Geochemistry Books
John Wiley & Sons Inc Hydrogeochemistry Fundamentals and Advances
Book SynopsisWater is the Earth''s most precious resource. Until recent years, water was often overlooked as being overly abundant or available, but much has changed all over the world. As climate change, human encroachment on environmental areas, and deforestation become greater dangers, the study of groundwater has become more important than ever and is growing as one of the most important areas of science for the future of life on Earth. This three-volume set is the most comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of hydrogeochemistry that is available. The first volume lays the foundation of the composition, chemistry, and testing of groundwater, while volume two covers practical applications such as mass transfer and transport. Volume three, which completes the set, is an advanced study of the environmental analysis of groundwater and its implications for the future. This first volume in the set is an important milestone in hydrogeochemistry, covering the fundamentals of groundwateTable of ContentsPreface xv Introduction 1 1 Analytical Composition and Properties of Ground Water 19 1.1 Moisture 21 1.2 Mineral Components 29 1.2.1 Testing and Preparation 30 1.2.2 Chemical Analysis 34 1.2.3 Processing of Analysis Results 35 1.3 Gas Components 41 1.3.1 Testing and Preparation 43 1.3.2 Analysis of the Natural Gas Composition 49 1.3.3 Conversions of Gas Analysis Results 52 1.4 Organic Components 56 1.4.1 Testing and Preparation 60 1.4.2 Analysis of Organic Substance 68 1.4.2.1 General Content of Organic Matter 68 1.4.2.2 Content of Organic Component Groups 70 1.4.2.3 Content of Individual Organic Components 74 1.4.3 Conversion of Analysis Results 74 1.5 Substances in the Dispersed State 76 1.5.1 Inert Suspended Particles 78 1.5.1.1 Methods of Study 79 1.5.2 Living Organisms 80 1.5.2.1 Pathogen Microorganisms 81 1.5.2.2 Biochemical Microorganisms 86 1.5.2.3 Methods of Study 86 1.6 Properties of Ground Water 89 1.6.1 Organoleptic and Balneological Properties 90 1.6.2 Chemical Properties 96 1.6.3 Physical Properties 113 2 Hydrogeochemical Testing 125 2.1 Assignment and Purpose of Hydrogeochemical Testing 126 2.1.1 Regime and Scope of Testing 127 2.1.2 Measured Parameters and Their Errors 128 2.2 Logistics of Field Testing 131 2.2.1 Natural Conditions and Previous Studies of the Area 132 2.2.2 Planning the Testing Regime and Points 133 2.2.3 Preparation of Wells and Equipment 138 2.2.4 Preparation of Analytical Base 148 2.2.4.1 Selection of Property and Composition Parameters 150 2.2.4.2 Substantiation of Margin of Error Measurements 151 2.2.4.3 Selection of Chemical Analysis Technique 164 2.2.4.4 Selection of a Laboratory and Executants 197 2.2.5 Field Testing Protocol 202 2.2.6 Sample Safekeeping and Delivery to the Laboratory 212 3 Processing of Testing Results 215 3.1 Processing and Systematization of Observed Values 216 3.1.1 Checking the Observed Values 216 3.1.2 Systematizing the Observed Values 219 3.1.3 Control of Measurement Quality 222 3.1.3.1 Sensitivity of Testing Techniques 224 3.1.3.2 Precision of Testing Results 225 3.1.3.3 Testing Correctness of the Results 228 3.1.3.4 Systematic Error of the Testing Results 229 3.1.3.5 Testing Results’ Accuracy 231 3.1.4 Measurements Results and Their Reliability 232 3.1.4.1 Mathematical Expectation 232 3.1.4.2 Confidence Interval 233 3.2 Modeling of the Hydrogeochemical Condition 237 3.2.1 Empirical–statistical Modeling 238 3.2.1.1 Anomalies and Background 238 3.2.1.2 Water Distinction in Quality Parameters 240 3.2.1.3 Search for the Factors 244 3.2.2 Space–time Modeling 247 3.2.2.1 Autocorrelation Metamodels 249 3.2.2.2 Semivariance Metamodels 254 3.3 Classification and Visualization of Hydrogeochemical Parameters 261 3.3.1 Chemical Classification of Ground Waters 262 3.3.2 Graphic Imaging of the Water Composition 269 3.3.3 Graphic Comparison of Different Composition Waters 272 3.3.4 Hydrogeochemical Maps and Cross–sections 276 3.3.4.1 Making Hydrogeochemical Maps 278 3.3.4.2 Generating Hydrogeochemical Cross–sections 288 Symbols 291 References 297 Index 301
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Hydrogeochemistry Fundamentals and Advances Mass
Book SynopsisWater is the Earth''s most precious resource. Until recent years, water was often overlooked as being overly abundant or available, but much has changed all over the world. As climate change, human encroachment on environmental areas, and deforestation become greater dangers, the study of groundwater has become more important than ever and is growing as one of the most important areas of science for the future of life on Earth. This three-volume set is the most comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of hydrogeochemistry that is available. The first volume lays the foundation of the composition, chemistry, and testing of groundwater, while volume two covers practical applications such as mass transfer and transport. Volume three, which completes the set, is an advanced study of the environmental analysis of groundwater and its implications for the future. This third volume focuses more deeply on the analysis of groundwater and the practical applications of these analyseTable of ContentsAbstract xi Preface xiii Spontaneous Processes and Mineral Equilibrium xv 1 Chemical Reactions 1 1.1 Real Water Solution 2 1.1.1 Properties of Water Solution 3 1.1.2 Composition of Water Solution 7 1.1.3 Structure of the Water Solution 13 1.1.4 Basis Components of a Solution 18 1.2 Spontaneous Processes 21 1.2.1 Energy of Spontaneous Processes 25 1.2.2 Direction of the Spontaneous Processes 27 1.2.3 Chemical Potential 28 1.2.4 Thermodynamical Concentration 32 1.2.4.1 Activities in Ideal Solutions 33 1.2.4.2 Activities in Real Solutions 37 1.3 Chemical Reactions 48 1.3.1 Restrictions of Spontaneous Reactions 49 1.3.2 Law of Mass Action 52 1.3.3 Equilibrium Constants of Reactions 55 1.3.4 Direction of Reactions 61 1.3.5 Reaction Rate 65 1.3.5.1 Elementary Reactions 66 1.3.5.2 Complex Reactions 72 1.3.6 Dependent and Independent Reactions 77 2 Hydrogeochemical Processes 81 2.1 Homogenous Processes 82 2.1.1 Electron Exchange 82 2.1.1.1 The Mechanism of Redox Processes 84 2.1.1.2 Oxidation Potential 88 2.1.1.3 Determination of Oxidation Potential 91 2.1.1.4 Oxygen Fugacity 97 2.1.2 Proton Exchange 98 2.1.2.1 Mechanism of Acid-based Reactions 99 2.1.2.2 Hydrogen Parameter 100 2.1.2.3 Buffer Systems 103 2.1.2.4 Determination of Solution’s pH 105 2.1.3 Complexation 107 2.1.3.1 Mechanism of Complexation 108 2.1.3.2 Stability of Complex Formations 115 2.1.3.3 Complexation Function 119 2.1.4 Real Composition of Water 125 2.1.4.1 Rates of Homogenous Processes 126 2.1.4.2 Ionic Equilibrium in the Solution 127 2.1.4.3 Models of Water Solution’s Composition 130 2.2 Heterogeneous Processes 134 2.2.1 Phase Rules 136 2.2.2 Mass Transfer by Mineral Components 140 2.2.2.1 Mineral-salt Complex of Rocks 142 2.2.2.2 Adsorption and Desorption 146 2.2.2.3 Ion Exchange 161 2.2.2.4 Surface Complexation 187 2.2.2.5 Adsorption and Desorption Rate 201 2.2.2.6 Dissolution and Minerogenesis 207 2.2.3 Mass Transfer of Nonpolar Components 304 2.2.3.1 Mass Transfer with Underground Gas 312 2.2.3.2 Mass Transfer with Nonpolar Substances 325 2.2.3.3 Distribution of Nonpolar Components 341 2.2.4 Equilibrium of Heterogeneous Processes 343 2.3 Bio-geochemical Processes 347 2.3.1 Biogeochemical Cycle 348 2.3.2 Niches of the Detrital Trophic Chain 354 2.3.3 Biodegradation of Organic Matter 370 2.2.3.1 Reactions of Biodegradation 372 2.3.3.2 Digestion 377 2.3.4 Rates of Biochemical Processes 383 2.3.5 Redox Geochemical Zoning 392 2.4 Isotopic Processes 399 2.4.1 Radioactive Decay 400 2.4.1.1 Primordial Radionuclides 400 2.4.1.2 Cosmogenic Radionuclides 403 2.4.2 Balanced Fractionating 407 2.4.3 Isotopic Mixing 414 2.4.4 Ground Water Chronometry 416 3 Migration of Elements 421 3.1 Migration forms 422 3.1.1 Subsurface Transporters 423 3.1.2 Aquaphiles 426 3.1.2.1 Estimates of Migration Capability 427 3.1.2.2 Properties of Aquaphilic Migration Forms 451 3.1.3 Organophiles 480 3.1.3.1 Amphiphilic Organophiles 481 3.1.3.2 Nonpolar Organophiles 486 3.1.4 Gasophiles 487 3.2 Mixing and Mass Transport 494 3.2.1 Hydrodynamic Dispersion 496 3.2.1.1 Diffusion Mixing 496 3.2.1.2 Advective Mixing 502 3.2.1.3 Dynamic Dispersivity and Methods of its Determination 505 3.2.2 Advection-dispersion Mass Transport 510 3.2.2.1 Equation of Advection-dispersion Mass Transport 511 3.2.2.2 Analytical Solution of Mass Transport Equations 513 4 Hydrogeochemical Forecasting 541 4.1 Methods of Forecasting 541 4.2 Model Forecasting Method 545 4.2.1 Problem Identification 547 4.2.2 Construction of Mathematical Models 548 4.2.2.1 Types of Hydrogeochemical Models 550 4.2.2.2 Selection of a Computation Process 559 4.2.2.3 Input Data 565 4.2.2.4 Selection of the Program Software 569 4.2.3 Reliability of Model Forecasting Results 570 Symbols 581 References 593 Normative Publications 608 Appendices 609 I Thermodynamic Properties of Mineral Forms of Migration 609 II The Partition Coefficients of the Gas Components 609 III Physical and Chemical Properties of Organic Compounds 609 APPENDIX I Thermodynamic Properties of Mineral Forms of Migration 611 A. Cation Generating Elements 611 B. Complex Generating Elements 627 C. Ligand Generating Elements 668 D. Salt and Minerals 677 APPENDIX II The Partition Coefficients of the Gas Components 685 А. Underground Gases of Methane Composition 685 B. Underground Gases of Nitrogen Composition 695 C. Underground Gases of Carbon dioxide Composition 697 APPENDIX III Physical and Chemical Properties of Organic Compounds. 698 A. Physical and Chemical Properties of Organic Carbon Compounds 698 B. Physical and Chemical Properties of Pesticides 709 Index 715
£180.45
John Wiley & Sons Inc Kuroshio Current
