Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning Books
Cambridge University Press The Seismic Analysis Code A Primer and Users Guide
Book SynopsisThe Seismic Analysis Code (SAC) is one of the most widely used analysis packages for regional and teleseismic seismic data. For the first time, this book provides users at introductory and advanced levels with a complete guide to SAC. It leads new users of SAC through the steps of learning basic commands, describes the SAC processing philosophy, and presents its macro language in full, supported throughout with example inputs and outputs from SAC. For more experienced practitioners, the book describes SAC's many hidden features, including advanced graphics aspects, its file structure, how to write independent programs to access and create files, and much more. Tutorial exercises engage users with newly acquired skills, providing data and code to implement the standard methods of teleseismic shear-wave splitting and receiver function analysis. Methodical and authoritative, this is a key resource for researchers and graduate students in global seismology, earthquake seismology and geophyTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. SAC data format; 3. SAC processing philosophy; 4. Basic SAC commands; 5. SAC macros; 6. Accessing SAC functionality and data from external programs; 7. Graphical data annotation; 8. Array data handling; 9. Spectral estimation in SAC; 10. 3D data in SAC; 11. Implementation of common processing methodologies using SAC; Appendix A. Alphabetical list of SAC commands; Appendix B. Keyword in context for SAC command descriptions; References; Index.
£64.59
Cambridge University Press Governing the Climate
Book SynopsisDespite a growing interest in critical social and political studies of climate change, the field remains fragmented and diffuse. This is the first volume to collect this body of scholarship, providing a key reference point in the growing debate about climate change across the social sciences. The book provides a new set of insights into the ways in which climate change is creating new forms of social order, and the ways in which they are structured through the workings of rationality, power and politics. Governing the Climate is invaluable for three main audiences: social science researchers and advanced students in the field of climate change; the wider research community interested in global environmental politics and global environmental governance; and policy makers and researchers concerned more broadly with environmental politics at international, national and local levels.Trade Review'Climate change is simply too important to leave solely to conventional modes of governance. The kind of theoretical work in this volume can't solve climate problems, nor can it provide clear administrative blueprints for policy makers, but it does show forcefully that in the face of rapid climate change thinking in new ways about many things is now unavoidable both in the United Nations system and beyond.' Simon Dalby, ACUNS (acuns.org)Table of ContentsIntroduction Johannes Stripple and Harriet Bulkeley; Part I. Governmentality, Critical Theory and Climate Change: 1. Bringing governmentality to the study of global governance Eva Lövbrand and Johannes Stripple; 2. Experimenting on climate governmentality with actor-network theory Anders Blok; 3. Third side of the coin: hegemony and governmentality in global climate politics Benjamin Stephan, Delf Rothe and Chris Methman; 4. The limits of climate governmentality Carl Death; Part II. Cases of Climate Government: Theorising Practice: 5. Neuro-liberal climatic governmentalities Marc Whitehead, Rhys Jones and Jessica Pykett; 6. Making carbon calculations Sally Eden; 7. Smart meters and the governance of energy use in the household Tom Hargreaves; 8. Translation loops and shifting rationalities of transnational bioenergy governance Jarmo Kortelainen and Moritz Albrecht; 9. Governing mobile species in a climate-changed world Juliet J. Fall; 10. Measuring forest carbon Heather Lovell; 11. Climate security as governmentality: from precaution to preparedness Angela Oels; Part III. Future Directions: 12. The rise and fall of the global climate polity Olaf Corry; 13. Climate change multiple Samuel Randalls; 14. Reflections and way forward Harriet Bulkeley and Johannes Stripple.
