Earth sciences Books
Nova Science Publishers Inc Horizons in Earth Science Research: Volume 4
Book SynopsisThis book presents and discusses research in the field of earth science, with a specific focus on the kryosphere and its relationship to the hydrosphere. Explored also are the shield volcanoes of the Siberian flood basalts and the dynamics of lava sheet formation, as well as the planetary conditions at the Hadean and Archean transition and the possible scenarios for the origin of life and oxygen genesis in the early earth atmosphere.
£166.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc River Ecosystems: Dynamics, Management &
Book SynopsisManagement and restoration of river ecosystems are based on an understanding of the relations between physical, chemical and biological processes at varying time scales. This book examines river ecology, disturbances of the ecology and restoration strategies. Topics discussed include the social side of river management; historical change and management of the floodplain forests of the Middle Elbe River; pollution, water quality, toxic contamination and fish health of the Volga River and the relationship between river management and economic growth in urban regions.
£252.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Horizons in Earth Science Research: Volume 5
Book SynopsisThis book presents and discusses research in the field of earth science, with a focus on the dynamics of continental deformation with regard to rifting and plate tectonics; archaeological charcoal signals from Upper Paleolithic sites; olivine and its role in chemical evolution and in the origin of life; Great Lakes ecology, conservation and management; volcanic ash soils in Taiwan; finite half-space models of the oceanic lithosphere and manifestations of upwelling mantle flow on the Earth''s surface.
£192.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc River Channels: Types, Dynamics & Changes
Book SynopsisThis book presents current research in the study of the types, dynamics and changes of river channels. Topics discussed include zoobenthos diversity in the Volga and Danube European rivers; large alluvial river channel patterns and complexity; channel evolution, fluvial management and safety maintenance in Russian river channels; alluvial river channel morphology in New Zealand and river planform analysis as a tool for neotectonic investigation in the northern Pannonian Basin.
£106.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Weathering: Types, Processes & Effects
Book SynopsisWeathering is an important phenomenon of the geochemical cycle as it contributes to the relief formation. It corresponds to a general term applied to physical and chemical changes suffered by rocks as a consequence of their exposition to different conditions of humidity and temperature. In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the types, processes and effects of weathering. Topics discussed include the use of weathering indices in rock research; geomorphic processes in the last glacial age; understanding chemical weathering in affecting the Earth''s surface; weathering of dimensional granite stones used as cladding and the weathering process and desert pavement development.
£101.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Earth's Core: Structure, Properties & Dynamics
Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors have gathered and present current research from across the globe in the study of the structure, properties and dynamics of the Earth''s core. Topics discussed include computer modelling of liquid iron solutions in the Earth''s core; the origin and development of cores of the terrestrial planets from their tectomagmatic evolution and paleomagnetic data; the Slichter modes and their free translational oscillations of the inner core; manifestations of upwelling mantle flow on the Earth''s surface and various geophysical data and theoretical models dealing with the behaviour of liquid and solid Earth''s cores.
£146.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Horizons in Earth Science Research: Volume 6
Book SynopsisThis book presents and discusses research in the field of earth science, with a focus on the iron bioavailability in the Southern Oceans; the electrical properties of sedimentary rocks; the evolution of movement of asteroids; climatological features of cyclonic development over the Southwestern South Atlantic Ocean; coastal impacts related to wind/wave changes in the South American Continental Shelf; hydraulic conductivity assessment in fractured rock masses and the geology of hematite on the Earth''s surface.
£146.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Mica: Properties, Synthesis & Applications
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£106.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Horizons in Earth Science Research: Volume 2
Book SynopsisPeatlands are characterised as habitats where waterlogged and low oxygen conditions result in the accumulation of organic matter. This organic material is the peat, the partially decomposed remains of vegetation, and peat accumulations can be tens of meters deep, with peat to at least 30 to 40 cm depth typically being used to classify an ecosystem as a peatland. This book examines the microbial ecology of peat swamp forests, new methods for the waterproofing of construction materials with organic peat compounds, and the fundamentals of obtaining sorption materials from mineral peat-based compositions and their industrial applications.
