1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910208820203321

Autore

Lynn Paul A

Titolo

Electricity from wave and tide : an introduction to marine energy / / Paul A. Lynn

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom : , : John Wiley & Sons Inc., , 2014

ISBN

1-118-70166-6

1-118-70167-4

1-118-70183-6

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (266 p.)

Classificazione

TEC031000

Disciplina

621.31/2134

Soggetti

Tidal power-plants

Ocean wave power

Tidal power

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- 1.1 Marine energy and Planet Earth -- 1.2 Marine resources -- 1.3 A piece of history -- 1.4 Power, energy and performance -- 1.5 Into the future -- References -- Chapter 2: Capturing marine energy -- 2.1 Ocean waves -- 2.2 Wave energy conversion -- 2.3 Tidal streams -- 2.4 Tidal stream energy conversion -- 2.5 Research and development -- References -- Chapter 3: Generating electricity -- 3.1 Introductory -- 3.2 Power take-off -- 3.3 AC electricity -- 3.4 Generators -- 3.5 Connecting to the grid -- 3.6 Large-scale renewable energy -- References -- Chapter 4: Case studies: Wave energy converters -- 4.1 Introductory -- 4.2 Case studies -- References -- Chapter 5: Case studies: Tidal stream energy converters -- 5.1 Introductory -- 5.2 Case studies -- References -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

"A concise yet technically authoritative overview of modern marine energy devices with the goal of sustainable electricity generation With 165 full-colour illustrations and photographs of devices at an advanced stage, the book provides inspiring case studies of today's most



promising marine energy devices and developments, including full-scale grid-connected prototypes tested in sea conditions. It also covers the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland, where many of the devices are assessed.Topics discussed:  global resources - drawing energy from the World's waves and tides  history of wave and tidal stream systems  theoretical background to modern developments  conversion of marine energy into grid electricity  modern wave energy converters and tidal stream energy converters  This book is aimed at a wide readership including professionals, policy makers and employees in the energy sector needing an introduction to marine energy. Its descriptive style and technical level will also appeal to students of renewable energy, and the growing number of people who wish to understand how marine devices can contribute to carbon-free electricity generation in the 21st century"--

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910476896303321

Autore

de Bruin Andreas <p>Hochschule München, Deutschland </p>

Titolo

Mindfulness and Meditation at University : 10 Years of the Munich Model / Andreas de Bruin

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Bielefeld, : transcript Verlag, 2021

ISBN

9783839456965

3839456967

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (216 p.)

Collana

Achtsamkeit - Bildung - Medien

Disciplina

158.12

Soggetti

Mindfulness

Meditation

Awareness

Meditation Diaries

Self

Soul

Mind

Loving Kindness

Compassion

Intellect

Intuition

Education

University

Paradigm Shift

Body



Life

Philosophical Counseling

Art of Living

Theory of Education

Social Pedagogy

Pedagogy

Guidebook

Introduction

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Frontmatter -- THANKS I -- THANKS II -- CONTENTS -- Preface -- Introduction -- Mindfulness and Meditation in the Educational System - a Paradigm Shift? -- Self, Soul and Mind -- The Heart, Love and the Self are Educational Subjects Too - a Field Report -- Intellect and Intuition -- Research -- Structure -- The Munich Model "Mindfulness and Meditation in a University Context" -- Theses within the Framework of the Munich Model -- Events in the Lecture and Film Series "Spiritual Teachers and Their Teachings" -- Exercises and Notes from Student Journals -- About Teaching -- About the Exercises -- Risks -- Sitting Meditations -- Mindfulness in Daily Life -- "Making Space for What's Important" -- Mindful Cooking and Eating -- Mindful Communication -- Body Scan -- Loving Kindness -- Walking Meditation -- Sutras -- Sound Meditation -- Conclusion -- General Conclusions -- Journal Notes on Expectations -- Journal Notes on Learning/Exams -- Journal Notes on Reflections -- Statements -- Feedback from Students Interviewed in the Film Shanti -- Experiences from Implementation in Practice -- Appendix -- Afterword -- List of Sources for Key Citations -- Total List of Sources -- A Message from Our Benefactors -- About the Author

Sommario/riassunto

Why should mindfulness and meditation be taught at universities? What impact could the establishment of such programs have on students and on the education system itself? Andreas de Bruin showcases the remarkable results of the first ten years of the Munich Model »Mindfulness and Meditation in a University Context« – a program started in the year 2010 in which 2000 students have already participated.Through meditation-journal entries featured in the book, students describe the effects of mindfulness and meditation on their studies and in their daily lives. In addition to an overview of cutting-edge research into mindfulness and meditation, along with in-depth analyses and explanations of key terms, the book also contains numerous practical exercises with instructions.

Besprochen in:https://idw-online.de, 21.05.2021, Christiane Taddigs-Hirsch