Book SynopsisAn interdisciplinary study of the Kuroshio nutrient stream The surface water of the Kuroshio, a western boundary current in the North Pacific Ocean, is nutrient-depleted and has relatively low primary productivity, yet abundant fish populations are supported in the region. This is called the Kuroshio Paradox. Kuroshio Current: Physical, Biogeochemical and Ecosystem Dynamics presents research from a multidisciplinary team that conducted observational and modeling studies to investigate this contradiction. This timely and important contribution to the ocean sciences literature provides a comprehensive analysis of the Kuroshio. Volume highlights include: New insights into the role of the Kuroshio as a nutrient stream The first interdisciplinary examination of the Kuroshio Paradox Reflections on the influence of the Kuroshio on Japanese culture Research results on both the lower and higher trophic lTable of ContentsContributors vii Preface ix Section I: Introduction 1 The Kuroshio: Its Recognition, Scientific Activities and Emerging Issues 3Hiroaki Saito 2 The Research Advancements and Historical Episodes brought by the Kuroshio Flowing across Generations 13Takeyoshi Nagai, Kazuyuki Otsuka, and Hiroshi Nakano 3 The Gulf Nutrient Stream 23Josep L Pelegrí, Ignasi Valles‐Casanova, and Dorleta Orue‐Echevarría 4 On the Role of the Gulf Stream in the Changing Atlantic Nutrient Circulation During the 21st Century 51Daniel B Whitt Section II: Physical and Biogeochemical Dynamics 5 Structure and Impact of the Kuroshio Nutrient Stream 85Kosei Komatsu and Yutaka Hiroe 6 Multiscale Routes to Supply Nutrients Through the Kuroshio Nutrient Stream 105Takeyoshi Nagai, Sophie Clayton, and Yusuke Uchiyama 7 Contribution of Kuroshio Recirculation to Nutrient Transport Along the Kuroshio South of Japan: An Analysis of Model Results 127Xinyu Guo, Yingying Hu, and Yoshikazu Sasai 8 The Kuroshio‐Induced Nutrient Supply in the Shelf and Slope Region off the Southern Coast of Japan 137Hiroshi Kuroda 9 Progress of Studies on Kuroshio Path Variations South of Japan in the Past Decade 147Norihisa Usui 10 Island Mass Effect 163Daisuke Hasegawa 11 Impact of Ocean Physics on Marine Ecosystems in the Kuroshio and Kuroshio Extension Regions: A High‐Resolution Coupled Physical‐Biological Model Study 175Yoshikazu Sasai, Makio C Honda, Eko Siswanto, Sami Kato, Kazuyuki Uehara, Hideharu Sasaki, and Masami Nonaka Section III: Ecosystem Dynamics 12 Phytoplankton Distribution in the Kuroshio Region of the Southern East China Sea in Early Spring 191Toru Hasegawa, Satoshi Kitajima, and Yoko Kiyomoto 13 Spatial Variations in Community Structure of Haptophytes Across the Kuroshio Front in the Tokara Strait 207Hisashi Endo and Koji Suzuki 14 Variability in Taxonomic Composition, Standing Stock, and Productivity of the Plankton Community in the Kuroshio and its Neighboring Waters 223Toru Kobari, Yurie Kobari, Hiroomi Miyamoto, Yuji Okazaki, Gen Kume, Reo Kondo, and Akimasa Habano 15 Diverse Trophic Pathways from Zooplankton to Larval and Juvenile Fishes in the Kuroshio Ecosystem 245Yuji Okazaki, Hiroomi Miyamoto, Koji Suzuki, Hiroaki Saito, Kiyotaka Hidaka, and Tadafumi Ichikawa 16 Feeding Ecology of Chaetognath Flaccisagitta enflata in the Kuroshio Region, Western North Pacific 257Hiroomi Miyamoto, Dharmamony Vijai, Yuji Okazaki, and Hiroaki Saito 17 Reproduction and Early Life History of Mesopelagic Fishes in the Kuroshio Region: A Review of Recent Advances 273Chiyuki Sassa 18 Variability in Growth Rates of Japanese Jack Mackerel Trachurus japonicus Larvae and Juveniles in the East China Sea – Effects of Temperature and Prey Abundance 295Motomitsu Takahashi, Chiyuki Sassa, Kou Nishiuchi, and Youichi Tsukamoto Index 309
£153.85
Springer The Transantarctic Mountains Rocks Ice Meteorites
Book SynopsisThis book presents a summary of the geology of the Transantarctic Mountains for Earth scientists who may want to work there or who need an overview of the geologic history of this region.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:“An ambitiously broad subject matter that has been aimed at an equally wide audience, ranging from active researchers to those who visit Antarctica ‘to be inspired by its natural beauty’. … an important resource for anyone wishing to plan a field campaign to this mountain region … . This book will be valuable addition to any Antarctic research centre’s library, but given the increased prominence of Antarctic science it should also find a place in the Earth Science section of most university libraries.” (Mike Curtis, Geological Magazine, April, 2011)Table of ContentsPrologPrefaceAcknowledgementsPart I: EXPLORATION AND CHARACTERIZATION1. The Exploration of Antarctica2. Antarctica: The ContinentPart II: THE BASEMENT ROCKS3. Southern Victoria Land; Basement Rocks4. Northern Victoria Land5. Central Transantarctic Mountains6. The Queen Maud Mountains7. Horlick Mountains8. The Far-Eastern Mountains9. From Rodinia to GondwanaPart III: GONDWANA: GROWTH AND DISINTEGRATION10. The Beacon Supergroup11. Beacon Supergroup: Special topics12. The Ferrar Group: Kirkpatrick Basalt13. Ferrar Group: Dolerite sills and the Dufek intrusion14. Kirwan Volcanics, Queen Maud Land15. Break-up of Gondwana and Assembly of AntarcticaPart IV: FIRE AND ICE16. Cenozoic Volcanoes17. The East Antarctic Ece Sheet18. Meteorites on Ice19. Glaciation of Southern Victoria Land20. Antarctica in RetrospectAuthor IndexSubject IndexGeologic Time Scale
£161.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Frontiers in Geochemistry
Book SynopsisThis book is a contribution to the International Year of Planet Earth arising from the 33rd International Geological Congress, held in Oslo, Norway during August 2008. The first section of the book considers aspects of geochemical processes which led to the development of the solid Earth as it is today. The second portion of the book shows how the rapidly-evolving analytical tools and approaches presently used by geochemists may be used to solve emerging environmental and other societal problems. Thisunique collection of reviews, with contributions from a range of internationally distinguished scientists, will be invaluable reading for advanced students and others interested in the central role geochemistry in the earth sciences.Trade Review"A useful reference text, nonetheless buy it for your library.” (Geological Journal, 1 January 2013) “Nevertheless, overall the book is very readable, and the reference list and the nice addition of “additional reading” lists at the end of the chapters will be very welcome to those that buy it.” (American Mineralogist, 1 November 2012) "A useful acquisition for academic science libraries. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students, researchers/faculty, and professionals." (Choice, 1 November 2011) "They provide an up to date insight into the subject and have been written in an accessible style . . . This book provides a view of current challenges in what is ultimately a fascinating volume, suitable for all those interested in earth systems and a must read for geologists and chemists alike." (Chemistry World, 1 September 2011) Table of ContentsEditors and Contributors. Editors' Preface (Andrew Parker and Russell S. Harmon). Introduction to Frontiers in Geochemistry: Contribution of Geochemistry to the Study of the Earth (Stuart Ross Taylor). Part 1: Contribution of Geochemistry to the Study of the Earth. 1. Geochemistry and Secular Geochemical Evolution of the Earth's Mantle and Lower Crust (Balz S. Kamber). 2. Crustal Evolution – A Mineral Archive Perspective (C.J. Hawkesworth, A.I.S. Kemp, B. Dhuime and C.D. Storey). 3. Discovering the History of Atmospheric Oxygen (Heinrich D. Holland). 4. Geochemistry of the Oceanic Crust (Karsten M. Haase). 5. Silicate Rock Weathering and the Global Carbon Cycle (Sigurdur R. Gislason and Eric H. Oelkers). 6. Geochemistry of Secular Evolution of Groundwater (Tomas Paces). 7. Stable Isotope Geochemistry: Some Perspectives (Jochen Hoefs). Part 2: Frontiers in Geochemistry. 8. Geochemistry of Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide (Yousif K. Kharaka and David R. Cole). 9. Microbial Geochemistry: At the Intersection of Disciplines (Philip Bennett and Christopher Omelon). 10. Nanogeochemistry: Nanostructures and Their Reactivity in Natural Systems (Yifeng Wang, Huizhen Gao and Huifang Xu). 11. Urban Geochemistry (Morten Jartun and Rolf Tore Ottesen). 12. Archaeological and Anthropological Applications of Isotopic and Elemental Geochemistry (Henry P. Schwarcz). Index. Colour plates.
£73.22
Taylor & Francis Inc Fossil Behavior Compendium
Book SynopsisIn this complete and thorough update of Arthur Boucotâs seminal work, Evolutionary Paleobiology of Behavior and Coevolution, Boucot is joined by George Poinar, who provides additional expertise and knowledge on protozoans and bacteria as applied to disease. Together, they make the Fossil Behavior Compendium wider in scope, covering all relevant animal and plant groups and all epochs, and providing a detailed review of animal and plant fossil behavior in terrestrial and aquatic environments. Fossil behavior encompasses not only past evidence of the life history of an organism but also behavioral, predation, and symbiotic interactions, including parasitism. This book compares patterns of behavior and coevolution in the past with those of the present-day descendants. It also discusses how to evaluate the rates of evolution of behavior and coevolution at various taxonomic levels. The compendium emphasizes the interactions between fossils and compaTrade Review"In this complete and thorough update of Arthur Boucot's seminal work, Evolutionary Paleobiology of Behavior and Coevolution, Boucot is joined by George Poinar, who provides additional expertise and knowledge on protozoans and bacteria as applied to disease. Together, they make the Fossil Behavior Compendium wider in scope, covering all relevant animal and plant groups and all epochs, and providing a detailed review of animal and plant fossil behavior in terrestrial and aquatic environments. ... Keeping Boucot's trademark, easy-to-read style, the book includes new findings never published previously, reports not easily accessed, numerous examples, 40 tables, 285 illustrations-some published here for the first time-and a four-page color insert. The book provides a concise account of the evidence for varied disease types recognized to date in the fossil record." -Southeastern Naturalist, Vol. 12, No. 4, 2013 "This book is just what the title promises - it is an exhaustive compendium of diverse information about the fossilized evidence of the behavior of ancient animals. It is neither a textbook with lucid explanations of complex concepts, nor a symposium volume of detailed case studies, nor an engaging narrative of intrepid scientific adventures. Rather, the book is filled with a plethora of anecdotes and data that provide a springboard into further explorations of the vast literature on fossil behavior." -A. A. (Tony) Ekdale, Pofessor of Geology and Geophysics, University of Utah in Salt Lake City "... a unique contribution to paleobiology, containing an overwhelming amount of detailed data on the inferred and actual behavior of virtually every group of organisms preserved in the fossil record...beautifully illustrated with hundreds of photographs and drawings of individual specimens ... the authors have produced a tremendous contribution to modern paleontology." -Edward Petuch, Florida Atlantic University, author of Cenozoic Seas: The View from North America "... an impressive collection of fossil material and literature ... This work takes paleobiology from a record of the succession of fossil taxa through time (certainly important to answering questions about evolution) to a much more exciting representation of changes in whole communities and ecosystems. ... This book will contribute greatly to our perspectives on how integrated communities and ecosystems have developed through time." -Timothy D. Schowalter, Department of Entomology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USATable of ContentsFunctional Morphology. Specialized, Potentially Interacting Biological Substrates. Mutualism. Host–Parasite and Host–Parasitoid Relationships and Disease. Density and Spacing. Predation and Feeding Behaviors. Communication. Trace Fossils and Their Formers. Specialized Substrates. Sexual Behavior. Parental Care. Depth Behavior. Phoresy. Carrier Shells. Pollination Ecology. Social Insects. Long-Range Migration. Molting. Sensitive Plants. Reptilian and Mammalian Burrows and Dens. Vertebrate Endocranial Casts. Preening. Grain-Size Selectors. The Seagrass Community Complex. Shelter. Flying and Gliding Vertebrates. Possible Genetic–Developmental Defects. Teratologies. Disease. Marine Molluscan Larval Types and Their Behavior. Competition Involving Bryozoans. “Lost” Behaviors and Their Vestigial Evidence. Stunting. Oceanic vs. Neritic. Human Behavior. Summary and Conclusions. References.
