strategies for Building Community Support

By: Douglas R. Porter

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Breaking the Development Logjam

New Strategies for Building Community Support

By: Douglas R. Porter

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.

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Urban Land Institute

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0874209560

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9780874209563

Water Rights in the United States

A Guide through the Maze

By: Charles R. Porter

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Water Rights in the United States

A Guide through the Maze

By: Charles R. Porter

As water becomes ever more important in a rapidly growing United States challenged by lessening firm-yield water reliability, the public needs to understand the myriads of quite different state-by-state water policies. States share surface water and groundwater sources that relate to each other conjunctively. Texans for example, should understand New Mexico water ownership and state policies because they share surface water and groundwater sources. Californians should understand Nevada’s water policies for the same reasons. Above all else, the people of the United States must realize that a water policy in one state can drastically impact water availability in neighboring states. Although the federal government has supra-legal authority over some state water policies and acts as the ultimate arbiter of interstate disputes, no one current book exists that explains the complicated relationships between state water policies with an analysis of federal water policies. Water Rights in the United States : A Guide through the Maze is a one-stop resource providing a state-by-state analysis of water ownership, regulatory agencies, and water polices. It explains the complicated relationships between state water policies and provides an analysis of federal water polices. How we manage these policies is of utmost importance to all Americans.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1641434147

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9781641434140

Managing Growth in America's Communities

Second Edition

By: Douglas R. Porter

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Managing Growth in America's Communities

Second Edition

By: Douglas R. Porter

In this thoroughly revised edition of Managing Growth in America’s Communities, readers will learn the principles that guide intelligent planning 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). This clearly written book details how American communities have grappled with the challenges of planning for growth and the ways in which they are adapting new ideas about urban design, green building, and conservation. It describes the policies and programs they have implemented, and includes examples from towns and cities throughout the U.S. Growth management is essential today, as communities seek to control the location, impact, character, and timing of development in order to balance environmental and economic needs and concerns. The author, who is one of the nation’s leading authorities on managing community growth, 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. Informative sidebars offer additional perspectives from experts in growth management, including Robert Lang, Arthur C. Nelson, Erik Meyers, and others. In particular, he considers issues of population growth, eminent domain, and the importance of design, especially green design. He also reports on the latest ideas in sustainable development, smart growth, neighborhood design, transit-oriented development, and green infrastructure planning. Like its predecessor, the second edition of Managing Growth in America’s Communities is essential reading for anyone who is interested in how communities can grow intelligently.

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Island Press

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1597266108

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Lost's Buried Treasures

By: Lynnette R. Porter,David Lavery,Hillary Robson

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Lost's Buried Treasures

By: Lynnette R. Porter,David Lavery,Hillary Robson

Lost's Buried Treasures is the ultimate unauthorized guide to the ideas that have influenced the show and its writers.

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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1402228309

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9781402228308

Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases

By: Crispian Scully,Stephen Flint,Kursheed Moos,Jose Bagan

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Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases

By: Crispian Scully,Stephen Flint,Kursheed Moos,Jose Bagan

One of the most comprehensive illustrated coverages available of the oral and maxillofacial manifestations of diseases has now been revised and further extended to include problems with newer classes of drugs and systemic diseases.

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CRC Press

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1841847518

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Sharing the Common Pool

Water Rights in the Everyday Lives of Texans

By: Charles R. Porter

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Sharing the Common Pool

Water Rights in the Everyday Lives of Texans

By: Charles R. Porter

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 in the Everyday Lives of Texans, water rights expert Charles Porter explains in the simplest possible terms who has rights to the water in Texas, who determines who has those rights, and who benefits or suffers because of it. The origins of Texas water law, which contains elements of the state’s Spanish, English, and Republic heritages, contributed to the development of a system that defines water by where it sits, flows, or falls and assigns its ownership accordingly. Over time, this seemingly logical, even workable, set of expectations has evolved into a tortuous collection of laws, permits, and governing authorities under the onslaught of population growth and competing interests—agriculture, industry, cities—all with insatiable thirsts. In sections that cover ownership, use, regulation, real estate, and policy, Porter lays out in as straightforward a fashion as possible just how we manage (and mismanage) water in this state, what legal cases have guided the debate, and where the future might take us as old rivalries, new demands, and innovative technologies—such as hydraulic fracturing of oil shale formations (“fracking”)—help redefine water policy. To learn more about The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, sponsors of this book's series, please click here.

