Limnology (inland waters) Books
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Lake Tanganyika
£14.83
Independently Published Floyds Hybrid Striped Bass for Beginners
£14.28
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Building Natural Ponds for Beginners
£13.95
Taylor & Francis Inc Chemical Quality of Water and The Hydrologic
Book SynopsisThis newly published book is an organized collection of papers dealing with changes in the quality of water as it moves through the world''s hydrologic cycle-from the sea, lakes, and rivers-to its hydrosphere and then back to earth as precipitation, where the water again percolates through the soil or falls on the ocean, rivers, or lakes. (Changes that occur are physical, chemical, and biological.) Though chapters discuss results of specific lab or field experiments which in themselves have value for the scientist, focus is on processes involved. Many general concepts of water quality are provided in this cohesively organized book.Table of Contents19 Chapters in 4 Main Sections. I: PRECIPITATION CHEMISTRY. II. CHEMISTRY OF GROUND WATER. III. CHEMISTRY OF SURFACE WATER-Major Solutes, Nutrients, and Organic Matter. IV. CHEMISTRY OF SURFACE WATER-Metals. 382 pp., 1987, ISBN 0-87371-081-9
£228.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc Water Treatment for Purification from
Book SynopsisThis book presents a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art research on water treatment methods for the removal of cyanobacteria, taste and odour compounds, and cyanotoxins. The topics covered include practically all technologies that are currently used or are in a state of research and development e.g.Table of ContentsList of Contributors xi Preface xvii Acknowledgments xix 1 Introduction to Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins 1Armah A. de la Cruz, Neill Chernoff, James L. Sinclair, Donna Hill, Deacqunita L. Diggs, and Arthur T. Lynch 1.1 An Overview of Cyanobacteria 1 1.1.1 Evolution and Worldwide Occurrence 2 1.1.2 Physical Characteristics 3 1.1.3 Metabolites of Cyanobacteria 6 1.2 General Environmental Impact: Ecological and Human Health Effects 6 1.2.1 Climate Change and Water Demand 7 1.2.2 Risk to Humans from Cyanobacterial Toxins 8 1.3 Health Effects of Cyanotoxins 8 1.3.1 Sources and Routes of Exposure in Humans and Animals 8 1.3.2 Hepatotoxins: Microcystins, Nodularins 9 1.3.3 Cytotoxin: Cylindrospermopsins 10 1.3.4 Neurotoxins: Anatoxin-a, Anatoxin-a(s), Homoanatoxin-a, Saxitoxins 10 1.3.5 Irritant and Dermal Toxins: Lipopolysaccharides, Lyngbyatoxins, Aplysiatoxins 11 1.3.6 Gill-Bearing Vertebrate Toxins: Euglenophycin, Prymnesins 12 1.3.7 Mixtures, Bioaccumulation, and Unknown Toxins 13 1.4 Current Guidelines for Cyanotoxins 14 1.4.1 WHO Microcystin-LR Provisional Drinking Water Guideline Value 14 1.4.2 National Cyanotoxin Drinking Water Regulations or Guideline Values 15 1.4.3 National Regulation of Unspecified Harmful Substances 17 1.4.4 Non-national Cyanotoxin Drinking Water Guideline Values 17 1.4.5 United States Cyanotoxin Drinking Water Guideline Values 17 1.5 Taste and Odor Compounds Related to Cyanobacteria 18 1.6 Management Strategies of Cyanobacteria, Cyanotoxins, and Related Compounds in Water Treatments 19 References 21 2 Cyanobacteria, Cyanotoxins, and Human Health 37Geoffrey A. Codd, Emanuela Testai, Enzo Funari, and Zorica Svirčev 2.1 Introduction 37 2.2 Exposure Routes, Exposure Media, and Human Health 39 2.2.1 Drinking Water 40 2.2.2 Diet 40 2.2.3 Bathing and Recreational Waters 42 2.2.4 Aerosols 42 2.2.5 Terrestrial Cyanobacteria 42 2.2.6 Human Gut Colonization Hypothesis 43 2.3 Cyanobacterial Cells and Cyanotoxins as Human Health Hazards and Risks 43 2.3.1 Hepatotoxins 44 2.3.2 Cytotoxins 46 2.3.3 Neurotoxins 47 2.3.4 LPS Endotoxins 48 2.3.5 Reference Values for Cyanotoxins and WHO Guidelines 49 2.3.6 Further Sources of Risk to Human Health 50 2.3.7 Data Gaps and Research Needs 51 2.4 Reported Investigations of Roles of Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins in Human Health Incidents 52 2.4.1 Raw (Untreated) Water 52 2.4.2 Treated Water 54 2.4.3 Aerosols and Dust 56 2.4.4 Food and Dietary Supplements 56 2.5 Recognition and Reporting of Role(s) of Cyanobacteria/Cyanotoxins in Health Incidents 57 2.6 Role of Human Health Incidents in Contributing to Cyanobacterial and Cyanotoxin Risk Management Policies 58 2.7 Importance of Contingency Plans and Outreach Activities 58 References 59 3 Removal of Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins by Conventional Physical-chemical Treatment 69Margarida Ribau Teixeira, Maria João Rosa, Sabrina Sorlini, Michela Biasibetti, Christophoros Christophoridis, and Christine Edwards 3.1 Introduction 69 3.2 Chemical Treatment 71 3.2.1 Copper-based Algicides 71 3.2.2 Other Metal-based Algicides 72 3.2.3 Photosensitizers 72 3.2.4 Herbicides 74 3.2.5 Algicides Derived from Natural Compounds 75 3.3 Coagulation and Flocculation 75 3.4 Dissolved Air Flotation 76 3.5 Rapid Sand/Gravity Filtration 80 3.6 Slow Sand Filtration 81 3.7 Bank Filtration 83 3.8 Activated Carbon Adsorption 85 3.8.1 General 85 3.8.2 GAC/BAC Filtration 85 3.8.3 PAC Adsorption 86 3.8.4 Case Study 87 3.9 Conclusions 88 References 89 4 Removal of Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins by Membrane Processes 99Mike B. Dixon, Lionel Ho, and Maria G. Antoniou 4.1 Introduction 99 4.2 Microfiltration and Ultrafiltration 100 4.3 Nanofiltration 101 4.4 Nanofiltration for the Combined Removal of Various Cyanobacterial Metabolites 102 4.4.1 Membrane Fouling 103 4.4.2 Removal of MIB and GSM 105 4.4.3 Cylindrospermopsin Removal 106 4.4.4 Microcystin Removal 107 4.5 Reverse Osmosis 108 4.6 Integrated Studies: Ultrafiltration Combined with PAC and Coagulants 108 4.6.1 Ultrafiltration – Integrated Membrane System Test 108 4.6.2 Effect of Cyanobacterial Species and Coagulant Type on Membrane Flux 109 4.6.3 Removal of Cyanobacterial Cells and Metabolites with Membranes and Coagulants 109 4.6.4 Summary of Results 112 Acknowledgement 114 References 114 5 Biological Treatment for the Destruction of Cyanotoxins 117Dariusz Dziga, Sonja Nybom, Ilona Gagala, and Marcin Wasylewski 5.1 Introduction 117 5.2 Overview of Microbial Degradation 118 5.2.1 Microorganisms Capable of MC-degradation 118 5.2.2 Microbial Degradation of Other Cyanotoxins 122 5.2.3 Degradation Efficiency and Factors Affecting Degradation 123 5.3 The Mechanisms of Biodegradation 124 5.3.1 Biochemistry of Degradation 124 5.3.2 Enzymes Involved in Biodegradation 125 5.3.3 Alternative Mechanisms of Biodegradation 126 5.3.4 Methodology of Analysis of Degradation Pathways 128 5.4 Biological Methods of Cyanotoxin Elimination 129 5.4.1 Most Common Proposals of Microbial Removal of Cyanotoxins 129 5.4.2 Microbial Strains 132 5.4.3 The Efficiency of Described Methods and Future Challenges 132 5.5 Guide to Evaluating Biodegradation 133 5.5.1 Environmental Samples 137 5.5.2 Bacterial Strains 138 5.5.3 Indication of Biodegradation Activity 139 5.5.4 Enzymatic and Genetic Aspects of Biodegradation 140 5.6 Microbial Water Treatment – Application and Case Studies 142 5.6.1 Real-life Application of MC-degrading Bacteria 142 5.6.2 Potential of Existing Water Treatment Infrastructure for MC-removal 144 5.7 Conclusions 145 Acknowledgements 145 References 146 6 Conventional Disinfection and/or Oxidation Processes for the Destruction of Cyanotoxins/Cyanobacteria 155Sylvain Merel, Shuwen Yan, and Weihua Song 6.1 Reaction of Chlorine and its Derivatives with Cyanotoxins 155 6.1.1 Microcystins and Nodularins 156 6.1.2 Cylindrospermopsin 159 6.1.3 Anatoxin-a 160 6.1.4 Saxitoxins 160 6.1.5 Other Cyanotoxins 161 6.1.6 Summary 162 6.2 Reaction of Ozone with Cyanotoxins 162 6.2.1 Microcystins 162 6.2.2 Nodularins 163 6.2.3 Cylindrospermopsin 163 6.2.4 Anatoxin-a 165 6.2.5 Saxitoxins 165 6.2.6 Summary 165 6.3 Reaction of Permanganate (KMnO4) with Cyanotoxins 166 6.3.1 Microcystins 166 6.3.2 Cylindrospermopsin 167 6.3.3 Anatoxin-a 167 6.3.4 Saxitoxins 167 6.3.5 Summary 167 References 167 7 Advanced Oxidation Processes 173Geshan Zhang, Xuexiang He, Xiaodi Duan, Ying Huang, Changseok Han, Mallikarjuna N. Nadagouda, Kevin O’Shea, Duk Kyung Kim, Virender K. Sharma, Natalie Johnson, Bangxing Ren, Vasileia Vogiazi, Theodora Fotiou, Christophoros Christophoridis, Anastasia E. Hiskia, and Dionysios D. Dionysiou 7.1 Introduction 173 7.2 UV 174 7.3 UV/H2O2 175 7.4 O3/H2O2 176 7.5 UV/O3 177 7.6 Catalytic Ozonation 178 7.7 Fenton/Photo-Fenton Reagent 179 7.8 TiO2-Based Photocatalysis/Visible Light Sensitized TiO2 180 7.9 Radiolysis 182 7.10 Ultrasonic Degradation 184 7.11 Ferrate 186 7.12 Other Iron-based Processes 187 7.13 Sulfaten Radical-based AOPs 189 7.14 Polyoxometalate Photocatalysis 191 7.14.1 Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants with POMs: Mechanistic Aspects 192 7.14.2 Photocatalytic Degradation of Cyanobacterial Metabolites with POM 193 7.14.3 Photocatalytic Degradation of CYN with POM 194 7.15 Conclusion 195 Acknowledgments 195 References 196 8 Removal and/or Destruction of Cyanobacterial Taste and Odour Compounds by Conventional and Advanced Oxidation Processes 207Carlos J. Pestana, Linda A. Lawton, and Triantafyllos Kaloudis 8.1 Introduction 207 8.2 Conventional Water Treatment 210 8.2.1 Pretreatment and Preventative Measures 211 8.2.2 Coagulation, Flocculation, and Sedimentation 213 8.2.3 Filtration 213 8.2.4 Disinfection 215 8.2.5 Distribution System 215 8.2.6 Summary – Key Points 216 8.3 Advanced Treatment Methods 218 8.3.1 Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOP) 218 8.3.2 Air Stripping 220 8.3.3 Membrane Filtration 222 8.3.4 Variations of Conventional Treatment Techniques 223 8.3.5 Summary – Key Points 223 8.3.6 Key Findings 224 8.4 Side Note: T&O Compound Concentrations and Customer Perception 224 References 224 9 Transformation Products (TPs) of Cyanobacterial Metabolites During Treatment 231Theodora Fotiou, Theodoros M. Triantis, Anastasia E. Hiskia, Dariusz Dziga, Sylvain Merel, Christine Edwards, and Maria G. Antoniou 9.1 Introduction 231 9.2 TPs Formed in the Natural Environment 233 9.2.1 Photolysis 233 9.2.2 Effect of pH and Temperature 234 9.3 Transformation Products of Microcystins and Nodularins with Advanced Oxidation Processes/ Technologies and Conventional Chemical Oxidation 236 9.3.1 Titanium Dioxide-based Photocatalysts 236 9.3.2 Other Photocatalysts (BiOBr and Bi2WO6) 264 9.3.3 Ultrasonic Degradation (Sonolysis) 268 9.3.4 Ozone 277 9.3.5 Chlorination 278 9.3.6 Sulfate Radical-based AOTs (SR-AOTs) 278 9.4 Transformation Products of Microcystins and Nodularins with Biological Treatment 279 9.5 Transformation Products of Cylindrospermopsin 287 9.6 Transformation Products of Odor Compounds 292 9.7 Conclusions 298 Acknowledgements 298 References 298 10 Integrated Drinking Water Processes: Case Studies 307Tomasz Jurczak, Andrzej Jodlowski, Sabrina Sorlini, Michela Biasibetti, and Francesca Gialdini 10.1 Introduction 307 10.2 Pilot Plant Studies for Optimization of Water Treatment Processes in Microcystins Removal 308 10.3 Removal of Cyanobacterial Cells and Microcystin-LR with a Microfiltration Pilot Plant (Lake Garda, Italy) 312 10.4 Removal of Cyanobacterial Cells and Cyanotoxins in a Conventional Full-scale DWTP (Lake Vico, Italy) 314 10.5 Efficiency of Water Treatment Processes in Elimination of Microcystins – Polish Examples 317 10.6 Conclusions 324 References 324 Index 327
£165.25
Workman Publishing The Wild Mississippi
Book SynopsisDiscover the amazing flora and fauna of the Mississippi River-and the best ways to explore it, state by state!Did you know that one-quarter of all North American fish species are native to the Mississippi? Or that it shelters 300 species of birds during seasonal migrations? The Mississippi River runs through the heart of the nation, shaping its history and identity. But few of us understand its essences. It''s a life-giving force that sustains thriving ecosystems across wetlands, prairies, and bluffs.In The Wild Mississippi, Dean Klinkenberg not only shares the wonders of the river, but he also shows you where to experience them firsthand. Pick up this must-read guide and get ready to experience the river wild!You''ll discover:- Hiking, biking, and paddling spots- More than 160 parks, forests, and wildlife refuges- Natural history museums and aquariums- Excursions from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Memphis, New Orleans, and
£22.50
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Fish Protection Technologies and Fish Ways for
Book SynopsisThis book offers a comprehensive review of current systems for fish protection and downstream migration. It offers the first systematic description of the currently available technologies for fish protection at hydropower intakes, including accurate and timely data collected by the authors and other researchers. It describes how to design and test them in agreement with the guidelines established from the EU Water Framework Directive. The book includes important information about fish biology, with a special focus on swimming and migration mechanisms. It offers a robust bridge between concepts in applied ecology and civil hydraulic engineering, thus providing biologists and hydraulic engineers with an authoritative reference guide to both the theory and practice of fish protection. It is also of interest for planners, public authorities as well as environmental consultants Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Basic reqirements of fish protection and downstream passage.- Impact of Downstream passability.- Fish protection facilities.- Fishways for downstream migration.- Fish-friendly turbines.- Fish-friendly operational management.- Species-specific requirements.- Habitat measures.- Open questions and knowledge deficits.