£175.75
CRC Press Hierarchical Modeling and Analysis for Spatial Data
Book SynopsisKeep Up to Date with the Evolving Landscape of Space and Space-Time Data Analysis and ModelingSince the publication of the first edition, the statistical landscape has substantially changed for analyzing space and space-time data. More than twice the size of its predecessor, Hierarchical Modeling and Analysis for Spatial Data, Second Edition reflects the major growth in spatial statistics as both a research area and an area of application.New to the Second Edition New chapter on spatial point patterns developed primarily from a modeling perspective New chapter on big data that shows how the predictive process handles reasonably large datasets New chapter on spatial and spatiotemporal gradient modeling that incorporates recent developments in spatial boundary analysis and wombling New chapter on the theoretical aspects of geostatistical (point-referenced) modeling Greatly expandTrade Review "The second edition of Hierarchical Modeling and Analysis for Spatial Data is a nice, rich, and excellent book, which deserves to be read by students and researchers, especially those working in the area of geosciences, environmental sciences, public health, ecology, and epidemiology. This second edition builds on the strengths of the first edition and includes significant new chapters that make the book rather comprehensive. … About 20 different applications are presented along the text (some of them are treated in several chapters). They nicely illustrate the use of the methods that are exposed in the book. These applications are based on data in ecology (…), epidemiology and public health (…), environmental sciences (…), and economics … To conclude, the second edition of Hierarchical Modeling and Analysis for Spatial Data provides an excellent treatment of methods and applications in spatial statistics. It takes into consideration 10 years of changes (with respect to the first edition), including the changes induced by the increasing complexity and volume of data and the increasing complexity of questions that one aims to address with modeling and inference approaches. In Chapter 1, the authors claim that they aimed "to present a practical, self-contained treatment of hierarchical modeling, and data analysis for complex spatial (and spatiotemporal) datasets". They succeeded."—Samuel Soubeyrand, INRA, France, in Mathematical Geosciences, January 2017 "If you want a thorough taste of the spatial statistics field, Hierarchical Modeling and Analysis for Spatial Data is definitely a book for you. It is accessible and comprehensive, and it fully explores how useful spatial statistics can be without sacrificing the theory it is grounded in. This is a great book for graduate students and professors who want to understand the theoretical underpinnings of the field as well as practitioners who want a toolkit for tackling spatial problems. … the authors provide an easy-to-use online resource with all of the book’s code and datasets. Indeed, these examples are so comprehensive that readers could learn a lot by simply going through them. The accessible theoretical material paired with these detailed examples make Hierarchical Modeling and Analysis for Spatial Data an especially substantial and worthwhile investment. … the authors do not hold back on their references. … Some could view this book as a spatial statistics biography from the 1950s onward … If a graduate student or professor wants a full taste of the spatial statistics literature—where it has been, where it is, and where it still needs to go—this is probably one of the best books they could pick up. … We find this book to give a much more applied perspective with better computational tools, and thus believe it to be more accessible to a wider audience [than Cressie]. We recommend this book to anyone who seriously wants to start being involved in spatial statistics."—Journal of the American Statistical Association, December 2015 "This is a very welcome second edition of a nice and very successful book written by three experts in the field … I have no doubts that this updated text will continue being a compulsory reference for those graduate students and researchers interested in understanding and applying any of the three areas of spatial statistics … printed in color and this helps to see better some of the graphical representations … excellent book that I highly recommend for anyone interested in the fascinating field of space and space–time modeling. This is definitely one of those second edition books that is worthwhile having. Many thanks to the authors for their effort."—Biometrics, March 2015 Praise for the First Edition:"This book was a pleasure to review. Most of the emphasis is on insight and intuition with relatively little on traditional multivariate techniques. I also found some of the explanations delightful … while they did not convert me to Bayesianism, [the authors] made me reconsider some of my assumptions. They later state 'Our book is intended as a research monograph, presenting the state of the art' and my impression is that they have succeeded … In many sections the formulae are augmented by showing R or S code, making it easy to actually apply the mathematics. In summary, this is a nice book."—ISI Short Book Reviews "The book contains a wealth of material not available elsewhere in a unified manner. Each chapter contains worked out examples using some well-known software packages and has exercises with related computer code and data on a supporting web page. The book is up to date in its coverage … an important addition to the literature on spatial data analysis."—Zentralblatt MATH 1053 "The second edition of Hierarchical Modeling and Analysis for Spatial Data is a nice, rich, and excellent book, which deserves to be read by students and researchers, especially those working in the area of geosciences, environmental sciences, public health, ecology, and epidemiology. This second edition builds on the strengths of the first edition and includes significant new chapters that make the book rather comprehensive. … About 20 different applications are presented along the text (some of them are treated in several chapters). They nicely illustrate the use of the methods that are exposed in the book. These applications are based on data in ecology (…), epidemiology and public health (…), environmental sciences (…), and economics … To conclude, the second edition of Hierarchical Modeling and Analysis for Spatial Data provides an excellent treatment of methods and applications in spatial statistics. It takes into consideration 10 years of changes (with respect to the first edition), including the changes induced by the increasing complexity and volume of data and the increasing complexity of questions that one aims to address with modeling and inference approaches. In Chapter 1, the authors claim that they aimed "to present a practical, self-contained treatment of hierarchical modeling, and data analysis for complex spatial (and spatiotemporal) datasets". They succeeded."—Samuel Soubeyrand, INRA, France, in Mathematical Geosciences, January 2017 "If you want a thorough taste of the spatial statistics field, Hierarchical Modeling and Analysis for Spatial Data is definitely a book for you. It is accessible and comprehensive, and it fully explores how useful spatial statistics can be without sacrificing the theory it is grounded in. This is a great book for graduate students and professors who want to understand the theoretical underpinnings of the field as well as practitioners who want a toolkit for tackling spatial problems. … the authors provide an easy-to-use online resource with all of the book’s code and datasets. Indeed, these examples are so comprehensive that readers could learn a lot by simply going through them. The accessible theoretical material paired with these detailed examples make Hierarchical Modeling and Analysis for Spatial Data an especially substantial and worthwhile investment. … the authors do not hold back on their references. … Some could view this book as a spatial statistics biography from the 1950s onward … If a graduate student or professor wants a full taste of the spatial statistics literature—where it has been, where it is, and where it still needs to go—this is probably one of the best books they could pick up. … We find this book to give a much more applied perspective with better computational tools, and thus believe it to be more accessible to a wider audience [than Cressie]. We recommend this book to anyone who seriously wants to start being involved in spatial statistics."—Journal of the American Statistical Association, December 2015 "This is a very welcome second edition of a nice and very successful book written by three experts in the field … I have no doubts that this updated text will continue being a compulsory reference for those graduate students and researchers interested in understanding and applying any of the three areas of spatial statistics … printed in color and this helps to see better some of the graphical representations … excellent book that I highly recommend for anyone interested in the fascinating field of space and space–time modeling. This is definitely one of those second edition books that is worthwhile having. Many thanks to the authors for their effort."—Biometrics, March 2015 Praise for the First Edition:"This book was a pleasure to review. Most of the emphasis is on insight and intuition with relatively little on traditional multivariate techniques. I also found some of the explanations delightful … while they did not convert me to Bayesianism, [the authors] made me reconsider some of my assumptions. They later state 'Our book is intended as a research monograph, presenting the state of the art' and my impression is that they have succeeded … In many sections the formulae are augmented by showing R or S code, making it easy to actually apply the mathematics. In summary, this is a nice book."—ISI Short Book Reviews "The book contains a wealth of material not available elsewhere in a unified manner. Each chapter contains worked out examples using some well-known software packages and has exercises with related computer code and data on a supporting web page. The book is up to date in its coverage … an important addition to the literature on spatial data analysis."—Zentralblatt MATH 1053 Table of Contents Overview of Spatial Data Problems. Basics of Point-Referenced Data Models. Basics of Areal Data Models. Basics of Bayesian Inference. Spatial Misalignment. Hierarchical Models for Point-Process Data. Hierarchical Modeling for Univariate Spatial Data. Modeling Large Spatial and Spatial-Temporal Data Sets. Multivariate Spatial Modeling. Special Topics. Appendices. References. Author Index. Subject Index.
£999.99
Taylor & Francis Inc Introduction to Environmental Geotechnology
Book SynopsisThis new edition of a bestseller presents updated technology advances that have occurred since publication of the first edition. It increases the utility and scope of the content through numerous case studies and examples and an entirely new set of problems and solutions. The book also has an accompanying instructor''s guide and presents rubrics by which instructors can increase student learning and evaluate student outcomes, chapter by chapter. The book focuses on the increasing importance of water resources and energy in the broader context of environmental sustainability. It's interdisciplinary coverage includes soil science, physical chemistry, mineralogy, geology, ground pollution, and more.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Particle Energy Field Theory and Its Application. Nature of Soil and Environment. Soil Technology. Soil-Water-Air Interaction in the Environment. Shrinkage, Swelling and Cracking Characteristics of Soil. Thermal Properties of Soils. Electrical Properties of Soil. Radiation Effects on Water, Soil and Rock. Compressibility and Stress-Strain-Strength of Soils. Environmental Geotechnical Engineering Applications. Problematic Soils and Rocks. Wetlands, Coastal Margins and Soil Erosion Problems. Ground Surface Subsidences. Slope Stability and Landslides. Solid/Liquid Waste Control and Utilization of Wastes. Arid Lands, Desert and Antidesertification Measures. References. Appendices. Symbols. Conversion Factors. Chemical Fundamentals.
