Stormteller

Stormteller
Author: David Thorpe
Publisher:
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2014-09-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780992869083

This bewitching drama for young adults set in the very near future entwines Celtic myth and climate-changed destinies to answer the fundamental question: can we escape our apparent fate? If our lives are governed by forces outside our control, where can we find hope? When a storm surge destroys Tomos' luxury home and his parents die, and Bryn's eco-home is torched and his parents killed by starving marauders, these two rivals for the same girl, Eira are forced to rely upon each other for survival in the wild uplands of Wales. One of them will die, but not before they discover the astonishing bond that joins them together. And none of these three teenagers are aware that they are living out an ancient rivalry between fabulous beings - such as Ceridwen, the Welsh Goddess of Inspiration - who are seeking to rewrite the endings of their own stories.

The Stormteller

The Stormteller
Author: Horn-Harvey
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780340757369

Zeke has a love for the sea, and when he was old enough, he decided he would travel the world as a cabin boy, but his life is dramatically changed when he meets a very special stormteller.

Reaper's Hunt

Reaper's Hunt
Author: Katheryn Kaufmann
Publisher: Katheryn Kaufmann
Total Pages: 410
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Dive into the heart-pounding world of "Reaper's Hunt," a riveting romance that entangles love, loyalty, and danger in the high-stakes underworld of motorcycle clubs. Promised to Hector Fuentes, the fearsome president of a rival MC, our heroine finds herself in a deadly game where only the strongest survive. Her only hope? Ryan Teller, a formidable reaper with the power to shield her from the dark forces threatening to tear her world apart. In a daring twist of fate, she enters The Hunt, an ancient tradition where women compete for the chance to marry a reaper. Despite a sea of contenders, her resolve is unmatched, driven by secrets that bind her fate to Ryan's more than he knows. She's not just fighting for love; she's fighting for the life of her unborn child—Ryan's child. "Reaper's Hunt" is a tale of passion rekindled against all odds, of secrets that weave through the lives of those bound by loyalty to their clan. As our heroine crosses the finish line, becoming the first to win Ryan's heart in generations, the real battle begins. Will the truth of her past and the revelation of their shared bond unite them, or will it be the final wedge that tears them apart? Perfect for fans of dark romance and motorcycle club dramas, "Reaper's Hunt" offers an intoxicating mix of danger, betrayal, and undeniable attraction. Join the journey through the shadowy lanes of love and loyalty, where every choice has its price, and every victory its sacrifice. Discover why readers can't put down this tale of survival, love, and the quest for a future free from the shadows of the past.

The 'One Planet' Life

The 'One Planet' Life
Author: David Thorpe
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2014-11-13
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1317625897

The One Planet Life demonstrates a path for everyone towards a way of life in which we don’t act as if we had more than one planet Earth. The difference between this approach and others is that it uses ecological footprint analysis to help to determine how effective our efforts are. Much of the book is a manual – with examples – on how to live the 'good life' and supply over 65% of your livelihood from your land with mostly positive impacts upon the environment. It examines the pioneering Welsh policy, One Planet Development, then considers efforts towards one planet living in urban areas. After a foreword by BioRegional/One Planet Living co-founder Pooran Desai and an introduction by former Welsh environment minister Jane Davidson, the book contains: An essay arguing that our attitude to planning, land and development needs to change to enable truly sustainable development. Guidelines on finding land, finance, and creating a personal plan for one planet living. Detailed guides on: sustainable building, supplying your own food, generating renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions from travel, land management, water supply and waste treatment. 20 exemplary examples at all scales – from micro-businesses to suburbs – followed by Jane Davidson’s Afterword. The book will interest anyone seeking to find out how a sustainable lifestyle can be achieved. It is also key reading for rural and built environment practitioners and policy makers keen to support low impact initiatives, and for students studying aspects of planning, geography, governance, sustainability and renewable energy.