£185.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Ponds: Formation, Characteristics & Uses
Book SynopsisMost species of anurans require ponds for reproduction. This book discusses the attributes likely to influence a pond''s suitability as a spawning site include factors such as vegetation, depth, water chemistry, presence of predators, hydroperiod and water chemistry. But in many landscapes, the availability of suitable ponds is limited. This book also discusses recreational and commercial pond usage in the south-eastern United States, which influences nutrient and fish production making the ecological role of shallow lakes and ponds among the most threatened habitats in the world. Also explored are lakes and ponds beyond the Earth, such as the dry lakebeds on Mars and active methane-ehtane ponds on Titan, and the behaviour of boundaries between gradient zone and convective zones in a salinity gradient solar pond.
£86.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Horizons in Earth Science Research: Volume 8
Book SynopsisThis book presents and discusses research in the field of earth science, with a focus on the utility of schist in rock art studies; fossil records of angiosperm origin; crater detection algorithms; crater distributions in volcanoes controlled by magmatic and tectonic conditions; and the mineralogical compositions of gneisses and schists.
£149.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Granite: Occurrence, Mineralogy & Origin
Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors gather and present topical research in the study of the occurrence, mineralogy and origin of granite. Topics discussed in this compilation include the occurrence of Th, U, Y, Zr and REE-bearing accessory minerals in granites and their petrogenetic significance; contrasting petrological attributes of granites in Nigeria; non-linear acoustic phenomena in granite; experimental methods of determining thermal properties of granite; and the mineralogy of the rare-earth element-bearing granites from Central India.
£149.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Horizons in Earth Science Research: Volume 7
Book SynopsisThis book presents and discusses research in the field of earth science, with a focus on glacial erosion and Karst Evolution; the Lake Urmia Dike and its hydrodynamic and geological impact; geometry of coronal rays; Estonian dolomite; the last continental glaciation of Western Siberia; fracture network properties in limestone and dolostone; and solar EUV coronas.
£185.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Holocene: Perspectives, Environmental Dynamics &
Book SynopsisThe Holocene (11.5 ka BP onwards), directly linked to the evolution of modern society, encompasses the increase and impacts of the human species world-wide, including by and large striking changeover towards living in the present. The Holocene climate is also responsible for expansion/ migration/decline of the human cultures. Because of this, a period termed as Anthropocene (age of man) is also proposed as the latest part of this epoch since the recent human impacts have been found on the Earth and such impacts are unquestionably of global implication for our future. This book contains seventeen invaluable manuscripts submitted by the authors from diverse countries. While most of them are related to the climatic events and environmental dynamics during the Holocene, two chapters focus on the palaeoseismology and human migration/anatomy.
£159.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Horizons in Earth Science Research: Volume 9
Book SynopsisThis book presents and discusses research in the field of earth science, with a focus on the role of hydrology in salt marsh ecology; modelling tool applications in freshwater ecosystems and resource management; the flood cycle model; mechanisms of global change in the biosphere; the impact of tropical forest canopies in the planning of rural settlements and sustainable environments; long-term consistency of main taxonomic groups of Lake Kinneret phytoplankton; modelling landslide susceptibility analysis; and the Earth''s gravitational dipole.
£159.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Perovskite: Crystallography, Chemistry &
Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors present current research in the study of the crystallography, chemistry and catalytic performance of perovskites. Topics discussed include the defect structure and defect-induced expansion of perovskite oxides; perovskite-based catalysts for transformation of natural gas and oxygenates into syngas; Bi containing multiferroic perovskite oxide thin films; perovskites as catalysts for environmental remediation; microwave-assisted synthesis and characterisation of perovskite oxides; perovskite and lead based ceramic materials; photocatalytic properties of perovskite-type layered oxides; structure of perovskite electron-ionic conductors; and distorted perovskites.