£120.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Timescales of Magmatic Processes
Book SynopsisQuantifying the timescales of current geological processes is critical for constraining the physical mechanisms operating on the Earth today. Since the Earth's origin 4.55 billion years ago magmatic processes have continued to shape the Earth, producing the major reservoirs that exist today (core, mantle, crust, oceans and atmosphere) and promoting their continued evolution. But key questions remain. When did the core form and how quickly? How are magmas produced in the mantle, and how rapidly do they travel towards the surface? How long do magmas reside in the crust, differentiating and interacting with the host rocks to yield the diverse set of igneous rocks we see today? How fast are volcanic gases such as carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere? This book addresses these and other questions by reviewing the latest advances in a wide range of Earth Science disciplines: from the measurement of short-lived radionuclides to the study of element diffusion in crystals and numericTrade Review“I found this book attractive in scope, easy and useful to assimilate, and certainly highly interesting. It conveys the skills of its authors as well as their immense enthusiasm for their science; I recommend this book most highly.” (Geological Journal, 12 January 2014) “Certainly this book is worth recommendation, not only as a valuable handbook but also as a book which offers new hints for further research on the problems mentioned within.” (Pure Appl. Geophys, 1 April 2013) “This is definitely a book to borrow when you next have a sighting of the OUGS library.” (Open University Geological Society Journal, 1 November 2012) “The volume is well presented and clearly written by authors who are leading authorities in their different fields; it succeeds well in its stated objective of providing an accessible introduction to the subject and it should encourage others to get involved.” (American Mineralogist, 1 October 2012) “In summary, this is a well-organized and thorough study of a developing field in whole-earth studies. Many of the papers stress that their studies are in the early stages and need much more data to help refine the models. While clearly aimed at a specialist audience, there is still much here to interest people in other areas of the geosciences.” (The Leading Edge, 1 August 2012) “Certainly this book is worth recommendation not only as a valuable handbook but also a book which offers new hints for further research on the problems mentioned within.” (PAGEOPH's, 2012) "I would recommend this book to any serious student of magmatic processes and expect that it will stand as a useful source book on timescales for some time to come." (Bull Volcanol, 2011) Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Introduction to the Timescales of Magmatic Processes (Anthony Dosseto, Simon P. Turner, Fidel Costa and James A. Van Orman). 1 Extinct Radionuclides and the Earliest Differentiation of the Earth and Moon (G. Caro and T. Kleine). 2 Diffusion Constraints on Rates of Melt Production in the Mantle (James A. Van Orman and Alberto E. Saal). 3 Melt Production in the Mantle: Constraints from U-series (Bernard Bourdon and Tim Elliott). 4 Formulations for Simulating the Multiscale Physics of Magma Ascent (Craig O'Neill and Marc Spiegelman). 5 Melt Transport from the Mantle to the Crust – Uranium-Series Isotopes (Simon P. Turner and Bernard Bourdon). 6 Rates of Magma Ascent: Constraints from Mantle-Derived Xenoliths (Suzanne Y. O'Reilly and W.L. Griffin). 7 Time Constraints from Chemical Equilibration in Magmatic Crystals (Fidel Costa and Daniel Morgan). 8 Magma Cooling and Differentiation – Uranium-series Isotopes (Anthony Dosseto and Simon P. Turner). 9 Defining Geochemical Signatures and Timescales of Melting Processes in the Crust: An Experimental Tale of Melt Segregation, Migration and Emplacement (Tracy Rushmer and Kurt Knesel). 10 Timescales Associated with Large Silicic Magma Bodies (Olivier Bachmann). 11 Timescales of Magma Degassing (Kim Berlo, James E. Gardner and Jonathan D. Blundy). Index. Colour plates.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Geologic Fundamentals of Geothermal Energy
Book SynopsisGeothermal energy stands out because it can be used as a baseload resource. This book, unlike others, examines the geology related to geothermal applications. Geology dictates (a) how geothermal resources can be found, (b) the nature of the geothermal resource (such as liquid- or vapor-dominated) and (c) how the resource might be developed ultimately (such as flash or binary geothermal plants). The compilation and distillation of geological elements of geothermal systems into a single reference fills a notable gap.Trade Review"Anyone in the business of geothermal energy would find this book to be a valuable reference and an excellent treatise on why understanding the geological setting of geothermal systems is essential for a profitable enterprise. The book will also be of interest to geoscientists and engineers involved in the discovery and mining of metallic ore deposits."— Jonathan G. Price, Nevada State Geologist Emeritus; Reno University of Nevada, Reno, USA "I really like the focus on the geologic aspects of geothermal energy, and the description of the physical and chemical properties of water and its importance in extracting heat from the earth and altering the host rock is excellent. I’m excited to bring this book into my classroom. The end-of-chapter questions are thought provoking and could be easily incorporated into an exam, in-class discussion or role-playing activity. I think this text will be an excellent contribution to geothermal energy classrooms and as a reference for geothermal geologists." — Pete Stelling, Western Washington University, USA"The topics are well thought out and organized. Dr. Boden has a rarely matched diversity of experience in metals exploration, geothermal exploration, and teaching in both subjects, which gives him a unique perspective and makes him eminently qualified to write this book."—Mark Coolbaugh, Nevada Bureau of Mines and University of Nevada, Reno, USATable of ContentsIntroduction. Classification and uses of geothermal systems. Geology and heat architecture of earth's interior. Fundamental geologic elements of geothermal systems. Subsurface flow of geothermal fluids. Physical and chemical characteristics of geothermal systems. Geologic settings and case studies of geothermal systems. Exploration and discovery of geothermal systems. Environmental considerations of geothermal operations. Geothermal systems and mineral deposits. New generation geothermal systems. The future of geothermal energy.
£195.06
Taylor & Francis Inc Spatial Microsimulation with R
Book SynopsisGenerate and Analyze Multi-Level Data Spatial microsimulation involves the generation, analysis, and modeling of individual-level data allocated to geographical zones. Spatial Microsimulation with R is the first practical book to illustrate this approach in a modern statistical programming language.Get Insight into Complex BehaviorsThe book progresses from the principles underlying population synthesis toward more complex issues such as household allocation and using the results of spatial microsimulation for agent-based modeling. This equips you with the skills needed to apply the techniques to real-world situations. The book demonstrates methods for population synthesis by combining individual and geographically aggregated datasets using the recent R packages ipfp and mipfp. This approach represents the best of both worlds in terms of spatial resolution and person-level detail, overcoming issues of data confidentialitTrade Review". . . the book provides an excellent introduction to the theory and practice of spatial microsimulation, as well as a bridge to working in R to actually do the various tasks described . . ."—Ezra Haber Glenn, Journal of Statistical Software"In this groundbreaking book, the authors present the ideas behind spatial microsimulation, giving clear, user-friendly guidance using the open source software R. Spatial Microsimulation with R provides the reader with firm knowledge of the field as well as the tools to apply the methods to his or her own data. Written in an extremely accessible way, this book demonstrates the key steps in spatial microsimulation, from theory into practice. It will be deservedly instrumental in fuelling the growing interest in spatial microsimulation amongst geographers, economists, urban and regional planners, and public- and private-sector decision makers."—Richard Harris, Professor of Quantitative Social Geography, University of Bristol"This book fills an important gap in the existing literature. What is currently missing is a book mapping out the complete picture from what spatial microsimulation is and why it is useful, how to prepare the data, how to actually build the model, how to validate it, and how to use the resulting dataset. A particular strength of the book is the close connection between theory and implementation. The book includes very useful code snippets while the complete scripts are provided on the corresponding Github repository—this clearly sets standards for open science."—Ulrike Deetjen, Oxford University"Lovelace and Dumont provide a great service to the microsimulation community in developing a clear and coherent exposition of the use of the R computer language for implementing spatial applications. Required reading for all those involved in agent-based and microsimulation modeling."—Michael Batty, Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis, University College London"Spatial Microsimulation with R is a well-written and concise work on a topic of broad appeal. The book is structured in a logical way, which makes it straightforward for the reader to pull out pertinent information. It is a useful reference that provides value for individuals of diverse backgrounds and can be a valuable resource for individuals seeking new applications for spatial microsimulation."—Journal of the American Statistical Association" . . .this book is an excellent resource for everyone who want to learn how to do spatial microsimulation. The possibility to download the contents of the book, compile it andwork interactively with the code also makes it a great example of dynamic documents and reproducible research."—Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL)"There are multiple books on spatial microsimulation and hundreds more research papers detailing the various applications of studies. However, bar a few exceptions, they lack transparency and reproducibility. It creates a situation whereby researchers simultaneously encourage the uptake of the method, whilst also creating barriers by obscuring methodologies. Lovelace and Dumont’s book sets to address this flaw through demonstrating how to undertake a spatial microsimulation. . . Where the book sets itself apart from other books is in its applied nature. At the centre of their approach is a ‘learn by doing’ mentality which serves the book well. Examples are used to demonstrate approaches and the authors encourage thinking beyond the material presented. Of note, Lovelace and Dumont show step-by-step what is happening when using IPF and how to code this, rather than jumping straight to bespoke R packages that can run it in single lines of code (which are also covered). Content is always clearly set out, with each step explained in detail. The approach helps to guide the reader along in understanding fairly complicated methods. . . Lovelace and Dumont’s book is a fine addition to the library of anyone interested in quantitative methods, let alone those wanting to generate their own spatial microdata."—Mark A. Green, Applied Spatial Analysis". . . the book provides an excellent introduction to the theory and practice of spatial microsimulation, as well as a bridge to working in R to actually do the various tasks described . . ."—Ezra Haber Glenn, Journal of Statistical Software"In this groundbreaking book, the authors present the ideas behind spatial microsimulation, giving clear, user-friendly guidance using the open source software R. Spatial Microsimulation with R provides the reader with firm knowledge of the field as well as the tools to apply the methods to his or her own data. Written in an extremely accessible way, this book demonstrates the key steps in spatial microsimulation, from theory into practice. It will be deservedly instrumental in fuelling the growing interest in spatial microsimulation amongst geographers, economists, urban and regional planners, and public- and private-sector decision makers."—Richard Harris, Professor of Quantitative Social Geography, University of Bristol"This book fills an important gap in the existing literature. What is currently missing is a book mapping out the complete picture from what spatial microsimulation is and why it is useful, how to prepare the data, how to actually build the model, how to validate it, and how to use the resulting dataset. A particular strength of the book is the close connection between theory and implementation. The book includes very useful code snippets while the complete scripts are provided on the corresponding Github repository—this clearly sets standards for open science."—Ulrike Deetjen, Oxford University"Lovelace and Dumont provide a great service to the microsimulation community in developing a clear and coherent exposition of the use of the R computer language for implementing spatial applications. Required reading for all those involved in agent-based and microsimulation modeling."—Michael Batty, Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis, University College London"Spatial Microsimulation with R is a well-written and concise work on a topic of broad appeal. The book is structured in a logical way, which makes it straightforward for the reader to pull out pertinent information. It is a useful reference that provides value for individuals of diverse backgrounds and can be a valuable resource for individuals seeking new applications for spatial microsimulation."—Journal of the American Statistical Association" . . .this book is an excellent resource for everyone who want to learn how to do spatial microsimulation. The possibility to download the contents of the book, compile it andwork interactively with the code also makes it a great example of dynamic documents and reproducible research."—Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL)"There are multiple books on spatial microsimulation and hundreds more research papers detailing the various applications of studies. However, bar a few exceptions, they lack transparency and reproducibility. It creates a situation whereby researchers simultaneously encourage the uptake of the method, whilst also creating barriers by obscuring methodologies. Lovelace and Dumont’s book sets to address this flaw through demonstrating how to undertake a spatial microsimulation. . . Where the book sets itself apart from other books is in its applied nature. At the centre of their approach is a ‘learn by doing’ mentality which serves the book well. Examples are used to demonstrate approaches and the authors encourage thinking beyond the material presented. Of note, Lovelace and Dumont show step-by-step what is happening when using IPF and how to code this, rather than jumping straight to bespoke R packages that can run it in single lines of code (which are also covered). Content is always clearly set out, with each step explained in detail. The approach helps to guide the reader along in understanding fairly complicated methods. . . Lovelace and Dumont’s book is a fine addition to the library of anyone interested in quantitative methods, let alone those wanting to generate their own spatial microdata."—Mark A. Green, Applied Spatial AnalysisTable of ContentsIntroducing spatial microsimulation with R. Introduction. SimpleWorld: A worked example of spatial microsimulation. What is spatial microsimulation? Generating spatial microdata. Data preparation. Population synthesis. Alternative approaches to population synthesis. Spatial microsimulation in the wild. Model checking and evaluation. Population synthesis without microdata. Household allocation. Modelling spatial microdata. The TRESIS approach to spatial microsimulation. Spatial microsimulation for agent-based models. Appendix. Glossary. Bibliography.