£67.49
The University of Chicago Press A World of Rivers
Book SynopsisExplores the confluence of human and environmental change on ten of the great rivers of the world. Ranging from the Yellow River in China to Central Europe's Danube, this book shows us how pollution, such as in the Ganges and in the Ob of Siberia, has affected biodiversity in the water.
£27.00
The University of Chicago Press Fresh Water
Book SynopsisFollowing water on its course through the natural world, this account emphasises the connection between water and all forms of life.
£21.00
University of Washington Press The Spokane River
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Inform[s] readers on the deep history of the river and the impact it's had on all aspects of the region... The history of the Spokane River has broader implications for environmental awareness... [and] show[s] people how to take ownership of their local environment." -- Wilson Criscione * Inlander *"In this volume, Lindholdt gathers a diverse collection of people to speak about the Spokane River: scientists, artists, neighbors, activists, politicians, and historians, as well as several members of the Spokane Tribe of Indians... Recommended." * Choice *"The collection’s diverse viewpoints make it a valuable starting point for further research. As an introduction to the Spokane River and surrounding region, these essays let readers get their feet wet—and encourage them to wade in further." * Western Historical Quarterly *"People with interest in the Spokane River, or in humanriverine interactions anywhere, are fortunate to have this compendium, a rich, compelling, and humane exploration of the Spokane River’s long history of intertwinement with human communities." * H-Net *
£25.32
University of Washington Press Wetlands in a Dry Land
Book SynopsisTrade Review"By focusing in on those key wetlands as case studies, O’Gorman plots a rather more open-ended story-map that draws out the Basin’s water-management, from Deep Time to the present day. It enlarges the scale of its history to include the more-than-human world; it registers the aspirations as well as the inconsistencies of ‘progress’ and ‘sustainability’ and it gives rich, place-based readings that help us understand how we got here." * History Australia *"While focused on a single region, this globallyrelevant work makes a good contribution to the literature concerning wetland ecosystems." * Choice *"[T]his book mounts a new kind of multi-directional critique of modern conservation science that expands our understandings of ecological agency and colonial biopolitics. It depicts a world of nature and culture in relationship, offering a sensitive environmental history of the Murray-Darling Basin and of the diverse socioecological relationships grounded therein." * Australian Historical Studies *"Engangingly written and ambitious in its scope, Wetlands in a Dry Land adds complexity and nuance to our understanding of wetlands." * Bulletin of the Pacific Circle *"[A] phenomenal study from a master river historian that can help redefine the historiography of rivers." * H-Net *"Wetlands in a Dry Land is one of multiple books to be released about the Murray Darling Basin in recent years. What sets this text apart is O’Gorman’s impeccably detailed and considered research, her capacity to weave together contemporary place-based research with archival gems, the deep sensitivity and specificity through which she approaches First Nations’ culture and knowledge, and her capacity to articulate the more-than-human lives that shape these watery worlds." * Historical Records of Australian Science *"Emily O’Gorman beautifully weaves a tale of human and more-than-human existence in her book detailing the histories of Australia’s Murray-Darling Basin. The basin consists of thirty thousand wetland areas, and she lays out an easy-to-follow history of how different stakeholders (of the human and nonhuman variety) have developed in conjunction with one another and with the land…One of the book’s greatest strengths comes in the form of its masterful storytelling." * Historical Geography *"I see Wetlands in a Dry Land as one of the most sensitive pieces of research relating to political ecologies of water in Australia, and indeed even globally…This is an important book which highlights the significance of drawing on multiple framings and multiple forms of enquiries to address the multiple issues which are exposed in this book’s multiple cases. Indeed, thinking with ‘the multiple’ will be crucial to remedying the long history of mismanagement that the MDB region has experienced under settler-colonial occupation." -- Taylor Coyne, University of New South Wales, Sydney * Journal of Australian, Canadian, and Aotearoa New Zealand Studies *
£110.48
University of Washington Press Wetlands in a Dry Land
Book SynopsisTrade Review"By focusing in on those key wetlands as case studies, O’Gorman plots a rather more open-ended story-map that draws out the Basin’s water-management, from Deep Time to the present day. It enlarges the scale of its history to include the more-than-human world; it registers the aspirations as well as the inconsistencies of ‘progress’ and ‘sustainability’ and it gives rich, place-based readings that help us understand how we got here." * History Australia *"While focused on a single region, this globallyrelevant work makes a good contribution to the literature concerning wetland ecosystems." * Choice *"[T]his book mounts a new kind of multi-directional critique of modern conservation science that expands our understandings of ecological agency and colonial biopolitics. It depicts a world of nature and culture in relationship, offering a sensitive environmental history of the Murray-Darling Basin and of the diverse socioecological relationships grounded therein." * Australian Historical Studies *"Engangingly written and ambitious in its scope, Wetlands in a Dry Land adds complexity and nuance to our understanding of wetlands." * Bulletin of the Pacific Circle *"[A] phenomenal study from a master river historian that can help redefine the historiography of rivers." * H-Net *"Wetlands in a Dry Land is one of multiple books to be released about the Murray Darling Basin in recent years. What sets this text apart is O’Gorman’s impeccably detailed and considered research, her capacity to weave together contemporary place-based research with archival gems, the deep sensitivity and specificity through which she approaches First Nations’ culture and knowledge, and her capacity to articulate the more-than-human lives that shape these watery worlds." * Historical Records of Australian Science *"Emily O’Gorman beautifully weaves a tale of human and more-than-human existence in her book detailing the histories of Australia’s Murray-Darling Basin. The basin consists of thirty thousand wetland areas, and she lays out an easy-to-follow history of how different stakeholders (of the human and nonhuman variety) have developed in conjunction with one another and with the land…One of the book’s greatest strengths comes in the form of its masterful storytelling." * Historical Geography *"I see Wetlands in a Dry Land as one of the most sensitive pieces of research relating to political ecologies of water in Australia, and indeed even globally…This is an important book which highlights the significance of drawing on multiple framings and multiple forms of enquiries to address the multiple issues which are exposed in this book’s multiple cases. Indeed, thinking with ‘the multiple’ will be crucial to remedying the long history of mismanagement that the MDB region has experienced under settler-colonial occupation." -- Taylor Coyne, University of New South Wales, Sydney * Journal of Australian, Canadian, and Aotearoa New Zealand Studies *
£29.66
WW Norton & Co Still Waters The Secret World of Lakes
Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of lakes around the world.Trade Review"'There is nothing like a lake to reflect and reveal the world.' So declares ecologist Curt Stager, whose lyrical evocation of ‘living waters’ offers geological and biological revelations." -- Nature
£18.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd RainfallRunoff Modelling
Book SynopsisRainfall-Runoff Modelling: The Primer, Second Edition is thefollow-up of this popular and authoritative text, first published in 2001. The book provides both a primer for the novice and detailed descriptions of techniques for more advanced practitioners, covering rainfall-runoff models and their practical applications. This new edition extends these aims to include additional chapters dealing with prediction in ungauged basins, predicting residence time distributions, predicting the impacts of change and the next generation of hydrological models. Giving a comprehensive summary of available techniques based on established practices and recent research the book offers a thorough and accessible overview of the area. Rainfall-Runoff Modelling: The PrimerSecond Editionfocuses on predicting hydrographs using models based on data and on representations of hydrological process. Dealing with the history of the development of rainfall-runoff models, uncertainty in mode predictTable of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition xiii About the Author xvii List of Figures xix 1 Down to Basics: Runoff Processes and the Modelling Process 1 1.1 Why Model? 1 1.2 How to Use This Book 3 1.3 The Modelling Process 3 1.4 Perceptual Models of Catchment Hydrology 6 1.5 Flow Processes and Geochemical Characteristics 13 1.6 Runoff Generation and Runoff Routing 15 1.7 The Problem of Choosing a Conceptual Model 16 1.8 Model Calibration and Validation Issues 18 1.9 Key Points from Chapter 1 21 Box 1.1 The Legacy of Robert Elmer Horton (1875–1945) 22 2 Evolution of Rainfall–Runoff Models: Survival of the Fittest? 25 2.1 The Starting Point: The Rational Method 25 2.2 Practical Prediction: Runoff Coefficients and Time Transformations 26 2.3 Variations on the Unit Hydrograph 33 2.4 Early Digital Computer Models: The Stanford Watershed Model and Its Descendants 36 2.5 Distributed Process Description Based Models 40 2.6 Simplified Distributed Models Based on Distribution Functions 42 2.7 Recent Developments: What is the Current State of the Art? 43 2.8 Where to Find More on the History and Variety of Rainfall–Runoff Models 43 2.9 Key Points from Chapter 2 44 Box 2.1 Linearity, Nonlinearity and Nonstationarity 45 Box 2.2 The Xinanjiang, ARNO or VIC Model 46 Box 2.3 Control Volumes and Differential Equations 49 3 Data for Rainfall–Runoff Modelling 51 3.1 Rainfall Data 51 3.2 Discharge Data 55 3.3 Meteorological Data and the Estimation of Interception and Evapotranspiration 56 3.4 Meteorological Data and The Estimation of Snowmelt 60 3.5 Distributing Meteorological Data within a Catchment 61 3.6 Other Hydrological Variables 61 3.7 Digital Elevation Data 61 3.8 Geographical Information and Data Management Systems 66 3.9 Remote-sensing Data 67 3.10 Tracer Data for Understanding Catchment Responses 69 3.11 Linking Model Components and Data Series 70 3.12 Key Points from Chapter 3 71 Box 3.1 The Penman–Monteith Combination Equation for Estimating Evapotranspiration Rates 72 Box 3.2 Estimating Interception Losses 76 Box 3.3 Estimating Snowmelt by the Degree-Day Method 79 4 Predicting Hydrographs Using Models Based on Data 83 4.1 Data Availability and Empirical Modelling 83 4.2 Doing Hydrology Backwards 84 4.3 Transfer Function Models 87 4.4 Case Study: DBM Modelling of the CI6 Catchment at Llyn Briane, Wales 93 4.5 Physical Derivation of Transfer Functions 95 4.6 Other Methods of Developing Inductive Rainfall–Runoff Models from Observations 99 4.7 Key Points from Chapter 4 106 Box 4.1 Linear Transfer Function Models 107 Box 4.2 Use of Transfer Functions to Infer Effective Rainfalls 112 Box 4.3 Time Variable Estimation of Transfer Function Parameters and Derivation of Catchment Nonlinearity 113 5 Predicting Hydrographs Using Distributed Models Based on Process Descriptions 119 5.1 The Physical Basis of Distributed Models 119 5.2 Physically Based Rainfall–Runoff Models at the Catchment Scale 128 5.3 Case Study: Modelling Flow Processes at Reynolds Creek, Idaho 135 5.4 Case Study: Blind Validation Test of the SHE Model on the Slapton Wood Catchment 138 5.5 Simplified Distributed Models 140 5.6 Case Study: Distributed Modelling of Runoff Generation at Walnut Gulch, Arizona 148 5.7 Case Study: Modelling the R-5 Catchment at Chickasha, Oklahoma 151 5.8 Good Practice in the Application of Distributed Models 154 5.9 Discussion of Distributed Models Based on Continuum Differential Equations 155 5.10 Key Points from Chapter 5 157 Box 5.1 Descriptive Equations for Subsurface Flows 158 Box 5.2 Estimating Infiltration Rates at the Soil Surface 160 Box 5.3 Solution of Partial Differential Equations: Some Basic Concepts 166 Box 5.4 Soil Moisture Characteristic Functions for Use in the Richards Equation 171 Box 5.5 Pedotransfer Functions 175 Box 5.6 Descriptive Equations for Surface Flows 177 Box 5.7 Derivation of the Kinematic Wave Equation 181 6 Hydrological Similarity, Distribution Functions and Semi-Distributed Rainfall–Runoff Models 185 6.1 Hydrological Similarity and Hydrological Response Units 185 6.2 The Probability Distributed Moisture (PDM) and Grid to Grid (G2G) Models 187 6.3 TOPMODEL 190 6.4 Case Study: Application of TOPMODEL to the Saeternbekken Catchment, Norway 198 6.5 TOPKAPI 203 6.6 Semi-Distributed Hydrological Response Unit (HRU) Models 204 6.7 Some Comments on the HRU Approach 207 6.8 Key Points from Chapter 6 208 Box 6.1 The Theory Underlying TOPMODEL 210 Box 6.2 The Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) Model 219 Box 6.3 