£159.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Soils of Georgia
Book SynopsisThis book describes a wide range of soils, from the humid subtropical coast of the Black Sea to the frozen peaks of the High Caucasus with more than 5.000 meters above sea level and from extremely humid areas in the West to dry, semi-desert regions in the East, with an enormous variety of rock parent materials, a very accentuated hydrology and a topography, ranging from large plains, hilly regions to steep and strongly dissected slopes and gorges in the High and Lower Caucasus. There is no other country in the world the size of Georgia with such a variety of soil forming conditions and soils. Therefore, V V Dokuchaev, one of the founders of the genetic soil classification, called Georgia an "Open-Air Museum of Soils". The book is subdivided into 6 chapters. In Chapter 1, the physiography of Georgia and the factors of soil formation such as topography, geology, climate and vegetation are described, followed by Chapter 2, with the detailed description of 21 soil groups, their morphological, physical and chemical characteristics, their many different subtypes and variations, and their ecology, based on 72 tables, 25 figures and 20 photos. Moreover, the location of each soil and its surface in % of the total surface of Georgia are explained, including the history of their discovery and investigation together with the relevant literature. In Chapter 3, the overall ecological conditions, especially problems of soil erosion by water and wind and the soil contamination by heavy metals and radionuclides are described, followed by Chapter 4 with an explanation of the soil use, based on physical and chemical soil characteristics. Two further chapters with references and soil photos conclude the book, which is written by Professor Tengiz F Urushadze from the Agricultural University of Georgia in Tbilisi and Professor Winfried E H Blum from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) in Vienna, Austria.
£159.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Clays & Clay Minerals: Geological Origin,
Book SynopsisThe peculiar characteristics of clays provide it with very interesting adsorption qualities, especially for polar or ionisable molecules. Some of these characteristics include the silicates'' sheet structure that makes a large surface area accessible for adsorption; the usually significant surface charge that can be responsible for strong electrostatic interactions; and clays'' swelling properties and presence of exchangeable surface cations that facilitate ion-exchange mechanisms. Added to their wide availability and associated low cost, these characteristics have motivated in recent years an increasing interest in utilising natural, processed or chemically-modified clays for the removal of organic contaminants from aqueous solutions. This book discusses the application of clay materials for the removal of organic compounds from contaminated waters. It also discusses several other topics that include time and temperature related behaviour of clays; mechanical treatment of clay minerals; the workability of natural clays and clays in the ceramics industry; recent advances in hydraulic performance of clay liners; and the genesis, properties and industrial applications of bauxitic lithomargic clay.
£248.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Horizons in Earth Science Research. Volume 11
Book SynopsisThis book presents and discusses research in the field of earth science, with a focus on high resolution insight on the submarine mudflows of the gulf of Mexico; shale and its beneficial and dangerous characteristics for human beings; publicly available open access data and machine learning model-predictions applied with open source GIS for the entire Antarctic ocean: a first meta-analysis and synthesis from 53 charismatic species; a case study on ice sheets self-destructing and causing rapid climate change; conservation planning and management of limited water resources in arid and semi-arid areas as economic resources; laser Raman spectroscopy study on the growth zoning of feldspar, zircon and apatite; statistical prediction of winter rainfall in Patagonia (Argentina); and research of seismicity at an oceanic and sea bottoms.
£182.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Horizons in Earth Science Research: Volume 12
Book SynopsisThis book presents and discusses research in the field of earth science, with a focus on the impact of internal wave breaking on ocean upper layer formation; geoexchange; neutron clusters in the earth''s core; pyrite as a concentrator of gold in laboratory and natural systems; triggering earthquakes by rainfalls; and mineralogy and origin of rare-earth-element-bearing granites.
£163.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Horizons in Earth Science Research: Volume 13
Book SynopsisThis book presents and discusses research in the field of earth science, with a focus on the utilisation of biomass for renewable bioenergy development; depressions of superficial deposit; nature and origin of granitic rocks; nature and technology of geothermal energy, clean sustainable energy for the benefit of humanity and environment; kinetic energy metamorphosis of rocks; an improved workflow towards real-time microseismic data processing; a brief overview of the Brazilian legislation and the radioactive wastes geologic repository project; detection of groundwater and soil contamination by hydrocarbons using radon as a tracer; genetic programming applied to chemical and environmental engineering; and a multisided analysis of living matter in an aquatic ecosystem.
£195.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc Horizons in Earth Science Research: Volume 14
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Three-Dimensional Micro-Meteorological Modeling
Book SynopsisLocal atmospheric simulations of real city neighborhoods are important to study for urban climate, thermal and wind comfort, and local air quality, including pollution hot spots such as tunnel heads, near a motorway or a busy crossing. When the wind is weak, the thermal and radiative effects become more important together with flow stratification that can inhibit turbulence and mixing in some conditions. In order to take into account atmospheric radiation and the thermal effects of the buildings in simulations of atmospheric flow and pollutant dispersion in urban areas, a three-dimensional atmospheric thermal-radiative scheme in the atmospheric module of the open-source Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model has been developed. The simulation of realistic atmospheric conditions in urban areas made possible by this work can be used for various applications. The author describes the development of this model and presents several results by comparing field data.
