Cumulative Environmental Effects of Oil and Gas Activities on Alaska's North Slope

Cumulative Environmental Effects of Oil and Gas Activities on Alaska's North Slope
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2003-09-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309168368

This book identifies accumulated environmental, social and economic effects of oil and gas leasing, exploration, and production on Alaska's North Slope. Economic benefits to the region have been accompanied by effects of the roads, infrastructure and activies of oil and gas production on the terrain, plants, animals and peoples of the North Slope. While attempts by the oil industry and regulatory agencies have reduced many of the environmental effects, they have not been eliminated. The book makes recommendations for further environmental research related to environmental effects.

Turning the Tide

Turning the Tide
Author: C. R. Veitch
Publisher: IUCN
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2002
Genre: Biodiversity conservation
ISBN: 2831706823

Includes papers and abstracts dealing with eradication of invasive species in Alaska, Australia, Baker Island, California, Christmas Island, Enderby and Rose Islands, Galapagos Islands, Hawaii, Howland Island, Japan, Jarvis Island, Laysan Island, Lord Howe Island, Mauritius, Mexico, Nauru, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Northern Mariana Islands, Saint-Paul Island, Seychelles, West Indies.

Construction Management of Healthcare Projects

Construction Management of Healthcare Projects
Author: Sanjiv Gokhale
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2013-12-22
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0071781927

A complete, practical guide to managing healthcare facility construction projects Filled with best practices and the latest industry trends, Construction Management of Healthcare Projects describes the unique construction requirements of hospitals, including building components, specialized functions, codes, and regulations. Detailed case studies offer invaluable insight into the real-world application of the concepts presented. This authoritative resource provides in-depth information on how to safely and successfully deliver high-quality healthcare construction projects on time and within budget. Coverage includes: Regulations and codes impacting hospitals Planning and predesign Project budgeting Business planning and pro formas Healthcare project financing Traditional delivery methods for healthcare projects Modern project delivery methods and alternate approaches The challenges of additions and renovations Mechanical and electrical systems in hospitals Medical technology and information systems Safety and infection control Commissioning of healthcare projects Occupying the project The future of healthcare construction

Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations

Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations
Author: Dorland
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2015-07-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323442544

Medical acronyms and abbreviations offer convenience, but those countless shortcuts can often be confusing. Now a part of the popular Dorland's suite of products, this reference features thousands of terms from across various medical specialties. Its alphabetical arrangement makes for quick reference, and expanded coverage of symbols ensures they are easier to find. Effective communication plays an important role in all medical settings, so turn to this trusted volume for nearly any medical abbreviation you might encounter. - Symbols section makes it easier to locate unusual or seldom-used symbols. - Convenient alphabetical format allows you to find the entry you need more intuitively. - More than 90,000 entries and definitions. - Many new and updated entries including terminology in expanding specialties, such as Nursing; Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies; Transcription and Coding; Computer and Technical Fields. - New section on abbreviations to avoid, including Joint Commission abbreviations that are not to be used. - Incorporates updates suggested by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP).

A Question of Rigs, of Rules, Or of Rigging the Rules?

A Question of Rigs, of Rules, Or of Rigging the Rules?
Author: Juan Carlos Boué
Publisher: Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

This book is an exercise in applied economics that, for the first time, brings together and combines a historical and institutional approach to the development of oil and gas activities in the US Gulf of Mexico with the statistical and analytical material put in the public domain by agencies of the US Federal or state governments.

Managing Lakes and Reservoirs

Managing Lakes and Reservoirs
Author: North American Lake Management Society
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Written for the lake user, this third edition testifies to the success and the leadership of EPA's Clean Lakes Program.