£86.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Radon: Detection, Exposure and Control
Book SynopsisIn the recent past, studies on radon and their progenies have drawn a lot of attention from the scientific community and researchers, due to their crucial role as a possible cause of cancer, monitoring radiation levels of nuclear installations and as a potential precursor parameter to seismic events. This book titled "Radon: Detection, Exposure and Control" has 19 chapters comprising of research contributions from across the globe namely; Brazil, Spain, Norway, Ireland, Russia, Taiwan (PRC), Iran, Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and several regions of India including the seismic zone-V, the second highest seismic zone in the world. This book is very useful to scholars pursuing post-graduate studies and research covering broad areas of applied sciences namely; geophysics, Earth science, geoscience, geochemistry and civil & geotechnical engineering. This book provides a mixed flavour of the recent trends in several types of research works related to detection, exposure and control of Radon (Rn222, Rn220) in a concise and interesting manner. This book contains several chapters dedicated to the radon measurement based radioactivity studies in rocks, over kimberlite pipes, inside soil and in open environments. The book also describes indoor radon gas concentration studies in schools and other working places including the assessment of health risk associated with it including radon exposure, its measurement and protection. In addition to the influence of regional and geophysical characteristics on the volumetric activity of radon, this book also contains the radon-based biometric characterization of person identification. Review articles on a detailed study of fault traces in Taiwan using soil gas geochemistry and the role of radon as precursor to earthquake have also been discussed including psychological perspective of radon risk and remediation. I feel confident that this book shall be extremely useful to the research community of science and engineering streams at large and do hope that they will find it extremely helpful to understand the mechanism and to conceive research problems with potential applications.
£163.19
Taylor & Francis Inc Site Assessment and Remediation Handbook
Book SynopsisCompletely revised and updated, the Second Edition of Site Assessment and Remediation Handbook provides coverage of new procedures and technologies for an expanded range of site investigations. With over 700 figures, tables, and flow charts, the handbook is a comprehensive resource for engineers, geologists, and hydrologists conducting site investigation, and a one-stop, technical reference for environmental attorneys.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Site Assessments. Phase I Investigations. Phase II Investigations. Subsurface Field Investigations. Environmental Testing. Fractured Rock Investigations. Data Analysis and Interpretation. The Conceptual Models. Monitoring Design. Assessment Monitoring Design. Water Quality Data. Reporting of Data. Monitored Natural Attenuation.
£237.50
Nova Science Publishers Inc Geochemistry Research Advances
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£99.74
Manson Publishing Ltd Evolution of Fossil Ecosystems
Book SynopsisEvolution of Fossil Ecosystems describes all of the main Fossil Lagerstätten (sites of exceptional fossil preservation) from around the world in a chronological order. It covers the history of research, stratigraphy and taphonomy, main faunal and floral elements, and the palaeoecology of each site and gives a comparison with coeval sites around the world. It includes all of the well-known fossil sites, such as the Burgess Shale, the Solnhofen Limestone, Mazon Creek, Rancho La Brea etc., and includes an appendix giving information on how to visit the sites and where to see the fossils in museum displays.Available now in its second edition, Lagerstätten included for the first time include Chengjiang, the Herefordshire Nodules and the Jehol Group. A welcome addition to the list of important localities of Cenozoic age is the White River Group, which preserves the finest examples of mammals around the Eocene-Oligocene boundary, including many now-extinct groups.The book is beautifully illustrated throughout with over 450 colour photographs and diagrams, and it is extensively referenced. Evolution of Fossil Ecosystems is essential reading to a wide range of students and professionals in palaeontology and related sciences, and to amateur enthusiasts. Trade Review...the authors have retained the same high standard [as the first edition]... excellent colour reproduction... Absolutely enthralling - I couldn't put it down! Down To Earth 20121201 ...very well written and beautifully illustrated with stunning colour photographs and informative diagrams... excellent coverage of sites worldwide and through geological time. The text is jargon-free and light on technical terms, therefore appealing to a wide range of people including amateur enthusiasts, students and professionals. Museums with collections or displays from any of the sites listed in this book would benefit from having a copy of "Evolution of Fossil Ecosystems" and it would be an excellent choice to stock in the gift shop allowing visitors to learn more about these exceptional fossil sites. -- James E. Jepson The Geological Curator 20121201Table of ContentsContents Introduction 1. Ediacara 2. Burgess Shale 3. Chengjiang 4. Soom Shale 5. Herefordshire Nodules 6. Hunsruck Slate 7. Rhynie Chert 8. Mazon Creek 9. Karoo 10. Gres a Voltzia 11. Holzmaden Shale 12. Morrison Formation 13. Solnhofen Limestone 14. Jehol Group 15. El Montsec and Las Hoyas 16. Santana and Crato Formations 17. Grube Messel 18. White River Group 19. Baltic Amber 20. Rancho La Brea Appendix 1 - Further reading Appendix 2 - Museums and site visits Index
£999.99
Royal Society of Chemistry Principles and Practice of Analytical Techniques
Book SynopsisThe pace of revolution in analytical chemistry in the field of Geosciences has been dramatic over the recent decades and includes fundamental developments that have become common place in many related and unrelated disciplines. The analytical tools (nano to macro-scale from stable to radioactive isotopes to synchrotron imaging) used have been applied to wide-ranging applications from inorganic to organic geochemistry, biodiversity and chronological tools, to build an understanding of how the Earth system evolved to its present state. This book will provide an essential guide to exploring the earth’s natural resources and changing climate by detection science. Individual chapters bring together expertise from across the globe to present a comprehensive outlook on the analytical technologies available to the geoscientist today. Experienced researchers will appreciate the broad treatment of the subject as a valuable reference, while students and those new to the field will quickly gain an appreciation of both the techniques at hand, and the importance of constructing, and analysing, the complex data sets they can generate.Table of ContentsPreface; NanoSIMS as an Analytical Tool in the Geosciences; Clumped Isotope Geochemistry; Application of Radiogenic Isotopes in Geosciences – Overview and Perspectives; Advances in fluorescence spectroscopy for Petroleum Geosciences; Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (TOF-SIMS): Principles and Practice in the Biogeosciences; Development and utilisation of catalytic hydropyrolysis (HyPy) as an analytical tool for a Variety of Organic Geochemical Applications; Microscale Sealed Vessel Pyrolysis; High Precision MC-ICP-MS Measurements of 11B: Matrix Effects in Direct Injection and Spray Chamber Sample Introduction Systems; Radioactive Carbon in Environmental Science; Development and Initial Biogeochemical Applications of Compound Specific Sulfur Isotope Analysis; Applications of Liquid Chromatography - Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry in Geochemistry and Archaeological Science
£166.25
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Practical Geochemistry
Book SynopsisThis book is a marked departure from typical introductory geochemistry books available: It provides a simple, straightforward, applied, and down-to-earth no-nonsense introduction to geochemistry. It is for the undergraduate students who are introduced to the subject for the first time, but also for practicing geologists who do not need the heavy-duty theory, but some clear, simple, and useful practical tips and pointers.This book, written from the point of view of a practicing geologist, introduces the fundamental and most relevant principles of geochemistry, explaining them whenever possible in plain terms. Crucially, this textbook covers – in a single volume! – practical and useful topics that other introductory geochemistry books ignore, such as sampling and sample treatment, analytical geochemistry, data treatment and geostatistics, classification and discrimination diagrams, geochemical exploration, and environmental geochemistry. The main strengths of this book are the breadth of useful and practical topics, the straightforward and approachable way in which it is written, the numerous real-world and specific geological examples, and the exercises and review questions (using real-world data and providing on-line answers). It is therefore easily understood by the beginner geochemist or any geologist who desires to use geochemistry in their daily work.Table of Contents1. The elements.- Nucleosynthesis.- Characteristics.- Isotopes.- Behaviour.- Substitutions.- 2. Analytical techniques.- Whole rock.- Microbeam.- Isotopes.- Data treatment and statistics.- 3. Applications.- Chemical composition of the Earth.- Lithogeochemistry and rock classification.- Geodynamic setting.- Alterations and metamorphism.- Mineral exploration.
£61.74
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Advances in Geophysics, Tectonics and Petroleum Geosciences: Proceedings of the 2nd Springer Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences (CAJG-2), Tunisia 2019
Book Synopsis This edited book is based on the best papers accepted for presentation during the 2nd Springer Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences (CAJG-2), Tunisia, in 2019. It is of interest to all researchers practicing geophysics/seismology, structural, and petroleum geology.With four sections spanning a large spectrum of geological and geophysical topics with particular reference to Middle East, Mediterranean region, and Africa, this book presents a series of research methods that are nowadays in use for measuring, quantifying, and analyzing several geological domains.It starts with a subsection dedicated to the latest research studies on seismic hazard and risk assessment in Africa presented during the 2019 IGCP-659 meeting organized alongside the CAJG-2. And, it includes new research studies on earthquake geodesy, seismotectonics, archeoseismology and active faulting, well logging methods, geodesy and exploration/theoretical geophysics, petroleum geochemistry, petroleum engineering, structural geology, basement architecture and potential data, tectonics and geodynamics, and thermicity, petroleum, and other georesources. The edited book gives insights into the fundamental questions that address the genesis and evolution of our planet, and this is based on data collection and experimental investigations under physical constitutive laws. These multidisciplinary approaches combined with the geodynamics of tectonic provinces and investigations of potential zones of natural resources (petroleum reservoirs) provide the basis for a more sustainability in the economic development. Table of ContentsTsunami hazard along the Eastern African coast from mega-earthquake sources in the Indian Ocean.- Preliminary tsunami hazard map of Africa.- The AD 365 Crete earthquake/tsunami impact in the Mediterranean region.- The AD 365 Alexandria (Egypt) tsunami revisited.- Seismotectonics of the Easternmost Cyprus Arc: Implications for Tsunami Hazard Assessment.- Seismic Hazard and Risk in Africa, a hidden hazard in an extreme vulnerable context.- Seismotectonics of the Khurutse Region, Botswana.- Kinematic and elastic modelling of fault-related-folds: A study from active structures of the Tell Atlas (Northern Algeria).- Magmatic rifting and seismicity in Afar and northern Main Ethiopian Rift.- Architecture and evolution of the Kivu rift within the western branch of the East African rift system: Implications for seismic hazard assessment.