£163.19
Vajra Books Peasant Studies in Nepal
Book SynopsisAn academic book examines Nepal's peasant society under global capitalism, emphasizing academia and civil society collaboration. Eight scholars explore peasant rights and economy, with Dr. Suresh Dhakal focusing on peasants as anthropological categories and ethnographic subjects.
£20.62
Insignis Publications Female Heroes of Bird Conservation
Book SynopsisAll over the world women are working in bird conservation -- usually without the recognition they deserve, despite dedicating their lives to birds, often at considerable personal cost. They work in the field, campaign against the illegal wildlife trade and educate people in sensitive areas regarding the important role that birds play as part of the biodiversity of their locality and of the planet. This book is full of inspirational women including those who have played an important role in bird conservation and even in bird rescue centres. Their stories and those of the birds they saved will touch your heart. The book also covers social issues such as discrimination against women working in the field. This book shines a spotlight on more than 30 of these female heroes. It encourages women to be inspired by their stories and to make their own contributions to saving wonderful feathered creatures from extinction.
£26.31
speleo-photo editions New Zealand Karst: A voyage across limestone
Book SynopsisKarstified landscapes are among the most bizarre on our planet -- both above and below ground. This book takes you on a visual journey across sublime karst scenery and into the subterranean wilderness of New Zealand caves. Accompanied by popular scientific texts, stunning images lead you from the sculptured limestone pavements of the alpine marble karst to the grassland and jungle karst of the foothills, onwards into the twilight zone and deeper into the caves. It explores the diversity of peculiar features and creatures of the underground, ventures back into the light of cave ruins, and concludes with karst-related Māori rock art. Learn about the life cycle of the endemic glowworm and the critically endangered Nelson cave spider. Explore the majesty of cave minerals forming speleothems of all types. Discover the many roles water plays in shaping karst and understand the vulnerability of these geotopes and biotopes. New Zealand Karst reveals how you can appreciate karst as a phenomenon where geological, biological, and archaeological beauty all come together in harmony.
£44.79
Pilgrims Publishing Geoindicators and Related Environmental Studies:
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£26.99
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Handbook on Forest Certification
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£29.99
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI TERI Energy and Environment Data Diary and
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£44.99
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI TERI Energy and Environment Data Diary and
Book SynopsisTEDDY is an annual publication by TERI providing comprehensive data on energy supply, demand, and environment in India. It includes commercial energy balances, government policies, and interactive visuals. The publication is widely used by researchers and organizations in the energy sector globally.
£59.99
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Treatment of Urban Solid Waste:: Engineering and
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£26.12
Regal Publications Agricultural Labour: Problem and Policy
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£28.88
Museum Tusculanum Press Ilimaussaq Alkaline Complex, South Greenland
Book SynopsisAn Overview of 200 years of Reseach and an outlook.
£25.19
OM Books International Go Green- Renewable Energy
Book SynopsisThis brilliantly illustrated book is a must-read to create awareness in young minds about how our planet can be saved from further damage.
£8.06
OM Books International Go Green- Waste Management
Book SynopsisThis vividly illustrated, delightful and extremely informative book answers all your queries and makes you aware of the importance of waste management.
£8.06
Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd Urban Housing, Livelihoods and Environmental
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£44.18
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI The Environment
Book SynopsisThe environment is defined, perceived, and valued diversely by different countries, cultures, and communities. A healthy environment ensures human security, which means everyone has the access to food and water, employment and livelihood stability, resilience to climate change and extreme weather events, and also social and political stability. As the demand for food, fodder, fuel, and raw material grows, it increases the pressure on the environment and the competition for natural resources. Both human and natural activities have caused the physical, chemical, and biological degradation of the environment. The Environment covers the basic components of environment, ecology, biomes, and biodiversity. The book gives an analytical understanding of the topics. While the book covers major international topics, it has a strong focus on India too. The book will help candidates appearing for competitive examinations such as civil services. It is also extremely useful for readers interested in environment science, environment chemistry, and related subjects.
