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Cambridge University Press Climate Into the 21st Century
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Cambridge University Press Primary Succession and Ecosystem Rehabilitation
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Cambridge University Press Vegetation and the Terrestrial Carbon Cycle The First 400 Million Years
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Cambridge University Press Human Frontiers Environments and Disease Past Patterns Uncertain Futures
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Cambridge University Press Climate Change 2001
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Cambridge University Press Climate Change 2001 Synthesis Report
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Cambridge University Press Power Analysis for Experimental Research
Book SynopsisPower analysis is an essential tool for determining whether a statistically significant result can be expected in an experiment prior to the experiment being performed. This book provides researchers in the medical and biological sciences with an easy-to-use guide to the application of power analysis in the design of experiments.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. The conceptual underpinnings of statistical power; 2. Strategies for increasing statistical power; 3. General guidelines for conducting a power analysis; 4. The t-test for independent samples; 5. The paired t-test; 6. One-way between subjects analysis of variance; 7. One-way between subjects analysis of covariance; 8. One-way repeated measures analysis of variance; 9. Interaction effects for factorial analysis of variance; 10. Power analysis for more complex designs; 11. Other power analytic issues and resources for addressing them; Technical appendix; Bibliography; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Global Change and Local Places
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Cambridge University Press Applied Ecology and Natural Resource Management
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Cambridge University Press Hunter and Hunted Relationships Between Carnivores and People
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Cambridge University Press Parasites People and Places Essays on Field Parasitology
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Cambridge University Press Monkeys of the Ta Forest An African Primate Community 51 Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology Series Number 51
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Cambridge University Press Ecological Economics An Introduction
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Cambridge University Press Public Participation in Sustainability Science
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Cambridge University Press Plant Microevolution and Conservation in Humaninfluenced Ecosystems
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Cambridge University Press Soils Land and Food
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Cambridge University Press Soay Sheep Dynamics and Selection in an Island Population
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Cambridge University Press Ecosystem Sustainability and Health
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Cambridge University Press Fire in Mediterranean Ecosystems
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Cambridge University Press The Science of Sustainable Development Local Livelihoods and the Global Environment Biological Conservation Restoration and Sustainability
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Cambridge University Press Ecological Networks and Greenways Concept Design Implementation Cambridge Studies in Landscape Ecology
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Cambridge University Press Rescuing Science from Politics
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Cambridge University Press Avoiding Dangerous Climate Change
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Cambridge University Press Dynamic Programming Based Operation of Reservoirs
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Cambridge University Press Delivering a Low Carbon Electricity System Technologies Economics and Policy Department of Applied Economics Occasional Papers Series Number 68
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Cambridge University Press Hunter and Hunted Relationships between Carnivores and People
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Cambridge University Press parasitespeopleandplaces
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Cambridge University Press Sustainable Communities on a Sustainable Planet The HumanEnvironment Regional Observatory Project
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Cambridge University Press How to Normatively Transform Food Systems
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Companion to Baseball
Book SynopsisProvides an introduction to numerical methods for students in engineering courses. This book covers the solution of equations, interpolation and data fitting, solution of differential equations, eigenvalue problems and optimisation. The algorithms are implemented in Python 3, a high-level programming language that rivals MATLAB® in readability and ease of use.Trade Review'… a practical introduction, pushing the theory as far in the background as possible.' The European Mathematical Society (euro-math-soc.eu)'This book is nicely focused on the most frequently encountered types of numerical problems that scientists and engineers usually face and the most common and robust algorithms for solving them. The text is just the right size for a semester-long course for upper-division undergraduates or first-year graduate students … this is a well-written text that is logically organized, attractively presented, and supported with challenging problems.' Anthony J. Duben, Computing ReviewsTable of Contents1. Introduction to Python; 2. Systems of linear algebraic equations; 3. Interpolation and curve fitting; 4. Roots of equations; 5. Numerical differentiation; 6. Numerical integration; 7. Initial value problems; 8. Two-point boundary value problems; 9. Symmetric matrix eigenvalue problems; 10. Introduction to optimization.