The SCS Curve Number Model Revisited 224 7 Parameter Estimation and Predictive Uncertainty 231 7.1 Model Calibration or Conditioning 231 7.2 Parameter Response Surfaces and Sensitivity Analysis 233 7.3 Performance Measures and Likelihood Measures 239 7.4 Automatic Optimisation Techniques 241 7.5 Recognising Uncertainty in Models and Data: Forward Uncertainty Estimation 243 7.6 Types of Uncertainty Interval 244 7.7 Model Calibration Using Bayesian Statistical Methods 245 7.8 Dealing with Input Uncertainty in a Bayesian Framework 247 7.9 Model Calibration Using Set Theoretic Methods 249 7.10 Recognising Equifinality: The GLUE Method 252 7.11 Case Study: An Application of the GLUE Methodology in Modelling the Saeternbekken MINIFELT Catchment, Norway 258 7.12 Case Study: Application of GLUE Limits of Acceptability Approach to Evaluation in Modelling the Brue Catchment, Somerset, England 261 7.13 Other Applications of GLUE in Rainfall–Runoff Modelling 265 7.14 Comparison of GLUE and Bayesian Approaches to Uncertainty Estimation 266 7.15 Predictive Uncertainty, Risk and Decisions 267 7.16 Dynamic Parameters and Model Structural Error 268 7.17 Quality Control and Disinformation in Rainfall–Runoff Modelling 269 7.18 The Value of Data in Model Conditioning 274 7.19 Key Points from Chapter 7 274 Box 7.1 Likelihood Measures for use in Evaluating Models 276 Box 7.2 Combining Likelihood Measures 283 Box 7.3 Defining the Shape of a Response or Likelihood Surface 284 8 Beyond the Primer: Models for Changing Risk 289 8.1 The Role of Rainfall–Runoff Models in Managing Future Risk 289 8.2 Short-Term Future Risk: Flood Forecasting 290 8.3 Data Requirements for Flood Forecasting 291 8.4 Rainfall–Runoff Modelling for Flood Forecasting 293 8.5 Case Study: Flood Forecasting in the River Eden Catchment, Cumbria, England 297 8.6 Rainfall–Runoff Modelling for Flood Frequency Estimation 299 8.7 Case Study: Modelling the Flood Frequency Characteristics on the Skalka Catchment, Czech Republic 302 8.8 Changing Risk: Catchment Change 305 8.9 Changing Risk: Climate Change 307 8.10 Key Points from Chapter 8 309 Box 8.1 Adaptive Gain Parameter Estimation for Real-Time Forecasting 311 9 Beyond the Primer: Next Generation Hydrological Models 313 9.1 Why are New Modelling Techniques Needed? 313 9.2 Representative Elementary Watershed Concepts 315 9.3 How are the REW Concepts Different from Other Hydrological Models? 318 9.4 Implementation of the REW Concepts 318 9.5 Inferring Scale-Dependent Hysteresis from Simplified Hydrological Theory 320 9.6 Representing Water Fluxes by Particle Tracking 321 9.7 Catchments as Complex Adaptive Systems 324 9.8 Optimality Constraints on Hydrological Responses 325 9.9 Key Points from Chapter 9 327 10 Beyond the Primer: Predictions in Ungauged Basins 329 10.1 The Ungauged Catchment Challenge 329 10.2 The PUB Initiative 330 10.3 The MOPEX Initiative 331 10.4 Ways of Making Predictions in Ungauged Basins 331 10.5 PUB as a Learning Process 332 10.6 Regression of Model Parameters Against Catchment Characteristics 333 10.7 Donor Catchment and Pooling Group Methods 335 10.8 Direct Estimation of Hydrograph Characteristics for Constraining Model Parameters 336 10.9 Comparing Regionalisation Methods for Model Parameters 338 10.10 HRUs and LSPs as Models of Ungauged Basins 339 10.11 Gauging the Ungauged Basin 339 10.12 Key Points from Chapter 10 341 11 Beyond the Primer:Water Sources and Residence Times in Catchments 343 11.1 Natural and Artificial Tracers 343 11.2 Advection and Dispersion in the Catchment System 345 11.3 Simple Mixing Models 346 11.4 Assessing Spatial Patterns of Incremental Discharge 347 11.5 End Member Mixing Analysis (EMMA) 347 11.6 On the Implications of Tracer Information for Hydrological Processes 348 11.7 Case Study: End Member Mixing with Routing 349 11.8 Residence Time Distribution Models 353 11.9 Case Study: Predicting Tracer Transport at the Gåardsjön Catchment, Sweden 357 11.10 Implications for Water Quality Models 359 11.11 Key Points from Chapter 11 360 Box 11.1 Representing Advection and Dispersion 361 Box 11.2 Analysing Residence Times in Catchment Systems 365 12 Beyond the Primer: Hypotheses, Measurements and Models of Everywhere 369 12.1 Model Choice in Rainfall–Runoff Modelling as Hypothesis Testing 369 12.2 The Value of Prior Information 371 12.3 Models as Hypotheses 372 12.4 Models of Everywhere 374 12.5 Guidelines for Good Practice 375 12.6 Models of Everywhere and Stakeholder Involvement 376 12.7 Models of Everywhere and Information 377 12.8 Some Final Questions 378 Appendix A Web Resources for Software and Data 381 Appendix B Glossary of Terms 387 References 397 Index 449
£65.66
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Hydrology and the Management of Watersheds
Book SynopsisThis new edition is a major revision of the popular introductory reference on hydrology and watershed management principles, methods, and applications. The book's content and scope have been improved and condensed, with updated chapters on the management of forest, woodland, rangeland, agricultural urban, and mixed land use watersheds.Trade Review “Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, researchers/faculty, and professionals/practitioners.” (Choice, 1 October 2013) Table of ContentsPreface xiii Definition of Terms xv 1 Watersheds, Hydrologic Processes, and Pathways 3 1 Introduction 7 Overview 7 Watersheds 10 Integrated Watershed Management 12 Sustainable Use and Development of Natural Resources 14 Watersheds, Ecosystem Management, and Cumulative Effects 20 Reconciling Watershed and Political Boundaries 21 Summary and Learning Points 24 References 24 Webliography 26 2 Hydrologic Cycle and the Water Budget 27 Introduction 27 Properties of Water 27 The Hydrologic Cycle 30 Energy and the Hydrologic Cycle 38 Water Flow in Soil 43 Water Flow on Land and in Stream Channels 47 Summary and Learning Points 47 References 48 3 Precipitation 49 Introduction 49 Precipitation Process 50 Rainfall 53 Snowfall 63 Summary and Learning Points 78 References 78 Webliography 79 4 Evaporation, Interception, and Transpiration 81 Introduction 81 The Evaporation Process 82 Evaporation from Water Bodies 83 Evaporation from Soil Surfaces 85 Interception 85 Transpiration 92 Potential Evapotranspiration 103 Estimating Actual Evapotranspiration 105 Summary and Learning Points 109 References 110 5 Infiltration, Pathways of Water Flow, and Recharge 113 Introduction 113 Infiltration 113 Pathways of Water Flow 125 Summary and Learning Points 138 References 138 6 Streamflow Measurement and Analysis 141 Introduction 141 Measurement of Streamflow 141 Methods for Estimating Streamflow Characteristics 148 Summary and Learning Points 170 References 171 Webliography 172 7 Groundwater and Groundwater–Surface Water Exchange 173 Introduction 173 Groundwater 174 Groundwater–Surface Water Exchanges 187 Summary and Learning Points 193 References 194 Webliography 195 2 Physical, Chemical, and Biological Linkages of Water Flow 197 8 Soil Erosion Processes and Control 199 Introduction 199 Surface Soil Erosion 199 Erosion from Gullies and Ravines 221 Soil Mass Movement 230 Summary and Learning Points 237 References 238 Webliography 241 9 Sediment Supply, Transport, and Yield 243 Introduction 243 Sediment Supply and Transport 244 Measurement of Sediment 255 Sediment Yield 258 Cumulative Watershed Effects on Sediment Yield 260 Summary and Learning Points 263 References 264 10 Fluvial Processes and Implications for Stream Management 267 Introduction 267 Fluvial Geomorphology 268 Valley and Stream Evaluation and Classification 272 Stream Classification 285 Summary and Learning Points 293 References 293 Webliography 295 11 Water-Quality Characteristics 297 Introduction 297 Chemistry of Precipitation 298 Physical Characteristics of Surface Water 300 Dissolved Chemical Constituents 311 Biological Characteristics 319 Groundwater Quality 323 Cumulative Effects 324 Summary and Learning Points 325 References 326 Webliography 328 3 Integrated Watershed Management 329 12 Managing Wildland Watersheds 333 Introduction 333 Forests 333 Woodlands 364 Rangelands 367 Upland–Downstream Considerations 371 Cumulative Watershed Effects 377 Summary and Learning Points 379 References 380 Webliography 387 13 Managing Riparian Communities and Wetlands 389 Introduction 389 Riparian Communities 389 Wetlands 401 Cumulative Effects 422 Summary and Learning Points 422 References 423 14 Watershed Management Issues 427 Introduction 427 Fragmentation of Watershed Landscapes 427 Water Harvesting 439 Best Management Practices 442 Regulatory Compliance 446 Climatic Variability 451 Insufficient Information for Decision Making 455 Summary and Learning Points 456 References 458 Webliography 461 15 Socioeconomic Considerations in Integrated Watershed Management 463 Introduction 463 Policies and Policy Processes 464 Planning and Implementation 470 Economic Appraisals 475 Summary and Learning Points 486 References 487 16 Tools and Emerging Technologies 489 Introduction 489 Generalized Hydrologic Simulation Models 490 Technologically Advanced Tools 495 Using the Stable Isotopes of Hydrogen and Oxygen 500 Summary and Learning Points 507 References 508 Webliography 511 Appendix: Units Commonly Used in Hydrologic Work, USA 513 Index 517 Color plates appear between pages 512 and 513
£85.46
John Wiley & Sons Inc Introduction to Stormwater
Book SynopsisThis professional reference tool combines basic concepts ofhydrology with the latest applications for landscape architectureand site engineering--including effective, eco-friendly, andpeople-friendly design methods for: * Wetlands construction * Groundwater recharge * Infiltration * Porous pavements * Stream restoration * Water harvesting Stormwater management is an essential component of all landscapearchitecture and site engineering projects. Introduction toStormwater helps solve environmental problems that arise in theprocess of planning, implementing, and evaluating the builtenvironment. This useful guide is of singular importance to landscapearchitects, civil engineers, architects, wetlands scientists, andother environmental professionals who must comply withever-changing government regulations. Concepts such as drainage,runoff quality, and drought control are presented in aneasy-to-learn, nontechnical format, using case studies drawn fromTable of ContentsStormwater and Environment. Stormwater and Human Experience. Introduction to Hydrologic Concepts. Storm Runoff. Water Balance. Conveyance. Detention. Extended Detention. Infiltration. Water Harvesting. Epilogue. Appendix. Index.
£108.86
John Wiley & Sons Inc Aquifer Hydraulics
Book SynopsisPraise for Aquifer Hydraulics . . . Very easy to understand and follow, even for complicated applications . . . this book will be a significant addition to the library of individuals who are practicing in the field of geohydrology. -Professor M. M. Aral, Georgia Institute of Technology A valuable source of information for every student and practitioner of quantitative hydrogeology. I commend Dr. Batu for the thorough research and dedicated effort that went into the preparation of this book. -Stavros S. Papadopulos, Chairman, S. S. Papadopulos & Associates, Inc. This book offers the most detailed and comprehensive coverage available of aquifer hydraulics, testing, and analysis for a wide range of aquifer and well types under differing conditions. It presents the theoretical foundations and limitations of existing analytical models for each ground water system, along with an in-depth examination of hydrogeologic data analysis methods. Translating theory into prTrade Review"Vedat batu's Aquifer Hydraulics: A Comprehensive Guide to Hydrogeologic Data Analysis provides a valuable service—it teaches readers the most fundamental theory with a comprehensive overview of basic methods…Batu’s book is a very effective textbook…[and] is one of the most organized and systematic books that I have read and used…A beginning practitioner may find it absolutely invaluable." (EOS, Volume 79, number 52, December 29, 1998)Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION AND FUNDAMENTALS OF AQUIFER HYDRAULICS. Fundamentals of Aquifer Hydraulics. HYDRAULICS OF AQUIFER UNDER STEADY PUMPING CONDITIONS FROM WELLS AND HYDROGEOLOGIC DATA ANALYSIS METHODS. Fully Penetrating Pumping Wells in Homogeneous and Isotropic Confined and Unconfined Aquifers. HYDRAULICS OF AQUIFERS UNDER TRANSIENT PUMPING CONDITIONS FROM WELLS AND HYDROGEOLOGIC DATA ANALYSIS METHODS. Fully Penetrating Pumping Wells in Homogeneous and Isotropic Nonleaky Confined Aquifers. Fully Penetrating Pumping Wells in Homogeneous and Anisotropic Confined Nonleaky Aquifers. Fully Penetrating Pumping in Homogeneous and Isotropic Confined Leaky Aquifers without the Storage of the Confining Layer. Fully Penetrating Pumping Wells in Homogeneous and Isotropic Confined Leaky Aquifers with the Storage of the Confining Layers. Partially Penetrating Pumping and Observation Wells in Homogeneous and Anistropic Confined Aquifers. Fully and Partially Penetrating Pumping and Observation Wells in Homogeneous and Anisotropic Unconfined Aquifers. Fully Penetrating Pumping Wells in Homogeneous and Isotropic Bounded Nonleaky Confined Aquifers. WELL EFFICIENCY AND HYDROGEOLOGIC DATA ANALYSIS METHODS. Fully Penetrating Pumping Wells in Homogeneous and Isotropic Nonleaky Confined Aquifers. HYDRAULICS OF SLUG TEST AND HYDROGEOLOGIC DATA ANALYSIS METHODS. Fully and Partially Penetrating Wells in Aquifers. HYDRAULICS OF PRESSURE PULSE AND CONSTANT HEAD INJECTION TESTS FOR TIGHT FORMATIONS AND HYDROGEOLOGIC DATA ANALYSIS METHODS. Fully Penetrating Wells in Confined Aquifers. References. About the Author. About the Disk. Indexes.