£110.70
Cambridge University Press Combating Hunger and Achieving Food Security
Book SynopsisThe issues that need to be addressed in combating hunger and achieving food security are highlighted in this book by a great Indian geneticist. It also discusses the major causes of chronic and hidden hunger and emphasises the need to redesign the farming system based on nutritional considerations. The role of an effective monsoon management programme to maximise its benefits is examined. There are chapters that analyse the importance of biodiversity conservation and enhancement and farmer skill development. Important issues to increase agricultural production including investment by financial institutions in agriculture and rural development, women''s role in agriculture and youth employment in rural livelihoods are discussed in great detail in the text. The book concludes that there must be synergy between scientific knowledge, political will and farmers'' active participation to achieve the goal of overcoming chronic and hidden hunger in the populations of developing countries.Trade Review'One enjoys reading all the chapters of the book as it conveys in a lucid way important issues and policies in agriculture, hunger, food security and malnutrition. … Drawn from an experience of over seven decades, the book is a delight not only for the manner in which it condenses his wisdom, but for the style in which it is conveyed.' K. Subramanian, The Hindu (thehindu.com)Table of ContentsForeword; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; 1. Genesis and growth of the yield revolution in wheat; 2. Our agricultural heritage; 3. Shaping our agricultural destiny; 4. Thrust on farm revival; 5. Nutri-farm movement; 6. Nutrition-sensitive agriculture; 7. Food losses and food waste; 8. Rice in zero hunger challenge; 9. Monsoon management; 10. Importance of ecological conservation; 11. Caring for ecology and heritage; 12. Conserving biodiversity; 13. Overcoming hidden hunger through aquaculture; 14. Biofuels – the way to go; 15. Food security; 16. Vigilance for sustainable food security; 17. Food security and social protection; 18. Food security and its role; 19. Sustaining the livestock revolution; 20. Challenges in the year of science; 21. Agriculture and humanism; 22. Fostering the science of science communication; 23. Olympic move for saving children; 24. Youth: the agents of change; 25. Role of women in agricultural production; 26. Know-how to do-how; 27. From Bengal famine to right to food; 28. Financial institutions and fighting food inflation; 29. Public good research in agriculture; 30. The future of Indian agriculture; Bibliography.
£999.99
Cambridge University Press Structural Geology Algorithms
Book SynopsisState-of-the-art analysis of geological structures has become increasingly quantitative but traditionally, graphical methods are used in teaching. This innovative lab book provides a unified methodology for problem-solving in structural geology using linear algebra and computation. Assuming only limited mathematical training, the book begins with classic orientation problems and progresses to more fundamental topics of stress, strain and error propagation. It introduces linear algebra methods as the foundation for understanding vectors and tensors, and demonstrates the application of geometry and kinematics in geoscience without requiring students to take a supplementary mathematics course. All algorithms are illustrated with a suite of online MATLAB functions, allowing users to modify the code to solve their own structural problems. Containing 20 worked examples and over 60 exercises, this is the ideal lab book for advanced undergraduates or beginning graduate students. It will also pTrade Review'I like this book. The material covered, the level of detail and the inclusion of MATLAB scripts make this a timely, relevant and very useful textbook … [it] will help structural geologists - of all levels - make that critical leap from purely geometrical analyses, through kinematics and into the underlying continuum mechanics of rock deformation. A worthy addition to your bookshelf.' Geological Magazine'I highly recommend this book to all structural geology students and practitioners, as well as to earth scientists from a wide range of fields, who will benefit from this clear introduction of the principles and application of linear algebra in the analysis of commonly encountered vector and tensor quantities.' Roland Bürgmann, University of California, Berkeley'The book is suitable for numerate researchers and advanced undergraduates who are reasonably comfortable with mathematics … it is essential in the twenty-first century that we have numerate geoscientists trained in quantitative techniques of structural geology … The authors take care to describe the basics of tensor algebra as well as its application; this book is a solid foundation for understanding the mathematical analysis of how the Earth deforms.' John Wheeler, American MineralogistTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Problem solving in structural geology; 2. Coordinate systems, scalars and vectors; 3. Transformations of coordinate axes and vectors; 4. Matrix operations and indicial notation; 5. Tensors; 6. Stress; 7. Introduction to deformation; 8. Infinitesimal strain; 9. Finite strain; 10. Progressive strain histories and kinematics; 11. Velocity description of deformation; 12. Error analysis; References; Index.
