Assembling papers originally presented at the Resilient Cities 2011 Congress in Bonn; Germany (June 2011); the second global forum on cities and adaptation to climate change; this volume is the second in a series resulting from this annual event. These cutting-edge papers represent the latest research on the topic and reflect the intensification of the debate on the meaning of and interaction between climate adaptation; risk reduction and broader resilience. Thus; contributors offer more material related to resilience; such as water; energy and food security; green infrastructure; the role of renewables and ecosystem services; vulnerable communities and urban poor; and responsive financing for adaptation and multi-level governance. Overall; the book brings a number of different perspectives to bear on the most pressing issues and controversies surrounding climate change adaptation in cities. These papers will prove invaluable to anyone interested in deepening their understanding of urban resilience and contributing to tackling climate change at the local level.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. best one yetBy Sharon FriedmanI have been living with ballet teachers and students for years now (my family) and I am a martial art teacher myself so this is a subject I learned and practiced myself. The writer is an exellent teacher and writer. The progression is precise and explained and something to look up to in todays teachers. She takes the body from the initial stages and builds it from the core with great care and inteligence and does so well with good exercises and lesson plans which hold a treasure of hints and pointers to good form; movement and tone.A wonderful buy for myself and I reccomend it to everyone who may benefit from the Russian ballet.21 of 21 people found the following review helpful. excellent for teachersBy A Customerthis is a perfect guide for a syallabus for a dance school.That is what Im doing with it. I am a professional ballet dancer that has danced with major dance companies in the USA. I needed a good guide to teach young beginners I am teaching.This book is a perfect guide in teaching young beginners through to advance students. The stretches taught are real perks for the students to gain the flexibility they need for the years new steps. Also the strenghtening back exercises are exactly what children need in order to do arabesques and other steps. I am also a pilates instructor and these stretches and strengthening floor exercises are perfect. I wouldnt reccommend this book to a child since it is very detailed in words but to a 12-13year old that likes to read and dance it might be just what she likes! and it will give her some good pointers.Best of luckT.T.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I love it so far; still reading.By N.TimmThis is a great guide to keep your classes on track; syllabus for each level. I am still reading though.