£168.26
John Wiley & Sons Inc Handbook of Weather Climate and Water
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive, two-volume review of the atmospheric and hydrologic sciences promises to be the definitive reference for both professionals and laypersons for years to come. Volume I addresses atmospheric dynamics, physical meteorology, weather systems, and measurements, while Volume II contains information on the climate system, atmospheric chemistry, hydrology, and societal impacts.Table of ContentsPreface. Dedication and Acknowledgments. Contributors. SECTION 1. DYNAMIC METEOROLOGY (JOSEPH TRIBBIA). 1. Overview-Atmospheric Dynamics (Joseph Tribbia). 2. Fundamental Forces and Governing Equations (Murry Salby). 3. Circulation, Vorticity, and Potential Vorticity (Paul Kushner). 4. Extratropical Atmospheric Circulations (Kyle Swanson). 5. Tropical Dynamics of the Tropical Atmosphere (Gerald Meehl). 6. Turbulence (Jackson R. Herring). 7. Predictability And Chaos (Jeffrey B. Weiss). 8. Historical Overview of Numerical Weather Prediction (Eugenia Kalnay). SECTION 2. THE CLIMATE SYSTEM (ROBERT DICKINSON). 9. Overview: The Climate System (Robert E. Dickinson). 10. The Ocean in Climate (Edward S. Sarachik). 11. Processes Determining Land Surface Climate (Gordon Bonan). 12. Observations of Climate and Global Change from Real-Time Measurements (David R. Easterling and Thomas R. Karl). 13. Why Should We Believe Predictions of Future Climate? (John Mitchell). 14. The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (Enso) System ( Kevin Trenberth). SECTION 3. PHYSICAL METEOROLOGY (GREGORY TRIPOLI). 15. Physical Atmospheric Science (Gregary Tripoli). 16. Atmospheric Thermodynamics (Gregary Tripoli). 17. Thermodynamic Analysis in The Atmosphere (Amanda Adams). 18. Microphysical Processes in The Atmosphere (Robert M. Rauber). 19. Radiation in The Atmosphere: Foundations (Robert Pincus and Steven A. Ackermann). 20. Radiation in The Atmosphere: Observations and Applications (Steven A. Ackermann and Robert Pincus). 21. Clouds (A. Rangno). 22. Atmospheric Electricity and Lightning (Walter A. Lyons and Earle R. Williams). 23. Weather Modification (Harold D. Orville). 24. Atmospheric Optics (Craig F. Bohren). SECTION 4. WEATHER SYSTEMS (JOHN NIELSEN-GAMMON) 25. Overview for Weather Systems (John W. Nielsen-Gammon). 26. Large-Scale Atmospheric Systems (John Nielsen-Gammon) 27. Winter Weather Systems (John Gyakum). 28. Terrain-Forced Mesoscale Circulations (John Horel). 29. Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes (H. Brooks, et al.). 30. Tropical Precipitating systems (Edward J. Zipser). 31. Hurricanes (Frank D. Marks, Jr.). 32. Modern Weather Forecasting (Lawrence B. Dunn). SECTION 5. MEASUREMENTS (J. Lockhart) 33. Overview (Thomas J. Lockhart). 34 Challenges of Measurements (T. Lockart). 35. Measurement in The Atmosphere (John Hallett). 36. Instrument Development in The National Weather Services (Joseph W. Schiesl). 37. Consequences of Instrument and Siting Changes (Joseph W. Schiesl and Thomas B. Mckee). 38. Commercial Response to Measurement Needs: Development of Wind Monitor Series of Wind Sensors (Robert Young). 39. Commercial Response to Measurement System Design (Alan L. Hinckley). 40. Design, Calibration, and Quality Assurance Needs of Networks (Scott J. Richardson and Fred V. Brock). 41. Data Validity in the National Archive (G. W. Goodge). 42. Demands of Forensic Meteorology (W. H. Haggard). 43. Surface Layer In Situ or Short-Path Measurements for Electric Utility Operations (Robert N. Swanson). 44. Independent Auditing Aspects Of Measurement Programs (R.A. Baxter). 45. Regulatory Approaches to Quality Assurance and Quality Control Programs (Paul M. Fransoli). 46. Measuring Global Temperature (John R. Christy). 47. Satellite Versus In Situ Measurements at the Air-Sea Interface (Kristina B. Katsaros). 48. Radar Technologies in Support of Forecasting And Research (Josh Wurman) 49. Basic Research for Military Applications (W. D. Bach). 50. Challenges of Snow Measurements (Nolan J. Doesken).
£209.66
John Wiley & Sons Inc Chemistry of the SolidWater Interface
Book SynopsisProvides an introduction to the chemistry of the solid-water interface, progressing from the simple to more complex and applied. Discusses the important interfaces in natural systems, especially geochemistry, in natural waters, soils and sediments. The processes occurring at mineral-water, particle-water and organism-water interfaces play critical roles in regulating the composition and ecology of oceans and fresh waters, the development of soils and plant nutrient''s supply, preserving the integrity of water repositories and in such applications as water technology and corrosion science.Table of ContentsThe Coordination Chemistry of the Hydrous Oxide-WaterInterface. Surface Charge and the Electric Double Layer. Adsorption. The Kinetics of Surface Controlled Dissolution of Oxide Minerals:An Introduction to Weathering. Precipitation and Nucleation. Particle-Particle Interaction. Carbonates and Their Reactivities. Redox Processes Mediated by Surfaces. Heterogeneous Photochemistry. Regulation of Trace Elements by the Solid-Water Interface inSurface Waters. References. Index.
£135.85
John Wiley & Sons Inc Flood Geomorphology
Book SynopsisDescribes and analyzes global causes, effects and dynamics of floods and includes methods for related environmental management. Reviews recent advances in the interdisciplinary study of floods and their effects on landforms, sediments, human works, and populations.Table of ContentsPreface. Overview. External Controls and Geomorphic Measurements. Flood Processes. Floods, Climate, Landscape. Palefloods. Environmental Management.
£449.06
John Wiley & Sons Inc Reservoir Limnology
Book SynopsisAddresses reservoirs as unique ecological systems and presents research indicating that reservoirs fall into two or three highly concatenated, interactive ecological systems ranging from riverine to lacustrine or hybrid systems. Includes some controversial concepts about the limnology of reservoirs, which make for interesting reading.Table of ContentsPerspectives on Reservoir Limnology (K. Thornton). Reservoir Transport Processes (D. Ford). Sedimentary Processes (K. Thornton). Dissolved Oxygen Dynamics (T. Cole & H. Hannan). Reservoir Nutrient Dynamics (R. Kennedy & W. Walker). Reservoir Primary Production (B. Kimmel, et al.). Reservoirs as Environments for Zooplankton (G. Marzolf). Perspectives on Fish in Reservoir Ecosystems (W. O'Brien). Reservoir Ecosystems: Conclusions and Speculations (R.Wetzel). Index.
£316.76
John Wiley & Sons Inc Global Continental Palaeohydrology
Book SynopsisThis volume provides a basis for understanding the current state of research in palaeohydrology of the Earth's land surface. It summarizes the work achieved to date, and indicates the ways in which palaeohydrological research relates to other global research programmes.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: THE BACKGROUND TO GLOBAL PALAEOHYDROLOGY. Data for Palaeohydrology (E. Wohl & Y. Enzel). Global Hydrology in Relation to Palaeohydrological Change (P.Waylen). The Impact of Large Ice Sheets on Continental Palaeohydrology (J.Teller). Vegetation and Lake-Level Change (A. Brown). Human Activity and Palaeohydrology (K. Gregory). PALAEOHYDROLOGY OF THE MAJOR ZONES OF THE EARTH'S SURFACE. Mapping of Spatial Hydrological Changes (A. Georgiadi). Palaeohydrology of the Temperate Zone (L. Starkel). Palaeohydrology of Polar and Subpolar Regions over the Past 20000Years (J. Maizels). CONCLUSION. A Database for Global Continental Palaeohydrology: Technology orScientific Creativity? (J. Branson, et al.). A Programme for Research on Global Continental Palaeohydrology (K.Gregory). Index.
£284.36
John Wiley & Sons Inc Solute Modelling in Catchment Systems
Book SynopsisThis monograph provides a synopsis of developments in the solute modelling of catchment ecosystems. The volume stresses the influences of weathering, ecosystems processes and hydrological processes as well as the application of models and modelling principles.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: OVERVIEWS. Overview of Solute Modelling (J. Ball & S. Trudgill). Basic Principles of Frequently Used Models (P. Warfvinge). WEATHERING AND SOILS IN SOLUTE MODELLING. Biogeochemical Modelling of Small Catchments Using PROFILE and SAFE(H. Sverdup, et al.). Methods for Modelling Solute Movement in Structured Soils (A.Armstrong, et al.). ECOSYSTEM PROCESSES IN SOLUTE MODELLING. Predicting Nitrate Concentrations in Small Catchment Streams (M.Whelan, et al.). Interactions of Ecosystem Processes and Weathering Processes (M.Velbel). HYDROLOGICAL AND HYDROCHEMICAL PROCESSES IN SOLUTE MODELLING. Soil Water Isotopic Residence Time Modelling (P. Unnikrishna, etal.). Isotope Tracers of Water and Solute Sources in Catchments (C.Kendall, et al.). SOLUTE MODELS. Linking Mixing Techniques to a Hydrological Framework--An UplandApplication (A. Robson, et al.). Contaminant Transport Component of the Catchment Modelling SystemSHETRAN (J. Ewen). MODEL UTILITY. Catchment-Scale Solute Modelling in a Management Context (M.Newson). Appendix. Indexes.
£296.96
John Wiley & Sons Inc Rehabilitation of Rivers
Book SynopsisRehabilitation of Rivers Principles and Implementation Edited by Louise C. de Waal Division of Environmental and Analytical Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, UK Andrew R. G. Large Department of Geography, University of Newcastle, UK and P. Max Wade Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, UK River rehabilitation has become an issue at the top of the agenda for water authorities and river managers in many countries throughout the world. This challenging topic involves a wide range of themes, many of which are brought together in this volume. They concern planning strategy, implementation and project appraisal for a number of different types of river systems including upland, lowland and urban rivers. Topic areas addressed include hydrology, geomorphology, ecology and economics as, to be successful, rehabilitation of freshwaters must incorporate all of these subjects within a holistic framework. This volume covers a wide range of countries, provides comprehTrade Review"This reviewer will use this as a volume of reading for my students..." ----Geographical Journal, September 2000Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: PLANNING AND STRATEGY. Strategic Approaches to River Rehabilitation: River Leen and River Derwent (D. Hickie). Problems Associated with the Degradation of Rivers in Yorkshire and Initiatives to Achieve Rehabilitation (J. Pygott). Lowland Stream Restoration Projects in the Netherlands (P. Jasperse & M. Verbeek). Practical Methods for Nature Development (J. van Rijen). ECOLOGICAL SOUND REHABILITATION. Ecology and River Rehabilitation (G. Pinay). Integrated Approaches of Ecology and Engineering in River Rehabilitation (D. Borchardt). Ecologically Sound River Bank Design (J. Simons). IMPLEMENTATION, INCLUDING CASE STUDIES. The River Restoration Project (N. Holmes). Integrated Wetland and River Restoration in the Norfolk Broads (D. Prigmore). River Rehabilitation in Sweden (L. Vought). River Rehabilitation in Australia, New Zealand and Japan (C. Gippel). PROJECT APPRAISAL. Post Project Appraisal (E. Darby & E. Cranston).
£225.86
John Wiley & Sons Inc Geomorphology and Groundwater
Book SynopsisGeomorphology and Groundwater is an up-to-the-minute collection dealing with the overlap between geomorphology and hydrogeology. These two disciplines have much to offer each other in several fields such as river groundwater interactions, the location and evolution of aquifers, karst and landform evolution. There is increasing realisation that groundwater plays an important role in many geomorphological processes and of the utility of geomorphological techniques and ideas in the analysis of groundwater systems. The authors contributing to this volume are drawn from a wide variety of backgrounds and include research geomorphologists, engineers and consulting hydrogeologists. Much of the work reported here applies to or has immediate applications to such environmental problems as arid-zone water supply, groundwater pollution, wetland conservation, fisheries management and landscape protection. As such this book will be of value not only to researchers in the respective fields, but to allTable of ContentsGeomorphology and Groundwater: Convergence and Diversification (A.Brown & C. Bradley). Groundwater Flow and Quality in an Alluvial Aquifer Recharged fromRiver Bank Infiltration, Torgau Basin, Germany (T. Grischek, etal.). Shallow Groundwater Modelling and the Overbank Contribution to aSmall Floodplain Bog (C. Bradley & A. Brown). Assessing River-Aquifer Interactions Within the Hyporheic Zone (I.Maddock, et al.). Landform-Groundwater Interactions in the Gwenlais Karst, SouthWales (P. Hardwick & J. Gunn). The Origin and Age of Karstic Depressions in the Darwin-KoolpinyahArea of the Northern Territory of Australia (M. McFarlane, etal.). Karst and Pseudokarst: An Artificial Distinction? (P. Younger & J. Stunell). Bils and the Barind Aquifer, Bangladesh (K. Ahmed & W.Burgess). Groundwater Recharge and Outflow Patterns in a Dunefield of NorthEast Nigeria (R. Carter). Hydrogeological Provinces in Central Sudan: Morphostructural andHydrogeomorphological Controls (J. Burke). Index.