£999.99
Springer International Publishing AG Advances in Geochemistry, Analytical Chemistry,
Book SynopsisThis book presents 41 selected articles written by leading researchers from the Vernadsky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry, part of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The articles are grouped by the following topics: (1) Geochemistry, (2) Meteoritics, Cosmochemistry, Lunar and Planetary Sciences, (3) Biogeochemistry and Ecology, and (4) Analytical Chemistry, Radiochemistry, and Radioecology. The articles present recent experimental data, theoretical investigations, critical reviews, the results of computer modeling in the above-mentioned fields.Intended to provide a scientific “snapshot” of the institute, the book also includes content on its history, main scientific achievements and current goals, together with detailed descriptions of its 25 laboratories and three museums so as to promote new international collaborations.Given its scope, the book will be of interest to all scientists and graduate students working in the areas of geochemistry, analytical chemistry and radiochemistry, earth and environmental sciences, biogeosciences, meteoritics and planetary science, and to those seeking new collaboration opportunities in these areas in Russia.Table of ContentsPGE-Cu-Ni Norilsk Deposits and Siberian Traps: Genetic Relationships.- Intrusive COMAGMAT: From Simple Magma Differentiation Models to Complex Algorithms Simulating the Structure of Layered Intrusions.- Forms of Existence of PGE and Gold in Natural Systems and their Geochemical Behavior.- Study of Elemental Composition and Properties of Volcanic Ash and Urban Dust Nanoparticles.- Layered Titanosilicates Melting: Experimental Study at 1 Atmosphere and Application for Agpaitic Rocks Petrology.- The Scale of Extraction of Ore Elements Zn and Pb by Aqueous Chloride Fluids in the Process of Degassing of Granite Magmas during their Rise to the Surface and Crystallization.
£999.99
Springer International Publishing AG Volcanic Unrest: From Science to Society
Book SynopsisThis open access book summarizes the findings of the VUELCO project, a multi-disciplinary and cross-boundary research funded by the European Commission's 7th framework program. It comprises four broad topics:1. The global significance of volcanic unrest2. Geophysical and geochemical fingerprints of unrest and precursory activity3. Magma dynamics leading to unrest phenomena4. Bridging the gap between science and decision-makingVolcanic unrest is a complex multi-hazard phenomenon. The fact that unrest may, or may not lead to an imminent eruption contributes significant uncertainty to short-term volcanic hazard and risk assessment. Although it is reasonable to assume that all eruptions are associated with precursory activity of some sort, the understanding of the causative links between subsurface processes, resulting unrest signals and imminent eruption is incomplete. When a volcano evolves from dormancy into a phase of unrest, important scientific, political and social questions need to be addressed. This book is aimed at graduate students, researchers of volcanic phenomena, professionals in volcanic hazard and risk assessment, observatory personnel, as well as emergency managers who wish to learn about the complex nature of volcanic unrest and how to utilize new findings to deal with unrest phenomena at scientific and emergency managing levels. This book is open access under a CC BY license.Table of ContentsPart 1 – Overview on volcanic unrest.- Significance of unrest.- Past experiences.- Part 2 - Geophysical and geochemical insights on unrest and precursory activity.- Volcano Seismology: detecting unrest in wiggly lines.- Volcano geodesy and multiparameter investigations.- Volcanic gases and low temperature volcanic fluids.- MONITORING CAPACITY: obvious and hidden problems.- Part 3 – Magma dynamics: Lessons from experiments and models.- Storage and ascent of magma.- Magma rejuvenation: Insights from numerical models.- Crystals, bubbles and melt: critical conduit processes revealed by numerical models.- Interaction between magma and hydrothermal system.- The magma laboratory: Constraining unrest mechanisms.- From unrest to eruption: Conditions for phreatic vs. magmatic activity.- Geochemical and isotopic investigations in the light of unrest.- Magma mixing as a prelude to unrest.- Part 4 – Bridging the gap between science and decision-making.- Legal governance.- A Warner paper incl Cost benefit.- Recognizing and tracking volcanic unrest: a probabilistic approach.- Probabilistic tools for hazard assessment and risk management.- Deterministic vs. probabilistic forecasts.- Perspective on global practices of communication and decision-makers’ needs.- Social resilience and compliance during unrest crises.- Outreach and education.- Volcanic Unrest Simulation Exercises – guidance for future exercises.- Glossary.- INDEX.
£40.49
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Crystal Structure Determination
Book SynopsisThis textbook gives a concise introduction to modern crystal structure determination, emphasising both its theoretical background and the way it is actually carried out. The theoretical sections are supported by many illustrations, and lay emphasis on a good understanding rather than rigorous mathematics. The most important data collection techniques, and the methods of data reduction, structure solution and refinement are discussed from a practical point of view. Many tips and insights help readers to recognise and avoid possible errors and traps, and to judge the quality of results. The second edition has been considerably updated, especially the chapter on experimental methods, which is now mainly concerned with modern data collection using area-detectors.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:"Distinguished by its attention to the practicalities of working with real crystals…a lucid and relatively concise account of modern crystal structure solution …valuable to anyone who has an interest in crystal structure refinement." The Geological Journal"The book provides a nice balance between describing the mathematical fundamentals and offering practical advice on how to solve a crystal structure… appropriate for an undergraduate audience (particularly in chemistry) and for graduate students or researchers who find they need a better grasp of the subject… a very helpful addition to the collection of introductory texts in X-ray crystallography. Especially for its treatment of common errors in the collection of intensity data and in the interpretation of results." Acta Crystallographica"Details at great length the inherent pitfalls and errors that one may encounter when calculating crystal structures using new software programs. The author does an excellent job of describing these errors and ways to recognize them when they appear in your calculations." Mineralium DepositaFrom the reviews of the second edition:"This textbook gives a concise introduction to modern crystal structure determination … . The theoretical sections are supported by many illustrations, and lay emphasis on a good understanding … . The most important data collection techniques … are discussed from a practical point of view. Many tips and insights help readers to recognise and avoid possible errors and traps, and to judge the quality of results." (Chimie Nouvelle Societe Royale de Chimie, Vol. 23 (89), juin, 2005)“‘Crystal Structure Determination’ gives a concise introduction to the subject, with particular emphasis placed on the manner in which contemporary analysis actually occurs. … The strengths of this book are numerous. The presentation is excellent: the diagrams are plentiful and often impressive, and the formatting of the text is very pleasing to the eye. … the research chemist with a desire to appreciate more fully a technique that they are likely to use with increasing frequency – the book should be a helpful companion.” (Andrew Bond, Crystallography News, June, 2004)Table of Contents1 Introduction.- 2 Crystal Lattices.- 3 The Geometry of X-Ray Diffraction.- 4 The Reciprocal Lattice.- 5 Structure Factors.- 6 Crystal Symmetry.- 7 Experimental Methods.- 8 Structure Solution.- 9 Structure Refinement.- 10 Additional Topics.- 11 Errors and Pitfalls.- 12 Interpretation and Presentation of Results.- 13 Crystallographic Databases.- 14 Outline of a Crystal Structure Determination.- 15 Worked Example of a Structure Determination.
£999.99
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Volcanism
Book SynopsisVolcanic eruptions are the clear and dramatic expression of dynamic processes in planet Earth. The author, one of the most profound specialists in the field of volcanology, explains in a concise and easy to understand manner the basics and most recent findings in the field. Based on over 300 color figures and the model of plate tectonics, the book offers insight into the generation of magmas and the occurrence and origin of volcanoes. The analysis and description of volcanic structures is followed by process oriented chapters discussing the role of magmatic gases as well as explosive mechanisms and sedimentation of volcanic material. The final chapters deal with the forecast of eruptions and their influence on climate. Students and scientists of a broad range of fields will use this book as an interesting and attractive source of information. Laypeople will find it a highly accessible and graphically beautiful way to acquire a state-of-the-art foundation in this fascinating field. "Volcanism by Hans-Ulrich Schmincke has photos of the best quality I have ever seen in a text on the subject… In addition, the schematic figures in their wide range of styles are clear, colorful, and simplified to emphasize the most important factors while including all significant features… "I have really enjoyed reading and rereading Schmincke’s book. It fills a great gap in texts available for teaching any basic course in volcanology. No other book I know of has the depth and breadth of Volcanism… I have shared Volcanism with my colleagues to their significant benefit, and I am more convinced of its value for a broad range of Earth and planetary scientists. Undoubtedly, I will use Volcanism for my upcoming courses in volcanology. I will never hesitate to recommend it to others. Many geoscientists from very different subdisciplines will benefit from adding the book to their personal libraries. Schmincke has done us all a great service by undertaking the grueling task of writing the book – and it is much better that he alone wrote it." Stanley N. Williams, ASU Tempe, AZ (Physics Today, April 2005) "Schmincke is a German volcanologist with an international reputation, and he has done us all a great favour because he sensibly channelled his fascination with volcanoes into writing this beautifully illustrated book... [he] tackles the entire geological setting of volcanoes within the earth and the processes that form them... And, with more than 400 colour illustrations, including a huge number of really excellent new diagrams, cutaway models and maps, plus a rich glossary and references, this book is accessible to anyone with an interest in the subject." New Scientist (March 2004) "The science of volcanology has made tremendous progress over the past 40 years, primarily because of technological advances and because each tragic eruption has led researchers to recognize the processes behind such serious hazards. Yet scientists are still learning a great deal because of photographs that either capture those processes in action or show us the critical factors left behind in the rock record.Volcanism by Hans-Ulrich Schmincke has photos of the best quality I have ever seen in a text on the subject. I found myself wishing that I had had the photo of Nicaragua’s Masaya volcano, which was the subject of my dissertation, but it was Schmincke who was able to include it in his book. In addition, the schematic figures in their wide range of styles are clear, colorful, and simplified to emphasize the most important factors while including all significant features. The book’s paper is of such high quality that at times I felt I had turned two pages rather than one. I have really enjoyed reading and rereading Schmincke’s book. It fills a great gap in texts available for teaching any basic course in volcanology. No other book I know of has the depth and breadth of Volcanism. I was disappointed that the text did not arrive on my desk until last August, when it was too late for me to choose it for my course in volcanology. I am also disappointed about another fact—the book’s binding is already becoming tattered because of my intense use of it! Schmincke is a volcanologist who, in 1967, first published papers on sedimentary rocks of volcanic origin, the direction traveled by lava flows millions of years ago, and the structures preserved in explosive ignimbrites, or pumice-flow deposits, that reveal important details of their formation. Since then, his studies in Germany’s Laacher See, the Canary Islands, the Troodos Ophiolite of Cyprus, and many other regions have forged great fundamental advances. Such contributions have been recognized with his receipt of several international awards and clearly give him a strong base for writing the book. However, as a scientist who has focused on the challenges of monitoring the very diverse activities of volcanoes, I think that the text’s overriding emphasis on the rock record has its cost. The group of scientists who are struggling with their goals to reduce or mitigate the hazards of the eruptions of tomorrow need to learn more about the options of technology, instrumentation, and methodology that are currently available. More than 500 million people live near the more than 1500 known active volcanoes and are constantly facing serious threats of eruptions. An extremely energetic earthquake caused the horrific tsunamis of 2004. However, the tsunamis of 1792, 1815, and 1883, which were caused by the eruptions