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Cambridge University Press Environmental Sustainability for Engineers and
Book SynopsisThis textbook provides a unique bridge between qualitative, legal and ethical perspectives on environmental management and sustainability, and the quantitative scientific knowledge used by practising engineers and applied scientists in the workplace. It will be invaluable for advanced students in engineering and applied science disciplines.Trade Review'This book … focuses on the pressing issue of encouraging engineers and applied scientists to consider sustainability in their designs. Hopefully, this text will get into the hands of all engineers and applied scientists who recognize that sustainability is everyone's responsibility, not just for those with 'environmental' in their titles.' B. Bero, ChoiceTable of ContentsPreface; Reader's guide: how is this all connected? 1. The engineer's role in environmental protection; 2. The Earth system: natural operation and human impacts; 3. Impacts of chemical pollution; 4. Modelling environmental transport and fate of pollutants; 5. Introduction to toxicology; 6. Qualitative and quantitative risk assessment; 7. Environmental assessment of products and processes; 8. Regulatory structures; 9. Decision-making; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Introduction to Environmental Modeling
Book SynopsisThis textbook presents an understanding of how basic physical descriptions can be translated into mathematical analogues that provide an opportunity to investigate environmental processes. Examples come from a range of hydrologic, atmospheric, and geophysical problems. The emphasis is on simple examples and calculations that add to understanding. The book provides a sense for the meaning of mathematical expressions, a physical feel for their relations to processes, and confidence in working with mathematical solutions. The goal of this book, in essence, is to present the timeless basic physical and mathematical principles and philosophy of environmental modeling, often to students who need to be taught how to think in a different way than they would for more narrowly-defined engineering or physics problems. Minimum prerequisites for the student reader include a knowledge of calculus through differential equations, but the book provides the mathematical and physical tools needed as the Trade Review'The approach by Gray and Gray is delightful - [this book] is strongly sequential, deeply thoughtful and thought-provoking, personally and profoundly reflective, and as significant as it is welcome.' Bryan Karney, University of Toronto'This is a remarkably clear and refreshingly attractive development of foundational educational materials required for all students in environmental science and engineering. This textbook provides a thorough development of key principles that is extremely well organized and builds logically: will be greatly appreciated by student and educator alike.' Marc B. Parlange, University of British Columbia'Written by passionate educators, this book fosters a critical approach to environmental modeling, introducing the principles underlying all environmental models. A book for upper level undergraduates or graduate students who wish to become thinking modelers and not just modeling doers. Also rewarding reading for experienced modelers who should pause, read this book, and reflect on what they are doing.' Philip Binning, Technical University of Denmark'This beautifully produced and clear text provides a vital bridge between conventional physical science treatments of applied mathematics and the more creative approach necessary to model environmental systems.' Jon French, University College LondonTable of Contents1. Philosophy and approach; 2. Thoughts on use of data; 3. Models as a framework for study of data; 4. Length and time scales; 5. Mechanisms of change; 6. Dimensional analysis; 7. Mathematical instruments of change; 8. Derivatives and scales; 9. Integral theorems and volume kinematics; 10. Mass conservation; 11. Species mass conservation; 12. Statement of conservation of momentum; 13. Conservation of total energy; 14. Mixed scale modeling; 15. Porous media and groundwater systems; 16. Advection-dispersion equation solution; 17. Stability revisited.
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Cambridge University Press Chemistry and the Environment
Book SynopsisThis textbook presents the chemistry of the environment using the full strength of physical, inorganic and organic chemistry, in addition to the necessary mathematics and physics. It provides a broad yet thorough description of the environment and the environmental impact of human activity using scientific principles. It gives an accessible account while paying attention to the fundamental basis of the science, showing derivations of formulas and giving primary references and historical insight. The authors make consistent use of professionally accepted nomenclature (IUPAC and SI), allowing transparent access to the material by students and scientists from other fields. This textbook has been developed through many years of feedback from students and colleagues. It includes more than 400 online student exercises that have been class tested and refined. The book will be invaluable in environmental chemistry courses for advanced undergraduate and graduate students and professionals in chTrade Review'… [a] thorough, well-written, advanced work … A thorough understanding of this material could occupy a full academic year and would provide a valuable graduate education in environmental chemistry … Highly recommended. Graduate students, researchers/faculty, professionals.' D. H. Stedman, ChoiceTable of Contents1. The Earth; 2. Environmental dynamics; 3. The spheres; 4. Chemistry of the atmosphere; 5. Chemistry of the hydrosphere; 6. Chemistry of the pedosphere; 7. Global cycles of the elements; 8. The chemicals industry; 9. Environmental impact of selected chemicals; 10. The chemistry of climate change.