£321.26
John Wiley & Sons Inc Water Wells
Book SynopsisThis book brings together material essential for the understanding and application of techniques used in relation to water wells. Adopting a practical approach, emphasis is put on field-based trials and effective implementation. The basic concepts of hydrogeology are presented, explaining the fundamentals of subsurface hydraulics. This is supplemented by the main exploration methods used in hydrogeology, the criteria for developing groundwater resources and the main principles of water chemistry. A detailed description of the various drilling techniques is given, and each stage in the design and construction of water wells is set out. Numerous practical examples are included. Database management tools providing techniques for the monitoring and storing of information are described.Table of ContentsPreface xiChapter 1 Basic Concepts of Hydrogeology 1Chapter 2 Well Design and Construction 53Chapter 3 Well Hydraulics 103Chapter 4 Supervision and Final Acceptance Tests 159Chapter 5 Water Well Protection 189Chapter 6 Water Well Management 203Chapter 7 Restoration of Water Wells 267Chapter 8 Management Tools 313Chapter 9 Conclusion 329Chapter 10 Bibliography 333Appendices 353Glossary 357Index 375
£130.45
John Wiley & Sons Inc Applied Fluvial Geomorphology
Book SynopsisThis invaluable overview of fluvial geomorphology provides river engineers and managers, who may lack specialist training, with useful insights into, and understanding of, natural channel forms and fluvial processes.Table of ContentsRiver Engineering and Management in the 21st Century (R.Hey). NATURAL CHANNEL STABILITY AND TIME PERSPECTIVES (M. Macklin). Channel, Floodplain and Drainage Basin Response to EnvironmentalChange (M. Macklin & J. Lewin). Short-Term Changes in Channel Stability (A. Werritty). RIVER CHANNEL AND VALLEY PROCESSES (J. Bathurst). Environmental Rive Flow Hydraulics (J. Bathurst). Sediment Erosion, Transport and Deposition (I. Reid, et al.). Bank Erosion and Instability (D. Lawler, et al.). CHANNEL MORPHOLOGY AND DYNAMICS (K. Richards). Channel Types and Morphological Classification (C. Thorne). Stable River Morphology (R. Hey). Styles of Channel Change (J. Hooke). Prediction of Morphological Changes in Unstable Channels (K.Richards & S. Lane). River Dynamics and Channel Maintenance (A. Brookes). CASE STUDIES AND APPLICATIONS (M. Newson). Case Studies in the Application of Geomorphology to RiverManagement (M. Newson, et al.). Application of Applied Fluvial Geomorphology: Problem and Potential(C. Thorne, et al.). Indexes.
£89.96
John Wiley & Sons Inc River Management The Australasian Experience
Book SynopsisThe text describes the impact and management of rivers and covers issues of river channel stability, flood control, water quality, amelioration of detrimental impacts of utilitarian uses and provision of in-stream habitat in a generally arid continent.Trade Review"for bringing together some inherently fascinating case studies into a satisfying package, we should be grateful" (Zeitschrift fur Geomorphology, March 2001)Table of ContentsIntroduction (B. Finlayson S. Brizga). Some Human Impacts on Australian Stream Channel Morphology (I.Rutherfurd). Channel Planform Adjustments Along the Waiau River 1946-1992:Assessment of the Impacts of Flow Regulation (G. Brierley K.Fitchett). The Hydrological and Geomorphological Impacts of the Tinaroo FallsDam on the Barron River, North Queensland, Australia (B. Yu). Managing Regulated Rivers for Environmental Values: Selected CaseStudies from Southeastern Australia (C. Gippel). Geomorphic Effects of Extractive Industries and Their Implicationsfor River Management: The Case of the Hawkesbury-Nepean River, NewSouth Wales (W. Erskine D. Green). The Impact of Mining Waste on the Rivers Draining into Georges Bay,Northeast Tasmania (J. Bird). The Role of Stormwater Management in Sydney's Urban Rivers (R.Warner). The Dispersal and Storage of Trace Metals in the Hawkesbury RiverValley (M. Thoms, et al.). The Role of European Disturbance in the Metamorphosis of the LowerBega River (A. Brooks G. Brierley). The Management of Unstable Rivers: The Avon River, Victoria,Australia (S. Brizga B. Finlayson). Measuring Stream Condition (A. Ladson L. White). Conclusions: Future Directions (S. Brizga B. Finlayson). Index.
£311.36
John Wiley & Sons Inc Stochastic Processes for Water Scientists
Book SynopsisThe discipline of Stochastic Processes is usually treated as a branch of mathematics, and there are plenty of books for mathematicians on the subject. Equally, there are very many books, both for statisticians and environmental scientists, on Time Series Analysis, analysing the structure of data sequences where measurements are made at equal time-intervals and are free from intermittent behaviour. But this book deals with the analysis of events which occur intermittently in time and space; through a very wide range of examples drawn from many areas of environmental science in which the role of water is central, the book shows how the same analytical procedures can be applied to very many different problems. The book s many examples include: analysis of time intervals between el Ni?o events, frequency of dry spells, the relation between heavy rainfall and flooding, occurrences of gravel disturbance in upland trout streams which damages trout spawn deposits and the cellular structure of Table of ContentsModels: Deterministic, Time Series and Stochastic. Mathematical Preliminaries. Markov Chains: Applications to Modelling of Daily Rainfall. More on Markov Chains: Storage. Stochastic Reservoir Theory Applied to Rainfall-RunoffModelling. The Poisson and Related Processes. Random Walks and Diffusion Processes. Some Computational Methods. References. Index.
£138.56
Wiley Glacier Hydrology and Hydrochemistry
Book SynopsisThe last decade has been a period of rapid advances in glacier hydrology and hydrochemistry. These have resulted from the application of new technologies to the direct observation of englacial and subglacial drainage systems via boreholes, from theoretical advances and from increased interactions between fieldworkers and modellers. This collection of papers captures the spirit of these advances highlighting new methodologies, the change in character of hydrological models from lumped conceptual models to physically based, distributed models, and the changing role of field studies in glacier hydrological investigations. Major themes identified in the book are: approaches to defining the structure of drainage systems in cold and temperate glaciers; investigations of the linkages between surface and subsurface components of these systems, and of hydraulic interactions between different elements of subglacial systems; seasonal changes in drainage system properties at local and glacier wideTable of ContentsEffect of Snow and Firn Hydrology on the Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Glacial Runoff (A. Fountain). Isotopic and Ionic Variations in Glacier River Water During Three Contrasting Ablation Seasons (W. Theakstone N. Knudsen). The Hydrochemistry of Runoff from a 'Cold Based' Glacier in the High Arctic (Scott Turnerbreen, Svalbard) (R. Hodgkins, et al.). Hydrochemistry as an Indicator of Subglacial Drainage System Structure: A Comparison of Alpine and Sub-Polar Environments (M. Tranter, et al.). Impact of Subglacial Geothermal Activity on Meltwater Quality in the Jokulsa a Solheimasandi System, Southern Iceland (D. Lawler, et al.). Velocity-Discharge Relationships Derived from Dye Tracer Experiments in Glacial Meltwaters: Implications for Subglacial Flow Conditions (P. Nienow, et al.). Links Between Proglacial Stream Suspended Sediment Dynamics, Glacier Hydrology and Glacier Motion at Midtdalsbreen, Norway (I. Willis, et al.). Impact of Post-Mixing Chemical Reactions on the Major Ion Chemistry of Bulk Meltwaters Draining the Haut Glacier d'Arolla, Valais, Switzerland (G. Brown, et al.). Experimental Investigations of the Weathering of Suspended Sediment by Alpine Glacial Meltwater (G. Brown, et al.). Statistical Evaluation of Glacier Boreholes as Indicators of Basal Drainage Systems (C. Smart). The Use of Borehole Video in Investigating the Hydrology of a Temperate Glacier (L. Copland, et al.). In Situ Measurements of Basal Water Quality and Pressure as an Indicator of the Character of Subglacial Drainage Systems (D. Stone G. Clarke). Variability in the Chemical Composition of In- Situ Subglacial Meltwaters (M. Tranter, et al.). Seasonal Reorganization of Subglacial Drainage Inferred from Measurements in Boreholes (S. Gordon, et al.). An Integrated Approach to Modelling Hydrology and Water Quality in Glacierized Catchments (K. Richards, et al.). Initial Results from a Distributed, Physically Based Model of Glacier Hydrology (N. Arnold, et al.). Towards a Hydrological Model for Computerized Ice-Sheet Simulations (R. Alley). Index.
£166.46
The University of Michigan Press Rouge River Revived
Book SynopsisThe Rouge River is a mostly urbanized watershed of about 500 square miles populated by nearly 1.4 million people. While not geographically large, the river has played an outsized role in the history of southeast Michigan. Rouge River Revived describes the river’s history from pre-European times into the 21st century.Table of Contents Prologue – John H. Hartig and Jim Graham Chapter 1. The Setting: An Urban Watershed – Alan Van Kerckhove Chapter 2. First Peoples of the Rouge River – Kay McGowan Chapter 3. Putting the Rouge to Work – Nancy Darga Chapter 4. Henry Ford and the Rouge River – Brian James Egen and John H. Hartig Chapter 5. Rouge River Restoration: Revival of an Urban River – Annette DeMaria, Noel Mullett, and John H. Hartig Chapter 6. The Need for Green Infrastructure – Cyndi Ross Chapter 7. Rouge River Citizen Science – Sally Petrella Chapter 8. Environmental Education: Realizing Bill Stapp’s Vision – Sally Cole-Mish Chapter 9. The Rouge River Reborn: From Wen to Wonder – Orin G. Gelderloos, Dorothy F. McLeer, and Richard A. Simek Chapter 10. Reconnecting with Our Home Waters: Rouge Offers Growing Number of Recreational Opportunities – Kurt Kuban Chapter 11. Rouge River Champion – Jim Murray – John H. Hartig Chapter 12. Reflections – John H. Hartig and Jim Graham
£19.90
LUP - University of Michigan Press Great Lakes Sea Lamprey
Book SynopsisThe stuff of nightmares in both their looks and the horrifying wounds inflicted on their victims, sea lampreys are perhaps the deadliest invasive species to ever enter the Great Lakes. This book draws on interviews with people who experienced the invasion as well as unexplored archival materials to tell the incredible story of sea lamprey.Trade ReviewCory Brant delivers the definitive history of the sea lamprey in the Great Lakes, weaving together personal interviews, scientific information, compelling stories of invasion and discovery, and the histories of shipping, commercial fishing, the Erie and Welland Canals, and the locks at Sault Ste. Marie—all in dovetail with the life history of the lamprey." - Jerry Dennis, author of The Windward Shore: A Winter on the Great Lakes and The Living Great Lakes: Searching for the Heart of the Inland Seas
£24.46
University of California Press Vision and Place John Wesley Powell and
Book SynopsisThe Colorado River Basin's importance cannot be overstated. Its living river system supplies water to roughly forty million people, contains Grand Canyon National Park, Bears Ears National Monument, and wide swaths of other public lands, and encompasses ancestral homelands of twenty-nine Native American tribes. John Wesley Powell, a one-armed Civil War veteran, explorer, scientist, and adept federal administrator, articulated a vision for Euro-American colonization of the Arid Region that has indelibly shaped the basina pattern that looms large not only in western history, but also in contemporary environmental and social policy. One hundred and fifty years after Powell's epic 1869 Colorado River Exploring Expedition, this volume revisits Powell's vision, examining its historical character and its relative influence on the Colorado River Basin's cultural and physical landscape in modern times. In three parts, the volume unpacks Powell's ideas on water, public lands, and Native Americansideas at once innovative, complex, and contradictory. With an eye toward climate change and a host of related challenges facing the basin, the volume turns to the future, reflecting on howif at allPowell's legacy might inform our collective vision as we navigate a new Great Unknown.Table of ContentsList of Figures and Maps Foreword Charles Wilkinson Introduction: The "Great Unknown" PART I: WATER 1. Strange Resurrection: The Fall and Rise of John Wesley Powell Louis S. Warren and Rachel St. John 2. Communitarianism in Western Water Law and Policy: Was Powell’s Vision Lost? Robert W. Adler 3. Common Water Commonwealth: The Paradox of a Shared Resource Amorina Lee-Martinez and Patricia Limerick 4. Powell's Legacy—The Bureau of Reclamation and the Contemporary West: Water Exchanges Robert Glennon PART II: PUBLIC LANDS 5. John Wesley Powell and the National Park Idea: Preserving Colorado River Basin Public Lands Robert B. Keiter 6. Who Is the "Public" on the Colorado River Basin's Public Lands? Paul Hirt 7. Powell as Unwitting Godfather of Outdoor Recreation in the Great Unknown Emilene Ostlind 8. Stewart Udall, John Wesley Powell, and the Emergence of a National American Commons William deBuys PART III: NATIVE AMERICANS 9. "We Must Either Protect Him or Destroy Him" Weston C. McCool and Daniel C. McCool 10. "Pastoral and Civilized": Water, Land, and Tribes in the Colorado River Basin Autumn L. Bernhardt 11. Civilizing Public Land Management in the Colorado River Basin Daniel Cordalis and Amy Cordalis 12. John Wesley Powell’s Land and Water Policies and Southwestern Native American Agricultural Practices William J. Gribb Afterword John C. Schmidt References Contributors Index
£64.00
University of California Press Vision and Place
Book SynopsisThe Colorado River Basin's importance cannot be overstated. Its living river system supplies water to roughly forty million people, contains Grand Canyon National Park, Bears Ears National Monument, and wide swaths of other public lands, and encompasses ancestral homelands of twenty-nine Native American tribes. John Wesley Powell, a one-armed Civil War veteran, explorer, scientist, and adept federal administrator, articulated a vision for Euro-American colonization of the Arid Region that has indelibly shaped the basina pattern that looms large not only in western history, but also in contemporary environmental and social policy. One hundred and fifty years after Powell's epic 1869 Colorado River Exploring Expedition, this volume revisits Powell's vision, examining its historical character and its relative influence on the Colorado River Basin's cultural and physical landscape in modern times. In three parts, the volume unpacks Powell's ideas on water, public lands, and Native Americansideas at once innovative, complex, and contradictory. With an eye toward climate change and a host of related challenges facing the basin, the volume turns to the future, reflecting on howif at allPowell's legacy might inform our collective vision as we navigate a new Great Unknown.Table of ContentsList of Figures and Maps Foreword Charles Wilkinson Introduction: The "Great Unknown" PART I: WATER 1. Strange Resurrection: The Fall and Rise of John Wesley Powell Louis S. Warren and Rachel St. John 2. Communitarianism in Western Water Law and Policy: Was Powell’s Vision Lost? Robert W. Adler 3. Common Water Commonwealth: The Paradox of a Shared Resource Amorina Lee-Martinez and Patricia Limerick 4. Powell's Legacy—The Bureau of Reclamation and the Contemporary West: Water Exchanges Robert Glennon PART II: PUBLIC LANDS 5. John Wesley Powell and the National Park Idea: Preserving Colorado River Basin Public Lands Robert B. Keiter 6. Who Is the "Public" on the Colorado River Basin's Public Lands? Paul Hirt 7. Powell as Unwitting Godfather of Outdoor Recreation in the Great Unknown Emilene Ostlind 8. Stewart Udall, John Wesley Powell, and the Emergence of a National American Commons William deBuys PART III: NATIVE AMERICANS 9. "We Must Either Protect Him or Destroy Him" Weston C. McCool and Daniel C. McCool 10. "Pastoral and Civilized": Water, Land, and Tribes in the Colorado River Basin Autumn L. Bernhardt 11. Civilizing Public Land Management in the Colorado River Basin Daniel Cordalis and Amy Cordalis 12. John Wesley Powell’s Land and Water Policies and Southwestern Native American Agricultural Practices William J. Gribb Afterword John C. Schmidt References Contributors Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Nature of the Environment
Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of this highly acclaimed text on the natural environment of the earth has now been thoroughly revised and updated and includes a new chapter on The Organic World, more windows, new illustrations, and a range of other features. Please visit the accompanying website at: www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk/goudie to view sample material from both the new edition and forthcoming instructor''s manual online. Fully updated with an entirely new chapter, and new features throughout. Now features a list of key concepts and points for review. Includes increased number of windows, updated and expanded reading guides, and new plates and diagrams. Well illustrated with updated examples and case studies. Puts more stress on the importance of hazards, natural environmental changes, and human impacts. Trade Review"Andrew Goudie has drawn on his wide experience to produce an up-to-date, accessible and comprehensive introduction to physical geography. Throughout the book, the issue of scale is emphasized - from global to local. Human impact on earth surface systems is another important and topical theme. This is an excellent book, elegantly written, which will appeal to a wide variety of readers." Professor Tim Burt, University of Durham "This classic text is now in its fourth edition ... the text excels in presenting classification schemes." Scottish Geographical JournalTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Part I: The Global Framework:. 1. Global Geological Background. The Ancient Earth. Core, Mantle and Crust. The Nature of the Ocean Floors. The Surface of the Land. Earthquakes. The Shape of the Continents. The Question of Plates. Microplates and Exotic Terraces. The Earth's Rock Types. The Subdivisions of the Earth's History. Conclusions. Key Terms and Concepts. Points for Review. Further Reading for Chapter 1. 2. Global Climatic Background. A Vertical Profile Through the Atmosphere. Global Climate. World Patterns of Precipitation. World Patterns of Temperature. The Major Climatic Zones. The Hydrological Cycle. Ocean Currents. Ocean Atmosphere Interactions. Climatic Change. Causes Long-Term Climatic Change. Sea-Level Changes. Future Climates. Conclusions. Key Terms and Concepts. Points for Review. Further Reading for Chapter 2. 3. The Organic World. Major Vegetation Types. Human Modifications of Major Vegetation Types. Floral Realms. Faunal Realms. The World's Great Soil Orders. Human Modifications of Soil. Climatic Geomorphology: The Influence of Climate, Soil and Vegetation. Key Terms and Concepts. Points for Review. Further Reading for Chapter 3. Part II: Major World Zones:. 4. Cold Environments. Polar Climates. Vegetation and Wildlife. Glacier Types. The Formation of Glacier Ice. How Glaciers Move. Glacial Erosion. Glacial Deposits. Glacier Ice and Sea-Level Changes. Permafrost. Ground Ice. Thermokarst. Ice Segregation and Frost Heaving. Frost Shattering and Soil Formation. Slope Processes, Avalanches and River Regimes. Key Terms and Concepts. Points for Review. Further Reading for Chapter 4. 5. The Mid-latitudes. The Westerlies. Cyclones and Anticyclones. Air Masses. Cool Temperate Climates. Western Margin Warm Temperate Climates (The Mediterranean Type). Eastern Margin Warm Temperate Climates. Boreal Forest. Deciduous Forests. Mid-Latitude Grasslands. Mediterranean Evergreen Woodlands. Soils of Cool Temperate Climates. Soils of Warm Temperate Climates. The Impact of Climatic Change on the Landscape. Loess Sheets. Dry Valleys and Mis Fit Stream. Tors. Natural Hazards in Western Europe. Key Terms and Concepts. Points for Review. Further Reading for Chapter 5. 6. Deserts. Introduction. What Causes Aridity?. Desert Rainfall. Desert Temperatures. Past Climates in Deserts. Desert Vegetation and Animals. Soils and Surface Materials. Insolation and Salt Weathering. Wind Action in Deserts. Sand Deposition - Dunes. The Work of Rivers. Desert Slopes. Dams, Reservoirs and Inter-Basin Water Transfer. Land Degradation. Problems of the Desert Realm. Key Terms and Concepts. Points for Review. Further Reading for Chapter 6. 7. The Tropics. The General Atmospheric Circulation. The Wet Tropics. Tropical Season Climates. Monsoons. Tropical Disturbances. Tropical Rainforests. Secondary Forest. Tropical Seasonal Forest and Savannah. Mangrove Swamps. Coral Reefs. Weathering of Rocks. Slope Movements. Some Problems of the Humid Tropics. Key Terms and Concepts. Points for Review. Further Reading for Chapter 7. Part III: Mountain and Maritime Environments:. 8. Mountains. Introduction. Mountain Climates. Snow and the Snow-Line. Mountain Vegetation. The Timber-Line. Alpine Tundra. Mountain Hazards. Changing Climates. Key Terms and Concepts. Points for Review. Further Reading for chapter 8. 9. Coasts. Coastlines. Waves. Barrier Beaches and Related Forms. Tides. Storm Surges. Estuaries. Coastal Dunes. Salt Marshes. Coast Erosion. The Human Impact on the Coastline. Key Terms and Concepts. Points for Review. Further Reading for Chapter 9. Part IV: Landscapes and Ecosystems:. 10. Plants and Animals. Ecology and Ecosystems. Plants and Their Habitats. Life in the Oceans. Community. Succession. Dispersal and Migration of Plants. Dispersal and Migration of Animals. The Importance of Area. Human Impact on Plants and Animals. Domestication. Introductions. Pollution. Habitat Change. Extinction. Conservation. Key Terms and Concepts. Points for Review. Further Reading for Chapter 10. 11. Tectonic Features. Introduction. Volcanoes. Intrusive Igneous Rocks. Earthquakes. Man-Made Seismic Activity. Faults. Folding. Key Terms and Concepts. Points for Review. Further Reading for Chapter 11. 12. Slopes. Mass Movements. Slope Instability. Other Processes Operating on Slopes. Slope Forms. Slope Development Through Time. Key Terms and Concepts. Points for Review. Further Reading for Chapter 12. 13. Soils and Weathering. Factors of Soil Formation. Soil Profiles. Types of Weathering. Mechanical Weathering. Chemical Weathering. Accelerated Soil Erosion. Key Terms and Concepts. Points for Review. Further Reading for Chapter 13. 14. The Hydrological Cycle. Introduction. Precipitation. Interception. Evapotranspiration. Infiltration. Surface Runoff. Groundwater. Streamflow and the Hydrograph. Annual River Regimes. Lakes. Key Terms and Concepts. Points for Review. Further Reading for Chapter 14. 15. Rivers. Introduction. Morphometry of Drainage Basins. Drainage Basin Patterns. Concave Long Profiles. Channel Cross-Section and Hydraulic Geometry. Channel Patterns. Flood Plains. Terraces. Deltas. Stream Transport. Rates of Fluvial Denudation. Floods. The Human Impact on Rivers. Key Terms and Concepts. Points for Review. Further Reading for Chapter 15. 16. Cities. Introduction. The Climate of Cities. Air Pollution and its Problems. Urbanisation and River Flow. Thermal Pollution River Water. Soil Erosion and Sediment Yield Associated with Construction and Urbanisation. Animals in Cities. Key Terms and Concepts. Points for Review. Further Reading for Chapter 16. Part V: Conclusion:. 17. Nature, Humans and the Environment. Introduction. Environmental Complexity. Environmental Interactions. The Importance of Scale. The Influence of Environment on Humans. The Human Impact. The Ever-Changing Environment. Humans or Nature?. Equifinality. The Relevance and Application of Physical Geography. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Lakes Handbook Volume 1
Book SynopsisContinuing concern about water supply and quality, ecosystem sustainability and restoration demands that the modern approach to the management of lakes and reservoirs should be based on a sound understanding of the application of the scientific and ecological principles that underlie freshwater processes. The Lakes Handbook provides an up-to-date overview of the application of ecologically sound approaches, methods and tools using experience gained around the world for an understanding of lakes and their management. Volume one of the Handbook addresses the physical and biological aspects of lakes pertinent to lake management, emphasising those aspects particularly relevant to large, still bodies of water. Volume two then considers lake management, with particular emphasis on sustainability, restoration and rehabilitation. This handbook will be invaluable to ecologists, environmental scientists, physical geographers and hydrologists involved in limnologicaTrade Review"However, I suggest that no serious contemporary lake limnologist should be without this volume on the desk or bookshelves. I anticipate regular returns to my inspection copy." (African Journal of Aquatic Science, 2004) "...the Editors and their contributors have provided a treasure chest of information....researchers...would be well advised to recommend it to their librarians." SILnews "...a powerful text of such scope and calibre as to set a benchmark for limnetic ecology in the 21st century. Achieving a range of disparate accomplishments, it could potentially re-catalyse lake limnology." African Journal of Aquatic ScienceTable of ContentsList of Contributors. 1. Lakes, Limnology And Limnetic Ecology: Towards A New Synthesis: C.S. Reynolds and P.E. O’Sullivan. 2. The Origin Of Lake Basins: H. Loffler. 3. The Hydrology Of Lakes: Thomas C. Winter. 4. Chemical Processes Regulating The Composition Of Lake Waters: Werner Stumm. 5. Physical Properties Of Water Relevant To Limnology And Limnetic Ecology: C.S. Reynolds. 6. The Motion Of Lake Waters: Dieter M. Imboden. 7. Regulatory Impacts Of Humic Substances In Lakes: C.E.W. Steinberg. 8. Sedimentation And Lake Sediment Formation: J. Bloesch. 9. Organisation And Energetic Partitioning Of Limnetic Communities: C.S. Reynolds. 10. Phytoplankton: Judit Padisak. 11. Aquatic Plants And Lake Ecosystems: Jan Pokorny and Jan Kvet. 12. Benthic Invertebrates: Petur M. Jonasson. 13. Pelagic Microbes - Protozoa And The Microbial Food Web: T. Weisse. 14. Zooplankton: Z. Maicej Gliwicz. 15. Fish Population Ecology: Ian J. Winfield. 16. Fish Community Ecology: Jouko Sarvala, Martti Rask and Juha Karialainen. 17. Self-Regulation Of Limnetic Ecosystems: Claudia Pahl-Wostl. 18. Palaeolimnology: P. O’Sullivan. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Freshwater Ecology
Book SynopsisFreshwater ecosystems are under increasing pressure as human populations grow and the need for clean water intensifies. This book presents an introduction to scientific methodology and its application to the study of ecology. It also reviews several key concepts in freshwater ecology using a wide range of scientific studies.Trade Review"...Freshwater Ecology is a readable and well though out introductory text suitable for a non-major course in freshwater ecology...It clearly fills a void in the array of freshwater ecology texts and will undoubtedly be well received by students as a primary introduction to the fascinating world of freshwater ecological research." Hydrobiologia "At first blush, this is a refreshingly new book about basic freshwater ecology. It is clearly written, thoughtfully well organized, and covers virtually all the topics I would want introduced to a budding freshwater biologist...I enjoyed reading this book and I think it should be required reading for every college senior and every new graduate student in the aquatic arena." Journal of the North American Benthological Society "This book is an important contribution to the literature and can be strongly recommended to anyone starting out on a study of freshwater biology." African Journal of Aquatic ScienceTable of ContentsPreface. Part I: The Tools Of Freshwater Ecological Science. 1. What Is Ecological Science?. 2. How Does Scale Of Measurement Affect What We See?. 3. Wonderful Water: Linkages From The Atom To The Biosphere. 4. What’s In A Lake?. 5. What’s In Rivers And Streams?. Part II: Fundamental Ecological Questions. 6. How Are Population Numbers And Structure Affected By Dispersal?. 7. Why Do Organisms Occupy Particular Habitats?. 8. How Do Freshwater Communities Recover From Disturbance?. 9. What Is The Impact Of Predators In Freshwater Systems?. Part III: Applied Freshwater Ecology. 10. What Are The Ecological Effects Of Changing A Water Regime?. 11. How Do We Assess The Impact Of Pollution?. 12. Can We Fix Smelly, Green Lakes?. 13. What Is The Impact Of Introduced Species?. Concluding Remarks. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Handbook of Microalgal Culture
Book Synopsisaeo editor and contributors have many yearsa experience researching algal culture systems aeo the book provides important information for those growing microalgae on a commercial basis aeo of use and interest to a wide range of industries aeo potential health properties of algae used in foods is of great current interest.Trade Review"... well organised , with clear and illustrative figures... I recommend it to academic staff and researchers at universities and institutes with interests in microalgal culture and aquaculture. The book may also be of interest to certain sectors of the aquaculture industry." International Aquaculture "I would recommend this as a textbook for undergraduates and postgraduates interested in algal biotechnology." Journal of Applied Phycology 16, 2004Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Preface. Acknowledgements.. Part I: The Microalgae: With Reference to Mass- Cultivation. 1. The Microalgal cell (Luisa Tomaselli). 2. Photosynthesis in Microalgae (Jiri Masojidek, Michael Koblizek and Giuseppe Torzillo). 3. Basic Culturing Techniques (Uuan-Kun Lee and Hui Shen). 4. Environmental Effects on Cell Composition (Qiang Hu). 5. Environmental Effects on Cell Composition (Qiang Hu). Part II: Mass Cultivation of Microalgae. 6. Algal Nutrition. Mineral Nutrition (Johan U. Grobbelaaqr). 7. Algal Nutrition. Heterotrpic Carbon Nutrition (Yuah-Kun Lee). 8. Biological Principles of Mass Cultivation (Amos Richmond). 9. Mass Production of Microalgae: Photobioreactors (Mario R. Tredici). 10. Downstream Processing of Cell-mass and Products (E. Molina Grima, F.G. Fernandez and A. Robles Medina). Part III: Economic Applications of Microalgae. 11. Industrial Production of Microalgal Cell-mass and Secondary Products - Major Industrial Species. Chlorella (Hiroaki Iwamoto). 12. Industrial Production of Microalgal Cell-mass and Secondary Producgts - Major industrial species. Arthrospira (Spirulina) Platensis (Qiang Hu). 13. Industrial Production of Microalal Cell-mass and Secondary Produts - Major Industrial Species. Dunaliella (Ami Ben-Amotz). 14. Industrial Production of Microalgal cell-mass and Secondary Produts - Major Industrial Species. Dunaliella (Ami Ben-Amotz). 15. Industrial Production of Microalgal Cell-mass and Secondary Products - Species of High Potential. Porphyridium sp (Shoshana Arad and Amos Richmond). 16. Industrial Production of Microalgal Cell-mass and Secondary Products - Species of High Potential Mass Cultivation of Nannochloropsis in Closed System (Graxiella Chini Zittelli, Liliana Rodolfi and Mario R. Tredici). 17. Industrial Production of Microalgal Cell-mass and Secondary Products - species of High Potential. Nostoc (Han Danxiang, Bi Yonghong and Hu Zhengyu). 18. Microalgae in Human and Animal Nutrition ( Wolfgang Becker). 19. Microalgae for Aquaculture. The Current Global Situation and Future Trends (Arnaud Muller-Feuga). 20. Microalgae for Aquaculture (Oded Zmora and Amos Richmond). 21. Microalgae for Aquaculture (Wofgang Becker). 22. N2-fixing Cyanobacteria as Biofertilizers in Rice Fields (Pierre Roger). 23. Hydrogen and Methane Production by Microalgae (John R. Benemann). 24. Water Pollution and Bioremediation by Microalgae (Susan Blackburn). 25. Water Pollution and Bioremediation by Microalgae (Aharon Abelioich). 26. Water Pollution and Bioremediation by Microalgae (Carl J. Soeder). 27. Water Pollution and Bioremediation by Microalgae (Carl J. Soeder). Part IV: New Frontiers. 28. Targeted Genetic Modification of Cyanobacteria: New Biotechnological Applications (Wim F. J. Vermaas). 29. Microalgae as Platforms for Recombinant Proteins (Qingfang He). 30. Bioactive Chemicals in Microalgae (Olav M. Skulberg). 31. Heterotrphic Production o fMarine Algae for Aquaculture (Moti Harel and Allen R. Place). 32. N2-fixing Cyanobacteria as a Gene Delivery System for Expressing Mosquitocidal Toxins of Bacillus (Sammy Boussiba and Arieh Zaritsky). 33. The Enhancmenbt of Marine Productivity for Climate Stabilizaiton and Food Security (Ian S.F.Jones). Index.