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Texas A&M University Press

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1623491371

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Saving the World

A Guide to Heroes

By: Lynnette Porter,Lynette Porter,David Lavery

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Saving the World

A Guide to Heroes

By: Lynnette Porter,Lynette Porter,David Lavery

Essays, analysis and exploration of hit TV show Heroes, from experts in the field of TV analysis.

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ECW Press

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1554903114

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9781554903115

Benevolent Empire

U.S. Power, Humanitarianism, and the World's Dispossessed

By: Stephen R. Porter

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Benevolent Empire

U.S. Power, Humanitarianism, and the World's Dispossessed

By: Stephen R. Porter

Stephen Porter examines political-refugee aid initiatives and related humanitarian endeavors led by American people and institutions from World War I through the Cold War. The supporters of these endeavors presented the United States as a new kind of world power, a Benevolent Empire.

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University of Pennsylvania Press

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0812248562

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9780812248562

Spanish Water, Anglo Water

Early Development in San Antonio

By: Charles R. Porter

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Spanish Water, Anglo Water

Early Development in San Antonio

By: Charles R. Porter

In 1718, the Spanish settled San Antonio, partly because of its prolific and breathtaking springs—at that time, one of the largest natural spring systems in the known world. The abundance of fresh water, coupled with the Spanish colonial legal concept that water was to be equitably shared by all settlers, led to the building of the system of acequias (canals or ditches) within the settlement. The system is one of the earliest and perhaps most extensive municipal water systems in North America. This book offers a meticulous chronicling of the origins and often-contentious development of water rights in San Antonio from its Spanish settlement through the beginning of the twentieth century.

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Texas A&M University Press

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1603444688

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9781603444682

Loss of Control

By: Joseph R. Porter

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Loss of Control

By: Joseph R. Porter

26-year-old ad executive Michael chambers, the average boy next door is daunted with the task of raising his 16 year old sister Kate after his mother dies of cancer when he was only 16 years old. Things begin to go horribly wrong for Michael as his anger fuels the monster inside that starts to surface from a past he just can't escape. Upon Kate's disappearance Michael feels the only way we can find her and get her back is to become the world's greatest serial killer in this never before seen ending that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat page after gripping page.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1984570609

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9781984570604

Geographical Sociology

Theoretical Foundations and Methodological Applications in the Sociology of Location

By: Jeremy R. Porter,Frank M. Howell

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Geographical Sociology

Theoretical Foundations and Methodological Applications in the Sociology of Location

By: Jeremy R. Porter,Frank M. Howell

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, and the relationship between society and the environment. More recently, the social sciences have seen a large number of technological innovations that now make it possible to place social behaviour in spatial context. Consequently, because of the historical disjuncture in the development of spatial theory and the recent development of relevant methodological tools, the relationship between materials describing both the methodological approaches and their theoretical importance a scattered throughout various books and articles. Geographical Sociology consolidates these materials into a single accessible source in which spatial concepts such as containment, proximity, adjacency, and others are examined in relation to such methodological tools as hierarchical linear models, point pattern analysis, and spatial regression. As these methods continue to increase in popularity among social scientists the ability to more generally understand societies relationship to geographic space will continue to increase in it importance in the field. This book represents a starting point to linking these concepts to practice and is presented in an accessible form in which students, researchers, and educators can all learn, and in turn, contribute to its development.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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940073848X

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9789400738485

Tarnished Heroes, Charming Villains and Modern Monsters

Science Fiction in Shades of Gray on 21st Century Television

By: Lynnette Porter

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Tarnished Heroes, Charming Villains and Modern Monsters

Science Fiction in Shades of Gray on 21st Century Television

By: Lynnette Porter

The heroes, villains, and monsters portrayed in such popular science fiction television series as Heroes, Lost, Battlestar Galactica, Caprica, Doctor Who, and Torchwood, as well as Joss Whedon's many series, illustrate a shift from traditional, clearly defined characterizations toward much murkier definitions. Traditional heroes give way to "gray" heroes who must become more like the villains or monsters they face if they are going to successfully save society. This book examines the ambiguous heroes and villains, focusing on these characters' different perspectives on morality and their roles within society. Appendices include production details for each series, descriptions and summaries of pivotal episodes, and a list of selected texts for classroom use. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

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McFarland

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0786457953

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9780786457953

The Ultimate Theory of Everything

And Other Misguided Thought Experiments

By: Roy R Porter Jr.