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Cambridge University Press Pandoras Toolbox
Book SynopsisReaching net zero emissions will not be the end of the climate struggle, but only the end of the beginning. For centuries thereafter, temperatures will remain elevated; climate damages will continue to accrue and sea levels will continue to rise. Even the urgent and utterly essential task of reaching net zero cannot be achieved rapidly by emissions reductions alone. To hasten net zero and minimize climate damages thereafter, we will also need massive carbon removal and storage. We may even need to reduce incoming solar radiation in order to lower unacceptably high temperatures. Such unproven and potentially risky climate interventions raise mind-blowing questions of governance and ethics. Pandora''s Toolbox offers readers an accessible and authoritative introduction to both the hopes and hazards of some of humanity''s most controversial technologies, which may nevertheless provide the key to saving our world.Trade Review'Getting down to brass tacks, Pandora's Toolbox provides a balanced and sophisticated examination of climate interventions. The reader will take away a rigorous understanding of the engineering, economic, ethical, social, political, and international relations dimensions of climate engineering tools and an informed appreciation for how deployment of a broad range of tools can most effectively reduce the human misery caused by climate change.' Joseph Aldy, Professor of the Practice of Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, MA'A well written, accurate and entertaining guide to climate change and climate intervention techniques that gives readers all the keys to make up their own mind on the topic.' Olivier Boucher, Climatologist, Sorbonne Université, Paris'With careful explanations of the technologies, policies, governance issues, and ethical dilemmas involved, Pandora's Toolbox emerges as 'must reading' for all who seek to understand the pathways to a successful global response to climate change.' Daniel Esty, Hillhouse Professor of Environmental Law and Policy, Yale University, New Haven, CT'Smith's book is the first-of-its-kind textbook introduction to Carbon Dioxide Removal, embedding the topic in the full spectrum of currently discussed responses, reaching from mitigation and adaptation all the way to Solar Radiation Management. It paves the way for the societal discourse we so urgently need to have now.' Sabine Fuss, Group Leader, Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change, Berlin'In the Greek myth Pandora was curious and she opened a box thus releasing evils into the world. Here we explore the contents of the box more carefully. In it we find tools useful for climate repair. This great book gives us a ray of hope in a situation where everything looks rather bleak.' Hugh Hunt, Fellow of Trinity College, University of Cambridge'Pandora's Toolbox introduces the reader to climate intervention – if you haven't heard of this yet, you will, because the author makes a compelling case that managing a future world with climate change will need a bigger toolbox. Wake Smith has a remarkable gift for making his subject accessible.' Douglas Graham MacMartin, Senior Lecturer, Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY'At last, a realistic and unflinching view of the hard reality of climate choices that are coming. Smith's treatise is that avoiding a dystopian nightmare future requires levels of political courage in our scientific convictions not seen since the Second World War.' John Moore, Chief Scientist at the College of Global Change and Earth System Science, Beijing Normal University'An overview of climate change and the array of possible responses that manages to be simultaneously comprehensive, detailed, and accessible. It's jam-packed with the sort of specific, practical detail that is usually missing in such overviews. A valuable contribution and an impressive achievement.' Edward A. Parson, Dan and Rae Emmett Professor of Environmental Law, University of CaliforniaTable of ContentsPrologue; Part I. Climate Introduction: 1. Where Do We Stand On Climate Change?; 2. Climate Science 101; 3. What's So Bad About Climate Change?; 4. Climate Negotiations; 5. Climate Economics; Part II. Responses to Climate Change: 6. The Energy Transition; 7. Other Mitigation; 8. Adaptation; 9. Our Descendants Will Demand Climate Intervention; Part III. Carbon Removal: 10. Natural Solutions; 11. Industrial Carbon Capture & Sequestration; 12. Direct Air Capture; Part IV. Solar Radiation Management: 13. Solar Radiation Management Alternatives; 14. Stratospheric Aerosol Injection; 15. Stratospheric Aerosol Injection Deployment; Part V. Social Ramifications of Climate Intervention: 16. Governance of Carbon Removal; 17. Governance of Solar Radiation Management; 18. Climate Ethics; 19. Public Perception; Part VI. Prospective Research Agenda: 20. The Path Forward for Carbon Dioxide Removal; 21. The Path Forward for Solar Radiation Management; Epilogue.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Fragile Earth
Book SynopsisA New York Times New & Noteworthy BookA collection of the New Yorker’s groundbreaking reporting from the front lines of climate change—including writing from Bill McKibben, Elizabeth Kolbert, Ian Frazier, Kathryn Schulz, and moreJust one year after climatologist James Hansen first came before a Senate committee and testified that the Earth was now warmer than it had ever been in recorded history, thanks to humankind’s heedless consumption of fossil fuels, New Yorker writer Bill McKibben published a deeply reported and considered piece on climate change and what it could mean for the planet. At the time, the piece was to some speculative to the point of alarmist; read now, McKibben’s work is heroically prescient. Since then, the New Yorker has devoted enormous attention to climate change, describing the causes of
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Fragile Earth
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HarperCollins A River Ran Wild
Book SynopsisBeloved author of the classic The Great Kapok Tree, Lynne Cherry explores the true story of the Nashua River in Massachusetts in this nonfiction picture book about restoration, renewal, and environmental consciousness. Over 7,000 years ago Native Americans settled on the Nashua River, a beautiful and leafy valley. But the industrialization of nearby areas would lead to the deterioration of natural habitats. Each double spread examines brief periods of time when the river and surrounding areas teemed with wildlife. Lynne Cherry’s contrasting illustrations of the lush valley and the eventual polluted river deliver an astonishing look at our dramatic need for conservation efforts. This pictorial history of the river, edging towards a hopeful scene of modern-day descendants of both Native Americans and European settlers who come together to combat pollution and restore the beauty of the river, is an intelligent tale that shows young readers how they can do their
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The University of Chicago Press Phylogeny Ecology Behavior A Research Program in
Book SynopsisA rigorous integration of phylogenetic hypotheses into studies of adaptation, adaptive radiation, and coevolution in evolutionary biology.