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Harvard University Press A View of the River
Book SynopsisWidely regarded as the most creative scholar in the field of river morphology, Luna B. Leopold presents a coherent description of the river, its shape, size, organization, and action, along with a consistent theory that explains much of the observed character of channels.Trade ReviewLuna Leopold is responsible for perhaps the most important research on rivers over the past 50 years. In this very personal book he reflects upon that experience, providing insights that go far beyond mere research results. -- Vic Baker * Science *The strength of this book is the force of intellect and experience Leopold brings to his subject. His writing style is clear, his explanations lucid, the coverage comprehensive. This is an extremely personal, almost autobiographical book—it is certainly not a dry, equation-filled treatise. It ranks with the best of John McPhee, but in this hook the scientist speaks in his own voice. I recommend it highly. -- Edwin E. Herricks, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignThis book fills an important gap between popular writing and scientific texts at a time when public awareness about natural resource issues, especially those relating to water, is rising. Students in hydrology and ecology, natural resource managers at local and national levels, scientists in collaborative fields, and non-scientists curious about the world around them should find A View of the River instructive, relevant, and interesting reading. -- Jay L. Taft, Harvard UniversityLeopold is one of the most creative scholars in the field of river morphology in the last fifty years. A View of the River is the synthesis of a lifetime’s work by Leopold and his colleagues. There is nothing like it. -- M. Gordon Wolman, Johns Hopkins UniversityTable of ContentsPreface 1. The River Channel 2. River Measurement 3. Down the Channel System 4. Meanders and Bars 5. Distribution of Discharge in Space and Time 6. Rivers of the World 7. Flow Variability and Floods 8. Relationships between Channel and Discharge 9. A Field Example: Watts Branch 10. The Hydraulic Geometry 11. Sediment Load 12. The Drainage Network 13. Energy Utilization 14. River Morphology: The Most Probable State References Symbols Author Index General Index
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Princeton University Press Global Environment
Book SynopsisDiscusses the major elements of the geochemical cycles and global fluxes found in the atmosphere, land, lakes, rivers, biota, and oceans, as well as the human effects on these fluxes. This book offers presentation of major advances in the study of chemical weathering. It provides global coverage of environmental problems involving water.Trade Review"This second edition of a useful book by distinguished authors Elizabeth Berner and Robert Berner surveys the status of the terrestrial environment from the standpoint of cycles of material and energy... Global Environment can also serve as a reliable, detailed introduction to environmental science for master's-level practitioners in the field. Well edited with an admirable consistency of writing style and viewpoint."--Choice "This well-written book is easy to read. It goes into just the right amount of detail; with the exception of trace elements! The authors have presented wide-ranging references providing the interested readers with more details for further investigation. The authors have followed a multidisciplinary approach in the whole book which makes it beneficial for students who major in Environmental Earth Sciences, Geology, Geochemistry, Biogeochemistry and the associated fields. Besides, this book is of reference value for researchers and graduate students."--Armaghan Attar, International Journal of Environmental StudiesTable of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition xiii Chapter 1. Introduction to the Global Environment: The Water and Energy Cycles and Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation 1 Introduction 1 The Global Water Cycle 2 Major Water Masses 2 Fluxes between Reservoirs 2 Geographic Variations in Precipitation and Evaporation 4 The Energy Cycle 7 Introduction 7 Radiation and Energy Balance 7 Variations in Solar Radiation: The Atmospheric and Oceanic Heat Engine 11 Circulation of the Atmosphere 14 Oceanic Circulation 16 Introduction 16 Wind-Driven (Shallow) Circulation 17 Coastal Upwelling 19 Thermohaline (Deep) Circulation 19 Chapter 2. Air Chemistry: The Greenhouse Effect and the Ozone Hole 24 Atmospheric Gases 24 Carbon Dioxide 26 Present and Future CO2 and the Surficial Carbon Cycle 26 Past CO2 Levels 36 Other Greenhouse Gases: Methane, Nitrous Oxide 39 Other Greenhouse Gases: Halogens and Tropospheric Ozone 46 Radiative Forcing by Anthropogenic Factors 47 Climatic Effects of Radiative Forcing: Climate Sensitivity, Global Warming, and Hydrologic Changes 48 Observed Changes in Temperature and Atmospheric Circulation 50 Observed Changes in the Water Cycle: Water Vapor, Precipitation, Streamflow, and Storms 52 Observed Changes in Ice, Sea Level and the Oceans 54 Predictions for Future Climate Change 57 Aerosols 59 Aerosol Cloud Effects 60 Types of Aerosols 61 Gaseous Emissions 62 Sulfate Aerosols 62 Black Carbon Aerosols 63 Organic Carbon Aerosols 65 Biomass Burning Aerosols 65 Nitrate Aerosols 65 Mineral Dust Aerosols 66 Sea-Salt Aerosols 67 Surface Dimming by Aerosols 68 Aerosols and the Hydrologic Cycle 68 Black Carbon Aerosols and Snow Cover 69 Ozone and the Ozone Hole 69 Stratospheric Ozone: The Ozone Hole 70 Tropospheric Ozone: Air Pollution 76 Chapter 3. Air Chemistry: Rainwater, Acid Rain, and the Atmospheric Cycles of Sulfur and Nitrogen 79 Introduction 79 Formation of Rain (and Snow) 80 Water Vapor in the Atmosphere 80 Condensation 83 Sublimation 84 Rain (and Snow) Formation 84 Air Motion in Cloud Formation 85 Chemical Composition of Rainwater: General Characteristics 85 Cl-, Na+, Mg++, Ca++ and K+ in Rain 92 Gases and Rain 102 Sulfate in Rain: The Atmospheric Sulfur Cycle 102 Sea-Salt Sulfate 103 U.S. Sulfur Emissions 104 Conversion of Sulfur Dioxide to Sulfate in Rain 107 Biogenic Reduced Sulfur 108 Other Sulfur Sources: Biomass Burning, Volcanism, and Soil Dust 109 Sulfur Deposition on Land 110 Anthropogenic Sulfur Deposition in the United States 111 Atmospheric Sulfur Cycle: Human Perturbation 113 Radiative Forcing from Sulfate Aerosol 115 The Atmospheric Nitrogen Cycle and Nitrogen in Rain 116 N2, Nitrogen Fixation, Denitrification, and Total Nitrogen Fluxes 116 Nitrogen Cycle: Anthropogenic Changes and Climate 120 Atmospheric Nox and Nitrate in Rain 120 Nitrate in Rain: Anthropogenic Sources 123 Nitrate Deposition in Rain and the Nitrate-Nitrogen Cycle 126 Ammonium in Rain: Atmospheric Ammonium-Nitrogen Cycle 130 Ammonium in Rain 133 Reactive N Deposition 135 Acid Rain 137 The pH of Natural Rainwater 138 Acid Rain from Pollution 140 Acid Rain in Europe 141 Acid Rain in the United States from 1955 to 1985 142 Acid Deposition Changes in the United States from 1980 to 2007 144 Acid Rain in Other Parts of the World 145 Distinguishing Naturally Acid Rain from That Due to Pollution 146 Effects of Acid Rain 149 Chapter 4. Chemical Weathering: Minerals, Plants, and Water Chemistry 151 Introduction 151 Biogeochemical Cycling in Forests 153 Soil Water and Microorganisms: Acid Production 158 Chemical Weathering 159 Minerals Involved in Weathering 159 Silicate Weathering Reactions: Secondary Mineral Formation 162 Mechanism of Silicate Dissolution 168 Rate of Silicate Weathering 171 Silicate Weathering: Soil Formation 176 Carbonate Weathering 178 Sulfide Weathering 179 Groundwaters and Weathering 181 Garrels's Model for the Composition of Groundwaters from Igneous rocks 182 Chapter 5. Rivers 185 Introduction 185 Components of River Water 185 River Runoff 186 Major World Rivers 188 Suspended Matter in Rivers 190 Amount of Suspended Matter 190 Human Influence 195 Chemical Composition of Suspended Matter 198 Chemical Composition of Rivers 201 World Average River Water 201 Chemical Classification of Rivers 202 Relief and River-Water Composition 212 Major Dissolved Components of River Water 213 Chloride and Cyclic Salt 213 Sodium 216 Potassium 217 Calcium and Magnesium 219 Bicarbonate (HCO3) 220 Silica 222 Sulfate 227 Sulfate Pollution and Acidic Rivers 229 Organic Matter in Rivers: Organic Acidity 232 Organic Acid Rivers 236 Chemical and Total Denudation of the Continents as Deduced from River-Water Composition 237 Nutrients in River Water 241 Nitrogen in Rivers: The Terrestrial Nitrogen Cycle 242 Reactive Nitrogen Deposition and River Transport in the United States 249 Phosphorus In Rivers: The Terrestrial Phosphorus Cycle 250 Chapter 6. Lakes 257 Physical Processes in Lakes 257 Water Balance 257 Thermal Regimes and Lake Classification 259 Lake Models 264 Biological Processes in Lakes as They Affect Water Composition 269 Photosynthesis, Respiration, and Biological Cycling 269 Eutrophication 272 Limiting Nutrients 275 Sources of Phosphorus in Lakes 279 Pollutive Changes in Major Lakes: Potential Loading 285 Acid Lakes 287 Changes in Acid Lakes in the Northeastern and Upper Midwestern United States 291 Changes in Acid Lakes in Europe 292 Naturally Acid Lakes 293 Chemical Composition of Acid Lakes 294 Saline and Alkaline Lakes 298 Chapter 7. Marginal Marine Environments: Estuaries 303 Introduction 303 Estuaries: Circulation and Classification 303 The Black Sea 307 Estuarine Chemistry: Conservative vs Nonconservative Mixing 308 Estuarine Chemical Processes 311 Inorganic (Nonbiogenic) Removal in Estuaries 311 Biogenic Nutrients in Estuaries 314 Limiting Nutrients: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Silica 317 Eutrophication from Nutrient Pollution of Estuaries 321 Coastal Hypoxia from Nutrient Loading and Eutrophication 324 Harmful Algal Blooms and Eutrophication 329 Suspended Sediment Deposition in Marginal Marine Environments 330 Antiestuaries and Evaporite Deposition 335 Chapter 8. The Oceans 339 Introduction 339 Chemical Composition of Seawater 339 pH and the Human Acidification of the Oceans 343 Modeling Seawater Composition 344 Sillen's Equilibrium Model 344 Oceanic Box Models 345 Continuum Models 347 Energy Sources for Chemical Reactions 347 Major Processes of Seawater Modification 348 Biological Processes 349 Volcanic-Seawater Reaction 360 Interaction with Detrital Solids 365 Chemical Budgets for Individual Elements 369 Summary of Processes 369 Chloride 370 Sodium 371 Sulfur 372 Magnesium 374 Potassium 375 Calcium 376 Bicarbonate 381 Silica 382 Phosphorus 384 Nitrogen 386 References 389 Index 435
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Princeton University Press Where the River Flows Scientific Reflections on
Book SynopsisTrade Review"[A] deft primer, brim with surprises when viewed through a physics lens."--Barbara Kiser, Nature "[Fleming] engenders a new appreciation for the waterways around us."--Library Journal "Fleming's decades of experience shine through in this book. Abstract physics concepts feel more relevant when applied to concrete phenomena that readers can visualize."--Laurel Hamers, Science NewsTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix 1 Introduction 1 2 Why Rivers Are Where They Are 11 3 How Do Rivers Remember? 37 4 Clouds Talking to Fish: The Information Content of Rain 61 5 Searching for Buried Treasure 89 6 The Digital Rainbow 109 7 Landslides, Fractals, and Artificial Life 132 8 The Sky's Not the Limit 149 9 The Hydrologist's Final Exam: Watershed Modeling 168 10 Epilogue 183 Some References and Suggestions for Further Reading 189 Index 199
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Princeton University Press Where the River Flows
Book SynopsisRivers are essential to every aspect of civilization, yet how many understand how they work? Fleming takes readers on a journey along our planet's waterways, providing a scientist's reflections on the profound interrelationships that rivers have with landscapes, ecosystems, and societies.Trade Review“[Fleming] engenders a new appreciation for the waterways around us.”—Library Journal“[A] deft primer.”—Barbara Kiser, Nature“Fleming’s decades of experience shine through in this book. Abstract physics concepts feel more relevant when applied to concrete phenomena that readers can visualize.”—Laurel Hamers, Science News“Where the River Flows offers a paradigm shift in understanding the rivers.”—Current Science“Fleming’s style is colloquial and engages the reader quickly. . . . This small volume is a good buy for anyone with an enquiring mind about rivers or indeed about natural science in general.”—Colin Levings, Ormsby Review“Extremely interesting and informative. Fleming makes difficult scientific concepts accessible to the layperson, and takes a very broad range of topics and shows how they are interconnected in so many ways.”—Karen C. Rice, University of Virginia“Where the River Flows is distinctive and engaging. Fleming is skilled at explaining relatively complex ideas in simple and accessible language.”—Ellen Wohl, Colorado State University
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MP-SIL Southern Illinois Uni The Chicago River A Natural and Unnatural
Book SynopsisIn this social and ecological account of the Chicago River, Libby Hill tells the story of how a sluggish waterway emptying into Lake Michigan became central to the creation of Chicago as a major metropolis and transportation hub.