of Japan’s Unzen volcano and Indonesia’s Tambora and Krakatau volcanoes, each took a similar toll. " ( Stanley N. Williams, PHYSICS TODAY, April 2005)Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "Volcanism by Hans-Ulrich Schmincke has photos of the best quality I have ever seen in a text on the subject… In addition, the schematic figures in their wide range of styles are clear, colorful, and simplified to emphasize the most important factors while including all significant features… "I have really enjoyed reading and rereading Schmincke’s book. It fills a great gap in texts available for teaching any basic course in volcanology. No other book I know of has the depth and breadth of Volcanism… I have shared Volcanism with my colleagues to their significant benefit, and I am more convinced of its value for a broad range of Earth and planetary scientists. Undoubtedly, I will use Volcanism for my upcoming courses in volcanology. I will never hesitate to recommend it to others. Many geoscientists from very different subdisciplines will benefit from adding the book to their personal libraries. Schmincke has done us all a great service by undertaking the grueling task of writing the book – and it is much better that he alone wrote it." Stanley N. Williams, ASU Tempe, AZ (Physics Today, April 2005) "This book comes from a lifetime of volcanological field experience all over the world from a leading professor of volcanology … . The book is based on the author’s lecture materials … . figures make this volume exceptionally valuable to students and instructors. The photographs, historic figures, and charts and figures … are done thoughtfully and carefully and will be very widely used. … would be appropriate as a text for an upper-level college class in volcanology. … It could attract newcomers to this highly interdisciplinary field … ." (William I. Rose, Journal of Geology, May, 2005) "This outstanding handbook has the power to incite any geologist or interested layman to become a volcanologist himself … . It is … lavishly illustrated with superb photographs and excellent cartoons of models, schematic cross-sections or contour maps, with easy to consult references, glossary and indexes. ... It is highly recommended to all those interested in earth sciences in general and should be present in every earth science library. … definitely will raise the fascination for the earth as a complex system among many." (Michiel Dusar, Geologica Belgica, Vol. 8 (1-2), 2005) "The book by Hans-Ulrich Schmincke … is alluring for several reasons. Firstly, it deals with topics which … are potentially attractive for all, regardless of ones age and educational level. Secondly, it is perfectly balanced in providing a professional level of science … . Thirdly, it contains a wealth of colourful photos … . the most spectacularly illustrated one I have recently read. … the text is written with passion and with a superb knowledge of the subject … . Students and scientists … will find this excellent book an indispensable source of information … ." (Marek Lewandowski, Pure and Applied Geophysics, Vol. 162, 2005) "Hans-Ulrich Schmincke … has done us all a great favour because he sensibly channelled his fascination with volcanoes into writing this beautifully illustrated book. Volcanism, however, is much more than pretty pictures. … It inspires you to explore … . And, with more than 400 colour illustrations, including a huge number of really excellent new diagrams, cutaway models and maps, plus a rich glossary and references, this book is accessible to anyone with an interest in the subject." (Douglas Palmer, New Scientist, March, 2004) "The book succeeds for the most part on the generalized level of providing a bridge between the technical and popular literature on volcanoes, and as such can be recommended. … The strengths of the Schmincke volume lie in its overall coverage of volcanic topics, readability, and in the large number of almost entirely excellent-quality photographs and diagrams that make it an easy book to dip into." (Colin Wilson, Economic Geology, Vol. 100 (3), 2005)Table of ContentsPlate Tectonics.- Magma.- Rheology, Magmatic Gases, Bubbles and Triggering of Eruptions.- Mid-Ocean Ridges.- Seamounts and Volcanic Islands.- Continental Intraplate Volcanoes.- Subduction Zone Volcanoes.- Volcanic Edifices and Volcanic Deposits.- Strombolian, Hawaiian and Plinian Eruptions and the Mount St. Helens Eruption 1980.- Pyroclastic Flows, Block and Ash Flows, Surges and the Laacher See Eruption.- Fire and Water.- Volcanic Hazards, Volcanic Catastrophes, and Disaster Mitigation.- Volcanoes and Climate.- Man and Volcanoes: The Benefits.- 16 Physical Units and Abbreviations.- 17 Glossary.- 18 References.- 19 Subject Index.- 20 Index of Geographical Names.- 21 Index of Names.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Soil Mineral -- Microbe-Organic Interactions: Theories and Applications
Book SynopsisThe book presents the latest research findings and prospects on soil mineral-organic matter-microorganism interactions. It includes topics covering mechanisms of transformations, dynamics and bioavailability of heavy metals, radionuclides, biomolecules and nutrients immobilized on soil minerals, humic substances, mineral-humic complexes and microorganisms and their impact on plant, animal and human health. The book is organized into six parts.Table of ContentsPart I. Fundamental,- 1.Soil-physical-chemical-biological interfacial interactions: An overview,- 2. Sorption and desorpton of arsenic by soil minerals in the presence of nutrients and organics,- 3. Role of bacteria and bacteria-soil composites in metal biosorption and remediating toxic metal-contaminated soil systems,- 4. Adsorption of biopolymers, with special emphasis on globular proteins,- 5. Relatonship of polarity and structures of organic matter with sorption capacity of hyrdophobic organic compounds,- 6. Organically modifiied clays for pollutant uptake and environmental protection,- 7. Microbial transformation of organic chemicals in natural environmentas: fate of chemicals and substantiation of microbial involvement through enrichment culturing techniques,- Part II Applications,- 8. Soil organic matter quality and the size and activity of the microbial biomass: their significance to the quality of agricultural soils,- 9.Soil carbon dynamics in a subtropical moutainous region, South China: results based on carbon isotopic tracing,- 10. Bioavailability of soil-sorbed pesticides and organic contaminants,- 11. Anticlastogenic and antitoxic actions exerted by humic substances in seedlings of various plants,- 12. Soil heavy metal pollution and microbial communities: interactions and response assessment,- 13. Changes in antibiotic resistance profile of soil bacterial community in association with land degradation
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Threats to the Quality of Groundwater Resources: Prevention and Control
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on scientific and technological aspects of groundwater-resources assessment and surveillance. It describes relevant risks and investigates selected techniques for the monitoring and mitigation of the individuated threats to groundwater quality. The authors discuss the concepts of groundwater-resources protection and offer examples of both geogenic and anthropogenic degradation of groundwater quality, such as heavy metals from mining activities and natural water-rock interactions, as well as risk of contamination due to geological CO2 storage practices etc. The volume also covers non-invasive monitoring techniques and briefly addresses innovative sensor technologies for the online assessment of water quality. Furthermore, the role played by geochemical techniques, the potential of environmental isotopes and the support provided by physical modelling are highlighted. The chapters guide the reader through various viewpoints, according to the diverse disciplines involved, without aiming to be exhaustive, but instead picking representative topics for their relevance in the context of groundwater protection and control.This book will be of interest to advanced students, researchers, policy-makers and stakeholders at various levels.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Protection of groundwater resources: worldwide regulations and scientific approaches.- Threats to the Quality of Water Resources by Geological CO2 Storage: Hydrogeochemical and Other Methods of Investigation: A Review.- Groundwater contamination: environmental issues and case studies in Sardinia (Italy).- Geological Sources of As in the Environment of Greece: A Review.- Environmental Isotopes in Groundwater Studies: A Review.- The Importance of Reduced-Scale Experiments for the Characterization of Porous Media.- Mathematical Models as Tools for Prevention and Risk Estimates of Groundwater.- Pollution: Contributions and Challenges.- Groundwater Monitoring and Control by Using Electromagnetic Sensing Techniques.- Pollution Detection by Electromagnetic Induction and Electrical Resistivity Methods: An Introductory Note with Case Studies.- The Combination of Geoelectrical Measurements and Hydro-Geochemical Studies for the Evaluation of Groundwater Pollution in Mining Tailings Areas.- Microfluidic Optical Methods: A Review.- Non-conventional Electrochemical and Optical Sensor Systems.
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Brill Geology of Fossil Fuels --- Oil and Gas:
Book SynopsisThis book presents the proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, covering oil and gas generation in nonmarine basins, targets of hydrocarbons, reservoir characterization, marine carbonate source beds, and oil and gas basin system.Table of ContentsGeology of Fossil Fuels --- Oil and Gas
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd New Applications Of Electron Spin Resonance:
Book SynopsisThis is the first book covering an interdisciplinary field between microwave spectroscopy of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) or electron spin resonance (ESR) and chronology science, radiation dosimetry and ESR (EPR) imaging in material sciences. The main object is to determine the elapsed time with ESR from forensic medicine to the age and radiation dose in earth and space science. This book is written primarily for earth scientists as well as for archaeologists and for physicists and chemists interested in new applications of the method. This book can serve as an undergraduate and graduate school textbook on applications of ESR to geological and archaeological dating, radiation dosimetry and microscopic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Introduction to ESR and chronology science and principle of ESR dating and dosimetry are described with applications to actual problems according to materials.Trade Review"... there is a lack of books describing non-traditional applications of the electron paramagnetic resonance such as dating, radiation dosimetry and electron paramagnetic resonance imaging. This book is directed to those who are interested in these possibilities of EPR ... this book will stimulate further expansion of EPR to new ways of its application, stimulate collaborative interdisciplinary work." Applied Magnetic ResonanceTable of ContentsClock of elapsed time - the place of ESR dating; introduction - what is ESR?; ESR dating and dosimetry - principles and procedures; assessment of radiation dose rate; carbonate (CaCO3) - cave deposits; aragonite (CaCO3) - shells and corals in marine geology; sulphates and other carbonates - evaporates; phosphates - bioapatite for anthropology; SiO2 - faults and sediments; SiO2 and silicates - geothermal and volcanic materials; space and environmental sciences; chemical ESR dating - valency changes; ESR dosimetry - accident and monitoring; ESR imaging (microscopy); a portable ESR, automatic sample changer.
£119.70
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd New Applications Of Electron Spin Resonance:
Book SynopsisThis is the first book covering an interdisciplinary field between microwave spectroscopy of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) or electron spin resonance (ESR) and chronology science, radiation dosimetry and ESR (EPR) imaging in material sciences. The main object is to determine the elapsed time with ESR from forensic medicine to the age and radiation dose in earth and space science. This book is written primarily for earth scientists as well as for archaeologists and for physicists and chemists interested in new applications of the method. This book can serve as an undergraduate and graduate school textbook on applications of ESR to geological and archaeological dating, radiation dosimetry and microscopic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Introduction to ESR and chronology science and principle of ESR dating and dosimetry are described with applications to actual problems according to materials.Trade Review"... there is a lack of books describing non-traditional applications of the electron paramagnetic resonance such as dating, radiation dosimetry and electron paramagnetic resonance imaging. This book is directed to those who are interested in these possibilities of EPR ... this book will stimulate further expansion of EPR to new ways of its application, stimulate collaborative interdisciplinary work." Applied Magnetic ResonanceTable of ContentsClock of elapsed time - the place of ESR dating; introduction - what is ESR?; ESR dating and dosimetry - principles and procedures; assessment of radiation dose rate; carbonate (CaCO3) - cave deposits; aragonite (CaCO3) - shells and corals in marine geology; sulphates and other carbonates - evaporates; phosphates - bioapatite for anthropology; SiO2 - faults and sediments; SiO2 and silicates - geothermal and volcanic materials; space and environmental sciences; chemical ESR dating - valency changes; ESR dosimetry - accident and monitoring; ESR imaging (microscopy); a portable ESR - automatic sample changer.