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The University of Chicago Press Stations in the Field
Book SynopsisFocuses on the early history of biological field stations and the role these played in the rise of zoological place-based research. The author examines the material and social context in which field stations arose, the actual research that was produced in these places. It tours through the history of studying nature in nature.Trade Review"This is an outstanding book. Impressively researched and compelingly written, it fills a major gap in the history of biology by showing us how place-based science developed in Europe during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries." (Lynn K. Nyhart, University of Wisconsin-Madison)
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University of Chicago Press The Atlas of Coasts and Oceans Ecosystems
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University of Chicago Press Platypus Matters
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The University of Chicago Press The Sloth Lemurs Song
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University of Illinois Press PCBs
Book SynopsisInvestigating the effects of PCB toxicity on humans and the environment
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MIT Press Ltd Plastics
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MIT Press Ltd Star Power
Book SynopsisA concise and accessible explanation of the science and technology behind the domestication of nuclear fusion energy.Nuclear fusion research tells us that the Sun uses one gram of hydrogen to make as much energy as can be obtained by burning eight tons of petroleum. If nuclear fusion—the process that makes the stars shine—could be domesticated for commercial energy production, the world would gain an inexhaustible source of energy that neither depletes natural resources nor produces greenhouse gases. In Star Power, Alan Bécoulet offers a concise and accessible primer on fusion energy, explaining the science and technology of nuclear fusion and describing the massive international scientific effort to achieve commercially viable fusion energy.Bécoulet draws on his work as Head of Engineering at ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) to explain how scientists are trying to “put the sun in a box.” He surv
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Crown The End of the Long Summer Why We Must Remake Our
Book SynopsisFor the past twelve thousand years, Earth’s stable climate has allowed human civilization to flourish. But this long benign summer is an anomaly in the Earth’s history and one that is rapidly coming to a close. The radical experiment of our modern industrial civilization is now disrupting our planet’s very metabolism; our future hinges in large part on how Earth responds. Climate change is already bearing down, hitting harder and faster than expected. The greatest danger is not extreme yet discrete weather events, such as Hurricane Katrina or the calamitous wildfires that now plague California, but profound and systemic disruptions on a global scale. Contrary to the pervasive belief that climate change will be a gradual escalator ride into balmier temperatures, the Earth’s climate system has a history of radical shifts-dramatic shocks that could lead to the collapse of social and economic systems. The question is no longer simply how can we stop climate
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Back Bay Books The Last Winter
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Taylor & Francis Natural Resource Economics The Essentials
Book SynopsisNatural Resource Economics: The Essentials offers a policy-oriented approach to the increasingly influential field of natural resource economics that is based upon a solid foundation of economic theory and empirical research. Students will not only leave the course with a firm understanding of natural resource economics, but they will also be exposed to a number of case studies showing how underlying economic principles provide the basis for specific natural resource policies. Including current data and research studies, this key text also highlights what insights can be derived from the actual experience. Key features include: Extensive coverage of the major issues including energy, recyclable resources, water policy, land conservation and management, forests, fisheries, other ecosystems, and sustainable development; Introductions to the theory and method of natural resource economics including externalities, experimental and bTable of ContentsPreface. An Overview of the Book. 1. Visions of the Future. 2. The Economic Approach: Property Rights, Externalities, and Environmental Problems. 3. Evaluating Trade-Offs: Benefit-Cost Analysis and Other Decision-Making Metrics. 4. Valuing the Environment: Methods. 5. Dynamic Efficiency and Sustainable Development. 6. Depletable Resource Allocation: The Role of Longer Time Horizons, Substitutes, and Extraction Cost. 7. Energy: The Transition from Depletable to Renewable Resources. 8. Recyclable Resources: Minerals, Paper, Bottles, and E-Waste. 9. Water: A Confluence of Renewable and Depletable Resources. 10. A Locationally Fixed, Multipurpose Resource: Land. 11. Storable, Renewable Resources: Forests. 12. Common-Pool Resources: Commercially Valuable Fisheries. 13. Ecosystem Goods and Services: Nature’s Threatened Bounty. 14. The Quest for Sustainable Development. 15. Visions of the Future Revisited. Answers to Self-Test Exercises. Glossary. Index
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