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University Press of Florida Travels on the St. Johns River
Book SynopsisPresents a selection of writings from naturalists John and William Bartram. In 1765 father and son naturalists John and William Bartram explored the St. Johns River Valley in Florida, a newly designated British territory and subtropical wonderland. The chronicle of their adventures provided the world with an intimate look at La Florida.Trade ReviewThe editors skillfully interpret the geography and natural history, and provide an extensive list of the plants and animals the Bartrams encountered. This work will appeal to naturalists and those interested in early American studies in natural history." - Choice"A worthy addition to the literature exploring the British years in Florida." - Florida Historical Quarterly"A visitor today walking the beach of one of these islands reading Travels on the St. Johns River in the morning shadows cast by high-rise condominiums would have a much deeper comprehension of the place, its origins, and its sad fate, which is what the editors of the volume hope for." - Early American Literature
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Rutgers University Press The Raritan River Our Landscape Our Legacy
Book SynopsisOn the banks of the old Raritan, environmental expert Judy Shaw gives readers a tour of the remarkable river, a major waterway 90 miles long, with 2,000 miles of tributary streams and brooks that twists and turns from its source in Morris County, down to the Raritan Bay. It is the longest river that is completely within New Jersey, includes the state’s largest contiguous stretch of wildlife habitat, and runs through one of the most populated areas of the United States.The Raritan River shows New Jersey for what it is—home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. This lavishly illustrated book tells the story of an amazing region where protected environments coexist with land left in ruins by rampant industrialization and where the reckless pursuit of commerce scarred the lands along its banks. Shaw argues that as we work to protect this historically wooded and agricultural land from further development, we need to replace our outmodTrade Review"Judy Shaw focuses on the incredible array of dedicated individuals and organizations who work to restore the Queen of Rivers to its former grandeur. As someone who canoed the Raritan in my youth, and who has lived along its banks, I salute the unsung heroes featured here, as well as the vibrant partnerships that serve as a model for citizens everywhere who would save and enjoy their own rivers.” -- Michael Catania * Executive Director, Duke Farms *Table of ContentsForeword by Michael R. Greenberg Preface Acknowledgments Acronyms Artist Gallery I Introduction: The Tapestry of Our Connections Part One: Defining Our Place and Our Role Chapter 1 The Headwaters: The North Branch and the South Branch Chapter 2 The Central Region: The Millstone Watershed Chapter 3 The Main Stem and Raritan Bay Connecting Our Environment to Our World (Web Section) Part Two: Connecting Our Communities Chapter 4 Restoring and Protecting Our Landscape Chapter 5 Reconnecting with the River Chapter 6 Where Do We Go from Here? Artist Gallery II Appendix A: Photographers and Artists Appendix B: Municipalities in the Watershed by County Appendix C: Internet Resources Notes Sources Index
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Rutgers University Press Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People Colonialism
Book SynopsisSalmon and Acorns Feed Our People: Colonialism, Nature and Social Action draws upon nearly two decades of examples and insight from Karuk experiences on the Klamath River to illustrate how the ecological dynamics of settler-colonialism are essential for theorizing gender, race and social power today.Trade Review"Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People is a wake-up call for social scientists. Through an intensive analysis of Karuk experiences, Professor Norgaard shows the artificiality of nature-social divide. With passion and commitment, she demonstrates the interconnectedness of all systems (environment, health, gender, race, emotions, and political power). I highly recommend this book." -- Eduardo Bonilla-Silva * Duke University, Past-president, American Sociological Association *"Transformative for environmental justice! So many powerful relationships have created a lasting, generous and complex book, connecting ecology, culture, food, history and self-determination. Cutting in her critique of colonial power, Norgaard shows powerfully what sociology and ally-ship can achieve when responsibility and accountability are centered." -- Kyle Powys Whyte * Professor and Timnick Chair, Michigan State University *"Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People is a terrific book that impressively brings together seemingly far-flung concepts in thoughtful ways. Norgaard makes an insightful argument about how ‘nature’ functions within race-making, weaving sociological theories into an interdisciplinary project that is also empirically driven. My congratulations to the author on a fantastic contribution to sociology." -- Lisa Sun- Hee Park * author of The Slums of Aspen: Immigrants vs. the Environment in America’s Eden *"What a gift! Kari Norgaard’s Salmon and Acorns Feed our People illustrates in unflinching detail how the environmental degradation wrought by settler colonization must be seen as a form of violence while simultaneously revealing the Karuk’s complex knowledge and life-affirming worldview. Given the environmental crisis and our refusal to acknowledge the ballast of empire, this book is required reading." -- Laura Pulido * co-author of A People's Guide to Los Angeles *"Norgaard provide us with a powerful example of sociological research that centers the needs and priorities of Indigenous communities; the rich collaborative analyses support Indigenous resistance to colonialism." -- Michelle M. Jacob * author of Yakama Rising: Indigenous Cultural Revitalization, Activism, and Healing *"Kari Norgaard has produced a truly insightful and urgent analysis of how indigenous peoples resist racial formation and settler-colonialism, while practicing environmental justice and food sovereignty. This book is an extraordinary intervention and charts an urgently needed and timely path forward for the environmental social sciences and racial/ethnic studies." -- David Naguib Pellow * author of What is Critical Environmental Justice? and Dehlsen Chair of Environmental Studies, UC San *"Colonization, Fire Suppression, and Indigenous Resurgence in the Face of Climate Change" excerpt of Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People in Yes! Magazine https://www.yesmagazine.org/planet/fire-climate-change-indigenous-colonization-20191021 * Yes! Magazine *"What western states can learn from Native American wildfire management strategies" by Kari Mari Norgaard and Sara Worl https://theconversation.com/what-western-states-can-learn-from-native-american-wildfire-management-strategies-120731 * The Conversation *"Kari Marie Norgaard's 'Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People'" https://page99test.blogspot.com/2019/10/kari-marie-norgaards-salmon-and-acorns.html * The Page 99 Test *"Pg. 99: Kari Marie Norgaard's 'Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People'" http://americareads.blogspot.com/2019/10/pg-99-kari-marie-norgaards-salmon-and.html * Campaign for the American Reader *"The particular points on which Kari Marie Norgaard alights have truly needed to be discussed aloud for a long time....In being able to break it down and have discussions, [readers] could learn a lot about [them]selves, where we each fit into a wildly altered landscape, and how we can go forward together as a tribe, practicing pikyav as fix-the-world people." * News for Native California *"On indigenous land management, and a space beyond colonialism," interview with Kari Marie Norgaard https://thisishell.com/interviews/1117-kari-marie-norgaard * This is Hell! podcast *"This book is a beacon from which to discover Indigenous theorists such as Nick Estes, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, and Winona LaDuke, and poets such as Sherwin Bitsui, Kim Shuck, and Jake Skeets. At its core, this is a deeply argued book that explicates the Karuk’s ethos of caring interconnectivity, while pushing each reader to grapple with the depth of settler colonialism. Further, it demands that we all—scholars, writers, readers—take this reality seriously in beginning to address the destruction and violence undergirding the United States." * Orion Magazine *Sydney Environment Institute podcast with Professor Kari Marie Norgaard http://sydney.edu.au/environment-institute/publications/salmon-and-acorns-feed-our-people/ * Sydney Environment Institute podcast *"Short Takes: Latest titles of interest from alumni and faculty authors." https://issuu.com/uomarketingcommunications/docs/final_oq_winter_2020 * Oregon Quarterly *"A comprehensive and well-organized presentation of data and analyses that demonstrate how the legitimization of racial categories is directly connected to changes in the physical land....This book is an example of how sociology can grow and expand in both research and theory practices, opening the door to more comprehensive understandings of social relations and structures." * Ethnic and Racial Studies *"Kari Marie Norgaard’s Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People is an important guide to achieving this goal skillfully. Norgaard conscientiously connects readers to Karuk epistemologies and illustrates them in the lessons she has drawn over nearly two decades of research and advocacy work with members of the Karuk community, whose ancestral lands stretch along the Klamath River in northern California. Her commitment to legally establishing the book’s copyright with the Karuk Tribe is one I hope other non-Native researchers collaborating with Indigenous peoples will make a standard practice." * Monthly Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction One: Mutual Constructions of Race and Nature on the Klamath Two: Ecological Dynamics of Settler Colonialism: Smokey Bear and Fire Suppression as Colonial Violence Three: Research as Resistance: Food, Relationships and the Links Between Environmental and Human Health Four: Environmental Decline and Changing Gender Practices: What Happens to Karuk Masculinity When There Are No Fish? What Happens to Karuk Femininity When There Are No Acorns? Five: Emotions of Environmental Decline: Karuk Cosmologies, Emotions and Environmental Justice Conclusion: Climate Change as a Strategic Opportunity? Methodological Appendix Acknowledgements Bibliography
£31.50
Rutgers University Press Beneath the Surface Understanding Nature in the
Book SynopsisThe Mullica Valley estuary benefits from a combination of protected watershed, low human population density, and lack of extensive development, making it the cleanest estuary in the northeastern U.S. In Beneath the Surface, Ken Able helps the reader gain insights into the kinds of habitats, the animals, and plants that live there. Trade Review"Ken Able is to be commended for this truly thorough compendium of information and personal experience. Beneath the Surface is a richly illustrated, comprehensive look at the inner workings of the Mullica River, riddled with slightly offbeat and anecdotal field notes that give life to a highly prolific career investigating these waters." -- John R. Waldman * author of Heartbeats in the Muck: The History, Sea Life, and Environment of New York Harbor *"As Sea Levels Rise, So Do Ghost Forests," by Moises Velasquez-Manoff and Gabriella Demczuk https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/10/08/climate/ghost-forests.html?action=clickmodule=Top%20Storiespgtype=Homepage * New York Times *"For more than thirty years, Ken Able has studied the Mullica Valley/Mullica River ecosystem, New Jersey’s most pristine watershed. He has taught and researched with a generation of marine scientists. In Beneath the Surface, he reaches out to a broader audience and, through his readable prose, details for interested readers not only the evolving science but also the wonder of the Mullica." -- Tom Kinsella * Director, South Jersey Culture & History Center, Stockton University *"Interesting and accessible to the layperson, the naturalist, the native South Jerseyean or the avid fisherman." * The Sandpaper *"In Beneath the Surface, marine scientist Kenneth Able helps the reader penetrate the surface and gain insights into the kinds of habitats, the animals, and plants that live there. Readers will gain a better understanding of the importance of these shallow waters; how the amount of salt in the water determines where animals and plants are found in estuaries; the day-night, seasonal, and annual variation in their occurrence; and how change is occurring as the result of climate variation. Throughout the book are insightful sidebars telling intimate stories of where various animals came from and where they are going as they travel through the estuary on their way to and from other portions of the east coast. Beneath the Surface emphasizes the kinds and importance of the animals and plants that live beneath the surface of this unique ecosystem." * SoJourn *"Author Ken Able helps the reader gain insights into the kinds of habitats, the animals, and plants that live there. For the first time, readers will gain a better understanding of the importance of these shallow waters, how the amount of salt in the water determines where animals and plants are found in estuaries, the variation in their occurrence, and how all this is changing as the result of climate change. Beneath the Surface emphasizes what this unique marine resource can tell us about the larger world." * Northeastern Naturalist *Table of ContentsContents Dedication Introduction 1. Penetrating the Surface 2. Mapping the Mullica Valley: Natural History Landscapes 3. Impacts and Invasions 4. Too Much Salt or Not Enough? 5. Seasons and Other Cycles 6. Sources: Both Near and Far 7. Marshes: Food Factories for the Mullica Valley 8. Hidden Habitats 9. Life and Mostly Death 10. Insight from Fisheries 11. Insights from Other Estuaries 12. Climate Change Underwater 13. Sea Level Rise 14. Underwater Calendar 15. Fishe Stories 16. Diamondback Terrapins and the Lost Years 17. Horseshoe Crabs: Ancient Migrators 18. Marine Mammals: Summer and Winter Visitors 19. A Valley Full of Blue Crabs 20. Tales of the Talons 21. River Herring: South Jersey’s Salmon 22. White Perch and Hogchoker: Estuarine Migrators 23. Fishes and Shrimp are Important Forage 24. Summer Flounder Mysteries 25. Sharks and Their Relatives 26. Striped Bass: The Migratory Wizard of the Mullica Valley Appendix Table Acknowledgments Notes Index
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