£47.49
Cambridge University Press The City and the Coming Climate
Book SynopsisThis book is the first to explore the dramatic amplification of global warming underway in cities and the range of actions that individuals and governments can undertake to slow the pace of warming. A core thesis of the book is that the principal strategy currently advocated to mitigate climate change the reduction of greenhouse gases will not prove sufficient to measurably slow the rapid pace of warming in urban environments. Brian Stone explains the science of climate change in terms accessible to the non-scientist and with compelling anecdotes drawn from history and current events. The book is an ideal introduction to climate change and cities for students, policy makers and anyone who wishes to gain insight into an issue critical to the future of our cities and the people who live in them.Trade Review'Cities have begun to feel the sting of a changing climate already. This powerful volume reminds us what we can still do - globally and locally - by adapting to that which we can't prevent, and even more crucially, preventing that to which we can't adapt.' Bill McKibben, Schumann Distinguished Scholar, Middlebury College and author of The End of Nature'In this groundbreaking study, Stone provides the first systematic analysis of what a changing climate will mean for cities. [He] argues convincingly that we must be as concerned about urban warming as global warming … a clarion call for cities to begin to shape their climate destinies.' Timothy Beatley, Teresa Heinz Professor of Sustainable Communities, University of Virginia'… highly significant and unique because it fully bridges the study of cities, climate, and urban heat.' William D. Solecki, City University of New York, and Director, CUNY Institute for Sustainable Cities'A great introduction to how climate change will hit cities and what can be done about it … essential reading for urban planners, city officials, and the general public.' David W. Orr, Oberlin College and author of Down to the Wire: Confronting Climate Collapse'A riveting account.' London Review of Books'… begins with one of the most persuasive and surprising chapters that I have read … Stone's excellent book provides an important service in bringing urban heat island forward as a core and resolvable urban challenge … this is not just a book for climate enthusiasts. Rather, it will be a helpful book for anyone interested in improving human health and safety through better urban form.' Elisabeth Harmin, Journal of the American Planning AssociationTable of ContentsPrologue: la canicule; 1. Keeling's curve; 2. The climate barrier; 3. Islands of heat; 4. The green factor; 5. Leveraging canopy for carbon.
£33.24
Cambridge University Press Living in a Dangerous Climate Climate Change and Human Evolution
Book SynopsisLiving in a Dangerous Climate provides a journey through human and Earth history, showing how a changing climate has affected human evolution and society. Is it possible for humanity to evolve quickly, or is slow, gradual, genetic evolution the only way we change? Why did all other Homo species go extinct while Homo sapiens became dominant? How did agriculture, domestication and the use of fossil fuels affect humanity's growing dominance? Do today's dominant societies - devoted as they are to Darwinism and 'survival of the fittest' - contribute to our current failure to meet the hazards of a dangerous climate? Unique and thought provoking, the book links scientific knowledge and perspectives of evolution, climate change and economics in a way that is accessible and exciting for the general reader. The book is also valuable for courses on climate change, human evolution and environmental science.Trade Review'… a wide-ranging book with high ambitions … excellent read for the general reader …' Miriam Belmaker, Reports of the National Center for Science Education'… a very informative and readable tour through the history of humankind and its relations to the climates …' Natural Hazards Observer'Ethnobiologists, especially those concerned with the role of environmental interactions in the history of human evolution and the development of farming, will find this book useful. In particular, the synthesis of recent research is especially enjoyable, and supported by an extensive bibliography and informative endnotes. The book also stands as an important example of how palaeoanthropological and ethnobiological perspectives can be brought to bear on the question of what to do about surviving climate change.' Ethnobiology LettersTable of ContentsPart I. Earth's Climate: Impacts on Habitat and Humans: 1. Putting our emergent house in order; Part II. The Evolution of the Homo Species: 2. The cradle of humankind; 3. The Neanderthal enigma; 4. The end of Homo diversity; Part III. Climate and Human Migration: 5. Climate and human migration; 6. Braving the new world; Part IV. Climate and Agriculture: 7. Agriculture and the rise of civilization; 8. The Maya civilization and beyond; Part V. The Dominant Paradigm: 9. Dominance destabilized; 10. Fitness folly; 11. Darwin the selector; 12. Hunting down Woody; 13. Kammerer's suicide; 14. Giants and pygmies; 15. Dutch hunger winter babies; Part VI. Today and Tomorrow: 16. Today and tomorrow; 17. Dead zones; Part VII. The Economic Connection: 18. The economic connection; 19. The progress of dominance; Part VIII. Dangerous Attitudes: 20. Dangerous attitudes; 21. Helpful strangers; 22. Triumphant oblivion; Part IX. Living in Dangerous Times: 23. Our children; 24. Living in a dangerous climate.