£15.99
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI Hide & Seek Tiger
Book SynopsisIn Jhargram, a tiger's pug marks appear after years, terrifying villagers. Rohan sets out on an adventure, encountering jackals, elephants, and the lost tiger. A tribal hunting festival looms, but Rohan knows someone will come to the rescue in tiger country.
£7.12
Niyogi Books Mahanadi
Book SynopsisOne of the largest rivers of India, Mahanadi originates from the foothills of the Sihaoa mountain of Chhattisgarh and flows for a thousand kilometres through Chhattisgarh and Odisha, finally immersing in the Bay of Bengal at Jagatsinghpur. But its journey never ends, as it flows daily from the plateau to the forest to the ravine to the plains. It unites with the sea every day. At every new turn, it leaves behind scores of villages, towns and cities. The din and bustle of a mofussil town, the solitary life in a standalone village, people''s struggle for survival, the episodes of their joys and sorrows, the sighs of the displaced people of Sambalpur during the building of the Hirakud dam mixes with the cries of the endangered people on the banks when the river overflows. In this novel, the tale of the river is entwined with the people through vignettes of their dynamic lives that are infused with myths, legends and archaeological anecdotes. Characters like Malati Gond, Neelkantha, Kuber, Bhanu Shitulia, Parvati and others might never meet each other, but the story of their lives will remain strung together by the common thread of the ever-flowing Mahanadi. The chronicle of Mahanadi is a journey through travails and misfortunes into life''s joys and mysterious beauty.
£17.99
HarperCollins India Fossil Free:: Redefining Clean Energy in a
Book SynopsisREIMAGINING A CLEANER, GREENER, CARBON-FREE WORLD! The current global energy use, with its overwhelming dependence on fossil fuels, has taken global warming to dangerous levels. Climate change is already hitting us hard, through adverse effects on global food availability, biodiversity, rising sea levels and extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and floods. In the last decade, a major transformation the transition to clean, affordable and sustainable energy from the sun and the wind is beginning to address these challenges. Fossil Free provides a concise introduction to the challenges, realities and complexities of the global and local energy industry, as well as the trends and forces driving the energy transition. It explains how improved electricity infrastructure, decentralized smart grids, electric vehicles, energy storage and market design are already providing clear pathways for the transition towards green, efficient, affordable and secure renewable energy across the energy-use chain: extraction, conversion, transmission, distribution and end use. For over a decade, Sumant Sinha has had a ringside view of the energy scenario. Having founded and helmed India''s leading clean energy company, his understanding of the global energy landscape and climate change brings a unique, holistic perspective on energy. With Fossil Free, Sinha shares his vision for energy which is not only clean, but also practical and affordable.
£16.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Observing Micrometeorology: A Personal Tour
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Horizons in Earth Science Research. Volume 24
Book SynopsisThis volume includes six chapters in earth science research. Chapter One explores the importance of thermodynamics and systems theory in terms of understanding the evolution, ecology and sustainability of the Biosphere. Chapter Two presents new data on variations of the ?13C and ?15N values in natural plant species and in the rhizosphere soil. Based on experimental results, this chapter also tries to better understand the large and often unexplained variability of the C and N isotope ratios in the environment. Chapter Three details the energy and trace elements of bioaccumulation with the biomass of miscanthus grown on different kinds of technosols. Chapter Four provides characteristics of a khondalitic aquifer. Chapter Five discusses a numerical simulation of the tsunami generated by a potential collapse and submarine landslide in La Palma (Canary Islands) after the September 2021 Cumbre Vieja eruption. This chapter also compares the eruption to the Late Bronze Age eruption of Santorini. Lastly, Chapter Six examines the upper cretaceous succession of the Zagros basin.
£177.59
Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Natural Resources Environment and Food and Energy Security Updates in North Sumatra
£163.19
Springer Geology and Mineral Resources of West Africa
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£170.99
Springer The Offshore Petroleum Resources of SouthEast Asia Potential Conflict Situations and Related Economic Considerations Natural Resources of SouthEast Asia
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£49.49
Penguin Random House LLC A First Course in Turbulence The MIT Press
£55.00
Springer XRay Diffraction A Practical Approach Artech House Telecommunications
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£123.49
Springer Accretion of Extraterrestrial Matter Throughout Earths History
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