Even with significant reductions of greenhouse gas emissions; a certain degree of climate change will inevitably occur. Adapting to climate change; then; will become a necessary step in reducing the vulnerability of many regions across the globe. This is especially true for urban areas where climate change has been shown to have particularly destabilizing effects. Through the identification and analysis of the most relevant impacts facing urban areas; this book makes clear the need to incorporate climate change concerns into the mainstream of local planning; governance and policy making practices. Adaptation as a workable concept within urban areas cannot be treated in isolation from the many pre-existing challenges facing cities. By offering numerous examples of ongoing adaptation programs and strategies across a wide range of contexts; the authors show the growing potential of cities in the fight against climate change. This book has its origins in a collection of papers originally presented at the Resilient Cities 2010 Congress in Bonn; Germany (May 2010); the first global forum on cities and adaptation to climate change; convened by ICLEI ndash; Local Governments for Sustainability. In this volume; the first in a new series dedicated to this annual event; a range of contributors bring their perspectives to bear on the most pressing issues and controversies surrounding adaptation to climate change within cities. These writings will prove invaluable to anyone interested in understanding and confronting climate change at the local level.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy tnGreat for beginners and for those in a hurry to learn some new tunes;0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nice Holiday fun for novice guitaristBy M. KeislingI shopped hard online before selecting a book of Christmas music. This book was the one I decided on and Im glad I did. All the classic songs we all know; and a few more that are not classic/standards; but good all the same. The arrangements are done to allow a beginner/novice player to play and enjoy. This book includes Jose Felicianos Feliz Navidad; which many others did not; and this was a selling point for me also. It may ne 12/27 now; but buy this book now and play the songs through the year to be a master at next years Christmas parties.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Christmas ClassicsBy Tom RusselI found that this book was just what I wanted. I like to sing with my family and use my guitar to accompany our singing. Im a singer first and a guitar player second; that is why I like the "Hal Leonard" easy guitar series of books. The Book was just like what the editorial review depicted. I found the songs were easy to play. No bar chords are used. All chords are displayed at the top of the bar lines with the names and finger positions.