£999.99
Cosmo Publications Cosmo Dictionary of Ecology
Book SynopsisText summarizes the inclusion of commonly used words related to ecology in a dictionary, without passing judgment on their desirability. The definitions align with current usage, and the author does not endorse the terms included.
£20.24
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Multiple Choice Questions on Renewable Energy
Book SynopsisThis book contains over 1500 multiple choice on renewable energy. The question have been divided into three levels of difficulty, ranging from school to graduate levels. In addition, the book provides a comprehensive overview of renewable energy development in India.
£14.99
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Air Pollution Control
Book SynopsisAir pollution is aggravated in recent times because of four developments: Increasing traffic, growing cities, rapid economic development, and industrialization. This book discusses the most important issues pertaining to air pollutants, their characterization, ambient concentrations, and effects on human health and ecology.
£11.19
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Environmental Concerns and Sustainable
Book SynopsisMajor transition needed for sustainable development to prevent future generations from suffering. Topics include environmental challenges, displacement, sustainable practices, and people's participation in India. Various case studies and analyses presented.
£16.88
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Environment Best Practices: v. 6: Industry
Book SynopsisEnvironment best practices: Industry initiatives aims to bring to public domain some of the best practices followed in the Indian industry. It focuses exclusively on the Indian industry and brings to the fore its contribution towards sustainable development through its varied initiatives aimed at the conservation of resources.
£33.74
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Corporate Social Responsibility: v. 4: Replicable
Book SynopsisCorporate social responsability: Replicable models on sustainable development is a compendium of select companies and their CSR. These companies have undertaken numerous innovative and unique initiatives to empower society.
£999.99
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Making Sense of Climate Change: A Beginner's
Book SynopsisClimate change is an enormous challenge facing human kind today. it is the single largest environmental threat facing the planet.
£6.64
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Ecological Meltdown: Impact of Unchecked Human
Book SynopsisThe text warns of ecological crisis due to human population growth, ecosystem degradation, changing consumption, and weak conservation efforts. It is a valuable resource for policymakers, institutions, conservationists, scientists, and students in environmental fields.
£16.88
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Looking Back to Change Track
Book SynopsisThe book analyzes environmental trends in India over the past decade, focusing on priority issues like water, forests, biodiversity, land resources, air pollution, and waste management. It provides strategies to prevent environmental damage and improve quality of life.
£28.88
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Costing Adaptation: Preparing for Climate Change
Book SynopsisThe text discusses measures to mitigate climate change impacts in key areas like health, coastal zones, water, agriculture, forests, and ecosystems in India. It evaluates costs, compares with existing programs, and emphasizes directing expenditures to protect the poor and vulnerable from worsening conditions.
£29.99
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Solar PV Power: A Global Perspective
Book SynopsisThis book explores PV grid power plants, global energy trends, challenges, and opportunities, providing insights into solar energy's connection with grid connectivity and performance indicators worldwide. It covers policy, planning, marketing, financing, and case studies, making it a valuable resource in the solar PV field.
