Claustrophobic, intense, & troubled, this title features twelve stories that hold a flare to the strange, elusive corners of our world, past & present; from the United States of the Gold Rush era to the Berlin of today, from Victorian England to the dusty border towns & high cities of modern South America. ...

Susannah York stars in this coming-of-age drama based on the novel by Rumer Godden. After her mother falls ill while travelling in France, 16-year-old Joss (York) is forced to take charge of her younger siblings. They go to stay at The Chateau, a hotel frequented by 40-something Eliot (Kenneth More), a charming drifter who may not be all that he seems. As the summer progresses Joss develops an unrequited infatuation with Eliot, unaware of the attentions of his jealous lover Madame Zisi (Danielle Darrieux). ...

This book offers approaches for assessing & managing greenhouse gas inventories, including the benefits of incorporating uncertainty in policy analyses. Comprehensive treatment of uncertainty can help reduce errors, & lead to more sophisticated solutions. ...

As the US population increases, the need for energy sources such as electricity, petroleum & industrial processes & the resulting emissions are growing. This book examines challenges encountered in attempting to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels as well as developing alternative methods of producing energy. ...