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The Ultimate Theory of Everything

And Other Misguided Thought Experiments

By: Roy R Porter Jr.

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. http://ultimate-theory-of-everything.com/ Could the ideas put forth in this book be what Einstein and other Physicists have overlooked? Could this lead to a Final Theory, Flying Cars, Field Propulsion or more? I have no idea! These are just "thought experiments"! So far no one has ever proven or dis proven these ideas (or maybe could care less). It is intended to lead readers down the path of "Thinking Outside the Book" and to explore other ways of looking at things. Could this lead to breakthroughs in physics? I make no predictions about that! Although, any "wrong ideas" I set forth as thought experiments here may inspire someone else to get it right. Above all, it is to be experienced in your own way. Always remember that the ideas here are nothing more than ideas and NOT proven facts. What sets it apart is that many ideas (or delusions!) presented here have never been found anywhere else! And maybe for good reason?

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Xlibris Corporation

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1453543627

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Time Runs Out

By: Eddie R Porter

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Time Runs Out

By: Eddie R Porter

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 named Porter is pursued by the bank robbers who intend to do away with him as a potential witness and a couple of local teenagers are on his trail to make sure he does not date there girlfriends. The ending is a thriller and everything up to that point has Porter considering whether he can survive.

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169

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AuthorHouse

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1463428928

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9781463428921

The Progress Of The Nation In Its Various Social And Economical Relations From The Beginning Of The Nineteenth Century To The Present Time: Interchang

By: George R. Porter

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The Progress Of The Nation In Its Various Social And Economical Relations From The Beginning Of The Nineteenth Century To The Present Time: Interchang

By: George R. Porter

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Wentworth Press

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1010493345

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9781010493341

Oral Diseases

An Illustrated Guide to Diagnosis and Management of Diseases of the Oral Mucosa, Gingivae, Teeth, Salivary Glands, Bones and Joints

By: Stephen R Flint,Stephen R Porter,Crispian Scully

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Oral Diseases

An Illustrated Guide to Diagnosis and Management of Diseases of the Oral Mucosa, Gingivae, Teeth, Salivary Glands, Bones and Joints

By: Stephen R Flint,Stephen R Porter,Crispian Scully

This second edition has been fully revised and extended to include more data and tables on diagnosis, management and drug use, presented in a clear and easy-to use format. It is an essential aid to diagnosis for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, dental surgeons, oral physicians and other practitioners involving in the field, such as dermatologists and ENT specialists.

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CRC Press

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1853172022

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9781853172021

Recent Advances in General Relativity

By: Allen I. Janis,John R. Porter

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Recent Advances in General Relativity

By: Allen I. Janis,John R. Porter

Papers from the Discussion Conference on Recent Advances in General Relativity, held at the U. of Pittsburgh, May 1990, survey the interacting fields of classical general relativity, astrophysics, and quantum gravity. Some of the remarks made following the invited papers are also included. The conference also included three workshops on classical g

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0817635416

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9780817635411

Benedict Cumberbatch: Transition Completed

Films, Fame, Fans

By: Lynnette Porter

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Benedict Cumberbatch: Transition Completed

Films, Fame, Fans

By: Lynnette Porter

Star Trek: Into Darkness, The Fifth Estate, 12 Years a Slave, August: Osage County, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug—these would be milestones in most actors' entire career. For Benedict Cumberbatch, roles in these films are merely a year's additions to his already-vast resume. 2013 proved to be the final step in Cumberbatch’s transition from respected working actor to bona fide worldwide celebrity and recipient of BAFTA Los Angeles’ Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year. Like its predecessor, Benedict Cumberbatch, In Transition (MX Publishing, 2013), Benedict Cumberbatch, Transition Completed: Films, Fame, Fans explores the nature of Cumberbatch’s fame and fandom while analysing his most recent roles. This in-depth performance biography does more than critique the actor’s radio, stage, film, and television performances—especially his star turn in the long-awaited yet controversial third series of Sherlock. It also analyses how and why the actor’s work is so memorable in each role, a perspective unique to this performance biography. Cumberbatch’s role in popular culture, as much as his acting in multiple media, is well worth such scrutiny to illustrate that Benedict Cumberbatch represents both the best of acting and of the power of celebrity.

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Andrews UK Limited

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1780926170

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9781780926179

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