£999.99
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Know All About: Reduce Reuse Recycle
Book SynopsisKnow All About: Reduce Reuse Recycle is an informative book tracing the history of waste generation and efforts to find solutions. It provides tips on reducing the overwhelming garbage problem and aims to guide readers in cleaning up the planet.
£10.19
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Environment and Development: China and India
Book SynopsisCCICED and ICSD commissioned a joint study by CAEP and TERI to understand environment and development in India and China. The book identifies key issues, commonalities, differences, and lessons learned. Contents include synthesis, China's environment and development, and India's environment and development.
£999.99
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Climate Change and Disease Dynamics in India
Book SynopsisPlanetary health is today inextricably linked to population health. Climate change, and integral part of planetary health, is foremost among global environment changes affecting human health.
£29.99
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Wealth from Waste
Book SynopsisThe book explores technological innovations and opportunities for converting waste into resources, focusing on various waste streams and biomass-based waste. It discusses regulatory frameworks, serving as a reference for stakeholders in waste management and environmental sectors.
£25.49
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Let's Get Active: Learning About Plants (An
Book SynopsisPlants are vital for the environment, adding beauty and color. "Learning about Plants" offers fun activities to teach kids about plants, fostering creativity and problem-solving. The book covers plant facts, importance, and various plant-related topics. Other titles in the series include animals, birds, and people/places.
£4.99
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Science and Business of Forestry Carbon Projects
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The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Integrated Pest Management: Strategies for Onion
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£11.99
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Ecological Meltdown: Impact of Unchecked Human
Book SynopsisThe book "Ecological Meltdown" highlights the devastating impact of human growth on biodiversity and ecosystems, offering solutions for global action. It emphasizes the need for urgent energy transition and is a valuable resource for policymakers, conservationists, scientists, and students in environmental fields.
£16.49
Concept Publishing Co Ecological Imbalances and Plan Perspectives of a
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£29.99
Mittal Publications Human Rights to Environment in India
Book SynopsisThe text discusses challenges in safeguarding the human right to environment, highlighting differences in scope between developed and developing countries. It explores conflicts with other rights and focuses on the evolving scope of the right in India. The book emphasizes the role of higher judiciary in advancing environmental rights.
£30.15
Shree Publishers & Distributors Environmental Chemistry
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£61.49
Shree Publishers & Distributors Introduction to Environmental Science
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£32.99
Shree Publishers & Distributors Essentials in Ecology
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£65.99
Shree Publishers & Distributors Environmental Pollution and Its Control
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£89.99
Shree Publishers & Distributors Cultivation of Medicinal Plants
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£29.99
Shree Publishers & Distributors Environmental Science: A Sustainable Approach
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£12.38
Shree Publishers & Distributors Food Science Technology and Agricultural
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£59.99
Shree Publishers & Distributors Food Processing: Fruits of India
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£50.99
Shree Publishers & Distributors Gandhian Vew on Rural Empowerement
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£62.99
Deep & Deep Publications Environment and Sustainable Development in India
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£44.99
Regal Publications Agricultural Financing and Rural Development
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£999.99
Regal Publications Disaster Management and Climate Change
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£40.49
Engineers India Research Institute Hand Book of Pig Farming
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£14.99
Asiatic Publishing House Handbook of Fresh Water Fishes of India
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£22.49
Saurabh Publishing House Environmental Education
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£7.49
The Times Group Books Climate Change Society & Sustainable Development
Book SynopsisThis book talks about human induced environmental degradation, changing weather patterns, rise in sea level and the effect that it has and will have on mankind. The authors have shed solutions and steps to take to arrest the alarming situation.
£999.99
Shree Publishers & Distributors Nutrition Science
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£31.49
Shree Publishers & Distributors Insectivorous Plants
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£52.49
Shree Publishers & Distributors Rural Geography
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£32.99
Shree Publishers & Distributors Urban Geography
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£32.99
Om Publications Global Warming
Book SynopsisMother Earth is in danger due to global climate change. Jonathan, Tina, and their parents seek ways to help create a clean and healthy world. The story highlights the impact of climate change on daily life.
£8.06