The 'One Planet' Life

The 'One Planet' Life
Author: David Thorpe
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 477
Release: 2014-11-13
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1317625900

The One Planet Life demonstrates a path for everyone towards a way of life in which we don’t act as if we had more than one planet Earth. The difference between this approach and others is that it uses ecological footprint analysis to help to determine how effective our efforts are. Much of the book is a manual – with examples – on how to live the 'good life' and supply over 65% of your livelihood from your land with mostly positive impacts upon the environment. It examines the pioneering Welsh policy, One Planet Development, then considers efforts towards one planet living in urban areas. After a foreword by BioRegional/One Planet Living co-founder Pooran Desai and an introduction by former Welsh environment minister Jane Davidson, the book contains: An essay arguing that our attitude to planning, land and development needs to change to enable truly sustainable development. Guidelines on finding land, finance, and creating a personal plan for one planet living. Detailed guides on: sustainable building, supplying your own food, generating renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions from travel, land management, water supply and waste treatment. 20 exemplary examples at all scales – from micro-businesses to suburbs – followed by Jane Davidson’s Afterword. The book will interest anyone seeking to find out how a sustainable lifestyle can be achieved. It is also key reading for rural and built environment practitioners and policy makers keen to support low impact initiatives, and for students studying aspects of planning, geography, governance, sustainability and renewable energy.

Sustainable Home Refurbishment

Sustainable Home Refurbishment
Author: David Thorpe
Publisher: Earthscan
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2010
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1849776520

A retro-fit offers many benefits: cutting electricity and heating bills, increasing the resale value of homes, slashing carbon emissions and creating a healthier place to live. This book is the guide to making it happen. It looks at: draught-proofing, insulation and damp ventilation, heating and cooling electrical efficiency and renewable energy water use and re-use materials' life cycles and incorporating nature protection from climate change impacts - modelling energy flows and embodied energy how we can meet the need to cut carbon emissions from dwellings by eighty percent by 2050. Projects can apply to apartment blocks, recent builds and older, solid-walled properties. Enlivened with helpful diagrams and photographs, plus plenty of pointers for further information, it provides a comprehensive resource handbook for any building professional and contractor, students - or any homeowner serious about efficiency (cash and carbon) savings.

The Turnings of the Years

The Turnings of the Years
Author: Llandovery Writers
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2018-09-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0244717575

An eclectic collection of short stories and tales from Wales exploring the human condition, humorous tales, short stories with a twist and stories in time. All profits from sales of 'The Turnings of the Years' are going to Llandovery Youth and Community Centre. 'The Turnings of the Years' is a compendium of thirty-three classic tales from more than twenty different authors, some established names, others just starting their literary adventures.

Energy Management in Industry

Energy Management in Industry
Author: David Thorpe
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2013-12-17
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1134649347

Energy demand reduction is fast becoming a business activity for all companies and organisations because it can increase profits regardless of the nature of their core activity. The International Energy Agency believes that industry could improve its energy efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by almost a third using the best available practices and technologies. This guide looks at the many ways available to energy managers to achieve or even exceed this level of performance, including: base-lining consumption planning a monitoring and verification strategy metering (including smart, wireless metering) energy supply management motors and drives compressed air and process controls. Uniquely, it includes a whole chapter on greening data centres. It also looks at topics covered in greater detail in its companion volume, Energy Management in Buildings: insulation, lighting, renewable heating, cooling and HVAC systems. Further chapters examine minimising water use and how to make the financial case, both to prioritise measures for cost effectiveness, and to get management on board. This title is aimed at all professional energy, industry and facilities managers, energy consultants, students, trainees and academics and can be read alongside training for ISO 50001 - Energy Management Systems. It takes the reader from basic concepts to the latest advanced thinking, with principles applicable anywhere in the world and in any climate.

Icon Rapture

Icon Rapture
Author: Osman Khareef
Publisher:
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2017-10-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781999741662

This explosive and controversial adult thriller is an exciting hunt for early Christian icons and artifacts of immeasurable value, against a backdrop of the Age of Terrorism and European and American evangelical 'rapture' politics.