£59.85
Springer Verlag, Singapore Advances in Hydroinformatics: SimHydro 2017 -
Book SynopsisThis book gathers a collection of extended papers based on presentations given during the SimHydro 2017 conference, held in Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France on June 14–16, 2017. It focuses on how to choose the right model in applied hydraulics and considers various aspects, including the modeling and simulation of fast hydraulic transients, 3D modeling, uncertainties and multiphase flows. The book explores both limitations and performance of current models and presents the latest developments in new numerical schemes, high-performance computing, multiphysics and multiscale methods, and better interaction with field or scale model data. It gathers the lastest theoretical and innovative developments in the modeling field and presents some of the most advance applications on various water related topics like uncertainties, flood simulation and complex hydraulic applications. Given its breadth of coverage, it addresses the needs and interests of practitioners, stakeholders, researchers and engineers alike.Table of ContentsPreface.- Part 1. Methods for modeling & uncertainty.- Part 2. Hydroinformatics systems & applications.- Part 3. Flood simulation & forecasting.- Part 4. Advanced approaches (scale, numerical, 3D models) to special and complex hydraulics applications.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials
Book SynopsisThis book comprises select papers presented at the International Conference on Trends and Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (TRACE 2018). The topics covered include the utilization of industrial by-products as construction materials, sustainable and green materials in construction applications, and latest measures adopted for stabilization techniques. The book also discusses recent advances and techniques related to geotechnical and concrete domain that can be used as a reference guide for various researchers and practitioners around the globe.Table of Contents1. Foreword.- 2. Industrial by-products as Construction Materials.- 3. Sustainable and Green Materials in Construction.- 4. Advancement in Geotechnical Engineering.- 5. Stabilization techniques.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Geotechnics for Natural Disaster Mitigation and
Book SynopsisThis volume presents recent advances and developments taking place in geotechnical aspects of natural disaster mitigation and management. The chapters of this book are based on the invited lectures delivered by eminent researchers at the Third Indo-Japan Workshop on Geotechnics for Natural Disaster Mitigation and Management. This book will be a useful reference for academicians, researchers, practicing professionals and, especially, students of the geotechnical fraternity.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Resistance of Reinforced Gravity Type Breakwater with Steel Pipe Piles.- Chapter 2: Disaster Management in India and Characterization for Geohazards.- Chapter 3: Review of the material properties of recovered soils obtained from 2011 East Japan disaster debris for post-disaster management.- Chapter 4: The 2017 July Northern Kyushu Torrential Rainfall Disaster- Geotechnical and Geological Perspectives.- Chapter 5: Effect of fine grain fraction contents of short fiber mixed soil for mitigation of liquefaction hazards.- Chapter 6: Ground Modification Techniques to Improve Liquefaction Resistance in Indo-Gangetic Soils.- Chapter 7: Extended Application of Cement Based Grouting to Gravel/Boulder Ground Improvement.- Chapter 8: Elastic Modulus Estimation using a Scaled State Parameter in the Extended Kalman Filter.- Chapter 9: Shear Strength Behavior of Gravel-Tire Chips Mixture.- Chapter 10: Evaluation of the risk distribution of the Debris Flow Occurred Using Numerical Simulation Subjected to Rockfall.- Chapter 11: Design of Waterfront Retaining Walls Subjected to Waves and Earthquakes- A Review.- Chapter 12: Stability Evaluation of Block Reinforcement for Resilient Breakwater.- Chapter 13: Integrating Rainfall Load into Remedial Design of slopes affected by Landslides.- Chapter 14: Spatial Distribution of Strength - Comparison between Indian and Japanese Embankments.- Chapter 15: Investigation of Rainfall Induced Landslides at the Hillslopes of Guwahati Region, Assam.- Chapter 16: Significance of Drainage measures on Landslide Mitigation measures.- Chapter 17: Instability of Composite Breakwater Subjected to Earthquake and Tsunami and Its Countermeasures.- Chapter 18: Soil slope instabilities in snowy cold regions under changing climate – stability assessment and prediction methods assessment and prediction methods.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Local Site Effects and Ground Failures: Select
Book SynopsisThis volume presents select papers presented at the 7th International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics. The papers discuss advances in the fields of soil dynamics and geotechnical earthquake engineering. Some of the themes include ground response analysis & local site effect, seismic slope stability and landslides, application of AI in geotechnical earthquake engineering, etc. A strong emphasis is placed on connecting academic research and field practice, with many examples, case studies, best practices, and discussions on performance based design. This volume will be of interest to researchers and practicing engineers alike. Table of ContentsGround Response Analysis with Deep Bedrock Depth in Indo-Gangetic Plains.- Soil Amplification Study for Kolkata Region.- Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Subsurface Shear Wave Velocity Investigation using Ground Vibration Data.- Nonlinear Soil Amplification Models for a Moderately Active Seismic Zone in India.- Prediction of Future Surface PGA in the States of Indo-Gangetic Basin Considering Site Specific Studies.- Synthetic Ground Motion Simulation for Varanasi City.- Dynamic Study of Existing Structure Influenced by Adjacent Deep Excavation.- 1D and 2D Dynamic Site Response of Landfill Site through Numerical Analysis.- A Study on Characteristics of Soil Profile of Guwahati City against Different Ground Motions: 1D Non Linear Ground Response Analysis.- One Dimensional Ground Response Analysis to Arrive at Surface Peak Ground Acceleration- A Case Study of Golaghat District in Assam.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Mineral Micro-Geochemistry Constraints on Petrogenesis and Genesis of Gold Deposit
Book SynopsisMinerals respond texturally and compositionally to changing magmatic environments and preserve a wealth of information regarding magmatic processes and compositions in their crystal-growth stratigraphy. This book reports the detailed petrography and in-situ geochemistry of the clinopyroxene phenocrysts of the mafic dykes in the Jiaodong Peninsula, southeastern North China Craton, including in-situ determinations of major elements, trace elements, Sr isotopic compositions, and H2O contents with further constraints on the petrogenesis and geodynamics of the mafic dykes. Systematic analyses of mineralogical, major, and trace elements, Sr–Nd isotopes, and in-situ S isotopes on the pyrite of the main gold-bearing mineral assemblages and visible gold were conducted, aiming to explore the source of ore-forming materials and the process of Au element migration and deposition. The geodynamic setting of mineralization in the studied region is also summarized.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Geological setting.- Micro-geochemistry of clinopyroxene of the mafic dykes in the Jiaodong peninsula: Implications for petrogenesis and geodynamic.- Micro-geochemistry of pyrite and gold mineral in Jiaodong gold deposits: Implications for genesis of gold deposit.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Formation of Gold Deposits
Book SynopsisThis book addresses the origin of gold deposits to answer questions of science and curiosity. These answers contribute in turn to the improved exploration and mining of gold. Initially there is a summary of the methods used to address the genesis of gold deposits including some of the essential science and concepts. Five basic observations follow that apply to many gold deposits and need to be considered in any genetic ideas. Magmatic processes enriching gold are discussed followed by the role of aqueous fluids during gold deposit formation at elevated temperatures and pressures. Modifying effects after deposit formation include high-grade metamorphism, retrogression, weathering, and erosion. The main types of gold deposits are then explained within the spectrum of viable genetic ideas, with informal names for these examples that include gold-only, gold-plus, Carlin, slate-belt, epithermal, porphyry, iron oxide copper gold, and Archean greenstone. Case histories are included in which the role of gold geology contributed directly to discoveries—one example is at the province-scale and another at the goldfield-scale. Unlike other books on the subject, this one addresses virtually all gold deposit types rather than focusing on one type in isolation. The primary readership includes industry geologists, senior undergraduates, postgraduates, and those with some knowledge of science and an interest in the gold industry.Trade Review“This book caters to a wide audience … . Formation of Gold Deposits is an invaluable resource for anyone fascinated by the intricate processes governing the formation of gold deposits. ... Formation of Gold Deposits is still a highly valuable and informative resource. It is a testament to the author’s expertise and dedication that serves as an important contribution to our understanding of Earth’s geological treasures.” (Adam B. Bath, American Mineralogist, Vol. 108 (11), November, 2023)“I was pleasantly surprised by the readability of the text. … The result is a book that addresses virtually all gold deposit types, rather than focusing on one in isolation. I conclude by stating this book should be on the shelf of any industry geologists, senior undergraduates, postgraduates or people with an interest in science and the gold industry.” (Brett Davis, TAG The Australian Geologist, Issue 207, June, 2023)“It is a pleasure to read from the beginning to the end because it is written by an independent and creative spirit aiming at the essentials. … an extremely well-informed personal perspective with a high degree of reductionism. … The book is relevant and inspiring to anybody interested in Earth science and particularly for young and old economic geologists … and professionals from the mineral industry.” (Bernd Lehmann, Mineralium Deposita, Vol. 58 (1), January, 2023)“This is a great book. … The book is well written, comprehensible, and very readable. … it is highly original in its scientific contents. … even if you are not one of the author’s selected group of readers, you should enjoy the book. … The book is rich in information on many globally important gold provinces, fields … and deposits, presented in the text and often supported by data in tables and imaged in figures.” (Walter L. Pohl, Applied Earth Science, December 10, 2022)“This is a very welcome volume that encapsulates the ideas and observations accumulated by the author … . The book is written clearly, with a minimum of complex academic jargon, so it is accessible for anyone from an interested undergraduate student to active explorationists … . the book is well produced … . The diagrams are in full color and are well drafted, clear and uncluttered, so are easy to follow along with the text.” (Dave Craw, Economic Geology, Vol. 118, September 25, 2022)“The book is augmented with case studies, case histories and some personal anecdotes that provide a useful insight into the origin of Neil’s ideas and their development. Neil explains the important role of collaborative, global scientific research from a variety of disciplines … . it provides a good summary of gold deposits from around the world. … the book more accessible to broader audiences such as stockbrokers, company leaders and curious prospectors and not just practicing gold-focused geoscientists and students.” (Rodney Boucher, AIG News, Issue 148, September, 2022)Table of ContentsPart A. Introduction1. Introduction2. Mining and the nature of gold deposits3. Data to processes, examples, and discoveryPart B. Five characteristics of gold deposits that reveal their formation and lead to exploration success4. Provinciality of goldfields 5. Enrichment of gold above background6. Segregation of gold from base metals7. Timing of deposit formation8. Ore fluid types as recorded in fluid inclusions9. Commonality and diversity: both need explanationPart C. Crustal processes that form and subsequently modify gold-only deposits10. Magmatic processes that lead to gold-only deposits11. Fluids in the earth’s crust12. Alteration in gold-only deposits13. Case study: the formation of a giant goldfield: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia14. Hydrothermal transport of gold15. Metamorphic processes leading to gold-only deposits16. Modification of deposits at high temperature17. Formation and modification of deposits at lower temperaturesPart D. Examples of gold deposits18. Carlin, Witwatersrand and some other gold-only examples19. Gold-plus Copper-Gold depositsPart E. Discovery case histories and the role of science20. Discoveries and the role of science in the Yilgarn goldfields of Western Australia21. Discovery of Fosterville Deeps, Victorian Gold Province: long term science22. Summary and conclusionsAppendicesIndex
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Design of Deep Braced Excavation and Earth
Book SynopsisThis book presents basic design theories and principles and provides detailed analysis for excavation failure cases based on the author's research experience, aiming to provide a comprehensive picture of the subject matter. It focuses on the basal heave stability analysis, the apparent earth pressure as well as the strut force determination, the retaining wall deflection, the ground settlement, the protection measures such as jet grouting slabs or piles, case reports, back analysis methodology. From the very basic to the most advanced, it tries to attain theoretical rigorousness and consistency. On the other hand, this book also tries to cope with design practice, implemented by the recent publications from the authors. Students, researchers, and design engineers working in the field of civil engineering could benefit from this book.Table of ContentsOverview.- Basal heave stability.- Toe stability.- Strut forces.- Bending moments.- Retaining wall deflections.- Ground settlements.- Numerical analysis.- Soil constitutive models.- Dewatering for excavation.- Jet grouting and other auxiliary measures.- Protection of adjacent buildings.- Instrumentation, observation methods and back analysis.- Excavation failure cases and analysis.
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